Padma LakshmiEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Padma Lakshmi, Emmy nominated TV host, executive producer, best-selling author and activist. Padma hosted Top Chef for 17 years and her brand new show, America’s Culinary Cup , recently premiered on CBS. In this week’s lightning round, Padma talks about how she decides whether to eat the food fans bring her at meet-and-greet events; what she ate as a 16-year-old teenager in Los Angeles; what the ultimate New York City food is and her perfect birthday dessert. Listen to the full episode of Your Last Meal with Padma Lakshmi here! Become a Cascade PBS member and support public media! Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show The Nosh with Rachel Belle. Sign up for Rachel’s (free!) biweekly Cascade PBS newsletter for more food musings. Follow along on Instagram. Order Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame.

Television host and cookbook author Padma Lakshmi joins Sam to talk about her new show, America’s Culinary Cup and how she’s a triple threat on it serving as creator, executive producer, and host. She reveals if she brought anyone from Top Chef with her, why it is important to set the contestants up for success, and why we crave shows where we can witness expertise. Padma talks about ten years of working with the ACLU, why her book is the antidote to Stephen Miller, and what it will take for food consumers to understand the effects of immigration raids on the food ecosystem. They commiserate on the problems of food waste and “day old” food laws, the newly inverted food pyramid, and engaging in estrogen wars with your teenage daughters. Plus they delve into why Padma really doesn’t think of herself as a chef, her comedy career and why there’s nothing better than a live audience. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American, a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from years of traveling for Taste the Nation and leaves us with a delicious Thanksgiving alternative for mashed potatoes: Podimas (Potatoes with Turmeric and Fried Lentils) . Then, we turn to baker extraordinaire Dorie Greenspan for a sweet addition to the holiday dessert table. Her new book, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes, is filled with unfussy, comforting cakes meant to live on your counter — the kind you slice into whenever the craving strikes. Dorie talks about why simple cakes feel right for the season and leaves us with her Cocoa-Swirled Pumpkin Bundt . Head to our YouTube channel and watch our interview with Padma Lakshmi. Subscribe so you don’t miss anything! Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Broadcast dates for this episode: November 14, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

In this episode of Library Talks, C Pam Zhang sits down with Padma Lakshmi to discuss her latest novel Land of Milk and Honey , which tells the story of climate disaster and a young chef discovering pleasure at the end of the world. Zhang is the winner of the Academy of Arts and Letters Rosenthal Award and the Asian/Pacific Award for Literature, a Booker Prize nominee, and a finalist for numerous other prizes, including the the PEN/Hemingway Award and the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Zhang's writing appears in Best American Short Stories , The Cut , The New Yorker , and The New York Times . She is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree and a New York Public Library Cullman Fellow. Padma Lakshmi is an Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, and a New York Times best-selling author and one of Time Magazine 's 100 Most Influential People (2023).

Remember those family trips growing up with quirky traditions and unexpected adventures? I do, and this week on ABCD, we're painting a nostalgic picture of these experiences, especially those of us with immigrant parents. We'll be sharing the unique activities we engaged in, the connections we forged, and why these experiences were so special. Ever had a Tandoor in your backyard? Yeah, we'll be talking about that too. We'll be diving into the fiery debate between Tandoori and Barbecue, and sharing our thoughts on the pros and cons of both. Picking between a road trip and a plane trip? We'll weigh in on that as well. Plus, we're going to open up about the transformative power of solo journeys. How can we overcome language barriers and enter foreign social settings alone? You'll find out in this episode. We're also going to touch base on Padma Lakshmi’s experiences as a star of a Hulu series that explores food and culture of American immigrant and indigenous communities. Reflecting on her inspiring quotes, her appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and her comment on one of our stand-up comedy videos, Padma’s journey is a testament to the resilience and strength of immigrants. So, buckle up, tune in, and join us on this trip down memory lane. Support the show Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny Support us on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 MERCH: https://effinfunnystore.com

Michelle and Jordan (and foggy A.F. glasses) warmly welcome friend, TV host, author, and advocate, Padma Lakshmi, back to the Bell House stage. Michelle revisits an old Adulting question, only to realize "edibles" means something very different in 2023, Jordan walks the audience through the trials and tribulations of raising a future POTUS, aka his 10-year-old daughter, and Padma gets into why she dropped "I love you" first, just that one time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout the pandemic, restaurant workers have been acting as “essential,” but haven’t been treated as such. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Padma Lakshmi, and Daily Show staffers Madeleine Kuhns and Stephanie O. to discuss why restaurant workers aren’t running back to the industry and its long list of problems including low pay, long hours, and rude customers. Watch the original segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp0sEXWSMwk Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even the most experienced homecooks can feel intimidated when it comes to recreating a prized recipe from their heritage, or that of others. On this week’s episode of Homemade, to discuss this struggle and how to overcome it, are two women who have championed their own roots in the kitchen, and thus, have inspired millions: First, host Sabrina Medora checks in with Nigerian chef and Allrecipes Allstar Uzo Orimalade, as the pair chat about African cooking and Uzo’s hunger to always learn more. Then, Top Chef and Taste the Nation host Padma Lakshmi visits to talk about how her new children’s book Tomatoes For Neela was created specifically to inform her daughter about her Indian culinary heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need a palate cleanser? Have we got an episode for you. Padma Lakshmi joins Jonathan to discuss the key to a great grilled cheese, the ingredient that makes her chicken stock sublime, her new children’s book Tomatoes For Neela, and so much more. Padma Lakshmi is the creator and host of Hulu’s Taste the Nation and host and executive producer of the Emmy-winning Bravo series Top Chef . She is the bestselling author of two cookbooks, the Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs , as well as her memoir Love, Loss, and What We Ate . You can follow Padma on Instagram and Twitter @padmalakshmi. Tomatoes For Neela is out now . Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com . Check out Getting Curious merch at PodSwag.com . Listen to more music from Quiñ by heading over to TheQuinCat.com . Jonathan is on Instagram and Twitter @JVN and @Jonathan.Vanness on Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although Top Chef is over, the Top Chef Judges Table is still cooking up podcasts for your food-craving needs. The all-star line up of Haley Strong (@hstrong_), Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Emily Fox (@emelette), Curt Clark (@CurtClark) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) are going beyond Top Chef with a series of food-focused podcasts. Up first: a closer look at "Taste the Nation," Padma Lakshmi's Hulu documentary series about food and the immigrant experience in the United States. Beyond "Taste the Nation," the crew will be back in one week's time for a pizza party podcast. Get excited! Send any and all feedback about "Taste the Nation" and/or pizza to the hosts on Twitter, or by e-mailing food@robhasawebsite.com . From the show: • Lady Dancing with Cat Vine • The Foodnited States of America • The Sioux Chef Follow the Hosts on Twitter + Instagram Haley Strong | Twitter: @hstrong_, Instagram: @hstrong_ Emily Fox | Twitter: @emelette, Instagram: @emelette Josh Wigler | Twitter: @roundhoward, Instagram: @roundhoward Curt Clark | Twitter: @curtclark, Instagram: @curtclark Mike Bloom | Twitter: @amikebloomtype, Instagram: @amikebloomtype Antonio Mazzaro | Twitter: @acmazzaro, Instragram: @acmazzaro