Food Court with Richard Blais

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BONUS CONTENT- The Craft Services Table Apr 20, 2021

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Food Court with Richard Blais will start posting new episodes in May but to tide you over, here is some bonus content. In this installment some past guests talk about their favorite things to eat at the craft services table*.

GUESTS INCLUDE: Julie Brister, Amy Rhodes, Andy Beckerman, Naomi Ekperigin, Andrew Ti, Cody Ziglar, Betsy Stover and Jessica Elaina Eason.

*The craft services table is a table of snacks that exists on sets where movies, tv and digital content is being made. One time I was on a set that had 5lb buckets of sour patch kids on every table- it can be a blessing and a curse at the same time.

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Rice vs. Noodles Sep 01, 2020

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Today in the Food Court with Richard Blais our judge has to decide between two perfect foods that sustain the world. How does he do it?? Chef Melissa King (Top Chef) is here to defend rice as the most perfect food she can imagine while her good friend, and fellow Top Chef alum, Chef Gregory Gourdet thinks noodles are somehow even better than rice. In the Food Court season one finale our judge has his work cut out for him but you'll have to listen to find out who wins!

**NOTE- This episode was recorded in each guest's respective home during sheltering in place.

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Hot Dogs vs. Hamburgers Aug 25, 2020

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In this episode of Food Court with Richard Blais the judge must decide which friend is right and which friend is wrong in the epic battle of hot dogs vs. hamburgers. Food Network star and cookbook author Justin Warner is here to fight for his beloved hamburgers while restaurant critic and Food Network judge, Troy Johnson, is in the court to fight for the underdog, the noble hot dog. Sure, you could have both but what fun is that? In the Food Court, there can only be one verdict- which one will win??

*NOTE- this episode was recorded remotely from home during sheltering in place and there are some audio issues that I apologize for. Many lessons were learned, I promise!*

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Breakfast for Breakfast vs. Breakfast for Dinner Aug 18, 2020

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Today on Food Court with Richard Blais our judge will have to decide between two moms out here doing their best to get food into their kids. Comedian, actress and the co-host of Why Mommy Drinks podcast, Betsy Stover (American Princess), thinks that eating breakfast for dinner is chaos and must be stopped. Meanwhile her friend, writer actress and improvisor, Jessica Elaina Eason (The Big Show, The Baby-Sitters Club), thinks breakfast tastes just as good at any time of day. How will the judge decide? You'll have to tune in to find out.

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Apps battle: Mozzarella Sticks vs. Fried Calamari Aug 11, 2020

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On this episode of Food Court with Richard Blais, Richard has to determine which appetizer reigns supreme. Which fried app stands above all the rest on the platter of various fried things that comes on an apps platter? Comedian Esther Ku is in the court to defend mozzarella sticks, a very strong choice in the ring. Going up against Esther we have writer and filmmaker Heather Fink who thinks fried calamari is the ultimate app. Who will win? Tune in and find out!

**NOTE** This was recorded before the sheltering in place order started in CA and we were still able to be in studio together.

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Regular fries vs. Sweet Potato Fries Aug 04, 2020

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This week on Food Court with Richard Blais our judge must decide between two golden, crispy, delicious, perfect... fries. Two delectable sides to any burger, two amazing accompaniments to any BLT, two sidekicks who are versatile enough to become the star... but today there can only be. ONE winner. Writer and podcaster (Popcorn Book Club, Noble Blood) Dana Schwartz has decided to be the Clarence Darrow of food court and take the underdog position that sweet potato fries are in fact the ultimate fried potato option. Writer, actor and Dana's Popcorn Book Club co-host Korama Danquah is in the court to argue for regular fries and as someone who once ate fries every day, she's an expert on the topic. How will our judge decide?

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McDonald's vs. Burger King Jul 28, 2020

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This week on Food Court with Richard Blais the hosts of the podcast Two Old Queens have brought a fast food case fit for a drive thru. Comedian and writer Mark Rennie believes that McDonald's is the iconic choice whereas actor and writer John Flynn would rather have it his way over at Burger King. This one's a Whopper folks (or a Big Mac, I'm not playing favorites). Tune in to find out who wins- will it be the clown or the crown?

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Chicken Wings vs. Boneless Wings Jul 21, 2020

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Today in the Food Court with Richard Blais we have the case of the bones and do you want your chicken wings with or without them. Host of the "Yo, is this Racist?" podcast we have writer Andrew Ti here to plead the case for the classic chicken wings. Going up against him, with the decidedly underdog take, we have young upstart and co-host of the Dark Weeb podcast, Andrew's friend Cody Ziglar. Who will reign victorious? You'll have to listen to find out!

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Condiments are good vs. Condiments are bad Jul 14, 2020

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On this episode of Food Court with Richard Blais our judge settles a case for a couple in quarantine who need a third party's opinion. From the podcast Couples Therapy, real life couple Naomi Ekperigin (Two Dope Queens, Mythic Quest) and Andy Beckerman (Beginnings Podcast) have very different opinions on condiments; namely, does food ever need them? Naomi is a strong believer where as Andy thinks they're messy and unnecessary. Who will win? Will this couple need couple's therapy by the time the case is over? Listen and find out!

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Chocolate vs. Vanilla Ice Cream Jul 07, 2020

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In this episode of Food Court with Richard Blais he takes on a case made for these hot summer days - what's the best ice cream? Chocolate or vanilla? But these aren't just any defendants in the courtroom today, these are his kids and the stakes have never been higher. Please go to Richard's instagram account to weigh in on who you thought won the case!

**NOTE- this was recorded inside their home, during the shelter in place order**

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