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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 6 chart positions in 6 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Food#5530K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Food#1525K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Food#1665K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Food#1131K to 10K
- 🇳🇱NL · Food#1831K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
23K to 95K🎙 ~2x weekly·3 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
45K to 190K🇺🇸53%🇨🇦16%🇦🇺16%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
18K to 76K
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Rocco DiSpirito vs. Arugula
Jun 18, 2026
32m 59s
Kardea Brown vs. Olives
Jun 4, 2026
33m 51s
José Andrés vs. “Bad Food”
May 21, 2026
27m 57s
Brooke Shields vs. Oregano
May 7, 2026
31m 09s
Valerie Bertinelli vs. Oysters
Apr 23, 2026
28m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/26 |  Rocco DiSpirito vs. Arugula | James Beard Award-winning chef Rocco DiSpirito sits down with Dan Souza to confront his culinary nemesis: arugula. Along the way, Rocco shares the gritty story behind his culinary rise—from getting his first restaurant job at age 11 to chasing a legendary three-star review, navigating the intense spotlight of reality TV fame, and rediscovering what matters most through time spent caring for his mother. Recipes Mentioned: Arugula Falafel Roquette Cocktail | 32m 59s | |
| 6/4/26 |  Kardea Brown vs. Olives | Dan welcomes chef, caterer, and cookbook author Kardea Brown to talk about her Gullah Geechee roots, her unlikely path to food TV, and the obstacles she’s overcome along the way. But there’s one challenge she still can’t get past: olives. Can Dan finally change Kardea’s mind? Recipes Mentioned: Green Olive Tapenade on a crostini Cheddar Olives New Orleans Muffulettas | 33m 51s | |
| 5/21/26 |  José Andrés vs. “Bad Food” | Chef and humanitarian José Andrés will eat just about anything—except bad food. So instead of changing his mind, Dan serves up three classic tapas that tell the story of José’s homeland, Spain. Along the way, José shares memories from his culinary journey, from his acclaimed restaurants to his food relief work with World Central Kitchen, and shares an unforgettable bratwurst incident at a Washington Wizards game. Dishes Mentioned: Manzanilla & Gordal Olives Semicurado Manchego Jamón Ibérico | 27m 57s | |
| 5/7/26 |  Brooke Shields vs. Oregano | Actress, entrepreneur, and icon Brooke Shields is a lifelong oregano skeptic, and puts her palate to the test as Dan serves her three dishes to win her over. Between bites, Brooke opens up about not being a confident cook, a surreal health scare, and embracing her “give zero f*cks” era. Recipes Mentioned: Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad) Seared Steak with Chimichurri Sauce French Bread Pizza | 31m 09s | |
| 4/23/26 |  Valerie Bertinelli vs. Oysters | Description: In this episode, actress Valerie Bertinelli sits down with Dan Souza to face her longtime nemesis: oysters. As she bravely tackles raw oysters, a rich Oysters Rockefeller, and a crispy po’boy sandwich, Valerie opens up about a year of loss, healing, and writing her book, Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect. Recipes Mentioned: Raw Oyster with Mignonette Granité Oysters Rockefeller Oyster Po' Boy | 28m 58s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka vs. The Devil(ed Eggs) You Know | Can Dan Souza change Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s minds about their most-hated food: deviled eggs? Between laughs, confessions, and a few near gag-reflex reactions, the duo samples three unexpected takes on the classic dish. They also share the stories of their career pivots, their collaborative cocktail book, and a surprising revelation about the true source of David’s food trauma. Will one bite be enough…or are deviled eggs still a hard no? Recipes Mentioned: Deviled Quail Eggs Deviled Egg Salad Green Chile Deviled Eggs | 31m 13s | |
| 3/26/26 |  Padma Lakshmi vs. Bitter Melon | Host Dan Souza kicks things off with legendary TV star and food expert Padma Lakshmi. In this episode, Padma gets real about the twists, turns, and breakthroughs behind her rise to the top—while Dan puts his culinary know-how to the test with her ultimate nemesis: bitter melon. One divisive ingredient. Three dishes. No holding back. Can Dan change Padma's mind? Recipes Mentioned: Bitter Melon Pickles Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry) Little Moon (Bitter Melon Cocktail) | 26m 54s | |
| 3/20/26 | I Changed My Mind premieres March 26! | Join America’s Test Kitchen’s Dan Souza as he invites guests into the kitchen with their worst culinary nightmare–an ingredient they hate–all in the hopes of changing their mind. Will he succeed? Tune in on Thursday, March 26! | 0m 45s |
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Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.