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Foodie and the Beast

Nycci Nellis, David Nellis

Booking Overview

A regional food and drink interview show focused on Mid-Atlantic restaurants, chefs, wine, beer, spirits, and food-related events, with frequent interviews of culinary and hospitality professionals. PR agencies can credibly pitch chefs, restaurateurs, beverage makers, food entrepreneurs, and relevant event or nonprofit representatives; booking difficulty is generally low for established regional professionals with a timely, local angle.

Metrics

Episodes: 369

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 6.1k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joxley@wtop.com

jwolinsky@wtop.com

jpmiller@federalnewsnetwork.com

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Host

Nycci Nellis - Food journalist covering the food, wine, spirits, beer, and restaurant scenes in the Mid-Atlantic and across the United States.

David Nellis - Co-host known for his interest in beer and burgers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Guests are commonly regional chefs, restaurant owners and operators, beverage professionals, food entrepreneurs, event organizers, or representatives of food-related organizations. Relevant hands-on experience and a clear local, restaurant, food, or beverage angle are typical fits.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operate restaurants, food businesses, or beverage brands, Hold chef, sommelier, beverage, or hospitality leadership roles, Organize relevant food, beverage, or hospitality events

Recent Guest Discussions

AJ Johnson - Shia’s Food And Its Korean-influenced Approach To American Cocktails.

Geoffrey Chang - Shia’s Food And Its Korean-influenced Approach To American Cocktails.

Carla Sanchez - Kyojin Casa Kantuta, A Food And Drink Collaboration Drawing On Bolivian And Japanese Influences.

Nikki Lang - Motorsport Events And The Community’s Upcoming Grand Prix Experience.

Ellen Shimberg - The Bakery’s Workforce Development And Employment Programs In Pastry, Culinary Arts, And Hospitality.

Recent Topics

Food, Restaurants, Wine, Craft Beer, Culinary Arts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Foodie and the Beast
:

Foodie and the Beast, Oct. 11, 2026

October 10, 2026

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:                                                                       &nbs...

Foodie and the Beast -Sept. 27, 2026

September 26, 2026

Hosted by Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:                                                                          &...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 20, 2026

September 19, 2026

Hosted by Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:-        Dhiandra Olson, General Manager of Namak, who's bringing three bottles of wine and all the info on Wine Not Wednesday and the brand-new Sunday Feast;-        Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, who's bringing Tales on Tour to DC this week;-        Chef Rob Sonderman of Litt...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Foodie and the Beast
:

How do I get in touch with Foodie and the Beast?

Foodie and the Beast is hosted by Nycci Nellis and David Nellis. Its publicly listed emails are joxley@wtop.com, jwolinsky@wtop.com, and jpmiller@federalnewsnetwork.com. 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 Foodie and the Beast?

The publicly listed emails for Foodie and the Beast: joxley@wtop.com, jwolinsky@wtop.com, and jpmiller@federalnewsnetwork.com.

How many listeners does Foodie and the Beast have?

Podseeker estimates Foodie and the Beast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Foodie and the Beast?

Foodie and the Beast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests are commonly regional chefs, restaurant owners and operators, beverage professionals, food entrepreneurs, event organizers, or representatives of food-related organizations. Relevant hands-on experience and a clear local, restaurant, food, or beverage angle are typical fits. Common among recent guests: Founded or operate restaurants, food businesses, or beverage brands; Hold chef, sommelier, beverage, or hospitality leadership roles; Organize relevant food, beverage, or hospitality events. Recent guests include AJ Johnson, Geoffrey Chang, and Carla Sanchez.

How hard is it to get booked on Foodie and the Beast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Foodie and the Beast cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Restaurants, Wine, Craft Beer, and Culinary Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

joxley@wtop.com

jwolinsky@wtop.com

jpmiller@federalnewsnetwork.com

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