Radio Cherry Bombe

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Aug 2026

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Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the worlds of food, drink, and hospitality. Each week, host Kerry Diamond—the founder and editor of Cherry Bombe Magazine—talks to the chefs, bakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs making it happen. Follow @cherrybombe on Instagram for show news and more, and visit cherrybombe.substack.com for an inside look into the episode, recipes from the guest, and so much more. Thank you to Tralala for our theme song, "All Fired Up." Produced by The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

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September 3, 202649 min

Gloria Steinem

Today’s episode is a special tribute to Gloria Steinem, the legendary feminist, activist, writer, and champion of equality, who passed away yesterday. In Gloria’s honor, we are re-airing highlights from her keynote conversation with Amy Richards at last year’s Jubilee Conference in New York City. The episode also features “Meet the Moment: The Power of Food and Storytelling in Creating Change,” a Jubilee panel moderated by Klancy Miller of “For the Culture,” with Paola Velez, Natasha Pickowicz, Zaynab Issa, and Deb Freeman. Together, these women reflect on community, activism, storytelling, and how food can be a force for connection and change. It’s a powerful reminder of Gloria’s legacy and the work we all have to keep doing. More on Gloria: Instagram , Gloria’s Foundation , “Dear Ms.” on HBO Max More on Amy: Books Natasha Pickowicz’ bake sale Lana Lagomarsini’s new restaurant, Creola Cherry Bombe House schedule and tickets Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com

August 31, 202649 min

Carla Lalli

Today’s guest is Carla Lalli, the bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and content creator behind the new book “Food Is a Feeling: Recipes and Stories with Love.” Carla joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about Nora Ephron, beach peaches, recipes that aren’t really recipes, and how food became a source of comfort, creativity, and self-soothing after the end of her marriage. They also discuss Carla’s book tour, her no-compromise approach to making this very personal cookbook, the joy of eating your feelings, and why summer is not over yet. Thank you to Miele , Nonino , and Whole Foods Market for supporting our show. Tickets to Carla at Cherry Bombe House Tickets to Olivia Tiedemann at Cherry Bombe House Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Carla on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram

August 24, 202639 min

Caroline Schiff

Today’s guest is Caroline Schiff, the celebrated pastry chef, author, baker, and Bombe Squad OG. Caroline joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new cookbook, “Daily Dessert: Treats on Repeat,” out October 13th, and her upcoming Brooklyn restaurant, Monday Diner. They discuss Caroline’s love of everyday sweets, her black-and-white coconut macaroon cookies from her new book, the dessert menu she’s dreaming up for Monday Diner, and why there’s no such thing as too many diners (or desserts!). Plus, Caroline and Kerry talk summer escapes, warm weather eats, watercolors, and more. Thank you to Miele and Nonino for supporting our show. Tickets to Caroline at Cherry Bombe House Tickets to Olivia Tiedemann at Cherry Bombe House Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Caroline on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram

August 19, 202645 min

Rhoda Magbitang

Today’s guest is Rhoda Magbitang, winner of “Top Chef” Season 23 and executive chef of CanoeHouse at the Mauna Lani Auberge Collection resort on Hawaii’s Big Island. Rhoda joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her “Top Chef” journey, from getting cast to her Last Chance Kitchen redemption to winning it all with a deeply personal Filipino finale menu. They discuss Rhoda’s remarkable path from the Philippines to California at age 17, her time cooking in some of L.A.’s top kitchens, and how she found her way to Hawaii. Plus, Rhoda talks about the special dinners she’s cooking in New York City and what’s happening at CanoeHouse. Follow Rhoda on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram Olivia Tiedemann at Cherry Bombe House Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Tickets to the Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival Feast Summit

August 17, 202647 min

Mariana Velásquez

Today’s guest is Mariana Velásquez, the celebrated food stylist, author, and entertaining expert behind the cookbooks “Colombiana” and “Revel.” Mariana joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about summer produce, beans, kitchen essentials, why she’s Team Galette, and her summer hosting tips. Spoiler alert: Don’t run out of ice. Today’s show is presented by Miele . Make Mariana’s Pomelo Sea Bass Aguachile with Corn Tostadas Check out Mariana’s Miele video Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Mariana on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram

August 10, 202654 min

Caroline Chambers

Today’s guest is cookbook author, recipe developer, Substack superstar, Cherry Bombe cover star, and mom of four Caroline Chambers. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Make It Fast,” the second book in her “What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking” series. They chat about her wildly popular Substack (and how that platform’s evolving), her paper towel-free household (which includes four boys), her love of recipe feedback, how Ina taught her how to cook when she couldn’t afford culinary school, and her spirited mom, aka Crash. Join Caro and Kerry on her cookbook tour in Washington, D.C. Make Caroline’s Lasagna-Vibes Turkey Zucchini Skillet Thank you to Little Spoon for supporting our show. Listeners get 30% off their first order at littlespoon.com/CHERRY . Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Caroline on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram

August 3, 202638 min

Reenie Karim & Alice Ma

Today’s guests are Chef Mehreen (Reenie) Karim and up-and-coming media mogul Alice Ma. The two join host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Picky Eaters,” the new social media food competition show hosted by Reenie and produced by Mad Realities, the modern media company co-founded by Alice. They discuss the making of the show, how they snagged guests like Padma Lakshmi, Reenie’s experience on Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef,” and how Alice (and friends) almost bought a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Cherry Bombe’s Farmers & Makers weekend Order the Cherry Bombe Game Changers issue Become an Official Bombesquad Member Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Alice on Instagram Follow Reenie on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram

July 29, 202638 min

Jubilee In July! Nara Smith, Sophia Roe, Ella Quittner, And Karen Akunowicz Live From Jubilee 2026

It’s the final episode of Jubilee in July! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. We’re closing with the keynote conversation between Nara Smith and Sophia Roe, introduced by Ella Quittner. Sophia chats with Nara about her debut cookbook “Homemade” (out on October 13th), her unique video style, her love of fashion, motherhood, and more. Then, we’ll hear a solo talk from Karen Akunowicz, award-winning chef and owner of Fox & The Knife and Bar Volpe in Boston. Karen shares her powerful story of showing her daughter what it means for a woman to take up space with strength and intention. Thank you to Whole Foods Market and Airbnb Experiences for supporting our show. Click here for more information on Cherry Bombe’s Farmers & Makers event. Click here to order The Game Changers issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Click here for more information on Cherry Bombe memberships. Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Nara: Instagram , pre-order the "Homemade" cookbook More on Sophia: Instagram , website More on Ella: Instagram , "Obsessed With The Best" cookbook More on Karen: Instagram , "Crave" cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram , “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

July 27, 202628 min

Jubilee In July! Toni Tipton-Martin, Nina Williams-Mbengue, Adrienne Cheatham, Adé Carrena, And Mariana Velásquez Live From Jubilee 2026

It’s Jubilee in July! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. Today, we’re sharing a Jubilee keynote conversation on the legacy of Edna Lewis, the legendary chef and author many regard as the godmother of American farm-to-table cooking. This year marks the 50th anniversary of her landmark book, “The Taste of Country Cooking,” which celebrates local ingredients, seasonality, and Southern traditions. Culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin joins Edna’s niece Nina Williams-Mbengue for a conversation with Chef and podcaster Adrienne Cheatham. They are introduced by Chef Adé Carrena of iLéWA Foods. Then, we’ll hear a solo talk from Mariana Velásquez, author of the cookbooks “Revel” and “Colombiana.” Mariana shares the deeply personal story of finishing “Revel” as her marriage ended, and how rewriting the book helped her rediscover her voice and the joy of gathering around the table. Thank you to American Express and Resy for supporting our show. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers – not of Resy – and do not constitute professional advice. Click here for tickets and more information on Cherry Bombe’s Farmers & Makers event. Click here to order The Game Changers issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Toni: Instagram , "The Taste of Country Cooking" 50th Anniversary Edition More on Nina: Instagram , The Edna Lewis Foundation More on Adrienne: Instagram , The Chef’s Cut More on Adé: Instagram , iLéWA Foods More on Mariana: Instagram , "Revel" More on Kerry: Instagram , “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

July 20, 202638 min

Jubilee In July! Rita Sodi, Jody Williams, Deanna Ting, And Zahra Tangorra Live From Jubilee 2026

It’s Jubilee in July! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. Today, we’re sharing Kerry Diamond’s keynote conversation with Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, the acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs, and partners behind some of New York City’s most beloved restaurants, including Via Carota, Buvette, I Sodi, The Commerce Inn, and Bar Pisellino. The conversation is introduced by Deanna Ting, managing editor of Resy’s editorial team. Rita and Jody join Kerry to talk about their favorite produce, the beauty of simplicity, and how their different cooking styles complement each other. They also discuss their self-taught paths to the kitchen, how they met, their culinary partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and their Via Carota Craft Cocktails line. Then, we’ll hear a Jubilee solo talk from Zahra Tangorra, chef and author of the memoir “Extra Sauce.” Zahra shares what “extra sauce” means to her: pleasure, survival, big swings, messy joy, and living with as much flavor as possible. Thank you to Veuve Clicquot and Airbnb Experiences for supporting our show. Click here for tickets and more information on Cherry Bombe’s Farmers & Makers event. Click here to order The Game Changers issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Click here for more information on Cherry Bombe memberships. Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Deanna: Instagram , website More on Rita and Jody: Via Carota , I Sodi , The Commerce Inn , Buvette , Bar Pisellino More on Zahra: Instagram , "Extra Sauce" cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram , “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series