Table Talk: Award-winning podcast to record in Memphis
James Beard and Webby Award-winning host Dan Pashman will be on the stage at the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center for a special taping of "The Sporkful" on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Courtesy Christopher Appoldt)
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years. In her role as the food and restaurant writer for The Daily Memphian, she covers food news, provides readers an inside look into their favorite restaurants and offers suggestions for what to order at eateries across the Memphis area.
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV. She also hosts a radio show “The Weekly Dish” on Memphis’s NPR station WKNO-FM.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
I love a good podcast — especially one on my favorite topic.
As the host of a podcast myself, I often get questions about what it’s like to host or be a guest. I’m happy to report that now there’s a way for you to see for yourself.
James Beard and Webby Award-winning host Dan Pashman will be on the stage at the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center for a special taping of “The Sporkful” on Thursday, Jan. 16.
It will be the Mid-South debut of a podcast touted as “not for foodies, it’s for eaters.”
Pashman uses humor and humanity to approach food from many angles, including science, history, identity, culture, economics and lengthy debates on the best way to layer a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
“At Buckman, we try to offer a range of artistic opportunities,” said Cindi Younker, the Buckman’s director. Podcasts are one of the newer genres, but we thought ‘The Sporkful’ would be a fascinating fit. Dan Pashman approaches all of his subjects with such intriguing and thoughtful humanity.”
And Pashman will have a special guest on stage with him: a Memphis chef and restaurateur.
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