White on Rice
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -White on Rice is a podcast exploring the links between food, culture, and community. Over many years of friendship, Yia Vang and David Crabb have seen how food sparks lively conversation and warm community, and now they’re recording these conversations. Each week, they’ll eat some food and talk about culture with each other and with guests. You’re invited to listen in on these conversations, and share your thoughts and experiences as well. We believe that whenever people gather around good food, conversation and understanding follows. Food and community are inseparably linked—like white on rice.
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Emily Pritchard
April 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBEmily Pritchard is the CEO of The Social Lights. She tells her story of starting the business, what lessons she's learned along the way as an entrepreneur, and discusses all things social media. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Rammy Mohamed
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBRammy Mohamed is the Founder of Ramadhan Designs. She shares her story immigrating from East Africa, and her passion for the intermixing of culture and fashion. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Danielle Steer
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBDanielle Steer is the Founding Executive Director of Lunar Startups. She shares her view of the startup ecosystem in Minnesota and discusses how we can build economic empowerment through inclusive entrepreneurship. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Culturally Competent Healthcare
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBPahoua Yang Hoffman, the new Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations at HealthPartners, talks with Yia and David about her new role working for greater accessibility, equity, and cultural competency in healthcare. You can listen to Pahoua's podcast "I So Appreciate You!" here. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Very Asian
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBGia Vang is an anchor for KARE 11. She joins the show to talk about #VeryAsian--a campaign that went viral after a voicemail left to a St. Louis based news station accused one of their news anchors Michelle Li of being "very asian." Since that time Michelle and Gia have helped spark a collective, positive movement of AAPI pride. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Dr. Kristen Mark
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBKristen Mark is a sex and relationship researcher, educator, and therapist. She is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education and a tenured Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. She talks with Yia and David about her research, current projects, and common sex and relationship questions people have. You can learn more about Kristen and her work by following her on Instagram. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For mor...
JD Hovland
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBJD Hovland has for years now meticulously documented and chronicled his way across the Twin Cities dining scene via his Instagram and Tik Tok feeds. Yia and David ask him all their questions about the local culinary scene and discover JD's favorite places for pho, New York-style pizza, and much more. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Chad vs. Dad
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBFollowing up on last year's episodes on dating apps ("Swipe Right" and "150 First Dates"), Yia and David are joined by their friends Matt Gundrun and Betsie Carrow to talk about all things dating. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Alexandra Motz
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBAlexandra Motz is the Executive Pastry Chef at Spoon and Stable. She shares the story of her career as a pastry chef, and talks about all things delectable treats, chocolate lava cakes, and key lime pie with Yia and David. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Jeff Seidenstricker and Ari Lamb
January 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBJeff Seidenstricker and Ari Lamb are the owners of Steady Pour offering event spaces, culinary pop-ups, and cocktail classes and mixers. They share the inspiration and challenges of starting an innovative new business during the pandemic. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Favorite New Restaurants of 2021
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAfter overviewing the upcoming podcast episodes and discussing a few shows they're currently enjoying, Yia and David discuss the impact of the Omicron variant on independent restaurants (10:00), and then share ten of their favorite new restaurants that opened in 2021. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Matt Gundrum
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBMatt Gundrum is the owner of Gleam Tower Media and was the host and producer of the podcast "Food Under Fire." This wide-ranging conversation covers Matt's new project "Niver Niver Land," podcasts in Minnesota, storytelling and food, Buddhism, psychedelics, and much more. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
LIVE: Stephanie March
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThe White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on November 9, 2021. Stephanie March is the Senior Food and Dining Editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and appears on the weekend radio Weekly Dish on myTalk 107.1. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing, Stephanie recounts the story of her life and career, discusses food writing and restaurant reviews, and shares her insights into the future of dining. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and ...
Lucas Rosenbrook and Maggie Whelan
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBLucas Rosenbrook is the Executive Chef of Alma and Maggie Whelan is the Chef de Cuisine at Alma. They share anecdotes from their many years at the restaurant, tell the story of how they met, fell in love, and got married; and talk about the changes and growth they've seen in the restaurant industry in the Twin Cities. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lindsay Guentzel
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLindsay Guentzel is a food writer and television/radio personality in Minneapolis. She talks food, baseball, ADHD, and what she's learned over the span of her multi-faceted career. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lindsay Guentzel
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLindsay Guentzel is a food writer and television/radio personality in Minneapolis. She talks food, baseball, ADHD, and what she's learned over the span of her multi-faceted career. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lee Pao Xiong
October 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBLee Pao Xiong is the founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies. He talks about working with Governor Jesse Ventura, meeting with President Bill Clinton, and shares many stories from his years documenting the history of the Hmong people. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lee Pao Xiong
October 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBLee Pao Xiong is the founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies. He talks about working with Governor Jesse Ventura, meeting with President Bill Clinton, and shares many stories from his years documenting the history of the Hmong people. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Jorge Guzmán
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJorge Guzmán is the chef and owner of Petite León in Minneapolis. He talks about his career in the restaurant industry and the lessons he's learned from the successes and struggles along the way. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Chit Chat with Rob
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBFolly Rob joins Yia and David to chat about Yia's journey to becoming a United States citizen. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Peter Bian
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBPeter Bian is the founder of the Saturday Dumpling Club. He tells the incredible story of how making his family's dumpling recipes for friends became a pandemic passion project that turned into a now booming business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Belén Rodríguez
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBBelén Rodríguez is the founder and CEO of Quebracho Empanadas. She shares her story growing up in Argentina, moving to Minnesota, and working in the food industry with her family recipes. She tells the story of Quebracho Empanadas remarkable growth during the pandemic, and what she's learned during the process of starting her own business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Belén Rodríguez
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBBelén Rodríguez is the founder and CEO of Quebracho Empanadas. She shares her story growing up in Argentina, moving to Minnesota, and working in the food industry with her family recipes. She tells the story of Quebracho Empanadas remarkable growth during the pandemic, and what she's learned during the process of starting her own business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Em Cassel
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBEm Cassel is the former editor-in-chief of City Pages and is a co-founder and editor of Racket, a new digital alternative publication. She talks with Yia and David about her career in journalism and journey from the East Coast to Minnesota. They talk about the newly launched Racket and the role it plays in the life of the Twin Cities journalistic scene. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast....
Marshall Paulsen
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMarshall Paulsen has been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Operations for Vinai. Recording outside at the State Fair grounds, Marshall talks about the Minnesota Farmers Union and their presence at the State Fair. He tells Yia and David about his career in the restaurant industry, his vision for developing leadership in the kitchen, and some of the changes he sees in restaurants post-COVID. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia ...
Kate Knuth
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBKate Knuth is running for mayor of the city of Minneapolis. David sits down with her to hear her story and ask about her campaign. They discuss policing, climate change, leadership during crisis, and her vision for the future of Minneapolis. You can learn more about Kate and her campaign at mplsforkate.com. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Gustavo Romero
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBGustavo Romero is the owner of Nixta, a tortelliria and Mexican takeout restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. He shares his story of growing up in Mexico, crossing the border as a teenager, and working as a chef in San Francisco, Miami, Italy, and more. He reflects on what he's learned over his varied career, what it was like starting a restaurant during COVID, and why he settled in Minneapolis. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more informatio...
Yasameen Sajady
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBYasameen Sajady is the CEO and co-founder of Mazaah Chutney--a bright, bold, and balanced Afghan-style chutney that's been featured by Food & Wine, the New York Times, and the Food Network. She tells Yia and David the story of growing up with her mom's amazing chutney, the decision to share it more broadly, and the incredible success they've seen in response. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepod...
LIVE: Jason DeRusha
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on July 13, 2021. Jason DeRusha co-anchors WCCO This Morning and WCCO Mid-Morning and is the food critic for Minnesota Monthly. He's earned nine Emmy awards and his food coverage was nominated for a James Beard award in 2015. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing, Jason shares both the somber and hilarious moments covering locals news in Minnesota across his career, and talks about the current...
Kyndell Harkness
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBKyndell Harkness is the Assistant Managing Editor of Diversity and Community at the Star Tribune. She reflects back on her 20 years at the paper as a photographer and photo editor, and talks about her goals for the diversity and inclusion efforts at the Star Tribune. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Nyle Flynn and Rosey Amor
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBNyle Flynn is the Executive Chef at the Hewing Hotel. Rosey Amor is the Director of Food & Beverage at the Hewing. Nyle and Rosey share their personal stories, and the behind the scenes at the Hewing Hotel. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Phil Steger
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBPhil Steger is the founder of Brother Justus Whiskey Company. He shares his love for all things Minnesota, the journey to making a Minnesota whiskey, his treks across war zones in the Middle East preserving ancient religious manuscripts, and the story of the Benedictine monk in Central Minnesota who helped local farmers make whiskey during Prohibition--Brother Justus. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whit...
Juno Choi
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJuno Choi is one of the co-founders of Arbeiter Brewing in South Minneapolis. He talks about the vision of Arbeiter, starting a brewery during a pandemic, and lessons he's learned through his career working in craft beer. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Ethelind Belle
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBEthelind Belle is the Vice President of External Affairs at the Center for Economic Inclusion. She shares her story growing up in Ghana, beginning her family and career in Minnesota, and her current work seeking to catalyze inclusive growth in the Twin Cities so that prosperity is shared amongst everyone. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Tom Horgen
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBTom Horgen is the Senior Manager of Audience Strategy at the Star Tribune. He talks with Yia and David about his career in journalism, the last year reporting on COVID and George Floyd at Minnesota's paper of record, and the future of journalism. David subscribes to the Star Tribune during the episode, and listeners can do the same by subscribing to the Star Tribune today. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at ...
Kelly Barnhill
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBKelly Barnhill is an author whose book The Girl Who Drank the Moon was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2017. Kelly shares her process when writing a novel, reflects on her history growing up in Minneapolis and learning she loved to write, talks about her experience winning the Newbery Medal, and divulges her love for baking pies. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Anika Fajardo
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBAnika Fajardo is the author of Magical Realism for Non-Believers: A Memoir of Finding Family and What If A Fish which won a 2021 Minnesota Book Award. Anika shares her story of being born in Columbia, growing up in Minnesota, and her journey to meet her father as an adult and learn more about her identity. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
CJ Porter Born
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBCJ Porter Born is the Head Roaster for Spyhouse Coffee Roasters in the Twin Cities. CJ shares his story of starting as a teenager sweeping floors at his neighborhood coffee shop to becoming a barista, a manager, and eventually learning to roast coffee. Yia and David ask him all about the art and science of coffee roasting. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Casey Holley
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBCasey Holley is the owner of Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis. He shares his story of growing up in Minnesota, spending time in Texas and California, and the drive that led him to start a brewery. Yia and David ask him about what he's learned starting a small business, and what his plans are as he looks to the future. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Christina Nguyen
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBChristina Nguyen is the chef and owner of Hai Hai and Hola Arepa. She was a finalist for a James Beard award for Best Chef Midwest for Hai Hai in 2019 and 2020. Her restaurants have been featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Esquire, and more. She shares with Yia and David her journey as a serial entrepreneur and self-taught chef. They talk about Southeast Asian food, Stop Asian Hate and the Minnesota Rice project, and what Christina has learned through her entrepreneurial endeavors. The Wh...
Essentials of Home Cooking
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this bonus episode, David asks Yia some of his pressing home cooking questions. What's the secret to cooking a perfect steak? What's the one ingredient you can't live without? What tricks do you use for the perfect fried, scrambled, and poached eggs? What is your go-to meal when you're low on time? What is a simple piece of advice for pairing food and wine? What's one dish you wish more people would try to cook at home? If someone wants to push themselves with spice level in food, what sh...
Hillary Kline
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHillary Kline is an event personality based in Minneapolis whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Reader's Digest, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and more. She talks with Yia and David about having a YouTube channel, being on the red carpet for star studded events, her time working in TV, building her career, and even gives them personalized skin care advice. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast...
Torey Van Oot and Nick Halter
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBTorey Van Oot and Nick Halter are journalists writing for Axios where they anchor a daily Twin Cities newsletter helping its 50,000 readers (and growing!) get smarter, faster on the news happening in the Twin Cities. Torey and Nick talk about their careers in journalism, misinformation and facts, and all things Twin Cities. The group has an extended reflection on the Derek Chauvin trial and the impact it's having on the local community. You can sign up for the Axios Twin Cities newsletter ...
150 First Dates
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBAs a follow up to last week's episode on dating apps, Yia and David are joined by their friends Claire Wyatt and Jen Statham who share a female perspective on using dating apps. Jen talks about what it was like using dating apps for a few years in New York City and how she ultimately met her partner on Bumble, and Claire shares what she's learned going on over 150 first dates. The group talks about what to include (and not include) on your profile, safety while dating, and how dating apps af...
Alex Roberts
April 12, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBAlex Roberts is a restaurateur and James Beard award winning chef of Alma. He shares the story of his career in the restaurant industry, reflects on what he's learned running Alma for over 20 years, and talks about his hopes for the future of the industry in the Twin Cities and beyond. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Swipe Right
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBYia and David talk about their experience using dating apps. They share hilarious (and occasionally dark) stories, talk about what they look for in a potential date's profile, and talk about the best practices they've learned through trial and error. Tune in next week for a conversation about dating apps featuring two female guests sharing their perspective about being a woman using dating apps. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more informa...
John Ng and Lina Goh
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBJohn Ng and Lina Goh are the owners of Zen Box Izakaya, a ramen-centric Japanese comfort food restaurant in Minneapolis. They share their story of growing up in Hong Kong (John) and Malaysia (Lina) and falling in love while living in San Francisco (John) and New Zealand (Lina). They talk about their decision to leave their careers and start a restaurant, why they chose Minneapolis, and--of course--all things ramen. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb...
Is It Time to Cancel Cancel Culture?
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this bonus episode, Yia and David discuss cancel culture. They ask what it is (and isn't), how it gets abused, and how we can move from cancellation to education and transformation. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Mecca Bos
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBMecca Bos is a chef and long time Twin Cities food writer. She was the food editor for Metro Magazine, dining critic for City Pages, she is the editor-at-large for Meal Magazine, and her work has appeared in many national and local outlets. She talks to Yia and David about her career bridging the kitchen and writing about food. They discuss toxic kitchen culture, Twin Cities dining post-COVID, and cultural appropriation in cooking. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Van...
Stop Asian Hate
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this bonus episode, Yia and David discuss racism and violence against Asian Americans. Yia reflects on growing up Hmong in the U.S. and shares the frustrations and hopes he has for this moment of cultural awakening. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.