The Joy of Cooking Podcast

John Becker, Megan Scott, Shannon Larson

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused culinary show about home cooking, recipes, food traditions, and the people shaping contemporary food culture, featuring cookbook authors, chefs, food writers, and food entrepreneurs. PR agencies could credibly pitch cookbook authors, chefs, culinary business founders, food journalists, and experts with a distinctive cooking perspective; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible culinary professionals rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 65

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 44.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@joyofcooking.com

sarahspicymarshall@gmail.com

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Host

John Becker - Fourth-generation steward of the Joy of Cooking legacy and co-author of the latest edition of Joy of Cooking.

Megan Scott - Fourth-generation steward of the Joy of Cooking legacy and co-author of the latest edition of Joy of Cooking.

Shannon Larson - Friend and recurring co-host of the show who joins John Becker and Megan Scott for its culinary conversations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Cookbook authors, chefs, food writers, food entrepreneurs, and culinary business owners with practical expertise, a distinctive food perspective, or a current book or business story.

Required Achievements:

Published cookbooks, Professional culinary careers, Food journalism and recipe writing, Ownership of food businesses or markets, Recipe development and food media work

Recent Guest Discussions

Arnab Chakladar - Contemporary Indian Cooking, Joy Of Cooking Recipes, Food Writing, And His Forthcoming Cookbook.

Josh Alsberg - Independent Produce Retail, Sourcing Food, Local Produce, And The Role Of A Neighborhood Market.

Claudette Zepeda - Border Cuisine, Mexican And Borderlands Cooking, Culinary Identity, And Recipes.

Ham El-Waylly - Home Cooking, Comfort Food, Recipe Development, And His Cookbook Hello, Home Cooking.

Becky Krystal - Recipe Testing, Food Writing, Cooking Fundamentals, And Favorite Recipes.

Recent Topics

Food, Cooking, Cookbook Publishing, Food Entrepreneurship, Culinary Traditions

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

Arnab Chakladar on Upcoming Book Contemporary Indian Cooking

August 05, 2026

Episode 65, Arnab Chakladar. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Arnab Chakladar, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on Arnab's forthcoming cookbook, Contemporary Indian Cooking. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy ...

Josh Alsberg and the Little Produce Market That Could

July 22, 2026

Episode 64, Josh Alsberg of Rubinette Produce. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Josh Alsberg, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on the Little Produce Market That Could. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Suppo...

Claudette Zepeda on the Borderlessness of Border Cuisine

July 08, 2026

Episode 63, Claudette Zepeda. John and Megan set the table with their friend and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Claudette Zepeda, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on the Borderlessness of Border Cuisine. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy One T...

Publicly listed emails

info@joyofcooking.com

sarahspicymarshall@gmail.com

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