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Padma Lakshmi

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Episode Appearances

The Chef's Cut

The Chef's Cut · Apr 21, 2026

Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!

Co-host of Top Chef; recently launched new cooking show that premiered same week as current Top Chef season

Cooking competition show format design and evolutionReality television production logistics and crew managementFood media and food journalism career pathways
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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out · Apr 13, 2026

Nikki Glaser: The Team Captain of Comedy

Attended Nikki Glaser's Beacon Theater show with Chris Rock approximately 10 years after initial Comedy Cellar encounter

Dark Comedy and Taboo Subject MatterImposter Syndrome in High-Achieving ProfessionalsComedy Writing Process and Joke Development
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AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch

AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch · Apr 8, 2026

Hot For Teacher

Criticized for liberal political statements and criticism of Trump administration

Female Teacher Sexual MisconductIran Nuclear Capability and US Foreign PolicyNancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation
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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Mar 10, 2026

Padma Lakshmi Does Standup: Extended Cut

Host of Top Chef for 17 years, creator of America's Culinary Cup, author, and emerging stand-up comedian

Stand-up Comedy Performance and Audience DynamicsTop Chef Hosting Techniques and Judge SelectionAmerican Food Identity and Indigenous Foodways
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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Mar 6, 2026

Padma Lakshmi Does Standup

Former Top Chef host (17 years) now pursuing stand-up comedy and creating new culinary competition show America's Culinary Cup

Kewpie Mayonnaise History and Brand EvolutionJapanese Food Product Localization StrategyTop Chef Hosting Techniques and Requirements
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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Mar 4, 2026

"Chi-Con" (w/ Maggie Winters)

Top Chef host discussed regarding new show 'Culinary Cup' and spice encyclopedia expertise

Chicago Comedy Scene and Regional IdentityMidwest Culture and TraditionsStand-Up Comedy vs. Hybrid Performance Formats
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