Let It Rip - A Companion Pod For FX's The Bear
Let It Rip is the ultimate companion podcast for FX’s The Bear. Hosted by Luca Servodio of The LA Food Podcast, with Father Sal (TV expert and chaos theorist) and Nancy Da Silva & Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef (the hottest companion pod for Bravo's Top Chef), we break down every episode with obsessive detail. From kitchen meltdowns to character arcs, emotional damage to mise en place — we’re here for all of it. Whether you’ve worked the line or just scream “Yes, Chef” at your TV, this pod is for you. New episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays. Powered by Acquired Taste Media.
Episodes
Let It Rip Episode 6 takes on The Bear Season 4, Episode 6 — “Sophie.” We unpack Ayo Edebiri’s heart-wrenching performance as Sydney as she navigates grief and guilt in the hospital while her father fights for his life. We also ask: why is Matty Matheson’s Fak still being infantilized? And why does the show think we care so much about Sugar’s petty family feuds — especially with whoever the fak Francine Fak is? Join us as we rip in...
On this episode of Let It Rip, we’re breaking down The Bear Season 4, Episode 5: “Replicants.”
Carmy finally sticks to a set menu, but Sydney’s decision-making feels as repetitive as ever. We dig into her long-teased convo with her dad (was it worth the buildup?), the surprise return of Luca (played by Will Poulter), and ask: are he and Syd... flirting? Plus, we detour to a Frank Lloyd Wright house and debate whether dessert has of...
In this episode of Let It Rip, we dive into “Worms,” written by the powerhouse duo Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce. This one left us giddy. We unpack the creative risks, the hilarious chaos, and most of all, the long-overdue forward motion in Sydney’s character arc. From mentorship moments to emotional breakthroughs, this is The Bear at its boldest and most character-driven.
Hosted by Luca Servodio, Father Sal, and our friends Nancy Da...
Carmy and Claire finally have the conversation. Richie’s back in razzle-dazzle mode. And for the first time in a while, The Bear feels electric again. In Episode 3 of Let It Rip, we break down Season 4, Episode 3: “Scallop” — the best episode of The Bear in ages.
Hosts Luca Servodio, Father Sal, and the crew from Compliments to the Chef (Nancy Da Silva and Bits Nicholas) unpack the emotional fireworks between Carmy and Claire, Richi...
In Episode 2 of Let It Rip, we’re recapping Season 4, Episode 2 of FX’s The Bear — and asking if Carmy, Sydney, Richie and the rest of the kitchen crew are making progress or just treading water. The restaurant is back open, but the episode leans hard on montages and repetitive beats, leaving us wondering: is anyone actually evolving?
Hosts Luca Servodio, Father Sal, Nancy DaSilva, and Bits Nicholas (Compliments to the Chef) break d...
Welcome to Episode 1 of Let It Rip — Acquired Taste Media’s official companion podcast for FX’s The Bear.
Hosted by food obsessive and chaos enthusiast Luca Servodio, and featuring Father Sal, Nancy DaSilva, and Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef, each episode breaks down The Bear Season 4 with irreverence, insight, and deep industry chops.
We kick things off with the season premiere — a Groundhog Day-style spiral through Carmy...
Welcome to Let It Rip, the ultimate companion podcast for FX’s The Bear — the critically acclaimed, emotionally chaotic, deeply specific show that turned "Yes, Chef" into a lifestyle.
Hosted by Luca Servodio of The LA Food Podcast, with co-hosts Father Sal (TV expert and Carmy apologist) and Nancy Da Silva & Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef (Bravo's hottest Top Chef companion pod), Let It Rip recaps each ep...
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