Patrick Cotnoir and the Sweet and Sour Roasted Chicken Thighs

This season's cookbook is 50 Shades of Chicken. This New York Times Best Seller is the parody cookbook you didn't know you needed, and we're here to show you some of the surprisingly good recipes from the book.<br /><br />This week we're talking about Sesame Place, delicious spices, and Jell-O Wrestling with our guest Patrick Cotnoir. Patrick is a talent booker and producer based in Los Angeles. His past credits include talent booking for Marvel and "The Chris Gethard Show". He currently books guests for ASSSSCAT at UCB in LA, "The George Lucas Talk Show", the Exactly Right podcast network among many other things. <br /><br />Show Links:<br /><a href="https://a.co/d/b9AlUad">50 Shades of Chicken</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH1XwfxXB--rl_Nqxvun8zQ">The George Lucas Talk Show</a><br /><a href="https://imgeorgelucas.com">I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36o4MSS4">The Naboo Movie- A 25th Anniversary All-Star Live Reading of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crawfordsbarla/?hl=en">Crawford's Bar LA</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cotnoir/?hl=en">Patrick on Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://x.com/patrickcotnoir">Patrick on Twitter</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S02E02 - Alison Zeidman and the Glazed Chicken Skewers

This season's cookbook is 50 Shades of Chicken. This New York Times Best Seller is the parody cookbook you didn't know you needed, and we're here to show you some of the surprisingly good recipes from the book. <br /><br />This week we're talking about writer's rooms, recipe substitutions, starting an OnlyDoors account, and counting how many times we can say cabinets.com with our guest Alison Zeidman. Alison is an emmy-nominated and WGA award winning writer for shows like Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Adam Ruins Everything, and Archer. <br /><br />Show Links:<br /><br /><a href="https://a.co/d/b9AlUad">50 Shades of Chicken</a><br /><a href="https://www.cabinets.com">Cabinets.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Full-Frontal-Samantha-Bee-Season/dp/B01BCCP61C">Full Frontal with Samantha Bee<br /></a><a href="https://www.trutv.com/shows/adam-ruins-everything">Adam Ruins Everything<br /></a><a href="https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/archer">Archer<br /></a><a href="https://alisonzeidman.com">Alison on the Web</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S02E01 - Kait Thompson and the Wine-Steamed Chicken

Welcome to Season Two! This season we're sliding sexily into our next cookbook... 50 Shades of Chicken. This New York Times Best Seller is the parody cookbook you didn't know you needed, and we're here to show you some of the surprisingly good recipes from the book. <br /><br />This week we're tackling Twilight fanfic, wines with neighbor guy names, Italian restaurants in the burbs, and eating bugs with our first guest for season two, Kait Thompson. Kait did comedy in Philadelphia before packing up and moving to LA to do more comedy and writing, and now she's making chicken with us. How steamy!<br /><br />Show Links:<br /><br /><a href="https://a.co/d/b9AlUad">50 Shades of Chicken</a><br /><a href="https://www.joshcellars.com">Josh Wine</a><br /><a href="https://gardensoftaxco.com">Gardens of Taxco</a><br /><a href="https://www.dollywood.com">Dollywood</a><br />@kaitdrawingstuff on Instagram</p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S01E10 - Jana Savini and the Mystery of A Keene Soup

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Jana Savini to help us solve the Mystery of A Keene Soup! We talk about our strong feelings about Christmas, share some behind the scenes zoo facts, chat about pizzelles, and MORE.<br /><br />Jana Savini is  is a collaborator, facilitator, and champion for clean water and community resilience. She's an improviser, director, coach, and instructor with Fearless Improv. She's a co-founder and co-producer of the Tax Free Comedy Festival, and she's the Managing Director at City Theater Company in Wilmington, DE.  <br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.city-theater.org/taxfree">Tax Free Comedy Festival</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stevekl"><br /></a><a href="https://www.city-theater.org">City Theater Company</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/citytheaterco/">City Theater on Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzelle">What's a pizzelle anyway?</a><br /><a href="https://www.philadelphiazoo.org">Philadelphia Zoo</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S01E09- Steve Kleinedler and the Clue of the Double Jinx Salad

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Steve Kleinedler to help us find the Clue of the Double Jinx Salad! We talk about chemical spills, the dangers of pineapple, weird food combos, and MORE.<br /><br /><b>Steve Kleinedler</b> is an editor and improviser raised near Flint and currently living near Boston, with stops along the way in Chicago and Philly. Steve teaches with ImprovBoston, performs occasionally in The Pickle at Union Comedy, and performs even more sporadically as one-half of Sad Trombone (along with Ralph Andracchio).  <br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stevekl">Steve Kleinedler Facebook<br /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/SKleinedler">Steve Kleinedler Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sadtrombonecomedy/">Sad Trombone </a><br /><a href="https://www.improvboston.com">ImprovBoston</a><br /><a href="https://www.unioncomedy.com">Union Comedy</a><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys/Nancy_Drew_Mysteries">The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries</a><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centralia,_Pennsylvania">Centralia, PA</a><br /><a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/497353-are-there-drugs-that-interact-with-eating-fresh-pineapple/">Are There Drugs That Interact With Eating Fresh Pineapple? (Livestrong.com)</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S01E08- Nic Novicki and the Quest for Ned's Potato Pancakes

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Nic Novicki on our Quest for Ned's Potato Pancakes! We talk about swimming, stir-fry, Antarctica, and MORE.<br /><br />Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian, and producer who has performed on six continents. <br />He is the founder and Director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. His television credits include: <b><em>Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Alley, Private Practice</em></b> and <b><em>Drop Dead Diva</em></b>. He has appeared in several movies, such as <b><em>Life Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls, Breaking Wind</em></b> , and <b><em>Dead Ant. </em></b>He is the voice of Lego Spider-Man in <b><em>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</em></b>.<br /><br />As a stand-up comedian, Nic has toured all over the world, including several tours for the troops overseas through Armed Forces Entertainment. He has performed stand-up on <b><em>AXS Gotham Comedy Live</em></b>.<br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicnovicki">Nic Novicki Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicnovicki2/">Nic Novicki Facebook<br /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/nicnovicki">Nic Novicki Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.nicnovicki.com">Nic Novicki Website</a><br /><a href="https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com">Easterseals Disability Film Challenge</a><br /><br /></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

00:46:54

S01E07 - Tanya Morgan and the Mystery of the 99 Steps French Toast

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Tanya Morgan to help solve the Mystery of the 99 Steps French Toast. We talk about a ton of things like stranger danger, Oprah, puppies, TV dinners, and adding a touch of vanilla to your French toast. <br /><br />Tanya Morgan is a South Jersey-based actor, writer, director, teaching artist, improv performer, and acting/improv coach. In March 2023, Tanya opened her own community theatre in South Philly called Sawubona Creativity Project where she offers SEL-infused theatre art classes (improv, acting, playwriting, and storytelling), monthly improv jams, and free family-friendly workshops, shows, and events.<br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ts_morgan/">Tanya Morgan Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tanya.morgan.3701">Tanya Morgan Facebook</a><br /><a href="https://tanyamorganactor.com/">Tanya Morgan Website</a><br /><a href="https://sawubonacreativityproject.org/">Sawubona Creativity Project</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sawubonacreativity/">Sawubona Instagram</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S01E06- James Hesky and the Togo Dog Mystery

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes James Hesky to help solve the Togo Dog Mystery. We talk about Dangerous Things like cooking with corn oil, fancy sushi restaurants, and Pete Buttigieg. <br /><br />James Hesky can be seen posting informational TikToks for A Dangerous Thing (@adtpod), and his new movie, Oppenheimer, comes out in theaters this fall. <br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameshesky/">James Hesky Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/JamesHesky">James Hesky Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JamesHesky">James Hesky on YouTube</a><br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-dangerous-thing-podcast/id1601147336">A Dangerous Thing Podcast </a><br /><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@adtpod">A Dangerous Thing Podcast TikTok</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S01E05- Timaree Schmit and the Secret of George's "Keep In Shape" Grapefruit

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Dr. Timaree Schmit to embark on the Secret of George's "Keep In Shape" Grapefruit. In this one, we all pop our broiling cherries, talk controlled chaos and Hot Ones, and try to figure out what a spatula is. <br /><br /><b>Sexologist Dr. Timaree is an educator, writer and consultant in Human Sexuality, and she believes that sexual freedom is the foundation of social justice.</b>  She is the co-host of the long-running Philly favorite sex education/comedy show <a href="https://anchor.fm/dtfshow">DTF: Darryl & Timaree Fun Hour</a> and was the long-time LGBT Affairs and Sexuality contributing writer for Philly Weekly. <br /><br />Nominated for Philly Geek Award as Geek of the Year, Dr. Timaree is committed to sharing factual, sex-positive information from an intersectional, body-positive, feminist perspective.<br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!</p><a href="https://www.drtimaree.com">Dr. Timaree Schmit Website</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/honeytree.evileye/">Timaree Schmit Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/timaree_leigh">Timaree Schmit Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.theedkins.co.uk/jo/units/length.htm">Imperial Measures of Length</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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S01E04 - Neil Bardhan and the Quest of the Larkspur Lane Sandwiches

Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Neil Bardhan to embark on the Quest of the Larkspur Lane Sandwiches. In this one, we talk breakfast sandwiches, sharp cereal, and FRIENDS with our friend, Neil.<br /><br />Neil P. Bardhan is Philadelphia's leading expert on breakfast sandwiches. Neil works as the Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, where he also is a producer for the #US - Unique and Shared Experiences podcast. He serves as Executive Director at Broad Street Review.<br /><br />Since 2013, Neil has coached speakers and led workshops in applied improvisation, storytelling, and technical communication, helping professionals tell their stories for diverse settings. He appeared in segments of WHYY's "Commonspace" and "The Pulse." His live speaking credits include First Person Arts, The Story Collider, Nerd Nite, Ignite Philly, and the "Awkward... and The City" shows. Neil performs improv with The N Crowd and co-hosts the streaming comedy talk show"My Dinner with Ryaneil PT Bardhanlow," as well as "Neil Estate."<br /><br />Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. <br /><br />And now... Let's eat!</p>Show Links:<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/knilegram/">Neil Bardhan Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpbardhan?lang=en">Neil Bardhan Twitter<br /></a><a href="https://www.inquirer.com/food/best-breakfast-sandwiches-philadelphia.html"><em>The 11 best breakfast sandwiches to eat in Philly right now</em> by Neil Bardhan</a><br /><a href="https://www.target.com/p/noom-mindset-exclusive-target-exclusive-edition-by-noom-hardcover/-/A-87484004?fbclid=IwAR1hpuzAkyrJz3x4O8uPcvYUnYc5URDacznIedZ9VghXaFfHo0I5a9oqrBQ">Noom Cookbook at Target</a><br /><a href="https://www.broadstreetreview.com">Broad Street Review</a><br /><a href="https://www.phillyncrowd.com">The N Crowd</a><br /><a href="https://tinyletter.com/neilpbardhan">Neil's TinyLetter</a><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Cooper">All About D. B. Cooper (again)!</a><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_One_with_the_Morning_After">Friends episode "The One with the Morning After"</a></p>Grab the recipes on our <a href="https://instagram.com/cookbookobscura">Instagram</a><br />Watch the show on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCookbookObscuraPodcast">YouTube</a><br />Connect with the show on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CookbookObscura">Facebook</a></p>

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