Soup & Salad

In this special episode, we get to know our new producer and third mic Marty. Marty previously worked at Barstool Sports and gives us the low down on working in that environment, talks through his journey through the media industry, and also shares his goals for the podcast. 

Kia "Cooks" Damon (@kiacooks) joins Max and Julia to discuss her rise to prominence in the New York culinary scene. From being an executive chef, pop-ups, food tours, and even writing her own cookbook she has lots of ground in the industry to discuss. We also welcome our new lead producer and third mic Marty.

The OG brunch boys food influencer Jeremy Jacobowits comes on the pod to chat about how he blew up, working for himself, traveling to every state fair known to man, and of course, his favorite spots.

Aimee France aka Yungkombucha420 joins us to chat about how she started her booming one-man bakery business in the midst of the pandemic churning out dozens of cakes a week.  

Fabrizio Villalpando tells us about his ridiculously hilarious journey featuring special characters: Distributer Van, Jay Z and Beyonce's Vanity Fair After Party, The Chateau Marmont, and a couch he slept on for 4+ years.  

You may know him from the NYT cooking channel whipping up the most vibrant and ingenious concoctions with his wife Sohla! Ham El-Waylly joins us to discuss his introduction into the food world, his next culinary adventure, and of course, what's on his Thanksgiving table this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Max and Julia sit down with Brooklyn culinary icon Jackie Carnesi. From being an early-day employee of Robertas to leading Nura Brooklyn to (drumroll please) Head Chef of the 100-year old Brooklyn institution Kellogg's Diner — Jackie's seen and done it all. 0:00:00 Max & Julia Catch Up 11:46:00 Interview with Jackie Carnesi 

The year is 2018 and Kareem, in a state of psychedelic inspiration asks — "what if there was a Museum of Pizza?" Without a blueprint, a venue, or money, Kareem and Max launch a website, and instantly sell tens of thousands of tickets... to a nonexistent event. This is the Untold Story of NYC'S Museum of Pizza. 0:00: Max and Julia Catch Up18:47: Kareem Rahma Interview