Best Great British Chefs Podcasts (2025)

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The Important Broadcast Module 385: Pancake Stations 1:23:30

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You'll have no doubt spent the whole week on tenterhooks, wondering how Steve's very first MOT went! Did he pass, or was it a great big fail? Plus, baby blinds (what are they?) and the moment you knew you were old. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This week’s podcast is dedicated to Christopher. Thank you.…

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Bundt Cakes With Baker Melanie Johnson 46:43

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Today’s guest is Melanie Johnson, a baker, photographer, and food writer based in London. She’s also a columnist at Country Life magazine and the author of “Bundt: From Everyday Bakes to Fabulous Celebration Cakes.” Melanie joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her lifelong love of bundt cakes and why they’re the perfect baked good for beginner b…

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Moonshine Cake and Cantaloupe Cream Pie: The Secrets of Southern Baking 57:09

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Author Anne Byrn scoured the South, uncovering the stories behind the region’s best bakes. She found lane cakes in Georgia, chess pies in North Carolina and a shocking twist on chocolate cake in Arkansas. Plus, Kim Severson offers a timely report on the MAHA organic food movement; we whip up an Almond and Rum Tres Leches Cake; and Cheryl Day return…

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🏡 The Valley Ep 10 Recap: "One Door Closes and Another Door Serves You" 56:17

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Jax Taylor is fresh out of rehab and ready for reality tv...almost too ready. Amy Phillips and cohost Emily Dorezas talk about Jax re-entering the Valley crew and what he said on both "Watch What Happens Live" and "The Valley Aftershow". They agree that, the audience needs more footage of DannyClarita is the state of Darkside Danny because it's not…

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MoF News Break - Our Goodbye to Chef Anne Burrell 9:59

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Send us a text We wanted to quickly release a short note in response to the tragic passing of Chef Anne Burrell - Rachel's mentor on Season 1 of Worst Cooks. We love you. xoxo Support the showBy Rachel Stein Coleman Bloor and Debbie Pressman Cobb

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😍 Love Hotel Finale Recap: "Shucked n' Earled" 40:02

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It's time to check out of the Love Hotel and Amy Phillips will break down the finale episode with cohost Emily Dorezas in the silliest way possible. Amy and Emily had some clarity on Earl's storm with Shannon Storms and they agree vehemently on the host for next season. There's a rumor swirling around for next season, and one hopes it will include …

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MoF 110 - Top Chef 22 Ep 14 Recap - The Last Supper with Quirky Da Vinci 1:02:10

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 14 - the finale!!! We talk chefs who were robbed in the past, Zohran, Dosas, TRISTEN, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake …

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🏝️ Love Island USA Eps 9-13 Recap: "Dead Ass Tho My Aura" 1:06:12

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Joining Amy Phillips is cohost Deanna Cheng to break down the latest episodes of Love Island USA episodes 9-13. The drama!! Things are heating up and they have A LOT to say about it! For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlin…

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The Important Broadcast Module 384: A Polyester Tepee 1:23:54

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Trains, planes and automobiles! Gear up for a transport special with your favourite guys, The IBS! Plus, what tent is Steve taking to Glastonbury (clue in title) and did The Great Leader ACTUALLY see a ghost? Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This week’s podcast is dedicated to Siân. Thank you.…

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Catching Up With Joanne Chang Of Flour Bakery & Cafe 42:09

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Today, we welcome back award-winning pastry chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Joanne Chang to the show! Joanne is the force behind the beloved Flour Bakery & Cafe, which now boasts 10 locations across the Boston/Cambridge area, and the co-owner of Myers + Chang, a celebrated Asian fusion restaurant in Boston’s South End. Joanne joins host Jes…

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🏝️ Love Island USA S7 Eps-6-8 Recap:"Lashes and Clashes" 50:29

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We are 8 episodes in on Love Island USA and are things heating up? Meh. Amy Phillips is joined by cohost Emily Dorezas and they discuss how it's totally normal for things at this stage of the game for it to be slow-going but they will stay the course. Ace really showed his cards this week (pun intended) and Yulissa has disappeared from the island w…

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Shackbaggerly S3 E01 35:29

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After 2 years together, followed by 2 years apart, we thought we’d see if we could still do a podcast, so here we are - Shackbaggerly is back. Still loose and disorderly, and still looking at old recipe books, including the one that Katie found this week focusing on all things pure malt vinegar. Howard thinks he has discovered the most unusual food…

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High on the Hog: Black Cooks and the Making of American Cuisine 51:03

11d ago51:03

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We chat with Dr. Jessica B. Harris about her seminal book "High on the Hog,'' which offers a diverse and complex history of African American cuisine—from the escape of George Washington’s enslaved master chef to the birth of the catering industry. Plus, we investigate Korean television’s obsession with Subway sandwiches, learn about the origins of …

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🏡 The Valley Ep 9 Recap with Jazmine Henley-Brown and Emily Dorezas 55:41

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Amy Phillips joined by cohost Emily Dorezas welcome in Jazmine Henley-Brown to join in this week's recap of The Valley episode 9. Jazmine is a force in the industry and has one heck of a sense of humor! The gals have a lot of laughs. Topics include, balls, re-gifting reality tv stars, Britt's bar, Jesse's sex appeal, Janet's likability factor and s…

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MoF 109 - Top Chef 22 Ep 13 Recap - Chefs are EXACTLY LIKE ATHLETES 53:27

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 13! We talk our beloved ALI, roast duck, free flights, the LCK showdown, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Off, celebrit…

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Food Science Special: Million-Layer Puff Pastry, Perfect Potatoes, and More! 27:54

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In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about getting experimental in the kitchen. Kenji López-Alt shares the perfect way to make potatoes; Alex Aïnouz attempts to create a 1 million-layer puff pastry; and we chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree.…

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📣 Serving DISH: Rachel Zoe, Brit & Kenya, RHOC trailer, Tom Girardi sentencing, Paige DeSorbo exit, Jax, and more! 38:16

14d ago38:16

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Disclaimer, Drama, Darling had not heard the news that Monique Samuels is returning to Potomac, so that will be addressed ASAP in the next episode. But for this episode of Serving Dish, there are lots of topics to cover. From Rachel Zoe joining the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, to Jax's announcement to go off social media, to PK and Ladies of L…

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The Important Broadcast Module 383: Ray Boyle 1:22:47

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All listener thoughts, feelings and especially musings are encouraged by The Great Leader, but this week, one listener took it further... Too far, some would argue. Ray Boyle tells an epic tale that must be heard to be believed. Plus, a poorly laptop, grey hair and the tables turn in "Got, Got, Need"... Please send your listener comments to Danny@r…

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Spumoni Loaf With Renato Poliafito Of Ciao, Gloria & “Dolci!” 50:07

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Today’s guest is Renato Poliafito, the creative force behind Ciao, Gloria, the beloved bakery and café in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and Pasta Night, its cozy pasta-slinging counterpart right across the street. A two-time James Beard Award nominee and co-author of multiple cookbooks, Renato released his first solo book, “Dolci!: American Baking wi…

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Betrayal, Revenge and Family Secrets: A Frozen Food "Succession" 50:17

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This week, we share a story of revenge, betrayal and secrets … at a frozen vegetable empire. John Seabrook investigates why running “the biggest vegetable factory on Earth” led to generations of drama in his family, like a real-life version of the TV show “Succession.” Plus, Brendan Liew gives us a tour of Japan’s incredible convenience stores; Ken…

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🏡 The Valley Recap: "Beach Blanket Hemorrhoids" 53:15

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Back in The Valley we go! Amy Phillips is joined by cohosts Emily Dorezas (@emdorezas) and Jaime Moyer (@jamdetroit) to talk episode 8 where Jax's "Blame it on Brittany" era continues. They have a deep discussion about how Brittany got into this situation and how she is getting out. Schean's cameo this week brought us enchiladas and hemorrhoids...f…

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🍑 RHOA Recap: "Future is in the Past" 39:19

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This week on Drama, Darling, Amy Phillips and co-host Jaime Moyer (@jamdetroit) talk this week's episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Amy can read lips! They need all the tea on that tea scene about Future, so drop some comments to the DD email. Amy and Jaime talk Granada. Kelli's dinner was productive. Thank goodness for rose quartz. Spoiler…

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MoF 108 - Top Chef 22 Ep 12 Recap - The Team vs. Massimo 1:01:00

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 12! We talk THE THING THAT HAPPENED, Tom’s hat or should we say touk, Friendship The Movie, friendship among the chefs, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champi…

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🌸 Show Creators of "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" Bill Krebs & Jenna Bans! BINGE NOW on 🦚 Peacock 36:35

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Creators of the hit new dark comedy series, "Grosse Pointte Garden Society", Bill Krebs and Jenna Bans, join OG Grosse Pointers, Amy Phillips and Megan Grano for one helluva great time! Amy and Megan pull the curtain back on one of their favorite new shows and hear Bill and Jenna share the story of how the show was created, behind the scenes secret…

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The Important Broadcast Module 382: Skin Spoon 1:15:47

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It is no accident that The Important Broadcast goes a bit left field sometimes. It's entirely by design. Please see this episode as an example of this. Hydrating dogs by hand, giant rollerball pens and a chicken sandwich for dinner. Go. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This week’s podcast is dedicated to Lawrence & Alistair …

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SusieCakes’ Celebration Cake With Founder Susan Sarich 45:06

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Today’s guest is Susan Sarich, founder and CEO of SusieCakes, the nostalgic bakery known for its made-from-scratch Americana desserts. Since opening the first SusieCakes’ location in 2006, Susan has expanded the brand across the U.S. with over 30 locations in California, Texas, and Tennessee. Susan joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the heartfelt s…

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💫 BONUS EPISODE 🏝️ Survivor 48 Finale Recap! 41:52

24d ago41:52

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Survivor 48 comes to a close! Amy Phillips is joined by cohosts Emily Dorezas and Jaime Moyer. They wrapped up the season recap in their DIY Drama, Darling buffs. According to our resident Survivor Analyst, Jaime, this season was unlike any other but we quite enjoyed its twists and perhaps lack of turns. Darlings, what did you think about the winne…

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LA's Food Truck King: Up Close and Personal with Roy Choi 50:42

25d ago50:42

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In 2008, Roy Choi was fired from his big restaurant job and ready to give up—then he started his food truck, Kogi. He joins us today to discuss the making of his now-legendary food truck, how he taught Jon Favreau to look like a cook for his 2014 film “Chef,” and why there's poetry in lowriding around LA. Plus, we hunt for clams, eels and anchovies…

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🏡 The Valley Recap: "Shark Week" 46:02

26d ago46:02

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Brittany loves Shark Week and always has. Love it, Love it! Perhaps that's why she was drawn to Jax? Amy Phillips is joined by Deanna cheng and Emily Dorezas to recap this week's The Valley episode 7. Seeing those playing cards taped to the cameras is very dark. Let's be clear, Schwartz definitely co-signed Jax moving in to that condo and he is eve…

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MoF 107 - Top Chef 22 Ep 11 Recap - Pancakes, Steaks, Berries, Massimo vs. Tristen 50:21

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 11! We talk how the Olympics were a weird focus, table pancake supremacy, if this season is “off” and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great B…

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🍑 RHOA Recap: "Phinally Phaedra" 37:08

27d ago37:08

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Kelli's Country Classic disaster leaves Amy Phillips and co-host Emily Dorezas with lots of laughs because there were no light bites! They bounce back during this recap of the Real Housewives of Atlanta when, thankfully, Charles and his cigar showed up to clarify that he doesn't mess with whores. Anyone notice how Porsha did not let Britt's Bare Na…

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The Important Broadcast Module 381: There Should Be Somewhere To Sit 1:35:36

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What you're looking at is the very first "quad-ded" Important Broadcast Podcast. What does that mean? You'll obviously need to listen to find out. There's news (though nothing particularly informative) from the stag-do Steve went on, there's toast and it's many forms and there's your Great Leader, beset by a malady. Please send your listener commen…

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Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding With Baker & CEO Bobbie Lloyd 45:17

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Today’s guest is Bobbie Lloyd, the CEO and Chief Baking Officer of the legendary Magnolia Bakery in New York City. Bobbie is also a cookbook author, and her latest book, “The Magnolia Bakery Handbook Vol. 2: Icebox Desserts,” was released earlier this year. Bobbie joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the origin story of the bakery and how it became a…

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White House Noshes: What Presidents Really Eat 51:02

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Jefferson ate capon, Eisenhower craved squirrel soup and Grant had a habit of throwing bread across the table. This week, we go into the White House with Alex Prud’homme to hear culinary stories from presidential history, like how Julia Child charmed her way into a state dinner and why Eleanor Roosevelt may have used Jell-O salad to get revenge on …

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🏡 The Valley Recap: "DannyClarita in the Pantry" 52:13

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The Valley stays strong this week as it digs more into the Nia and DanniClarita drama. Amy Phillips is joined by Jaime Moyer (@jamdetroit) and Emily Dorezas (@emdorezas) and they cover their drop-off from Janet and their Nia/Kristen stan loyalty. What is the average price of an engagement ring and does it have high snaggability? Plus, Amy and Jaime…

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MoF 106 - Top Chef 22 Ep 10 Recap - Ode to Tom’s Emotional Support White Guy 44:56

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 10! We talk Tristen v. Massimo, other places in Canada, bodega cats, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Off, celebrity ch…

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👩‍🍳 Top Chef Ep 10 Recap with Chef Stuart O'Keeffe 51:46

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Chef Stuart joins Amy Phillips to tackle the latest episode of Top Chef. Stuart answers some of Amy''s burning cooking questions like, what is umami, is pea shucking a thing and would Stu ever be a chef on Below Deck. All this and more! To watch this podcast or listen ad free, please become a Darling member of Amy's Patreon. For more Drama, Darling…

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🌸 Grosse Pointe Garden Society Season 1 Wrap-Up Recap 38:20

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Find out what superlatives Amy Phillips and Megan Grano were bestowed during their time at Grosse Pointe South and which one lived in the "cabbage patch". Plus, the last few episodes of "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" recapped with a lot of laughs and both Megan and Amy tip their pink and green hats to the creators, cast and crew for bringing us suc…

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The Important Broadcast Module 380: THAT is a pub! 1:09:52

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Is a pub always a pub? Think about that for a bit before you even consider pressing play. Then, once you press play, allow The Great Leader to feed you the answer. Plus, Steve has a stag do to attend and he's made a silly mistake. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This week’s podcast is dedicated to Lea. Thank you.…

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Ice Cream Drumsticks With Pooja Bavishi Of Malai 51:11

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Today’s guest is entrepreneur and ice cream queen Pooja Bavishi of Malai Ice Cream, a Brooklyn-based brand redefining frozen desserts with bold South Asian flavors. She’s also the author of the new cookbook “Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian flavors.” Pooja joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her chai-inspired “hybrid identity,” he…

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Secrets of Restaurant Design: An Insider Tells All 51:02

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Famed architect and designer David Rockwell shares the best, worst and most hidden aspects of restaurant design. He recalls his favorite projects, from Sushi Zen to Union Square Cafe, and the tiny details you should pay attention to the next time you go out to eat. Plus, Nathalie Cooke takes us on a quirky journey through the history of menus; Adam…

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The Victorian Rock Garden 26:58

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In this episode of Growing Leonardslee, host Adam Streeter is joined by Head Gardener Jamie Harris and Senior Gardener Sarah Gardner for a deep dive into one of the estate’s most treasured and picturesque spaces: the Rock Garden. Discover the fascinating history behind this iconic feature designed by the famous Pulham & Sons — when it was created a…

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🏡 The Valley Recap: "Go to sleep DannyClarita!" 50:01

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You're not only going to get a spectacular recap of Jesse and Michelle's fight and Zack's epic episode, you will also get brief discussions about Big Boy Salad Bars, medicinal ginger and car hoods. That's the magic that happens wthen Amy Phillips is joined by Deana Cheng and Emily Dorezas. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DRAMA at: https://www.one…

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MoF 105 - Top Chef 22 Ep 9 Recap - Where is Tom Cruise????? 44:20

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 9! We talk mussels, our favorite Top Chef movie tie ins, Buddha’s hair, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Off, celebrity…