The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen
What happens when two of TV’s top cooking hosts ditch their aprons to go off-script? America’s Test Kitchen veterans Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison dive into food fights, travel snack debates, and answer your...
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- Bridget1 ep
- Lisa McManus1 ep
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- 🇺🇸United States · FoodHOME#3696K to 508K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Food#374.2K to 22K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Food#662.2K to 11K
- 🇩🇪Germany · Food#771.4K to 7.1K
- 🇮🇱IL · Food#53273 to 1.4K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
105K to 555K🎙 Weekly cadence·17 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
210K to 1.1M🇺🇸92%🇨🇦4%🇧🇷2%+1 more - Active Followers
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115K to 610K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 |  Netflix and Chili | A cold breeze is in the air and winter is right around the corner…which means it’s time to Netflix and chili with cool-weather cooking. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Chicken and Dumplings French-Style Pork Stew Colorado Green Chili Smoky Chipotle Chili con Carne Hearty Beef Stew French Pork and White Bean Casserole (Cassoulet) Monkey Bread Butternut Squash Risotto Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyère Vegan Butternut Squash Chili with Quinoa and Peanuts Stuffed Acorn Squash Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar Soueupa alla valpellinentze (Savoy Cabbage Soup) How to Cook Brussels Sprouts That Even Haters Will Love Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts Ranch Chili Chili Mac | 29m 28s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 |  Recipes that Scare You | Grab your flashlights and gather around the fire! In this spooky episode, Bridget and Julia discuss daunting recipes, share their most haunting TV moments, and try to guess the mysterious objects behind a scary kitchen soundtrack. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Beef Wellington No Knead Bread Focaccia Macaron Croissant | 32m 47s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  BTS at ATK | Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen? Julia reveals how TV food comes to life, Bridget dishes on the moments the cameras missed during a fish sauce segment, and together they take you on an insider’s tour of the studios and test kitchens in Boston. ATK Recipes and Reviews mentioned in this episode: The World of Fish Sauce The Best Supermarket Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Pollo al Mattone (Chicken Under a Brick) Hot-Honey Chicken Lemon Pepper Wings Hawaiian-Style Fried Chicken Extra-Crunchy Fried Chicken Koji Fried Chicken Chili Crisp Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches | 43m 56s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  The Great Food Debate | Pineapple on pizza? Ketchup on a hot dog? Bridget and Julia tackle food’s most divisive debates, defending their hottest takes and settling culinary scores. Plus, hotline callers put them on the spot to settle the score on Illinois’ official sandwich and decide whether one oft-gifted holiday staple really deserves its bad reputation. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Barbecued Beef Brisket on the Charcoal Grill Hot-Smoked Whole Side of Salmon Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill BBQ Beer-Can Chicken on a Charcoal Grill Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches Caesar Green Bean Salad Beef Tacos | 37m 31s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | kid foodpicky eaters+3 | — | Sheet-Pan Pizza Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto MeatballsSkillet Macaroni and Cheese+14 | — | kid foodlunchbox favorites+3 | — | 37m 43s | ||
| 8/19/26 | friendshipfood+3 | — | The Best Fresh MargaritasFrench Onion Potato Gratin+9 | — | friendshipsteakhouse spread+3 | — | 36m 43s | ||
| 8/5/26 | state fairfood festival+3 | — | Apple Cider DoughnutsApple Fritters+4 | — | state fairfair food+3 | — | 27m 05s | ||
| 7/22/26 | musicfood+3 | — | Manual juicersElectric citrus juicers+6 | — | desert islandmusic+3 | — | 36m 22s | ||
| 7/8/26 | kitchen collectiblesfoodie mementos+3 | Lisa McManus | Cracklin' CornbreadCast Iron Pan Pizza+2 | — | kitchen collectiblesfoodie mementos+3 | — | 35m 42s | ||
| 6/24/26 | family traditionscooking+3 | — | — | — | familytraditions+4 | — | 30m 16s | ||
| 6/10/26 | late night snacksmidnight cravings+3 | — | Strawberry Pretzel Salad | — | late night foodssnacks+5 | — | 29m 52s | ||
| 5/27/26 | grillingmeat recipes+3 | Bridget | Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal GrillPaella on the Grill+2 | — | grilling seasonpulled pork recipe+3 | — | 32m 48s | ||
| 5/13/26 | food indulgencesnostalgic treats+3 | — | donutbarbecue+1 | — | foodindulgences+5 | — | 31m 04s | ||
| 4/29/26 | spring cleaningorganization tips+3 | — | Weeknight Pasta PrimaveraChicago-Style Giardiniera | — | spring cleaningcleaning tips+3 | — | 33m 14s | ||
| 4/15/26 | cateringlarge gatherings+4 | — | Best Potluck Macaroni and CheeseBanana Pudding+4 | — | cateringlarge gatherings+4 | — | 35m 35s | ||
| 4/1/26 | careermeal prepping+3 | — | America’s Test Kitchen | — | meal preppinghosting+3 | — | 34m 39s | ||
| 3/18/26 | travelrestaurants+3 | — | Best Chef's KnivesPBS | — | travel hacksandwich+3 | — | 41m 04s | ||
| 3/4/26 | awards seasonfood presentation+3 | — | Paella on the GrillIndoor Clam Bake+3 | — | awards seasonfood presentation+3 | — | 43m 33s | ||
| 2/18/26 | romantic dinner failsValentine's Day+3 | — | Cooking for Two | — | romantic dinnerValentine's Day+3 | — | 38m 09s | ||
| 2/4/26 | game daytailgating+3 | — | — | — | game daytailgating+3 | — | 37m 39s | ||
| 2/3/26 | cookingtravel snacks+3 | — | America’s Test Kitchen | — | cooking showtravel snacks+3 | — | 0m 30s | ||
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Chart history for The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen
Peaked at #36 in United States, currently #36 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| Canada | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| IL | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| RO | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Brazil | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| HU | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| Germany | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| South Africa | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| Ireland | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| TW | — | #148 | #148 | — |
| PT | — | #155 | #155 | — |
| Sweden | — | #158 | #158 | — |
| Australia | — | #184 | #184 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #187 | #187 | — |
Chart Positions
14 placements across 14 markets.
Chart Positions
14 placements across 14 markets.