Chewing

Publicly listed emails

chewingpodcast@gmail.com

meng@wbez.org

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Episode 139: Salad Safety, Award Winners, and Office Farming

September 07, 2026

This week on Chewing, we talk salad safety, award winners, and office farming! First, Monica talks to James Beard Award winners including Roads & Kingdoms co-founder Nathan Thornburgh, Louisa's former colleague Ahmed Ali Akbar, Hailee Catalano, and Pati Jinich. Monica also chats with Russell Steinberg of Farm Zero who's farming in vacant office buildings in downtown Chicago! And finally, will Monica eat Colombian chicken chop suey on a patacon?   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingp...

Episode 138: Lunar New Year Eats and Treats

February 09, 2026

This week on Chewing, we talk about Lunar New Year eats and treats. Monica goes to Crumbs.nd.Creams and talks to the co-owners of Chicago's home of Sylvanas, the Filipino frozen sandwich cookie. Then, Monica talks with founders of Every Body Eat, allergen free snacks and then dares Louisa and Iris to taste some of the so-called "clean crackers," but will they eat it?

Episode 137: Markets, Chaos and Scoby Snax

September 15, 2025

This week on Chewing, we talk about markets, chaos and scoby snax! Monica does a ride along with Blue Hill at Stone Barns chef Dan Barber to talk about his Row 7 Seed Company, and makes a trip to the farmers market. Ecologist Mark Easter tells us about his James Beard nominated book The Blue Plate: A Food Lover's Guide to Climate Chaos, along with more Beard nominees including chef and filmmaker Art Smith! Finally, Monica dares her family to try fungi cold cuts, and double dares Iris and Lou...

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How do I get in touch with Chewing?

Chewing is hosted by Louisa Chu and Monica Eng. Its publicly listed emails are chewingpodcast@gmail.com and meng@wbez.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chewing?

The publicly listed emails for Chewing: chewingpodcast@gmail.com and meng@wbez.org.

How many listeners does Chewing have?

Podseeker estimates Chewing reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chewing?

Chewing typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chefs, restaurant owners and founders, cookbook authors, food journalists, culinary historians, sustainable-food specialists, and distinctive food entrepreneurs with a strong Chicago connection or a compelling food story. Common among recent guests: Operating or founding a notable restaurant or food business; Writing a cookbook or recognized food book; Receiving a James Beard Award or nomination. Recent guests include Russell Steinberg, Pati Jinich, and Hailee Catalano.

How hard is it to get booked on Chewing?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Chewing cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Food Culture, Restaurants, Cookbooks, and Sustainable Agriculture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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