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Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle
Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle
Rachel Belle

YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for Best Podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter Rachel Belle.... more

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Jonathan Van Ness & Tan France: Fast Food Feast & a British Roast

Queer Eye Season 9 just dropped on Netflix, and Jonathan Van Ness (beauty expert), Tan France (fashion expert) and the... more

19 Dec 2024 · 34 minutes
The Leftovers with Al Roker

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Al Roker, longtime weather presenter and co-anchor of NBC’s Today. Al and... more

12 Dec 2024 · 9 minutes
Al Roker: Steakhouse Dinner

Longtime Today show weatherman and anchor, Al Roker, just released a cookbook of family recipes with his chef daughter called... more

05 Dec 2024 · 34 minutes
The Leftovers with Chuck Palahniuk

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Portland, Oregon, novelist Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and nearly 20... more

28 Nov 2024 · 10 minutes
Chuck Palahniuk: Corn Pudding & Potato Pancakes

Chuck Palahniuk is best known for his novel-turned-cult-classic-film Fight Club, but the prolific author has published a book nearly every year... more

21 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
The Leftovers with Ken Burns

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Ken Burns, the prolific, award-winning filmmaker who has been making historical documentary... more

14 Nov 2024 · 10 minutes
Ken Burns: Roasted Chicken from The Restaurant at Burdick's

For the past 50 years, Ken Burns has written, directed and produced historical films on a wide variety of topics,... more

07 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
How the 2024 Election was Shaped by Food

Food can play a significant role in a presidential race as candidates attempt to show how relatable they are through... more

31 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
The Leftovers with Tim Heidecker

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Tim Heidecker, one half of the sketch comedy duo Tim & Eric,... more

24 Oct 2024 · 9 minutes
Tim Heidecker: Aunt Mia's Christmas Dinner

Tim Heidecker, one half of the Tim & Eric comedy duo, is best known for sketch comedy and acting, but... more

17 Oct 2024 · 32 minutes
The Leftovers with Tali Edut

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from astrologer Tali Edut, one half of the Astro Twins. Tali and her... more

10 Oct 2024 · 9 minutes
Tali Edut: Greek Salad from Cafe Mogador

Tali Edut and her twin sister Ophira are the Astro Twins: longtime astrologers for Elle magazine, matchmakers on the Amazon... more

03 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
The Leftovers with John Early

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from comedian and actor John Early! John grew up eating Southern staples like... more

25 Sep 2024 · 9 minutes
John Early: Pasta all'Amatriciana

Growing up in Nashville with two ministers for parents, John Early’s (Search Party, John Early: Now More Than Ever) formative... more

19 Sep 2024 · 36 minutes
Celebrating 200 Episodes of Your Last Meal!

Your Last Meal is celebrating 200 episodes (er, belatedly – this is technically episode 203!) with a replay of the... more

12 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
The Leftovers with Tamron Hall & Lish Steiling

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Tamron Hall & Lish Steiling, authors of the new cookbook, A Confident... more

05 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
Tamron Hall & Lish Steiling: Cheese Noodles & a Cheeseburger

When Emmy Award-winning journalist and talk show host, Tamron Hall, and James Beard Award and Emmy Award–winning culinary producer, Lish... more

29 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
The Leftovers with Aly & AJ

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from musicians Aly and AJ, who landed their first record deal as teenagers... more

22 Aug 2024 · 10 minutes
Aly & AJ: Canadian Sushi & Texas Burritos

Aly and AJ signed their first record deal when they were just 13 and 15 years old, and nearly 20... more

15 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
The Leftovers with Thomas Doherty

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from actor Thomas Doherty, who stars in Disney’s Descendants movies, the reboot of... more

08 Aug 2024 · 12 minutes
Thomas Doherty: Not Haggis

Scottish actor Thomas Doherty (Gossip Girl, Descendants, Dandelion) isn’t hungry in America. But the Brooklyn-based film and TV star says... more

01 Aug 2024 · 26 minutes
What's for Dinner at Burning Man

Every Labor Day weekend since 1990, tens of thousands of people descend upon a Nevada desert to build an elaborate,... more

25 Jul 2024 · 22 minutes
The Leftovers with J. Ryan Stradal

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from J. Ryan Stradal, the bestselling author of three novels, all set in... more

18 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
J. Ryan Stradal: Shakshuka at Barbary Fig

The New York Times bestselling novelist J. Ryan Stradel tells host Rachel Belle it was “totally weird to be a... more

11 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
The Leftovers with G. Love

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from G. Love, frontman for G. Love & Special Sauce! The band is... more

04 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
G. Love: Confit de Canard

It has been 30 years (!) since G. Love & Special Sauce put out their first album, and in that... more

27 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
The Leftovers with Geraldine DeRuiter

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Geraldine DeRuiter, author of the new book If You Can't Take the... more

20 Jun 2024 · 9 minutes
Geraldine DeRuiter: Her Husband's Carbonara

In her latest book, If You Can’t Take the Heat, Geraldine DeRuiter uses food, humor and her own (often ridiculous!)... more

13 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
The Leftovers with Dan Pashman

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast, inventor of the cascatelli pasta... more

06 Jun 2024 · 15 minutes
Dan Pashman & his new book "Anything's Pastable"

Award winning The Sporkful podcast host, Dan Pashman, invented a new pasta shape in 2021. Cascatelli was released with great... more

30 May 2024 · 29 minutes
The Leftovers with Kathleen Hanna & Food Not Bombs

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Kathleen Hanna, frontwoman for the groundbreaking feminist punk bands Bikini Kill and Le... more

23 May 2024 · 17 minutes
Kathleen Hanna: A Giant Buffalo Chicken Eggroll

The legendary riot grrrl and punk rock singer for Bikini Kill and Le Tigre has a reputation for crying over... more

16 May 2024 · 27 minutes
The Leftovers with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Today on The Leftovers, a speed round with Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Modern Family star and Tony Award winning Broadway actor.... more

09 May 2024 · 7 minutes
Jesse Tyler Ferguson: Green Chile Enchiladas

The Modern Family star grew up in New Mexico (the Chile Capital of the World!) where the native green chiles... more

02 May 2024 · 28 minutes
The Leftovers with Tom Papa

If waiting two whole weeks for a new episode of Your Last Meal is way too long, we’ve got something... more

25 Apr 2024 · 7 minutes
Tom Papa: A Steak Dinner

Tom Papa is a bread nerd. The comedian, author and podcast host is quick to point out that he got obsessed... more

18 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Best of Julia 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!... more

11 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
The Leftovers: My new TV show, The Nosh with Rachel Belle

Tune in to The Nosh with Rachel Belle on April 5 at 8:50pm PST on Cascade PBS, channel 9 in... more

04 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
Best of: 'Love Is Blind' host Vanessa Lachey

Vanessa Lachey’s first book, Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You is rooted in a deep and vulnerable... more

28 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
The Leftovers with Gavin Rossdale

If waiting two whole weeks for a new episode of Your Last Meal to drop is way too long, I’ve... more

21 Mar 2024 · 5 minutes
Gavin Rossdale: An English Breakfast

Gavin Rossdale, frontman for the grunge band Bush (anyone else have his photo on your wall in 1994??), loves to... more

14 Mar 2024 · 25 minutes
Richard Sherman & Kam Chancellor: Chicken & BBQ

What do Super Bowl champions do after they retire from football? If you’re Seahawks legends Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor,... more

29 Feb 2024 · 19 minutes
Amanda Knox: Sushi & Italian food

Seattle’s Amanda Knox spent four years in an Italian prison for a murder she didn’t commit, while studying abroad in... more

15 Feb 2024 · 50 minutes
Moshe Kasher: Gordo's Bean & Cheese Burrito

As a kid, Moshe Kasher (Subculture Vulture, The Endless Honeymoon Podcast, Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a... more

01 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
Audie Cornish: Anything her husband cooks

Welcome to Your Last Meal’s most romantic episode! Audie Cornish (CNN reporter and host of CNN’s The Assignment podcast) says... more

18 Jan 2024 · 42 minutes
David Cross: Poutine

Comedian and actor David Cross is best known for his roles as Tobias Fünke on Arrested Development and Mr Show,... more

04 Jan 2024 · 32 minutes
Rachel Belle on Desert Island Dishes

Across the pond, in a country far, far away (um, England), Your Last Meal has a podcast cousin! On each... more

21 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
Reggie Watts: Roast Chicken

Reggie Watts is the best kind of weirdo: a comedian, musician and beat-boxer who spent eight years as the house... more

07 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
A Thanksgiving Potluck!

Welcome to the very first Your Last Meal Thanksgiving! We’re having a big Friendsgiving audio potluck, inviting past guests to contribute... more

22 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
On Set with 'Lessons In Chemistry" Food Consultant Courtney McBroom

Lessons in Chemistry, an Apple TV+ show based on the bestselling book of the same name, is set in the... more

09 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
Andrew Rea (Babish): An Italian-American Feast

Andrew Rea is best known for his super-popular YouTube channel, Babish Culinary Universe, where 10 million subscribers tune in to... more

26 Oct 2023 · 34 minutes
Sarah Cooper: Mom's Liver, Johnny Cakes & Callaloo

Comedian and writer Sarah Cooper rose to fame in the most modern of ways: through TikTok! Her viral videos, lip-syncing... more

12 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Comedian Zarna Garg: Masala Chai

Zarna Garg immigrated to the United States from India alone, at 16, without a penny to her name. Fast-forward to... more

28 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
Ron & Don: Cherry Pie & A Tasting Menu

Ron Upshaw and Don O’Neill are longtime radio partners who spent decades moving around the country together, hosting all kinds... more

14 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
Iron & Wine's Sam Beam: Stack of Tomato Sandwiches

If you've ever had a tomato sandwich, then you know this is the best time of the year! In honor... more

31 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
Heather McMahan: Steak House Side Dishes

After years of living in New York City and Los Angeles, the pandemic brought comedian Heather McMahan back to her... more

17 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes
Pati Jinich: Milanesa de Pollo and Mashed Potatoes

Mexico City native Pati Jinich made an unusual career change: from a political analyst at a Washington, D.C. think tank... more

03 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig: Funfetti Cake

I interviewed Greta Gerwig back in 2017, when her film Lady Bird came out, and in honor of Barbie-mania, I... more

27 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
Peppermint: Rock Lobster!

Peppermint was the first out, trans contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, the first trans woman to originate a principal role... more

20 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
Bear Grylls: Red Meat, Butter & Cocktails

Bear Grylls is a survivalist, adventurist & host of soooo mannny TV shows, including the wildly popular Man VS Wild,... more

06 Jul 2023 · 43 minutes
Tegan and Sara: McDonald's + Tuna Sashimi

Canadian twin sisters and band mates, Tegan and Sara, have been touring the world, playing music together, since they graduated... more

22 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
Marc Summers LIVE! : Thin Crust Pizza & Junior's Cheesecake

You may know Marc Summers as the host of Nickelodeon's Double Dare and Food Network's Unwrapped, but you may not... more

08 Jun 2023 · 41 minutes
Bill Nye: French Baguette

It's Bill Nye the Science Guy! Nye has spent decades using his special brand of high energy humor to educate... more

25 May 2023 · 35 minutes
Pod Swap: FOOD with Mark Bittman + David Sedaris

It's a pod swap! This week I'm bringing you an episode of Food with Mark Bittman and Mark is sharing... more

11 May 2023 · 35 minutes
Taylor Dayne: A Big Brunch

Taylor Dayne blasted onto the pop/dance scene in 1987 with her first big single, “Tell It To My Heart,” and... more

27 Apr 2023 · 28 minutes
Rachel Bloom: New York Pizza + Pasta + Three Desserts

Business doesn’t always mix with pleasure, but for comedic actor and writer Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Reboot), Olive Garden left... more

13 Apr 2023 · 27 minutes
Margaret Cho: Spam Musubi

Margaret Cho has been a standup comedian for four decades (since she was 14 years old!) but she also LOVES... more

30 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
Salt & Straw Founders Kim & Tyler Malek: Swedish Pancakes & Dumplings in Sauerkraut

Cousins Kim and Tyler Malek opened Salt & Straw Ice Cream over a decade ago in Portland, Oregon, and from... more

16 Mar 2023 · 43 minutes
Tucker Shaw: Pantry Pasta

Every home cook worth their can of anchovies can throw together a dish based on the bits and bobs knocking... more

02 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
Sloane Crosley: Favorite Adult Foods + Favorite Childhood Foods

A New York Times best-selling author of several humorous essay collections and novels, including her latest, Cult Classic, it’s no... more

16 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
Toad the Wet Sprocket’s Glen Phillips: Kitchari

Glen Phillips recently released his first solo album in 6 years; a collection of love songs to counter his last... more

02 Feb 2023 · 32 minutes
Cheech Marin: Chicken Marbella

It's Cheech & Chong's 50th anniversary! The epic comedy duo is best known for their cinematic pot smoking antics, but... more

19 Jan 2023 · 29 minutes
Duff Goldman: Mom’s Passover Dinner

Duff is famous for baking and building thousands of big, bonkers cakes, like the giant R2-D2 robot cake he baked... more

05 Jan 2023 · 39 minutes
Top Chef Canada's Eden Grinshpan: New York Pizza

My first exposure to Eden Grinshpan was a photo on Instagram: she was extremely pregnant and her bare, bulging belly... more

19 Dec 2022 · 27 minutes
Yuna: Tom Yum

Yuna is an internationally acclaimed R&B pop star, born and raised in Malaysia. But after a decade of living in... more

02 Dec 2022 · 27 minutes
The Menu's Aimee Carrero: Truffle Pasta + Chocolate Chip Cookie

Surprise! It's a Thanksgiving treat: a bonus episode featuring actor Aimee Carrero, who stars in the new culinary thriller (yes,... more

24 Nov 2022 · 21 minutes
Half Baked Harvest's Tieghan Gerard: Dad's Pasta Bake

If you're one of Tieghan Gerard's 6.6 million social media followers, or you've drooled over the come-hither food photos in... more

17 Nov 2022 · 24 minutes
Zosia Mamet: Bolognese + Chocolate Cake

We absolutely adore actor Zosia Mamet in Girls and The Flight Attendant and now she's dipped her toe into our favorite world: food! She... more

03 Nov 2022 · 33 minutes
Jewel: Bear Lard Biscuits

Jewel has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and this year she released Freewheelin' Woman, her first album in... more

20 Oct 2022 · 30 minutes
Best-Of Phil Rosenthal: Hot Dogs

Phil Rosenthal is the creator, co-producer and writer of Everybody Loves Raymond (yo, that show got 69 Emmy nominations!) but now... more

06 Oct 2022 · 25 minutes
Jack Johnson: Sauteed Vegetables in 1997

Jack Johnson just released his 8th studio album, Meet The Moonlight, but after twenty years of touring the world, his values... more

22 Sep 2022 · 39 minutes
LIVE show! Ian Moore & Jon Heder: Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio & Korean Short Ribs

A couple weeks ago, Rachel Belle hosted a LIVE Your Last Meal show at THING, an arts + music festival in... more

08 Sep 2022 · 45 minutes
Rick Astley: Raw Prawns & Crisp White Wine

At 21 years old, a baby faced and baritone Brit named Rick Astley released his first single, and "Never Gonna Give You... more

25 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
Shabazz 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... more

11 Aug 2022 · 30 minutes
Sona 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... more

21 Jul 2022 · 39 minutes
Hannah 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... more

07 Jul 2022 · 32 minutes
John 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... more

16 Jun 2022 · 35 minutes
Lola 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,... more

02 Jun 2022 · 34 minutes
Taylor 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... more

19 May 2022 · 32 minutes
Dan 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... more

05 May 2022 · 40 minutes
Remi 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... more

21 Apr 2022 · 25 minutes
Kenji 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... more

07 Apr 2022 · 30 minutes
Julia 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!... more

24 Mar 2022 · 36 minutes
Camila 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... more

10 Mar 2022 · 33 minutes
Jessica 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... more

24 Feb 2022 · 33 minutes
Paul 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... more

10 Feb 2022 · 33 minutes
Eugene Mirman, Dim Sum

Bob's Burgers star (he voices Gene!) Eugene Mirman took an unorthodox route to becoming a professional comedian: he actually earned... more

20 Jan 2022 · 30 minutes
Best 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... more

13 Jan 2022 · 27 minutes
Jake Shimabukuro: Steamed Kumu

Award winning ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro is a lifelong Hawaii resident, where catching a big fish in the morning means... more

30 Dec 2021 · 32 minutes
Vanessa Lachey: Lasagna

Vanessa Lachey's new book, Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You, features recipes and entertaining ideas, but the... more

09 Dec 2021 · 30 minutes
Nadiya 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... more

24 Nov 2021 · 31 minutes
Christina 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... more

11 Nov 2021 · 30 minutes
Carla 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... more

28 Oct 2021 · 25 minutes
Ken Jennings: BBQ

To celebrate Ken Jennings' return to the Jeopardy stage, we're re-airing his episode, which happens to be one of our... more

14 Oct 2021 · 32 minutes
Phoebe 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... more

30 Sep 2021 · 29 minutes
Martina 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... more

16 Sep 2021 · 33 minutes
Antoni 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... more

02 Sep 2021 · 34 minutes
Joshua 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... more

19 Aug 2021 · 34 minutes
Host 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... more

05 Aug 2021 · 30 minutes
Lake 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... more

01 Jul 2021 · 38 minutes
Mark 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... more

17 Jun 2021 · 35 minutes
Live 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... more

27 May 2021 · 36 minutes
Michelle 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... more

13 May 2021 · 25 minutes
Mayim 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... more

29 Apr 2021 · 30 minutes
Raffi: 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... more

08 Apr 2021 · 40 minutes
Candace 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,... more

25 Mar 2021 · 26 minutes
Bridgerton'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... more

11 Mar 2021 · 35 minutes
100th 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... more

25 Feb 2021 · 40 minutes
Maria 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... more

04 Feb 2021 · 30 minutes
Ben & 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... more

15 Jan 2021 · 32 minutes
Cameron 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... more

23 Dec 2020 · 36 minutes
Prancercise 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... more

26 Nov 2020 · 26 minutes
Carla 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... more

05 Nov 2020 · 35 minutes
Aminatou 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... more

15 Oct 2020 · 31 minutes
John 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,... more

24 Sep 2020 · 30 minutes
Spilled 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... more

03 Sep 2020 · 39 minutes
Best 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... more

20 Aug 2020 · 32 minutes
François 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... more

30 Jul 2020 · 32 minutes
Danny Trejo, Tacos, Nachos & Coffee

Danny Trejo has happily played the villain, the bad guy & the mean dude in more than 300 films. And... more

09 Jul 2020 · 36 minutes
Rose McGowan, Taco Bell

Actor, activist and musician, Rose McGowan, was born and raised in Italy, in what many would describe as a cult.... more

25 Jun 2020 · 28 minutes
Valerie 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... more

11 Jun 2020 · 27 minutes
Bethany 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... more

21 May 2020 · 32 minutes
Laura Prepon, Mussels

Actor Laura Prepon (That 70s Show, Orange is the New Black) is the mother of two tiny children and just... more

07 May 2020 · 28 minutes
Betsey 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... more

23 Apr 2020 · 27 minutes
Judy 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... more

09 Apr 2020 · 29 minutes
The 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... more

26 Mar 2020 · 4 minutes
Ben 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... more

12 Mar 2020 · 31 minutes
Guy 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... more

27 Feb 2020 · 26 minutes
Marco Collins, Eggs Benedict

Legendary radio DJ, Marco Collins, was the first disc jockey in the world to play records by Nirvana, Weezer, Beck,... more

06 Feb 2020 · 35 minutes
Gloria 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... more

23 Jan 2020 · 21 minutes
Best 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... more

09 Jan 2020 · 27 minutes
Unorthodox 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... more

26 Dec 2019 · 41 minutes
Alison 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,... more

05 Dec 2019 · 27 minutes
Graham Elliot, Scrapple

Chef Graham Elliot has a knack for creating delicious, wacky, highly Instagrammable dishes that are as effervescent as his big,... more

21 Nov 2019 · 28 minutes
Bonus 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... more

24 Oct 2019 · 6 minutes
Hari 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... more

10 Oct 2019 · 30 minutes
Iron & 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... more

26 Sep 2019 · 28 minutes
John 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... more

12 Sep 2019 · 30 minutes
Duff 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... more

29 Aug 2019 · 32 minutes
Bonus 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... more

23 Aug 2019 · 4 minutes
Lynn 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... more

15 Aug 2019 · 33 minutes
Cathy 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.... more

01 Aug 2019 · 25 minutes
Kyle 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... more

18 Jul 2019 · 31 minutes
Bonus 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... more

11 Jul 2019 · 8 minutes
Lauren Weedman, Pad Thai

Lauren Weedman wants to love food again. The comedic actor, a former The Daily Show Correspondent and current The Moth... more

03 Jul 2019 · 38 minutes
Moby, A Single, Organic Orange

Musician and producer Moby is also a major philanthropist: he donates all the proceeds from his Los Angeles restaurant Little... more

06 Jun 2019 · 26 minutes
William 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... more

24 May 2019 · 28 minutes
Mary 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... more

09 May 2019 · 24 minutes
Rainn 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... more

25 Apr 2019 · 24 minutes
Isaac 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... more

15 Apr 2019 · 29 minutes
Steven 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... more

21 Mar 2019 · 39 minutes
Samin 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"... more

01 Mar 2019 · 38 minutes
Phil Rosenthal, Hot Dogs

Phil Rosenthal is the creator and co-producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" (yo, that show got 69 Emmy nominations!) but now... more

15 Feb 2019 · 28 minutes
Nora 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... more

30 Jan 2019 · 36 minutes
Dorie 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... more

18 Jan 2019 · 32 minutes
BenDeLaCreme, Lo Mein and Lobster

Drag queen BenDeLaCreme is "sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar." And Ben, who plays "DeLa," has a lot to... more

21 Dec 2018 · 38 minutes
Paul 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... more

10 Dec 2018 · 28 minutes
Tiffani 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,... more

22 Nov 2018 · 28 minutes
Maeve 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... more

08 Nov 2018 · 35 minutes
Lyrics 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... more

12 Oct 2018 · 34 minutes
Tacocat: 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... more

04 Oct 2018 · 35 minutes
Keiko 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... more

20 Sep 2018 · 24 minutes
Dan Pfeiffer: Dim Sum

Dan Pfeiffer hosts the political podcast Pod Save America, but before that he was senior advisor to President Barack Obama.... more

06 Sep 2018 · 24 minutes
Allen Stone: Nachos

Allen Stone doesn't usually write songs about food, but one evening his wife cooked something so fantastic, he felt moved... more

23 Aug 2018 · 32 minutes
Smitten 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... more

09 Aug 2018 · 28 minutes
Adam Carolla: Hungarian Goulash

Host Rachel Belle grew up listening to Adam Carolla co-host the radio sex advice show Love Line, and in 2011... more

26 Jul 2018 · 30 minutes
John 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... more

30 Jun 2018 · 42 minutes
Boots 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... more

19 Jun 2018 · 34 minutes
Zach Braff: Chicken Parmigiana

Actor, filmmaker and restaurant-owner Zach Braff (Scrubs, Alex Inc, Garden State) was born and raised in New Jersey - home... more

01 Jun 2018 · 30 minutes
Jennifer 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... more

17 May 2018 · 33 minutes
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Actor, filmmaker and restaurant-owner Zach Braff (Scrubs, Alex Inc, Garden State) was born and raised in New Jersey - home to the... more