The Dirty Spoon Radio Hour

The Dirty Spoon Radio Hour

From Salon, Mashed, and Paste contributor Jonathan Ammons and Lexie Harvey, the Dirty Spoon Radio Hour from WPVM brings you stories, essays, and conversations from the people who shape what we consume. Look for printed versions of our stories and check out the original artwork at our web page www.dirty-spoon.com

Episodes

The Dirty Spoon AVL Fest Special!

August 1, 2024 • 54 mins
Jon takes a look at some of the highlights from the more than 300 artists playing at this weekends' AVL Fest in Asheville.
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Radio Hour Ep51 (June '24) Two Tables, Have a Little Food Faith, and Brownie Pie

June 8, 2024 • 58 mins
Joe Baumann looks at two important tables in his family history. Henry Boyd asks you to take some chances the next time you eat out. And Tricia Stearns resolves a rivalry with brownies.
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Radio Hour Ep50 (May '24) - Asian Pears & Red Azaleas, Winter Greens, Savoring Slow

May 4, 2024 • 61 mins
Gwen Francis-Williams recalls a powerful story of her mother being brave enough to ask for help. Emily Brisse finds encouragement in tough times from a hearty vegetable. And Pat Tompkins explores the wonder of an old cookbook.
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Dirty Spoon Podcast Extra: Flight Attendant

April 22, 2024 • 30 mins
Jon talks with Karalyne Winegarner, lead singer and keyboardist for the Nashville Avant-Pop band Flight Attendant. They talk about the band's album, their background in the service industry, and their upcoming show at the Grey Eagle.
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Radio Hour Ep49 (Apr '24) Two Fishing Women, and Hacks from the Holler

April 6, 2024 • 60 mins
Mike Howard recalls the wisdom of the ages for inflation proof foods. And Rachel Odinak remembers her mother and grandmother, the women who caught the fish for the family fish fry.
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Radio Hour Ep48 (Mar '24) William Dissen, Seder Night, and Better than Butter

March 9, 2024 • 64 mins
Sabina Stark recalls the ups and downs of a particular seder night from her youth. Jean Feldeisen recalls the horror of tasting margarin for the first time. And Jon talks with Chef William Dissen about his James Beard nomination and his upcoming book Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in the New South.
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Radio Hour Ep47 (Feb '24) - Companion-Inspired Dining, Matcha Poundcake, From Scratch

February 3, 2024 • 58 mins
Molly Grossman finds cooking as a love language. Henry Boyd explores baking as an act of self improvement. And David Hangman curates a menu inspired by those with whom we are forced to dine.
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Radio Hour Ep.46 (Jan '24) Mighty Maple, Coconut Cake, and Finding Yourself in Food

January 6, 2024 • 60 mins
Janelle Carlson takes a look at the mighty maples of Canada. Sumitra Mattai recalls her husband's first attempt at baking. And Jamie Burke digs into her culinary heritage.
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The Dirty Spoon Presents: Tyler Ramsey

November 4, 2023 • 76 mins
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Ramsey joins Jon to dig into his music, discuss his time with Band of Horses, and talk about his forthcoming album, New Lost Ages.
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Radio Hour Ep45 (Oct '23) Kitchen Medicine, Homemade Tortillas, & the Culinary Workforce

October 7, 2023 • 59 mins
Juanita Mantz tries to make tortillas from scratch for the first time. Debi Lewis sorts through her child's diagnosis and resulting restrictive diet. And Carolyn Cohen helps prepare former inmates for job interviews in the culinary workforce.
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Radio Hour Ep44 (Sep '23) Vienna Sausages'n'such, Angel Food, Individually Wrapped Togetherness

September 2, 2023 • 60 mins
Chris Carbaugh reflects on his mother's love through the humble foods he grew up eating. Christine Venzon feels a warm embrace in the form of cold cake and Lori Barrett connects at the drive through.
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Radio Hour Ep43 (Aug '23) -- Homemade, In My Mother's Kitchen, A Mantra

August 5, 2023 • 58 mins
Patricia Smith discovers and grapples with her mother's dementia through her recipes. Nathan Crawford discovers his love for fresh pasta after locking himself out of his apartment. And we revisit Jon's exploration of what it means to be Appalachian through a simple mantra.
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Radio Hour Ep42 (Jul '23) Totline Bling, A Pint of Diplomacy, From the Kitchen Of...

July 8, 2023 • 60 mins
Ellen Scolnic calls a hotline about tater tots. Rachel Gray recalls the evolution of her grandmother's cooking. And Ryan Wells remembers bartending in the UK. All far more exciting than they sound!
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Radio Hour (Best Of)-- Next Course, Hillbilly Vegan, Brownie Pie, & Feed, Foster Respite

June 3, 2023 • 59 mins
Season 6 of Dirty Spoon starts next month! To tide you over, we've got a collection of some of our favorite stories from the past five years. While in transition, Andy Winder learns about masculinity from reflecting on their father's behavior in the kitchen. Tricia Stearns learns to love her enemies -- and that they can often become your greatest teachers -- through brownie pie. We venture into the Hillbilly Vegan realm with Kim F...
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Radio Hour Ep41 (March '23) Food is Home, Making Peace With Pie, & Much Ado About Pie

March 4, 2023 • 61 mins
Smitha Murthy recalls the wonders of her mother's kitchen in Bangalore. Laura Brennan finds respite in home made soups while on tour. And Rebecca Brothers makes her peace with pie.
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Radio Hour Ep40 (Feb '23)Hidden Treasure, My Father's Red Eye Gravy, & Pumpkin Bread

February 4, 2023 • 61 mins
Sumitra Mattai explores the joy and sorrow of Pirate's Booty. Lydia Kwateng Eppic explores the deep story behind recipes. And Jeanine DeHoney recalls her father's red eye gravy and all that jazz.
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RadioHour Ep39 (Jan '23) The Strange Saga of MSG

January 7, 2023 • 58 mins
Jon explores the strange and storied saga of the worlds most controversial seasoning, Mono Sodium Glutamate, chatting with Chef Chris Koetke, and Dr. Tia Rains of Ajinomoto.
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The Dirty Spoon Holiday Extravaganza

December 17, 2022 • 59 mins
Our annual rebroadcast of our Holiday Special is an ever growing project. Each year we hear some of the same stories and music, while sprinkling in a few new ones. Happy Holidays!
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Radio Hour Ep38 (Nov '22) Beans on Toast, Eight Plates, & Zucchini Bread

November 5, 2022 • 59 mins
Erica Goss recalls life lessons from learning to make zucchini bread as a child in a commune in San Francisco. Mackenzie Jackson looks back on the ever-evolving family dinners in her family. And Rachel Bucci pays tribute to the often overlooked British staple -- beans on toast.
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Radio Hour Ep37 (Oct '22) The Tastee Diner, Saturday Night a la Casa di Marco

October 1, 2022 • 58 mins
Christine Venzon explores the roots of comfort food. Jon talks with Chef Steven Goff about the legacy and future of the Tastee Diner, a restaurant with nearly eighty years of history in Asheville, and just why the hell anyone would take on the responsibility of a legacy restaurant?
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