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Radio Cherry Bombe

Radio Cherry Bombe

Hosted by The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

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Episodes

600

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

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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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

July 13, 202627 min

Jubilee In July! Jenny Nguyen, Adrianna & Olivia Maher, And Ifrah Ahmed Live From Jubilee 2026

Today we’re kicking off Jubilee in July, a special series featuring conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, which was held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the wisdom, stories, and inspiration from the Jubilee stage. First up is Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra in Portland, Oregon—the world’s first sports bar dedicated entirely to women’s sports. Jenny sits down with Adrianna and Olivia Maher, sisters and co-hosts of the “House of Maher” podcast, to talk about the origin story of The Sports Bra, the power of creating spaces where girls and women feel seen, and why small changes can make a big impact. Then, we’ll hear a solo talk from Ifrah Ahmed, chef, writer, founder of the Somali culinary pop-up Milk and Myrrh, and author of the cookbook “Soomaaliya.” Ifrah shares her journey from Mogadishu to Seattle to New York, how her mother’s cooking helped preserve her connection to Somali culture, and why documenting recipes and family histories matters now more than ever. Thank you to Airbnb Experiences for supporting our show.  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 Jenny: Instagram, The Sports Bra, invest in The Sports Bra More on Olivia: Instagram, House of Maher podcast More on Adrianna: Instagram More on Ifrah: Instagram, “Soomaaliya” cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

July 8, 202649 min

Alex Snodgrass Of The Defined Dish Is An Ina Girl Through And Through

Today’s guest is Alex Snodgrass, the blogger, bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and mom behind The Defined Dish. Alex is also the founder of SideDish, a line of sauces and vinaigrettes.  Alex joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her fourth cookbook, “Everyday Eats,” out this August; what it takes to build a CPG brand today; the challenges facing food bloggers in the AI era; and how The Defined Dish came to be and what the Whole30 program had to do with it.   They also discuss Alex’s recipe North Star–“Can I make this on a Wednesday night?”--and why Ina is such a big inspiration to her.  Click here for Alex’s Brothy Saffron and Lemon Fish Over Rice recipe from “Everyday Eats.” Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting our show. Click here for more information on our Supper Club Series.  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 Alex: Instagram, The Defined Dish, SideDish, "Everyday Eats" cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

July 6, 202642 min

Lois Freedman, Co-CEO Of The Jean-Georges Restaurant Group

Today’s guest is Lois Freedman, one of the most powerful women in the restaurant industry. Lois is co-CEO of the Jean-Georges restaurant group, the company led by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten that includes more than 50 restaurants in 12 countries and more than 1,000 employees. This year marks Lois’s 40th anniversary of working with Jean-Georges.  Amazingly, this is Lois’s very first podcast. She’s been very low-key throughout her career, but fortunately for us, agreed to come on the show and talk about her remarkable career.  She and host Kerry Diamond discuss Lois’ time as a chef, her move to front-of-house and what that unlocked, her love of to-do lists, why Jean-Georges calls her Madame No, plus advice for opening restaurants and keeping them open. You will learn a lot from Lois, whether you work in hospitality or another industry.  This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.  Click here for the 2026 Cherry Bombe Power List  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. Thank you to Veuve Clicquot for supporting our show. Thank you to S. Pellegrino for supporting our show. Learn more and follow the 2026–2027 competition at sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com.  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 Lois: LinkedIn, Jean-Georges restaurants More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

June 29, 202648 min

Levain Bakery’s Cookie Queens, Connie McDonald & Pam Weekes

For today’s show, we’re airing our first joint episode with She’s My Cherry Pie, Cherry Bombe’s baking podcast hosted by Jessie Sheehan. Today’s guests are Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes, the founders of Levain Bakery, the beloved New York bakery known for its signature thick cookies. Levain started as a small bread shop on the Upper West Side in 1995, and has since grown into one of the most recognizable bakeries in the country, with more than 20 locations and fans lined up for their famous chocolate chip walnut cookies. Connie and Pam join host Jessie Sheehan to talk about how they met while training for triathlons, how their bread business began with the support of Anthony Bourdain, and how a call from then-New York Times columnist Amanda Hesser helped put their now-iconic cookie on the map. Connie and Pam also talk about their memoir, “Levain Bakery: A Story of Friendship, Community, and Cookies,” and why community has always been at the heart of Levain. Thank you to Nonino & Fisher & Paykel for supporting our show. Thank you to S. Pellegrino for supporting our show. Learn more and follow the 2026–2027 competition at sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com.  Click here to order The Game Changers Issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Sign up for our free She’s My Cherry Pie & Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Levain: Instagram, website, "Levain Bakery" book More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

June 22, 202644 min

Link In Bio’s Rachel Karten: Substack Star & Social Media Expert

Today’s guest is Rachel Karten, the social media strategist, writer, and creator of the must-read Substack newsletter Link in Bio. Rachel, a Bon Appétit alum and Cherry Bombe 2026 Power List honoree, is one of the smartest people thinking about social media today. Rachel joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about what’s happening on Instagram right now, why follower counts don’t mean what they used to, and why short-form video matters so much for brands, restaurants, and media companies. She breaks down how social platforms have changed, and how doing less—but doing it with intention—can be a smarter way forward. Plus, Rachel shares her thoughts on Substack, Facebook’s possible comeback, the pressure to be everywhere, and some of the brands and restaurants doing social media right today. Click here for the 2026 Cherry Bombe Power List  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. Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting our show. Click here to sign up for the Supper Club Series waitlist in Miami on June 23rd.   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 Rachel: Instagram, Link in Bio More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

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