Podcast Episodes

Christmas, Chowder & the Dark Side of Sports | Robert Sullivan on Food, Memory & Crime

Episode 91

In this holiday 2025 episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, I sit down with journalist and author Robert Sullivan for a conversation that moves easily between warmth and darkness—Christmas traditions, family …

Published on 8 hours ago

Commi Kitchen: Food, Chaos, Humor & Heart with Cole Crocker

Episode 90

Step into the chaotic, delicious, hilarious, and heartfelt world of the kitchen with chef and author Cole Crocker. In this episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, Cole discusses his new book "Commi Kitchen", a…

Published on 6 days, 21 hours ago

The Art of Storytelling in Performance

Episode 89

In this engaging conversation, Rick Lewis shares his unique journey through life, touching on themes of storytelling, performance, and personal growth. He discusses how these experiences shaped his c…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Is God a Boy or a Girl? Gina Barreca Explains

Episode 88

In Is God a Boy or a Girl? Gina Barreca Explains, Gina Barreca joins Matthew Gray for a witty, thought‑provoking conversation about love, food, and humor. From debating the gender of The Supreme Bein…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck || Deborah Mallow Visits

Episode 87

Deborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, joins Matthew Gray to share her inspiring journey from classic overachiever to finding true balance and happiness. In this conversation, D…

Published on 1 month ago

The Perfectly Impossible Crime Plot with Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell

Episode 86

Cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell joins Matthew Gray on 50 Tastes Of Gray to plot The Perfect Murder: Death By Cheese — A Culinary Conspiracy.

From Gruyere as a deadly weapon to finger foods at a…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Art of Vegan & Plant-Based Cooking with Chef Adina

Episode 85

In this engaging conversation, Chef Adina Mullen discusses her journey into vegan cooking, the differences between vegan and vegetarian diets, and her approach to creating delicious plant-based dishe…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Danielle Blum: Fragments, Finger Paint, and Fifty Flavors of Truth

Episode 84

Danielle Blum doesn’t just write stories—she builds worlds where truth, chaos, and affection collide. In this full episode, she opens up about life in Portugal, the creative breakthroughs behind Frag…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Restaurant Underbelly with Cellar Rat Hannah Selinger

Episode 83

Step inside the restaurant underbelly with "Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly" author Hannah Selinger. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Hannah shares food confessions, personal me…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dining Out Is a Skill: The New Rules You Were Never Taught

Episode 82

In this conversation with host Matthew Gray, Adam Reiner discusses his new book, 'The New Rules to Dining Out,' exploring the evolution of dining etiquette, the complexities of the restaurant economy…

Published on 2 months ago