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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 BelleShabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler: Slow Roasted Chicken Dinner
There must have been a magical elixir flowing from the drinking fountains at Seattle's Garfield High School. Alumni include Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleSona Movsesian: In-N-Out Burger
Sona Movsesian has been Conan O'Brien's assistant for 13 years, and podcast co-host for five, but their relationship feels more like brother and sister. Sona…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleHannah Berner: Nana's Eggplant Parmesan
In this spirited interview with host Rachel Belle, comedian Hannah Berner realizes her true calling: talking excitedly about how much she loves to eat! And she…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJohn Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls): Sweet Lady Jane Apple Pie
When John Rzeznik is on tour, he only requests one thing: a plain, grilled chicken breast. But, to his frustration and amusement, chefs can't resist zhuzhing…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLola Kirke: Ben & Jerry's Phish Food & Fernet
Lola Kirke isn't particularly interested in modern day restraint and Instagram wellness trends. She stays up late, likes to drink, eats whatever she wants and…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleTaylor Hanson: Caprese with Perfect Tomatoes & Burrata
Taylor Hanson is the middle brother in Hanson, the band he's been performing in with his brothers Isaac and Zac since he was nine years old. So it's not…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDan Harris: Butter & Truffle Fettuccini + Warm Sugar Cookies
Dan Harris is Type A, self-help skeptical and looks the part of a TV anchorman. But he recently quit his 20 year career at ABC News to fully embrace his side…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleRemi Wolf: Korean BBQ + Banchan
When soul/funk/pop artist Remi Wolf hopped on Zoom to chat with host Rachel Belle, she was getting ready to leave for a tour that would take her away from her…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKenji Lopez-Alt: Mapo Tofu
When Kenji makes a late-night grilled cheese sandwich in his kitchen, with a Go-Pro camera strapped to his head, more than 10 million YouTubers tune in to…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJulia Sweeney: Nanaimo Bars
By the end of this episode, you'll feel like the charming, hilarious and down-to-earth Julia Sweeney is your best friend! Julia and host Rachel Belle discuss…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCamila Alves McConaughey: Ribeye with Matthew's Secret Spice Rub
Camila Alves McConaughey co-wrote a new children's book called Just Try One Bite, about a couple of kids who try and get their picky parents to eat healthier…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJessica Seinfeld: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread & Tiramisu
Jessica Seinfeld's latest cookbook, Vegan, At Times, is an ode to her current lifestyle of eating mostly vegan, but she still enjoys the occasional bowl of…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePaul Janeway (St Paul & the Broken Bones): Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
Paul Janeway is a southern boy from a small Alabama town who's had his world blown wide open thanks to music. Touring the world with his band, St Paul & the…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleEugene Mirman, Dim Sum
Bob's Burgers star (he voices Gene!) Eugene Mirman took an unorthodox route to becoming a professional comedian: he actually earned a bachelor's degree in…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBest Of with William Shatner: Sushi & Mexican Food
At 90 years old, William Shatner is an exuberant, curious, ridiculous flavor of hilarious and his chat with host Rachel Belle feels like a live improv…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJake Shimabukuro: Steamed Kumu
Award winning ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro is a lifelong Hawaii resident, where catching a big fish in the morning means feasting with friends and family…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleVanessa Lachey: Lasagna
Vanessa Lachey's new book, Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You, features recipes and entertaining ideas, but the book is rooted in a deep…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleNadiya Hussain: Mom's Korma & Rice
Winning Season 6 of The Great British Bake-Off completely changed Nadiya Hussain's life. The fan favorite went from a stay-at-home mom to the author of more…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleChristina Tosi: Never Ending Desserts Instead of Dinner
Milk Bar founder, chef and CEO Christina Tosi loves dessert so much, she would happily give up savory foods for three square meals a day of cookies and milk…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCarla Lalli Music: Bread + Butter & Red Wine
Carla Lalli Music has found success in so many culinary corners of the food world; from her job as Shake Shake's very first manager to Bon Appétit magazine's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKen Jennings: BBQ
To celebrate Ken Jennings' return to the Jeopardy stage, we're re-airing his episode, which happens to be one of our favorites! In 2004, Jeopardy champion Ken…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePhoebe Robinson: Tacos from Hija de Sanchez
Phoebe Robinson is all grown up. The standup comedian, New York Times best-selling author, and co-host of the 2 Dope Queens podcast and HBO show recently…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMartina McBride: Mom's Pot Roast & Fluff Salad
Country music star, Martina McBride, has won 15 major music awards, sold more than 23 million albums, written two cookbooks and has a brand new exhibit in…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAntoni Porowski: Eggs, Salad, Fish, Steak, Potatoes, Vegetable, Pasta, Crepes
You know Antoni Porowski as the charming, gentle, earnest food and wine expert on Netflix's Queer Eye, but before he got his big break, he was an out of work…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJoshua Henry: Mom's Jamaican Food & Trader Joe's Vanilla Cake
Tony and Grammy nominated performer Joshua Henry has been in nine Broadway shows, including In the Heights and the role of Aaron Burr in the first run of…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleHost Rachel Belle: Vintage Party Snacks
It's Your Last Meal's 5th Anniversary, but instead of the traditional 5th anniversary gift of wood, we're giving you the gift of...this podcast episode! The…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLake Street Dive: Ritz Crackers, Cream Cheese and Pickles & Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Lake Street Dive's singer, Rachael Price, and drummer, Mike Calabrese, have been buddies since college, when they formed their first band together at Boston's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMark Bittman: Whatever Looks Good At The Market
Mark Bittman is a veteran food writer and prolific cookbook author known for his unfussy recipes and "How To Cook Everything," a 2,000-recipe tome that's sold…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLive Show! Mark & Brian Canlis: Caprese Salad & Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao
Rachel Belle hosted the very first Your Last Meal *LIVE* at Crosscut Festival! She was joined by brothers Mark and Brian Canlis, third generation owners of…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMichelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast), Her Mom's BBQ Kalbi & Dongchimi
Michelle Zauner is famous for playing music under the name Japanese Breakfast, but it turns out she's one of those obnoxiously talented people who creatively…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMayim Bialik, Pickled Tomatoes & an Ice Cold Coke
Actor Mayim Bialik (Blossom, Big Bang Theory, Call Me Kat) is a pickle monster. If it's crunchy, face puckering sour and floating in brine, chances are she's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleRaffi: Pesto Pasta
It's been 41 years since Raffi's hit children's song Baby Beluga was released and he's still plucking away at the guitar and writing new tunes. Raffi is…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCandace Cameron Bure: Spaghetti Bottarga & Carrot Cake
Growing up, Friday nights were for slumber parties, pizza delivery and the best TV of the week: the TGIF lineup, starting with the very best show, Full House…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBridgerton's Julia Quinn: Sushi & Ice Cream
Julia Quinn is a New York Times bestselling author 19 times over, but a whole new audience has been introduced to her work since her popular Bridgerton romance…
Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle100th Episode with three, 100-Year-Old Women: An Italian Sunday Supper, Swedish Meatballs & Giambotta
For the 100th episode of Your Last Meal, host Rachel Belle welcomes three, 100-year-old women to the show to share their extraordinary lives, their last meals…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMaria Sharapova: Latkes & Sour Cream
Want to be the best tennis player in the world? Start playing when you're four years old! That's what Maria Sharapova did and after five career Grand Slams, an…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBen & Jerry: A Dessert Buffet & Perfect Fruit
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are the ice cream equivalent of Cher or Madonna: they need only be introduced by their first names. The boyhood buddies are just…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCameron Esposito: Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich
Comedian Cameron Esposito wants to be clear: she's not from Illinois, she's from Chicago. Specifically, Little Italy, where her Italian American family has…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePrancercise Founder Joanna Rohrback, Eggplant Parmesan
On Christmas Day 2012, a video was uploaded to YouTube featuring a woman in a pink top, costume jewelry and a styled coif prancing through a Florida park. A…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCarla Hall: Cheeseburger & Lemon Meringue Pie
Chef and TV personality Carla Hall (The Chew, Crazy Delicious) took a long and winding road to the kitchen. She started her career as an accountant, moved on…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAminatou Sow & Ann Friedman, Steak Frites & A Bowl of Peak Season Vegetables
It's the Food + Friendship episode! Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman are long-distance best friends who host the popular podcast Call your Girlfriend and co-wrote…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJohn Waters: A Single Leaf of Arugula
Filmmaker (Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, Cry Baby) John Waters built a decades long career creating strange, sometimes grotesque, cult art that, for years, had…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleSpilled Milk Podcast: Cacio e Pepe, Okonomiyaki, Chocolate Malt
Listening to Matthew Amster-Burton & Molly Wizenberg host the popular culinary comedy podcast 'Spilled Milk' is like eavesdropping on a giggly slumber party…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBest of: Isaac Mizrahi, Homemade Tomato Sauce & Mint Chip Ice Cream
We are hard at work on a brand new episode of 'Your Last Meal,' but until then we are re-releasing an updated version of one of our favorite interviews with…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleFrançois Clemmons, Soul Food
François Clemmons is best known for playing Officer Clemmons on Mr Roger's Neighborhood from 1968 to 1993 and he shares the story of his life in a new book…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDanny Trejo, Tacos, Nachos & Coffee
Danny Trejo has happily played the villain, the bad guy & the mean dude in more than 300 films. And now that he's hit his 70s he's added a new career to his…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleRose McGowan, Taco Bell
Actor, activist and musician, Rose McGowan, was born and raised in Italy, in what many would describe as a cult. When she moved to the United States at age 10…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleValerie Bertinelli, Cappelletti in Brodo
Actor and Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli's happiest childhood memories are set in her Aunt Adeline’s basement kitchen, where pots bubbled with marinara…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBethany Cosentino, The Cheesecake Factory's Mac & Cheese & Caesar Salad
The affection that Best Coast's singer, songwriter and guitarist, Bethany Cosentino, has for suburban chain restaurants is not ironic. A musician who's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLaura Prepon, Mussels
Actor Laura Prepon (That 70s Show, Orange is the New Black) is the mother of two tiny children and just released a book called You and I, as Mothers: A Raw and…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBetsey Johnson: Smoked salmon with capers and plenty of lime
Betsey Johnson has been a fashion designer since the 1960s and her clothes are just as colorful and vivacious as the true stories in her new book, Betsey, A…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJudy Gold: Challah, stuffed cabbage, chocolate pudding
Comedian Judy Gold's email signature reads "Sent while thinking about my next meal"...but what about her last meal?! A stand-up comic for nearly 40 years, Judy…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleThe Your Last Meal Quarantine Cooking Club!
Hello, friends! Normally we would be releasing a new episode today. But a certain pandemic, of which we will not name, has complicated things a bit. We are…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBen Gibbard, Veggie Burrito from Taqueria Cancun
Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie, Postal Service) hates brunch. But heck, so did Anthony Bourdain! Host Rachel Belle explores the history of the mid-morning…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGuy Branum, His Mom's Peach Cobbler
Comedian and writer Guy Branum (Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project) grew up on an almond farm in the northern California farming community of Yuba City, where…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMarco Collins, Eggs Benedict
Legendary radio DJ, Marco Collins, was the first disc jockey in the world to play records by Nirvana, Weezer, Beck, Pearl Jam, Garbage, and many others, when…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGloria Gaynor, Chicken Wings
Forty years ago, disco queen Gloria Gaynor won a Grammy for I Will Survive, a universally relatable anthem that's still blasted and belted out at pride parades…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBest of: Greta Gerwig & Molly Yeh: Funfetti!
Director and actor Greta Gerwig chatted with host Rachel Belle two years ago, after her award winning coming-of-age film Lady Bird came out. Now she's back…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleUnorthodox Podcast: Friendly's Fishamajig, Ben's Kosher Deli & Israeli Schnitzel
It's Hanukkah, friends! And in an attempt to build a human menorah, host Rachel Belle invited Mark Oppenheimer, Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibovitz into the…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAlison Roman, Slice of New York Pizza
Alison Roman is everywhere these days. She's been zipping around the world promoting her new, New York Times best selling cookbook, Nothing Fancy, never…