Put It In My Mouth

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S5 Ep 53: Adam Weisblatt, author & partner Last Word Hospitality, restaurateur Found Oyster, Hermon's Sep 08, 2026

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Adam Weisblatt has seven restaurants, a new book, and strong opinions about how to actually build a restaurant people care about. We talk what it really takes to create neighborhood restaurants, why the landlord relationship can make or break the business & why investing in people is the best investment you can make. Check out his book "FOR THE LOVE OF RESTAURANTS" out now. Episode out TUESDAY !

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Welcome to the irreverent & unfiltered world of PUT IT IN MY MOUTH, a podcast that fearlessly explores the underbelly of the hospitality industry. This female led podcast, by two lifelong bffs Lala & Judith, celebrates the journeys of industry insiders, details the all to typical setbacks and gets the listener insider access on what goes on behind closed kitchen doors. Join us for candid conversations about our biggest obsession, FOOD and the personalities behind it. We know every episode will leave you hungry for more.

S5 Ep52: Chef Angie Mar; becoming a chef against her family wishes, is fine dining elitist & Michelin relevance Sep 01, 2026

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Hey Taste Buds! We get Chef Angie Mar's take on allllllll the hot topics & we love a woman with opinions!! Does Michelin still matter? Where's the line between culinary extravagance & culinary bullshit? We hear how she pivoted to kitchens against her family's wishes, was told to dumb down her food & of course you want to know where one of NYC's most celebrated chefs eats on her day off. Plus, the eternal food-world argument: is fine dining inherently elitist? So much pot stirring, thank you for joining us! @angiekmar @restaurantlebnyc

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S5 Ep 51: Chef Michael Symon; why hospitality isn't dead, his Food Network rise & why he's not a fan of Michelin Aug 25, 2026

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Oh did we have fun with this one! Chef Michael Symon is one of the nicest guys in the business, which somehow make his opinions even more fun. From his IRON CHEF breakout to becoming a Food Network heavyweight, he's built a career entirely on his own terms, including why he does't f*ck with Michelin. On this episode we get into why he believes Los Angeles dining reigns supreme, his current projects (24 in 24, Simply Symons, Chewed Up), his favorite song to air guitar to and why hospitality isn't dead.

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S5 Ep 50: Building a media company w/ Ryan McMahon of Outpost, men's fashion essentials & the dating game Aug 18, 2026

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Ryan Thomas McMahon, NYC man about town, is on the pod talking men's fashion, the essential closet, travel, and building the men's media company that is Outpost. Not only is this conversation super fun, but he makes us martinis in studio like a true gentleman. We learn he's not a foot guy, his take on travel, being an influencer AND as an eligible bachelor, we throw our first ever PIIMMP Dating Game at him. But the real question is: Is Ryan a green flag or a red flag? Thank you for joining us, friends! Please share with a friend and subscribe! Download the Blackbird app with access to thousands of restaurants in NYC and beyond and get $20 dropped into your account with our code bb-mxt9yn

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S5 Ep 49: Susie Fogelson; marketing & branding expert. Food Network, finding your Pov & what every brand should be doing Aug 11, 2026

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We are squealing to have Susie Fogelson, marketing & branding powerhouse! She spent over a decade making food people famous on @foodnetwork "NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR". She helped shape the Food Network brand and was instrumental in turning Guy Fieri into Guy fucking Fieri, so naturally we talked the making of a brand. Marketing restaurants, finding your POV and the very weird business of becoming a household name. Now running her own company, she hands out knowledge that will help any brand. Thanks for tuning in, Taste Buds!

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S5 Ep 48: Comedian & food tv host Daniel Geneen. Sober dates, Michelin "formula" & awkward moments Aug 04, 2026

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Every podcast teaches you something (hopefully). This one taught us patience. And boundaries. Sometimes interviews are effortless and fun, other times they are a master class in trying to remain composed while the guest is texting DURING THE INTERVIEW. But we don't scrap footage around here; we just lean into the chaos. So yes, edits were made. Comedian, food personality and podcast host Dan Geneen joins us for all of the fun (?) listed above. (Truly, watch Lala throw her notes over her head and claim she's done with the interview). Before that though we discuss the 2 shows Dan made for Eater, his Emmy noms, his pivot to stand up comedy and why he thinks there is a somewhat boring formula to getting a Michelin Star.

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S5 Ep 47: "This is Taste" Host Matt Rodbard; losing restaurant discovery, NYC vs LA, relying on algorithms and Sex & The City Jul 28, 2026

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"Food disruptor", editor, host and James Beard winning author Matt Rodbard joins us in the studio and oh do we cover a ton of ground! From Los Angeles to NYC, we talk quintessential restaurants, supporting the middle aged restaurant, and how food culture differs in each city. Matt gives his opinion on why waiting in lines is fun (really?!), our shared love of SATC and a big discussion on whether our phones are killing serendipitous food discovery. Thanks for joining us, Taste Buds! Please leave a review!

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S5 Ep 46: Chef Sam Braverman of Lori Jayne on selling out, breaking toxic kitchen cycles & viral food Jul 07, 2026

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Chef Sam Braverman is in the hot seat and does not hold back. Has having his steak frites go viral with millions of views helped or hurt the biz? Is "Selling Out" still a thing when a chef needs to make money? Why do we glorify toxic kitchen behavior under the ruse of "hard work" annnnnnnnd why he is determined to keep his food afforable and accessible. We get into it all on this episode. Please hit the "follow" button and leave us a review!

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S5 Ep 45: Sother Teague & Tim Mckirdy; is vodka trash, food forward cocktails & all things booze Jun 30, 2026

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It's new episode TUESDAY and we have spirits EXPERTS and the hosts of the Sauced Podcast with us! Sother Teague & Tim Mckirdy bless us with their presence & their opinions. And oh so many opinions....Olive Garden is a safe space from natural wine, Vodka is just water with consequences and maybe we should be drinking room temp martinis? Plus, a really ridiculous game. Get cozy, booze hounds.

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S5 Ep 44: Evyn Block; PR Maven of NYC, will AI save restaurants & are tasting menus dead? Jun 23, 2026

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On today's episode, Evyn Block, PR maven of NYC is giving us alllll the insight. This badass knows EVERYONE, is in every room and is THE woman about town. The ladies discuss the gravitational pull of restaurants, the trend of private dining clubs, AI in restaurants, are tasting menus over AND her perfect NYC day. Thanks for hanging with us, Taste Buds. Want more? Subscribe to our substack www.putitinmymouthpodcast.substack.com

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