Metallica, Whiskey, and More with Master Distiller Rob Dietrich
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the Master Distiller/Blender of Blackened Whiskey, Rob Dietrich.
Vodka, Iceland, and More With Reyka Vodka Ambassador Trevor Schneider
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down Reyka Vodka Brand Ambassador Trevor Schneider to talk all things Reyka Vodka (and Iceland).
Looking Fly With Christian Gollayan and the 2020 Grooming Awards Winners
This week Greg and Sam sit down with our own Christian Gollayan to get the inside scoop on (and great tips from) the winners of The Manual Grooming Awards 2020.
How to Make Miss Lily’s Jerk Chicken Recipe
To learn how to make jerk chicken at home, we went to the source of some of the best — if not the best — in New York City: Miss Lily’s.
Soccer, Food, and More with Celebrity Foodie Adam Richman
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the former host of Man Vs. Food (as well as many other shows), Adam Richman.
Serving Up a Slice of Pizza Knowledge with Upside Pizza’s Noam Grossman
Serving Up a Slice of Pizza Knowledge with Upside Pizza's Noam Grossman.
Guy Fieri’s Breakfast Burrito Recipe Is the Comfort Food We Need
Now that all-you-can-drink mimosa brunches are a thing of the past, we’re making top-notch breakfasts at home. Enter the Mayor of Flavortown.
The Coolest Toys For Dad This Father’s Day
Even dads need to have some fun and let off some steam (especially considering looking at the same four walls for months now has probably driven them a little crazy), and this year, you can be the person that gives him that fun.
Talking About The State of the Country With Jackie Summers
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, the whole gang is here to sit down with writer, public speaker, and business owner Jackie Summers to talk about the state of the world.
Reflecting on Anthony Bourdain’s Death, Two Years Later
In the two years since Anthony Bourdain died, his legacy is still going strong.
The Best Beer Quotes of All Time
Famous people throughout history talk about beer, and for good reason. It’s f’ing delicious. Remember these famous beer quotes the next time you raise a glass.
The 9 Best Kitchen Gadget Gifts for the Culinary Dad
These gifts will ensure that Dad is not only cooking an amazing meal, but that he’s looking amazing doing it.
The Manual Podcast’s Quarantine Chronicles, Episode 3
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, the whole gang is here --one last time -- to talk about one of our own, Nicole Raney.
Fresh Memorial Day Cocktails to Help You Celebrate this Weekend
This Memorial Day, one way you can show your respect is by ditching the cheap beer and raising something worthy of those who already gave so much so that you didn't have to.
Talking Television, French Cuisine, and More with David Burke
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with celebrity chef, author, and restauranteur David Burke.
The Manual Podcast’s Latest Edition of the Quarantine Chronicles
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, the whole gang is here to talk, once again, quarantine living (and, unlike Sublime, the livin' ain't easy).
Finding Out What Ready-To-Drink Cocktails Are with Cutwater Spirits’ Yuseff Cherney
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with founder of Cutwater Spirits Yuseff Cherney.
Discussing Moderation and Sobriety During Quarantine with Gabriel Rucker
For this week’s special extra episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with chef Gabriel Rucker to discuss sobriety, especially during quarantine.
Talking Lobster, Lobster Rolls, and More with the Founders of Luke’s Lobster
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with co-founders of Luke's Lobster, Luke Holden and Ben Conniff.
The Best Food Quotes of All Time (Warning: May Cause Hunger)
Food — great, mind-blowing food or even mildly passable food in the right circumstances — can be a transcendental experience and it deserves to be talked about. We've found the best food quotes from some of the greatest culinary - and literary -minds in history. You're going to eat these words up.
Nostalgic Noshing: The Best ’90s Snacks You Can Still Buy
The 1990s were a magical time. We searched for the best '90s snacks and found that some of our favorites are still available online. Time to party like it's 1999. Again.
Zoom Grooming with Celebrity Barber Kenny Duncan
Andis Which new bourbon are we pumped about? What does it take to be a master journeyman? Where are we excited to travel to next? Each week, The Manual Podcast invites an expert, artisan, or craftsman for a roundtable discussion on what’s new, exciting, and unique in their trade. For this week’s episode of The Manual […]
How to Make Your Own Homemade Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a healthy, delicious staple in the best of times, but now that people are focusing more on shelf-stable items that are also good for you, the classic sandwich spread has taken on a whole new level of importance.
Serving Up True Italian Cuisine with John DeLucie
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with chef and author John DeLucie to talk about Italian cuisine.
A Cannabis-Infused Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe For 4/20
Surf and Turf? Nah. This is Toke and Tail. Take your favorite crustacean higher with a delicious cannabis-infused lobster mac and cheese recipe courtesy of Joline Rivera, founder and creator of the magazine, 'Kitchen Toke.'
Talking Australian Whisky With Starward Whisky’s Dave Vitale
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the founder of Starward Whisky, Dave Vitale.
You Can Make This Delicious Chicken Sausage Soup With Ingredients You Already Have
Soup has been a comfort food for time immemorial, providing warmth and, well, comfort, for countless people around the world.
Say Goodbye to Cup Noodles: Here’s How to Make Ramen At Home
Learning how to make ramen at home is easy, fast, and delicious. All you need is a few ingredients and a little bit of time to make the perfect bowl. Chef Nick Sorrentino of New York City’s Katana Kitten shares his favorite recipe.
The Manual Podcast’s Quarantine Chronicles, Volume 3
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, we once again dial in from their respective quarantines to discuss health and wellness during the pandemic.
The Peached Tortilla’s Fried Rice Recipe Is Just Plain Delicious
We turn to The Peached Tortilla's Eric Silverstein to find out how to make delicious fried rice every time. It starts with day-old rice.
The Manual Podcast’s Efforts to Work From Home
Which new bourbon are we pumped about? What does it take to be a master journeyman? Where are we excited to travel to next? Each week, The Manual Podcast invites an expert, artisan, or craftsman for a roundtable discussion on what’s new, exciting, and unique in their trade. For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, […]
10 Best True Crime Books to Quietly Obsess Over
Countless books detailing major misdeed have been written over the centuries, but these are the best true crime books -- they're absolutely killer. From serial murderers to cults to memoirs from those that worked the crimes, there’s a little bit of something for everyone.
What Is Quinoa and How to Make It in 2 Delicious Recipes
Quinoa has been the darling of the healthy eating movement for the last few years. Here's how to make it in two recipes courtesy of Ancient Harvest.
Can’t Go Out? Make Your Own Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken teriyaki is a simple and delicious dish that you can whip up in less than a half-hour.
How to Easily Make Duck Confit at Home
To find out how to start confit-ing our own waterfowl, we spoke with Patrick Bassett, executive chef of Forge & Fire at the Groton Inn in Groton, Massachusetts.
The Awesome Story Behind Duke Cannon
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Nicole, Greg, and Sam sit down with the co-founder of men's grooming brand Duke Cannon, Sam Swartz.
How to Grill Burgers The Right Way Every Time
Think you know how to grill a burger? OK. But do you know how to grill the ultimate burger? Chef Kevin Schantz has some tasty suggestions.
Answering Burning Questions About Candles with Jeremy Fury
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Nicole, Greg, and Sam sit down with co-founder of Fury Bros, Jeremy Fury, to talk about candlemaking, solid colognes, and more.
Learn to Make Okonomiyaki, Savory Japanese Pancakes
'Okonomi means ‘whatever you want,' says Chef Hiro Mitsui of Washington DC's Ramen by Uzu.
Is the Spärkel Beverage System the New SodaStream?
Spärkel is a carbonator-cum-ingredient-infuser that does the same thing that SodaStream does, but in a slightly different way.
Monkey 47 Brings Its Special Distiller’s Cut Line Stateside
Tucked away in the idyllic and verdant mountains of southwestern Germany, Monkey 47 has been producing top-notch gin (Schwarzwald Dry Gin) for over a decade now.
What It Takes to Design a Restaurant, According to Shoo Shoo’s Albert Bitton
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with Albert Bitton, Co-Owner of Shoo Shoo, a Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant in New York City.
We Drank an Entire Can of Four Loko Hard Seltzer So You Don’t Have To
Hard seltzer is literally everywhere and that means brands that don't normally produce it now suddenly are. This is the story of one brand who has gotten in on the game, for better or worse.
Yeah That Podcast Episode: Exploring Greenville, South Carolina with Jamarcus Gaston
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with Jamarcus Gaston, TV Host with WSPA TV to talk all things Greenville, South Carolina!
Skip the Jar: Here’s the Perfect At-Home Chorizo Queso Recipe
A party spread is not complete without copious amounts of queso. Here's how to make your own, and do it better than the store-bought brands.
Opening A Bottle of Sake Knowledge with Brooklyn Kura’s Brandon Doughan
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with co-founder and head brewer of Brooklyn Kura sake brewery, Brandon Doughan.
What Is Burns Night? A Celebration of Scottish Poetry, Haggis, and Whisky
January 25 marks Burns Night, a time to celebrate Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, the way it's been done since 1801 — with traditional Scottish fare. Meaning Scotch whisky and haggis. Here's why we celebrate.
Slurping Up Ramen-y Goodness With Jay Weinstein
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the chef-educator at the Institute for Culinary Education, Jay Weinstein, to talk about ramen.