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We’re joined by writer, producer and Writers Panel podcast host Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour, Dead Pilot Society, Hex Wives) to talk about turning Laurie’s memoir into a TV series, LA pizza, and why nobody should hug Laurie goodbye.Topics: coffee-lid mac and cheese, a morally bankrupt grandma pie, subway track splits and a cilantro Caesar, forced-fall pot roast, peas-free hachis parmentier, and hard cuts.Follow Ben on IG @bablacker. Subscribe to his Substack, Re: Writing.Buy Laurie’s book, Care and Feeding.

Jen Agg joins us to talk about her new book, Table Boss, life on TV, restaurants, and what happens when everything goes sideways. Plus: Montreal, air fryers, fleas, great hoagies, bad sushi, and macaroni salad.Buy Jen's book - Table Boss: How to Build a Restaurant When Your Life Falls Apart (A Love Story)Buy Laurie's book - Care and FeedingThis episode was edited by Alex Scott and brought to you by our Patreon friends (thank you).

Buy Farideh's newest book, The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World's Best FoodFollow Farideh on IGBuy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding

She's back! Alicia Tobin joins us for another round of fun.Buy Alicia's book, So You're a Little Sad, So What? Buy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding.

Did you like the food in Marty Supreme, Black Rabbit, and Dexter: Resurrection? Great, because you have our guest, Tamara Reynolds, to thank for that.Get her book, Forking Fantastic/How to Throw a Dinner Party Without Having a Nervous BreakdownFollow her on IG: vanalstkitchenBuy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding.

We’re joined by Emmy-winning writer, podcaster, and documentarian Deb Freeman to talk Finding Edna Lewis, food legacy, and why some stories deserve better lighting and bigger stages. Topics: airport salad crimes, influencer sightings, bad pork decisions, and the emotional importance of an amaryllis.Follow Deb on IG.Buy Laurie's book.

Nathan Thornburgh joins us to talk about the new Roads & Kingdoms print magazine. Order the magazine here.Long Live Pulque!Laurie's article on Flaming Hydra.Follow Nathan on IG.Buy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding.

Top 5 topics:When your body gives up on Lucky CharmsJust double the seasoning Florida life and Gainesville essayEddie Huang & The Places ReviewZuni Café chicken and bread salad

Andy Corren is the author of Dirtbag Queen: A Memoir of My Mother. Buy it from Bookshop.org.Buy Laurie's memoir, Care and Feeding.