The Splendid Table

A Food podcast by American Public Media

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The Splendid Table has always connected people through the common language of food and eating. Now with award-winning food journalist Francis Lam at the helm, we’re bringing forward even more fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of food, people and culture – covering everything from the global appeal of sesame to the impact of Instagram on everyday eating. It’s a food show where everyone is welcome. Produced by American Public Media.

Recent Episodes

841: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from St. Paul!
Published: January 16, 2026
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818: Ireland’s National Culinary Treasure, Darina Allen
Published: January 9, 2026
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771: Holiday Cookbooks 2022
Published: January 2, 2026
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817: Holidays with Lisa Kyung Gross and Helen Rosner
Published: December 26, 2025
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840: Holiday Traditions Around the World with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan
Published: December 19, 2025
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816: Crumbs with Ben Mims and Wild Chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen
Published: December 12, 2025
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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman
Published: December 5, 2025
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Bonus Episode: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration
Published: December 2, 2025
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796: Soup Season with Mariana Velásquez, Gregory Gourdet, and Jing Gao
Published: November 28, 2025
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Turkey Confidential 2025
Published: November 27, 2025
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