Yelling About Pâté
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsan LA comedy food podcast hosted by a comedy-loving chef and a food-obsessed comedian. joel & karl interview fellow chefs and comics and hold forth on the critical culinary and comedic issues of the day. it's back of house meets back of the room. new episodes every thursday.
"Your new favorite show" -Rolling Stone "A great listen" -The A.V. Club "Where food and comedy collide" -Food Republic "How do i get iTunes on my phone?" -karl's mom
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Episodes
Ep. 100- The Art of The Bender w/ Eric Andre
May 20, 2022 16:53 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBon the momentous occasion of their 100th episode the boys welcome comedian/cocktail enthusiast/all-around mensch Eric Andre (@ericfuckingandre) to discuss such critical topics as eating to get absolutely ripped, the art of going on a proper bender, milk-washing spirits, the Rum Spectrum, and why drinking is unequivocally the best quarantine hobby
Ep. 99- You Don't Get Likes With Salad w/ Katie Molinaro
May 06, 2022 18:28 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBthe boys are back from hiatus and spring is in the air, baby! the fellas catch up on everything good in the ever-vivid LA food landscape and then welcome comedian, host and tik tok food star Katie Molinaro (@eatitkatie) to discuss the agony and ecstasy of being a Bigtime Food Influencer, why sometimes one fish fillet is simply not enough, and what a perfect day of eating in the city of angels might look like
Ep. 98- HLAY Forever...Again w/ Lien Ta
February 23, 2022 22:38 - 1 hour - 67 MBthe boys go over karl's aggressive training regimen for his first mardi gras to make sure he's ready for sodium/alcohol levels that would kill a lesser man, and discuss the possible benefits of the mesh tank top. then the boys welcome restaurateur Lien Ta (@lientigre) of beloved LA eateries All Day Baby and the newly-resurrected Here's Looking At You to discuss piloting her ships through covid, how to bring a restaurant back to life, and why fried eggs are in fact the superior option for a br...
Ep. 97- High on the Feral Hog w/ Dan Ahdoot
January 26, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBjoel refuses to admit that doing sober january is linked to him eating less burger king (it totally is) and karl brings to light the shadowy nightmare world of brothtails, aka canadians apparently putting chicken soup into their negronis for some reason. then the fellas welcome comedian/actor/podcaster/food network host/elk shank advocate Dan Ahdoot (@standupdan) to discuss his new show on food network, the bloody catharsis of hunting your own delicious meat, why drinking is in fact Good, and...
Ep. 96- Meat Menopause w/ Joe McAdam
January 14, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBthe boys are back from holiday hiatus/getting covid and joel heroically is doing dry january while karl vows to drink even more to pick up the slack. also it's decided that hotdogs should be sold singly, or as a "loosie." then the fellas welcome hilarious comic/meat-smoking enthusiast Joe McAdam (@joemcadam) to discuss the chemical changes that happen in a man's brain and body as he approaches 40 that causes him to fully embrace steely dan and smoking meat as a lifestyle. manopause? meatopaus...
Ep. 95- Content Never Sleeps w/ Jason Stewart
December 14, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBjoel contemplates doing sober january, which, frankly, seems like a terrible idea, and karl reflects on some of the best food he had at the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants Event. then the fellas welcome fellow podcaster Jason Stewart (@themjeans) to discuss holiday meal plans, why cottage cheese is hot again, and the secret ingredient to a top-tier christmas sangria
Ep. 94- Warm Tito's w/ Little Fish
December 01, 2021 19:56 - 58 minutes - 54 MBthe boys discuss joel's impending midlife crisis which has turned him into a pinkie ring and colored sunglasses guy, apparently, and karl talks about how once you get a jeroboam of wine it's very hard to go back to a regular size bottle. then the fellas welcome seafood pop-up sensation Little Fish (@littlefish_echopark)to discuss such critical issues as making their home into a restaurant, the creation of The Sandwich, and why a warm shot of vodka is a must before service
Ep. 93- Japes of Wrath w/ Sydney Kramer
November 24, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBthe boys discuss the critical reality that a "western" burger shouldn't have onion rings and bbq sauce bc cowboys didn't eat that, they ate beans. therefore it should be a hamburger covered in beans. then, they welcome food producer sydney kramer (@crepesofwrath) to talk about her having the most food tattoos in the game, sage thanksgiving advice, the golden age of food blogging, and why making fried chicken is always a better idea than whatever else you were thinking about doing.
Ep. 92- Peak Pizza w/ Tommy B
November 10, 2021 20:04 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBthe boys recount a delicious meal they had at the new LA hotspot Horses, which is ably helmed by top-ten guests Liz and Alex, and serves a damn fine basque blood sausage. then the fellas welcome LA pizza prince Tommy B of the great LaSorted's Pizzeria (@lasorteds) to talk about his meteoric rise from pandemic pop-up to pizzamobile to brick and mortar pizza parlor, and how we are currently in The Golden Age of LA Pizza aka Peak Pizza
Ep. 91- Pepper Power w/ Randy Liedtke
November 03, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBthe boys announce that they have reached a pinnacle that all podcasters aspire to: getting free booze, because they have brought on as their first official sponsor the wonderful Fords Gin brand. martinis will surely abound this holiday season of excess, and the fellas discuss the proper way to integrate daytime martinis into your life without ruining your personal and professional relationships. then the fellas welcome hilarious comedian/former barista/amazing home cook/pepper farmer randy li...
Ep. 90- From Skokie With Love w/ Liza Treyger
October 27, 2021 20:42 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBthe fellas discuss the importance of having a "Cheers"-type situation in your life where you can get drunk with people that know you, the best wedding food, and whether porróns are going mainstream and if America is ready for that. then the boys welcome hilarious comedian and espresso martini enthusiast liza treyger (@glittercheese) to tackle such critical issues as celebrity booze brands, whether non-italians are allowed to say "gabagool," and the greatest honor one can receive: having a coc...
Ep. 89- Free Ham w/ Simon Gibson
October 20, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBkarl is joined by a special guest co-host: the comic, food writer and cook danny palumbo (@palumbros), and the fellas discuss pasta power-rankings, bad food tattoos, and the bold proposition that pancakes are, in fact, a nighttime food. then they are joined by hilarious stand-up comedian simon gibson (@simeygibson) to talk why simon's hometown of portland is a top food and drink city, the best bar snacks, and how a sensible policy of free ham could solve all our nation's problems.
Ep. 88- The Boys Are Back In Town w/ Wes Avila
October 07, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBour long national nightmare is over! well, one of them. bc Yelling About Pâté has returned after a lengthy, yet well-deserved hiatus. the boys are back, baby, and they're pretty much the same except joel has become a bi-coastal sandwich baron and karl a dirty longhaired hippie. after an examination of the "post"-covid culinary landscape and a prediction that our current smashburger craze will soon give way to thick, juicy bois being back in style, the boys welcome chef wes avila back to the s...
Ep. 87- Bacon is Hack w/ Blair Socci
February 13, 2020 01:44 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBthe fellas are joined by hilarious comedian blair socci to discuss the extremely heated crispy vs. chewy bacon debate that engulfed twitter, the benefits of eating like an old italian man, blair's solo show about food, and how she became known as Meat Girl.
Ep. 86- PIZZATOPIA w/ David Wilcox
January 30, 2020 19:43 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBthe fellas discuss the vibrant landscape of regional food specialties and karl relates his tale of eating 8 chili dogs in albany, and the metaphysical ramifications thereof. then the boys go on-location to one of their favorite spots, Hail Mary, and talk with chef david wilcox about how he went from restaurant ruin to rising from the ashes and creating some of the best pizza in the city like some sort of pizza phoenix or something
Ep. 85- Stockholm Syndrome w/ Andy Haynes
January 10, 2020 00:43 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBthe fellas are back from a long and much-deserved holiday hiatus which was spent mostly eating, because, after all, it's bulking season. they examine the new year before them and lay out their plans, which, again, involve mostly eating. then, the boys are joined by hilarious comedian andy haynes (@imandyhaynes) to discuss groundbreaking savory juul flavors, hallucinogenic honey, scandinavian adventures, and why we'll all be instagraming the Faroe Islands in 2020.
Ep. 84- Valley Trash w/ Alison Roman
November 14, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBit's potluck season and the fellas talk about what's the move when it comes to rolling into that party. then fellas go into the field once again to interview nyt bestselling-author and millennial food icon Alison Roman (@alisoneroman)as she prepares for a book tour event in chinatown about her valley roots, trauma bangs, anchovy awareness, and why ham and shrimp cocktail is actually the ultimate meal.
Ep. 83- Bovine Body Count w/ Chris Kronner
October 31, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBjoel is back from the big apple with tales of gastronomic excess and karl is excited that it's oyster weather again, even though it's actually always oyster weather but hey, just let him have this, ya know? then the fellas are joined by Chris Kronner of the great Kronnerburger (@kronnerburger) to talk crippling restaurant fires, killing the pop-up game, killing actual cows, and why that funky rare meat makes the best burg.
Ep. 82- Drink or Swim w/ Doug Swim
October 17, 2019 03:23 - 1 hour - 61 MBkarl and joel both prepare for upcoming eating trips and go over their ambitious itineraries and also discuss the dangerous, cutthroat world of giant novelty pizza delivery and why joel is a bad tipper. then the boys welcome Doug Swim (@swimmyd), wine importer, sales czar and general man-of-the-world to discuss drinking for a living, why it's such an exciting and challenging time for the natural wine movement right now, and, of course, Logjammin'. >>>No added sulfites were drank during the re...
Ep. 81- Between Two Breads w/ Lindsay Ames
September 26, 2019 20:38 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBhot girl summer is over, and the boys officially usher in Healthy Boy Fall which they just made up, and karl samples the most LA possible beverage: alcoholic raw probiotic cold-pressed juice and gives his review. then the fellas welcome comedian/cook/tireless sandwich advocate lindsay ames to discuss her new interactive, online, sandwich-based game: Make That Sandwich (@makethatsandwich)and to yell about sandwiches in general.
Ep. 80- Natty by Nature w/ Jason Piggott
September 19, 2019 18:43 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBkarl is back from the continent with tales of gastronomic excess, and joel is on a summer diet that somehow also includes copious amounts of white claw and burgers. then, the fellas go on-location at the best bar in LA, Bar Bandini, to talk with owner/wine director Jason Piggott about keg wine, keeping it natural, why added sulfites can fuck off, and what it takes to last 4 years in the cutthroat world of bar ownership.
Ep. 79- Neck Meat All Day w/ Dan Ahdoot
August 14, 2019 23:37 - 1 hour - 61 MBjoel describes his journey to the flavor dimension at LA's finest spaceship-themed eatery Vespertine, and karl wades into the cutthroat world of hard seltzers even though he's really more of a vermouth guy tbh. then, the fellas are joined by comedian/actor dan ahdoot @standupdan to talk about his new food podcast where he examines the fridges of his famous friends, japanese pizza perfection, smuggling canned whale jelly and the racially-charged world of the yakitori customer hierarchy.
Ep. 78- Costco Kosher w/ Sandy Danto
July 31, 2019 23:40 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBkarl attempts the fabled "eisenhower method" of grilling meat directly on hot coals, and joel foretells that the end of days will inevitably involve nic cage. then, the boys are joined by hilarious comedian, podcaster and shabbat dinner enthusiast sandy danto @sandydanto to talk kosher delights, holler about challah, and discuss how best to live that sweet sweet kirkland signature life at costco. hotdog bagels, anyone?
Ep. 77- Peasant Food w/ Joseph Geiskopf
July 11, 2019 17:57 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBjoel defends his summer diet of delivery sushi, karl refuses to leave a burger behind at the bbq, and the boys predict the next hot trend in restaurant decor now that plant-patterned wallpaper is played out. then, the fellas welcome chef joseph geiskopf, formerly of hotspot triniti and kensho, to talk making shit work in a tiny kitchen, how bean stew can be revelatory, and what's next for this rising young chef.
Ep. 76- Not Fat Tony w/ Tony Sam
July 03, 2019 23:29 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBsummer is here and the boys discuss summer BBQ power moves along with critical Dos and Don'ts. then the fellas are joined by comedian and food television producer tony sam (@toekneesam)to talk chicago, proper hotdog garnishes, italian beefs, working with legendary character actor Joe Mantegna aka Fat Tony, and the time karl ate more pastrami than one man ever should.
Ep. 75- Sake To Me w/ Courtney Kaplan
June 27, 2019 03:39 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBthe boys shift into summer mode which means joel will wear shorts to show off his thigh tattoos and karl will once again foolishly contemplate buying white jeans, and discuss the flurry of openings in LA's finest neighborhood, echo park. then, the fellas are joined by courtney kaplan, the owner-operator/sommelier of Tsubaki and now OTOTO, two of the city's finest japanese eateries/sake purveyors, to delve into the world of sake, seafood pancakes, drinking out of teacups on the sidewalk, and w...
Ep. 74- Crack Pie Baby w/ Will Weldon
June 19, 2019 18:34 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBthe boys discuss bon jovi's meaty adult son who is in an umami burger commercial for some reason, and realize they are dangerously close above rob schneider's podcast on the itunes charts and vow to grow that lead and build a #SchneiderBuffer. then, the fellas are joined by comedian and newly-minted amateur baker will weldon (@oldmanweldon, @willbakeshimselftodeath) to talk about the maddening descent into his own personal hell that is home baking.
Ep. 73- Burger Bigshot w/ Lawrence Longo
June 13, 2019 00:20 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBthe boys discuss the importance of #PorronAwareness Month and the intriguing possibility that rotisserie chicken may, in fact, be better than fried chicken. then the fellas welcome Lawrence Longo aka @Bigshot the burger king of LA and the founder of the Off The Menu app to the show to talk secret menu items, eating 365 burgers in a year, dipping pork in syrup, deli drama, and where the term "animal style" really came from.
Ep. 72- The Hot Zone w/ Johnny Ray Zone
June 01, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBthe boys are back from Spring Break, and karl's got tales from The Road which mostly just involve eating oysters in different cities tbh. then, the fellas go into the field for their first ever on-site interview at nashville hot chicken phenom Howlin' Rays and sit down with man himself: Chef Johnny Ray Zone.
Ep. 71- AIR PÂTÉ w/ Jordan Okun
May 02, 2019 00:13 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBthe boys describe their ideal GoT feast, how their eating habits would change if they achieved massive stardom, and the overall merits of shank-based cuisine. then the fellas welcome fellow LA food podcaster jordan okun of the AIR JORDAN program and dive into a veritable smorgasbord of forceful LA food opinions that stretches from the ocean to the deep valley and definitely includes pizza bagels and joel mchale.
Ep. 70- Post-Postmates w/ Carl Tart
April 19, 2019 00:38 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBkarl and joel celebrate the beginning of grilling season, break down a perfect day of eating in LA, and karl assumes the role of godfather/fun uncle for joel's new dog who is, most assuredly, a good boy. then the fellas welcome comedian and tv writer carl tart @dammitcarl who comes in with some definitive opinions on the southern food he was raised on, bougie writer's room lunches, and postmated crawfish.
Ep. 69- Dill Communication w/ Evan Fox
April 10, 2019 17:58 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBjoel defends his insane in-n-out order of a *single* cheeseburger and karl decides america must embrace eating goat, as it is the future. then the boys are joined by evan fox, owner and creator of Yeastie Boys Bagels (@yeastieboysbagels) to discuss his rise as a #bagellord and such critical topics as lox, schmear, and other shit.
Ep. 68- Michelin Madness w/ Stephanie Breijo
April 03, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBthe storied Michelin Guide is finally coming back to LA...does anybody care? should they? do we need a Tire Man to tell us how to live? Time Out LA Restaurants and Bars Editor Stephanie Breijo (@Breij) joins the fellas to break down what this means for the city's exploding food and dining scene. also, stew weather is over and joel contemplates getting white jeans, but is he ready, emotionally? and karl mounts an impassioned defense of the much-maligned In-N-Out fry.
Ep. 67- Spice Literacy w/ Javier Cabral
March 13, 2019 19:53 - 56 minutes - 52 MBkarl relates his tumultuous weekend at a natural wine festival, and joel has been perfecting his pizza technique at home, possibly in preparation for someday attending the big pizza expo and flaunting his skills while barenaked ladies plays for some reason. then, the boys are joined by food writer/LA food luminary Javier Cabral aka @theglutster to discuss spice literacy, his extensive taste safari in mexico, and a lil something called taco madness.
Ep. 66- Getting In The Bucket w/ Angeleno Wine Co.
March 06, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBthe boys discuss how constantly eating pizza is really the only way to be happy, review a food take from the Hot Take Hotline, and theorize that a wine bar could really improve an Ikea, or any retail establishment for that matter. then, the fellas are joined by Jasper Dickson and Amy Viste of Angeleno Wine Co. (@angelenowine) to talk about their new winery, the first in LA County in almost a century, and why natural winemaking isn't just about crushing grapes, it's about crushing brews, bruh.
Ep. 65- Hanger Management w/ Marcella Arguello
February 21, 2019 20:40 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBkarl and joel discuss the classic english breakfast and why exactly a tomato is involved, potato chips and their role inside sandwiches, and the line between shopping at 7/11 and eating hot food at 7/11 aka the line between man and beast. then the boys are joined by hilarious comedian marcella arguello @marcellacomedy to discuss getting incredibly hangry, having no food standards, and meeting the flaming hot cheetos guy.
Ep. 64- You Don't Know Hilljack w/ Danny Palumbo
February 15, 2019 23:18 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBnow that they finally have mic stands, the podcast has become a well-oiled machine and the boys' hands are free to drink wine and gesticulate wildly. truly, a new era for the show. joel is getting swole again, karl discusses his experience with a bone-marrow burger, and they rate some listener food takes from the Hot Take Hotline. then, hilarious comedian, cook and food writer Danny Palumbo @palumbros joins the fellas to elucidate why the perfect pittsburgh salad is basically fries and meat i...
Ep. 63- Sopranos is The New Rock w/ Darin Bresnitz
February 05, 2019 21:14 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBthe fellas recover from the ludicrous amount of industrial cheese they consumed on super bowl sunday, and listen to/judge some of the hot takes listeners have left on the Hot Take Hotline. then the boys are joined by Darin Bresnitz of the pioneering food/music podcast Snacky Tunes @snackytunes to talk pizza, pods, and how everything can't be the new rock. expect for glass blowing, which is.
Ep. 62- Meat Sauce Heist w/ Brooke van Poppelen
January 24, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBthe fellas discuss what a shame it is that new york is cultural wasteland of no great tacos, and karl posits that complaining about vegans has become more annoying than vegans themselves, in what he dubs "the nickelback effect." then the boys are joined by comedian and tv personality @brookevp to discuss her years in the trenches of being a server, and a michigan meat sauce so good you'd put a heist team together for it.
Ep. 61- The W Word w/ honey hi
January 17, 2019 20:55 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBit's stew weather in LA, finally, time to throw on a beanie and get a pot going. also, joel reveals the secret to cheaply running his new sandwich shop: orphan labor. then the boys are joined by the ladies of honey hi (@honeyhi), the best damn little cafe in echo park/the world, to discuss how eating healthily and mindfully can and should be delicious and include sausage, and why they avoid the dreaded W word.
Ep. 60- 1st Rule of Crab Club w/ Andrew Ti
January 10, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBthe boys are back from their holiday hiatus and ready to put the excesses of the season behind them and face the new year, at some point. also, Andrew Ti (@yoisthisracist) joins the fellas to discuss avoiding caucasian carbs and the shadowy, underground culinary fraternity known solely as Crab Club.
Ep. 59- Suitcase Full of Sardines w/ Holly Fox
December 13, 2018 20:15 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBzagat 30 under 30 pick and culinary move-maker holly fox joins the fellas to discuss her role in the popular thai establishment same same, why pintxos are the world's perfect food, and how free whiskey is a critical part of higher education. also, joel plays a dangerous game of samosa roulette and karl extols the virtues of cart-based cuisine.
Ep. 58: It's Better Than It Sounds w/ Richard Parks III
November 28, 2018 22:15 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBculinary multi-hyphenate and former cool truck-haver Richard Parks III aka RP3 joins the boys to discuss helping write the greatest taco cookbook of all time, how much denim is too much denim, and critical podcast lingo that you have to use to sound smart and cool. also, joel is hungover despite pretending not to be and karl lays out his field theory connecting ancient Carthage and mayonnaise.
Ep. 57- Savory Juuls w/ Jason Stewart
November 09, 2018 00:58 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB@themjeans aka Jason Stewart, food podcaster, DJ, and noted Tall Man About Town, joins the fellas to talk about starting his own food website, how elk makes the best tartare, the dire need for savory vape flavors, and why Marshmello can't cook for shit.
Ep. 56- Porron Awareness -LIVE at the Eastside Food Festival w/ Eric Andre
October 25, 2018 17:38 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBthe boys take the stage to record a live episode at the Eastside Food Fest in Silverlake, with the critical mission of spreading porron awareness to the masses, and are joined by very special guest Eric Andre.
Ep. 55- Put That On A Shirt w/ Randy Clement
October 19, 2018 20:05 - 1 hour - 71 MBRandy Clement has built a mini empire on great things: wine, pizza, the storied burger at Everson Royce Bar, and, most importantly, good vibes. he joins the fellas to share his singular vision and explain how it all came together. also, joel is finally back from paris with tales of continental gastronomic excess, and karl has been eating leftover wedding brisket out of a trash bag, but, like, not in a sad way.
Ep. 54- Alt Milk w/ Kate Berlant
September 26, 2018 19:39 - 1 hour - 70 MBcomedian, actress and alternative milk influencer kate berlant (@kateberlant) joins the boys for a rousing discussion on such critical and diverse topics as food hot-takes on twitter, the oat milk revolution, and why scottish food is such hot garbage. also, joel descends further into his opulent golf lifestyle and karl lays out his Sublime/breakfast sausage field theory and learns the term "leoparding"
Ep. 53- Kale Yourself w/ Thug Kitchen
September 21, 2018 18:21 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBpower vegans Thug Kitchen (@thugkitchen) stop by to drink some wine with the fellas and talk about their cushy life as bestselling food authors, how cursing like sailors has helped their career, and why sometimes you just need to shutup and eat some damn vegetables.
Ep. 52- Going Ham w/ Teresa Montaño
September 13, 2018 19:27 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBat long last: Chef/Owner Teresa Montaño of hot new Spanish restaurant Otoño (@otonola) joins the fellas for a celebration of all things España: translucent jamon slices, txakolina poured on high from the porrón, an endearingly casual attitude toward punctuality and life in general, and, of course, more ham. Claro que si. Over some crisp glasses of day wine, Teresa lays out her journey from leaving the US with a backpack on her back and no plans to return, to now having one of the hottest new ...
Ep. 51- J. Crudité w/ Alison Leiby
September 07, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBwriter, comedian and bi-coastal breakfast vegetable enthusiast alison leiby @alisonleiby joins the boys to drink some morning wine and discuss real new yawk pizza pie, carousing out on the town with chefs, and why crudité is fucking back, baby.