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by The Chef's Monologue

The Chef's Monologue is a new podcast featuring amazing writers cooking up short, fresh monologues based on provided "recipes." Then, hosts Michael Wilder Frazel and Philip Kenner interview the writers about their fascinating processes. Bon Appétit!
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • A Retrospective And Goodbye

    A Retrospective And Goodbye

    S03 E04
    21:31

    Your hungry hosts Mike and Phil say... Check, Please! as we announce a hiatus. Then we share one last delectable conversation as we discuss highlights from each season. Bon appetit, indeed!

  • Grace Barry

    Grace Barry

    S03 E03
    52:35

    Our final episode of Season 3 starts with Bunkmates written by Grace Barry and performed by Claire Scavone. Afterwards, we have an amazing chat with Grace about her work, process, and mastery of teen media.

  • Skyler Tarnas

    Skyler Tarnas

    S03 E02
    01:16:57

    This very special Chef's Test Kitchen Episode features the brilliant Skyler Tarnas chatting with us about three "Eat The Rich" themed movies from 2021: Knives Out: Glass Onion, The Menu, and Triangle of Sadness. Don't worry, our conversation is anything but stale, as Skyler expertly serves up hot takes on each film's relative merits, unique flaws, and where they fit within larger cultural movements. Come for the discourse, stay for the tortillas!

  • Maddie Kovach

    Maddie Kovach

    S03 E01
    32:23

    Our first episode of Season 3 starts with It's Getting Colder written by Madeline Claire Kovach and performed by Skyler Tarnas. Audio engineering and sound design by Bennett Pack.

  • Season 2

  • Daryn Robinson

    Daryn Robinson

    S02 E04
    43:58

    Our special Holiday episode starts with Becky of Nazareth written by Daryn Robinson and performed by… Daryn Robinson! Afterwards, we chat with Daryn about improv, the importance of getting your creative reps in, and of course, The Devil Wears Prada (original and musical version).