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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 BelleGraham Elliot, Scrapple
Chef Graham Elliot has a knack for creating delicious, wacky, highly Instagrammable dishes that are as effervescent as his big, bubbly personality. His lobster…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBonus Episode: The Snack! feat. Hari Kondabolu
Welcome to The Snack! It's not a full episode, just a quick & tasty bite where host Rachel Belle asks the previous week's guest a handful of lightning round…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleHari Kondabolu, Idli and His Mom's Peanut Chutney
Standup comedian Hari Kondabolu is known for his smart, political humor. But when it comes to what the self proclaimed "killjoy who does comedy" craves, this…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleIron & Wine's Sam Beam: A Stack of Tomato Sandwiches, Boiled Peanuts & White Burgundy
Iron & Wine sounds like a band but, in fact, there is just one man behind the music: a soft spoken, North Carolina singer songwriter named Sam Beam. Sam is the…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJohn Oates, Rib Eye Steak & Ice Cream
John Oates is the mustachioed half of Hall & Oates, the best selling musical duo in history. Maneater! I Can't Go For That! Rich Girl! These dudes were hit…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDuff McKagan: Family Meal at Black Angus Steakhouse (circa 1984)
Guns N' Roses bassist, Duff McKagan, is the dictionary definition of rock & roll: he's got the skull tattoo, the tight black jeans & a dramatic…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBonus Episode! Introducing: The Snack! Ep 1: Lynn Shelton
Welcome to The Snack! It's not a full episode, just a quick & tasty bite where host Rachel Belle asks the previous week's guest a handful of lightning round…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLynn Shelton, Baguette with Butter & Italian Gelato (the Dairy Free/Gluten Free episode)
Indie filmmaker darling, Lynn Shelton, has a brand spankin' new movie out, Sword of Trust starring Marc Maron. But to pay the bills, she's worked as a…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleCathy Guisewite, Dairy Queen chocolate-dipped vanilla cone
Ack! Cathy Guisewite wrote and drew the Cathy comic strip, syndicated in newspapers across the US from 1976 to 2010. She got her start in a very unorthodox…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKyle MacLachlan: Dinner at Peter Luger Steakhouse
In the nearly three years we've been producing Your Last Meal, one thing has become abundantly clear: there are a LOT of vegan celebrities. But Kyle MacLachlan…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBonus Episode! The sneaky plan that doubled the number of Thai restaurants in America
In our last episode with actor Lauren Weedman, she wanted to know why there are so many Thai restaurants in Seattle. And we left her (and you) hanging! But now…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLauren Weedman, Pad Thai
Lauren Weedman wants to love food again. The comedic actor, a former The Daily Show Correspondent and current The Moth host, with roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMoby, A Single, Organic Orange
Musician and producer Moby is also a major philanthropist: he donates all the proceeds from his Los Angeles restaurant Little Pine to animal rights…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleWilliam Shatner, Sushi and Mexican Food
Prolific actor William Shatner has strong opinions about avocado toast, considers himself a sushi connoisseur and loves beautifully made Mexican food. So host…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMary Sohn, Ice Cream with Hot Fudge & McDonald's French Fries
Actor and improviser Mary Sohn currently stars in the NBC comedy A.P. Bio, but when she's not in front of a camera she can be found happily dipping food into…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleRainn Wilson, A Vegetarian Israeli Spread
Actor Rainn Wilson is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the American version of The Office. But when he's not acting, he's trying to make the world a…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleIsaac Mizrahi, Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Acclaimed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi has it all: humor, heart and hot takes on the culinary world. He knows what he likes (beefsteak tomatoes from his Long…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleSteven Page, Jewish Holiday Feast... and Soup!
Steven Page is best known as the lead singer, guitar player and songwriter for the band Barenaked Ladies, but he's been going at it as a solo musician for the…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleSamin Nosrat: The Entire Menu at El Molino Central
Samin Nosrat is the James Beard Award winning, New York Times bestselling author of the book "Salt Fat Acid Heat" and the charming host of the Netflix series…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePhil Rosenthal, Hot Dogs
Phil Rosenthal is the creator and co-producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" (yo, that show got 69 Emmy nominations!) but now his passion is introducing…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleNora McInerny, A Box of Lucky Charms with Whole Milk
Nora McInerny is an author and host of one of Rachel's favorite podcasts: Terrible, Thanks for Asking, "a funny/sad/uncomfortable podcast about talking…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDorie Greenspan: Ice Cream, Lobster, Ice Cream
Prolific, 5-time James Beard Award winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan is the queen of cookies. Famous for her beloved World Peace Cookies and many baking…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBenDeLaCreme, Lo Mein and Lobster
Drag queen BenDeLaCreme is "sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar." And Ben, who plays "DeLa," has a lot to say about food. So what would this RuPaul's Drag Race…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePaul Reiser, Onion Bagel with Lox from Barney Greengrass
Comedy legend, author, and actor Paul Reiser (Mad About You, Stranger Things) is a New York native whose last meal is as classic and old-school NYC as it gets!…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleTiffani Thiessen, Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Former teen crush Tiffani Thiessen has come a long way since her days at Bayside High. She's a mother, wife, cookbook author, and host of her own show "Dinner…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMaeve Higgins, Fish Pie and Irish Butter
Top o' the mornin' to ya! On this Emerald Isle themed episode of Your Last Meal, Rachel talks to Irish comedian and writer Maeve Higgins about why Irish butter…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLyrics Born: Chicken Katsu and Kimchi
Berkeley-raised rapper/producer Lyrics Born has been in the music business for 25 years, and the rich, deep purr of his speaking voice will make you swoon. LB…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleTacocat: Philly Cheesesteak Pizza + An Extravagant Buffet
Emily Nokes and Bree McKenna are half of Seattle-based band, Tacocat! Host Rachel Belle chats with the owners of Pat's and Geno's, two much beloved, rival…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKeiko Agena: Hawaiian Plate Lunch
Keiko Agena is best known for playing Rory's BFF, Lane, on Gilmore Girls, but when she's watching TV, she loves to snack on the couch while binging cooking…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleDan Pfeiffer: Dim Sum
Dan Pfeiffer hosts the political podcast Pod Save America, but before that he was senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Dan tells Host Rachel Belle what it…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAllen Stone: Nachos
Allen Stone doesn't usually write songs about food, but one evening his wife cooked something so fantastic, he felt moved to sing about it! Allen tells Host…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleSmitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman: Artichokes Three Ways
OG food blogger (since 2003!) Deb Perelman is the author of three best-selling cookbooks, but she does NOT want to cook her last meal! She talks about how she…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAdam Carolla: Hungarian Goulash
Host Rachel Belle grew up listening to Adam Carolla co-host the radio sex advice show Love Line, and in 2011 his podcast became the Guinness World Record…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJohn Hodgman: Eggs and the Best Pizza in Maine
Host Rachel Belle talks with the reliably wry and clever comedian, author, actor, and podcaster (Judge John Hodgman) about whether or not a hot dog is a…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleBoots Riley: All-You-Can-Eat Unagi Buffet
Boots Riley is a musician, writer, filmmaker, and activist. He's fronted the political hip hop group The Coup since 1991 and just wrote/directed his first…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleZach Braff: Chicken Parmigiana
Actor, filmmaker and restaurant-owner Zach Braff (Scrubs, Alex Inc, Garden State) was born and raised in New Jersey - home to the highest percentage of Italian…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJennifer Pharr Davis: Red Curry and Hiking Food
Jennifer Pharr Davis is a long-distance hiker, speaker, and author who's hiked over 14,000 miles on 6 continents. Host Rachel Belle consults rock climber and…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKenny G: Toro with Balsamic Teriyaki Sauce from Nobu
Kenny G is the best selling instrumentalist of all time. He has sold over 75 million albums, tours all over the globe, and holds the Guinness Book of World…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLinda Perry: Vegan Donuts and the Science of Sonic Seasoning
Linda Perry is singer, songwriter, and producer behind massive hits for Adele, Weezer, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Pink, and, of course, the…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleLindy West: Smorkage and a Six Course Seattle Feast
Lindy West is a New York Times best-selling author, including the book Shrill, which was turned into a TV show. Lindy details a six course last meal feast that…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMaria Shriver: Hamburger and Crispy French Fries
Maria Shriver wants a burger and fries for her last meal. But it's WHERE she wants to eat it that's most interesting of all! We'll learn the earliest origins…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleRick Steves: Chef's Choice
Travel expert, TV & radio host, author, and activist Rick Steves has been taking people all around the planet for decades. And his passion for unique and…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleNicki Bluhm, Steakhouse and Ayurveda
Nicki Bluhm is one of Rachel's favorite singer/songwriters, touring with the likes of Josh Ritter and The Wood Brothers. She's also the fourth person to choose…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKen Jennings, BBQ (and Jell-O)
In 2004, Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings won 74 episodes in a row, making him the record holder for longest winning streak. And 14 years later, host Rachel…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGreta Gerwig: Funfetti Cake
Greta Gerwig is the Golden Globe winning writer/director of "Lady Bird," and star of one of host Rachel Belle's all-time favorite films "Francis Ha." And her…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGuillermo del Toro: Mole Poblano
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy) dishes about his two homes full of monster memorabilia, about his obsession with…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleGail Simmons: Banoffee Pie
Top Chef judge Gail Simmons travels the world eating incredible cuisine made by some of the best chefs on the planet. So what would she choose for her last…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleD'Arcy Carden: McDonald's French Fries and Rocky Road Ice Cream
D'Arcy Carden is on fire! Best known as Janet, the Siri-esque robot (not a robot) concierge on NBC's hit show "The Good Place," the veteran Upright Citizen's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BellePaula Deen, Baked Potato
There is nothing celebrity chef Paula Deen won't put butter on, and that includes her last meal, which is topped with a big ol' dollop. She tells host Rachel…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleTom Leykis: Steak & Red Wine
Controversial "shock jock" Tom Leykis has been on the air for decades and made his fair share of enemies with his polarizing views on women and relationships…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAlicia Silverstone, Vegan Cheese
The "Clueless" star admits that although she's been vegan since 1998, she's most tempted by delicious cheese, so we talk to Youssef Fakhouri, owner of Alicia's…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJustin Britt: Pizza
Scoop up this slice of Your Last Meal featuring Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt, featuring the food Rachel's been dying to delve into: pizza. You'll learn…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMary Lambert: Chicken Fried Steak
Singer Mary Lambert, made famous by her stunning vocal accompaniment to the smash hit "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, is now a solo star in her own…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJenny Slate: Cherry Pie
James Beard Award Nominated Episode for Best Podcast! Jenny Slate (Landline, Obvious Child, Parks & Rec, Marcel the Shell) exposes her sweet tooth on this…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMary Roach: Oysters
Mary Roach writes brilliant nonfiction books about science and the human body that are gripping, hilarious, and usually really gross. Which is why we weren't…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleJackson Galaxy: NYC Jewish Feast
Cat expert Jackson Galaxy (Animal Planet's My Cat From Hell) is basically the male version of Rachel. On this episode of YLM, these two feline-obsessed friends…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleFran Drescher, Pasta & Fresh Italian Vegetables
Fran Drescher (The Nanny) is an actor, cancer survivor, and LGBTQ activist. On this episode of YLM, Host Rachel Belle dishes with the New York native about…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleKevin Allison, Rare Steak and a Martini
Kevin Allison (Risk!, MTV's The State) is a freaking delight. Whether it's his infectious laughter, his willingness to be honest no matter the cost, or a…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleAstrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lobster
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a celebrity astrophysicist, Director of The Hayden Planetarium in NYC, host of "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" and the "Star Talk"…
Your Last Meal with Rachel BelleMother's Day Special: Rachel's Mom Barbara
Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate, we took a little time to talk to the woman responsible for bringing our beloved Rachel Belle into the world: her mom…