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Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle
YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for best podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter, cookbook author and Cascade PBS TV host Rachel Belle.
Each episode Rachel asks a celebrity (Greta Gerwig, Jonathon Van Ness, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Margaret Cho, Alton Brown, Isaac Mizrahi, Ani DiFranco, Iron & Wine, etc) what they would choose to eat for their last meal. Then she uncovers the history, science and culture of these dishes with everyone from the designer who…
Episodes
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBridget Lancaster & Julia Collin Davison (America's Test Kitchen)
Julia Collin Davison & Bridget Lancaster co-host the most-watched cooking show on public television – "America’s Test Kitchen!" The brand also publishes…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Ilana Glazer
This week on "The Leftovers," never-before-heard audio from actor and comedian Ilana Glazer! Ilana tells me: How grocery shopping has changed since she stopped…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleIlana Glazer: Entenmann's Coffee Cake Donuts
Ilana Glazer co-created and starred in one of Rachel Belle's favorite TV shows of all time: the hilarious "Broad City!" She's an Emmy and Tony Award winning…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Alexis Nikole Nelson
This week on "The Leftovers," never-before-heard audio from Alexis Nikole Nelson, known to her nine million followers as Black Forager. Alexis' brand new…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAlexis Nikole Nelson: A Foraged Feast ( + 1 Pop Tart!)
More than nine million people have their eyes glued to Alexis Nikole Nelson’s BlackForager videos, to watch her frolic through forests, fields, urban…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleD’Arcy Carden: McDonald’s French Fries (Re-Air)
If there is a new TV show or movie, D'Arcy Carden is probably in it! She stars in the new show The Five-Star Weekend and many others like Barry, The Handmaid’s…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with David Sedaris
This week on "The Leftovers," never-before-heard audio from bestselling, award-winning humor writer David Sedaris, to celebrate his new book of essays, "The…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDavid Sedaris: Mom's Manicotti
Bestselling author David Sedaris has been writing our favorite funny books for more than 30 years, and his newest book of essays is called "The Land and Its…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Grace Potter
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from 4x Grammy-nominated artist Grace Potter! Grace talks about: Her disdain for wet foods and her high…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGrace Potter: A Flight of Pastas
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Grace Potter grew up in a tiny Vermont mountain town with hippie artist parents who encouraged her and her…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Lukas Nelson
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from award-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson! Lukas talks about: The unusual way he got over his fear…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLukas Nelson: Venison Leg with Chimichurri
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson descends from country music royalty: his dad is Willie Nelson! Lukas' new record is called American Romance…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Sarah McLachlan
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from award-winning singer-songwriter, and Lilith Fair founder, Sarah McLachlan! Sarah talks about: Why she…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleSarah McLachlan: Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner
She created Lilith Fair! She's sold more than 40 million albums! She's a 90s music icon, but her new album “Better Broken” just won Adult Contemporary Album of…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Hannah Dasher
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Hannah Dasher, country music star and author of the new cookbook, Stand By Your Pan! Hannah talks…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleHannah Dasher: Eight-Layer Yellow Cake with Fudge Icing
Hannah Dasher is a country music star and author of the new cookbook Stand By Your Pan, named after her super popular cooking videos enjoyed by her millions of…
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The Leftovers with Jay Duplass
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from filmmaker, writer and actor Jay Duplass! Jay shares: Where he buys his favorite birthday cake -- he's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJay Duplass: Mom's Lasagna
Director, producer, writer and filmmaker Jay Duplass is from New Orleans, therefore he sprinkles Tony Chachere’s seasoning on everything, from lasagna to his…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Melissa Etheridge
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Oscar, Grammy and Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge! Melissa shares: What it was…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMelissa Etheridge: Catfish Tacos
Oscar, Grammy and Juno award-winning artist, Melissa Etheridge, started playing with an adult band when she was just 12 years old and this year she released…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with John Cameron Mitchell
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from John Cameron Mitchell, writer, director and star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch; the cult film is…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJohn Cameron Mitchell: Pan-Asian Omakase
It’s the 25th anniversary of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, one of host Rachel Belle’s Top 5 Favorite Films of All Time! Today we get to hear from the man who…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Hrishikesh Hirway
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Hrisihikesh Hirway, musician and prolific podcast host and producer! Hrisihi shares: His favorite…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleHrishikesh Hirway: Pav Bhaji & Mom's Mango Pie
Your ears are in for a treat -- this week they'll be graced by the velveteen voice of Hrishikesh Hirway! Hrishikesh is a prolific podcaster & he hosts and…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Eve Plumb
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Eve Plumb, the actor who played Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch! After spending most of her life in…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleEve Plumb: Spaghetti with American Cheese
Eve Plumb was 10 years old when she landed the role of Jan Brady, the middle daughter on The Brady Bunch, and now she's sharing what was going on…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Dawn Richard
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Dawn Richard, singer; animator and Adult Swim creative consultant and owner of Papa Ted’s vegan food…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDawn Richard: New Orleans Crawfish Boil
Dawn Richard is a proud New Orleans native and a true Renaissance Woman: singer; animator and Adult Swim creative consultant and owner of Papa Ted’s vegan food…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with M. Ward
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from singer-songwriter and guitarist M. Ward. In this week’s lightning round, Ward talks about his…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleM. Ward: Chile Rellenos
Singer-songwriter and guitarist M. Ward is also half of She & Him (with volcalist Zooey Deschanel) and a member of the indie supergroup Monsters of Folk. And I…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Karen Akunowicz
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Karen Akunowicz, James Beard Award winning chef, Top Chef contestant & chef/owner of Boston’s Fox &…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleChef Karen Akunowicz: A Maine Lobster Meal
Chef Karen Akunowicz is a Northeast gal through and through. The James Beard Award winning Top Chef alum is chef-owner of Boston’s Bar Vulpe and Fox and the…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Padma Lakshmi
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Padma Lakshmi, Emmy nominated TV host, executive producer, best-selling author and activist. Padma…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePadma Lakshmi: Thai Green Curry
After leaving Top Chef after a 17-year run as Emmy-nominated host and executive producer, Padma Lakshmi vowed to never host another food competition show…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJack Johnson: Sauteed Vegetables in 1997 (Re-Air)
This week, we are re-airing one of my favorite episodes with singer-songwriter, surfer and filmmaker Jack Johnson! This interview was extra special, because it…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Yotam Ottolenghi
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Yotam Ottolenghi, chef and author of 9 bestselling cookbooks, co-owner of 12 restaurants and delis…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleYotam Ottolenghi: Spaghetti alle vongole
If you're an adventurous cook, chances are you’ve made on Ottolenghi recipe! The chef and newspaper columnist has written nine bestselling cookbooks, including…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Lachi
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Lachi, award-winning recording artist, CEO of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLachi: Arthur’s Eggs in a Corn Tortilla
Lachi is an award-winning recording artist, CEO of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), host of the PBS series Renegades…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Chuck Klosterman
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Chuck Klosterman, the pop culture obsessed best-selling author, critic and journalist. Chuck moved…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleChuck Klosterman: Thanksgiving Leftovers
In this fantasy world, where my guests can choose anything they want for their hypothetical last meal, there is something very charming and humble about…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Neko Case
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Neko Case, Grammy-nominated artist and author of the best-selling memoir, The Harder I Fight the More…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleNeko Case: Popovers
The only thing Grammy-nominated musician Neko Case craves more than crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside popovers is Hungarian food from a 61-year-old…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Jonathan Russell
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Jonathan Russell, vocalist, guitarist and founding member of the band The Head and the Heart. In this…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJonathan Russell (The Head and the Heart): Seafood Boil
Jonathan Russell is one of the founding members (vocals, guitar) of The Head and the Heart, a band that organically formed at weekly open-mic nights at…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Alice Waters
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Alice Waters, award winning chef, creator of the iconic 54-year-old restaurant Chez Panisse in…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAlice Waters: Frisée Salad + Pear Galette
Alice Waters opened her iconic Berkeley, California restaurant Chez Panisse 54 years ago, introducing the concept of farm-to-table eating to Americans and only…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Gaby Dalkin
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from chef and best-selling cookbook author Gaby Dalkin, who's known online and on social as What’s Gaby…
Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle"Seattle Eats" LIVE with Tan Vinh, Rachel Belle & J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
Earlier this month, at Seattle’s Town Hall, Rachel Belle was a guest on a sold-out, live taping of Seattle Eats with host Tan Vinh, the award-winning food and…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGaby Dalkin: Carne Asada Tacos
Best known to her millions of followers as What’s Gaby Cooking, the Los Angeles-area chef is a best-selling cookbook author, creator of the Dalkin & Co spice…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDorie Greenspan (re-air): Ice Cream, Lobster, Ice Cream
Prolific, five-time James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan is the queen of sweets, and she just released her 15th cookbook, Dorie’s Anytime…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAtsuko Okatsuka: Gluten-Free Spaghetti
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka’s last meal, and the reason why she sometimes carries cooked scallops in her bag, trace back to her unstable, unpredictable childhood…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Rico Nasty
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from rapper Rico Nasty, who is on tour now with her latest album, Lethal! In a lightning round, Rico Nasty…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleRico Nasty: Five Guys Burger & Boardwalk Fries
Sweet and boisterous, rapper Rico Nasty professes her love for making music; cooking for the people she adores most; and her grandmas, all while promoting her…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Tilly Ramsay
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Tilly Ramsay, host of the new Amazon Prime show, Dish It Out. She also happens to be the only one of…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleTilly Ramsay: British Sunday Roast
Yes, food TV host Tilly Ramsay is the daughter of famed chef and TV host Gordan Ramsay, but she is working hard to pave her own way! Tilly recently graduated…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Matteo Bocelli
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Italian singer Matteo Bocelli! In a lightning round with host Rachel Belle, Matteo, a self-described…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMatteo Bocelli: Carbonara
Like any card-carrying Italian worth his focaccia, singer Matteo Bocelli says he could eat pasta for breakfast, lunch and dinner! From his home in Tuscany…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Leftovers with Pramila Jayapal
This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the U.S. Representative from Washington’s 7th congressional district…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCongresswoman Pramila Jayapal: Thali
On this very special LIVE episode, recorded at The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival on May 31, 2025, host Rachel Belle sits down with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal…