The CONSUMED podcast stokes candid conversation about life and flavor, ten episodes at a time. Join me, Jaime Lewis, as I interview eaters, drinkers, thinkers and makers across California—especially at its heart, the Central Coast.
Recent episodes
For this season, I look back at my most memorable moments of the podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Vailia From, Desparada Wines, Paso Robles
Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County
Samra Morris, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Sta. Rita Hills
Sonja Magdevski, Casa Dumetz, Los Alamos
Stephy Terrizzi, Giornata Wines, Paso Robles
Nancy Ulloa, Ulloa Cellars, Paso Robles
Matt Dees, Jonata, Ballard Canyon
Ryan Deovlet, Deovlet Wines, Los Osos
For this season, I looked back on my most memorable moments on the Consumed podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Hayley Thomas Cain, San Luis Obispo
Sarah Deiter, Markers & Allies, San Luis Obispo
Greg Clarke, Thousand Oaks
Brittany App, Where There Once Was Water, Creston
Dianne Jacob, Will Write For Food, Oakland
For the 20th season, I share my favorite, most memorable moments during the Consumed podcast.
Featured in this episode:
David Walker, Firestone Walker Brewing, Paso Robles
Max Montgomery, There Does Not Exist, San Luis Obispo
Jack Dyer, Topa Topa Brewing Company, Ventura
Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa
For this season, I'm looking back at my most memorable moments on the Consumed podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Cameron Alarcio, Cameron Alarcio Knives, Pismo Beach
Paul Filice, Miner’s Ace Hardware
Josh and Lindsey Haring, The Mountain Air, San Luis Obispo
Denis and Kacey Kehoe, Kehoe Carbon Cookware, Los Osos
For this season, I look back at my most memorable moments on the Consumed podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Robin Wolf, The Hatch, Paso Robles
Eric Olson, Central Coast Distillery, Atascadero
For this season, I'm looking back at my most memorable moments on the podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Sandi Sigurdson, community leader and recovering alcoholic
Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffet, The Spirit of Wine
Arcenio J. Lopez, MICOP
Dr. David Cleveland, UCSB
Ariana Lovato, Honeycomb Home Design, Arroyo Grande
Peter Cron, SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority
Sister Theresa Harpin, Restorative Partners and The Bridge Cafe, SLO
For the 20th season, I share my favorite, most memorable moments during the Consumed podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Zack Andrade, Spinaca Farms, Gilroy
Captain Mark Tognazzini, Dockside Restaurant, Morro Bay
Neal Maloney, Morro Bay Oyster Company
Elizabeth Poett, “The Ranch Table,” Lompoc
Daniel Sinton, Avenales Ranch, Shandon
Barbara Bullock, home chicken expert, San Luis Obispo
For this special season, I look back on my most memorable moments with the podcast.
Featured in this episode:
Dan Berkeland, Back Porch Bakery, SLO and Atascadero
Sara and Jon Peterson, Scout Coffee and Honey Co. Coffee, SLO and Morro Bay
Tim Veatch, Wayward Bakery, Los Osos
Shanté Norwood, Té’Stees Cupcakes, Lompoc
Penni Monroe, Hush Harbor Bakery, Atascadero
Marisa Bloch Gaytan, Pasolivo, Paso Robles
Stephanie Nye and Kirsten Finberg, Soup Gangsta and Little Red Hen Bread
Michael Palmer, McConnell’s Ice Cream, Santa Barbara
For the 20th season, I share my most memorable moments during the Consumed podcast.
Chefs and Restaurants featured:
Feben Teffera, Ebony SLO, San Luis Obispo
Gessica and Alberto Russo, Flour House, San Luis Obispo
Brian Collins, Ember, Arroyo Grande
Chef Daisy and Greg Ryan, Bell’s, Los Alamos
Chris Dillow and Evan Toohey, Fig at Courtney’s House, Templeton
Chef Julien and Courtney Asseo, Les Petites Canailles, Paso Robles
Clark Staub, Full of Life Flatbread, Los Alamos
Jeff, Lindsay and Jade Jackson, The Range, Santa Margarita
At Dave Congalton's invitation, I went on KVEC 920/96.5 in January to talk about why so many restaurants are closing in San Luis Obispo, the state, and the nation. Shared here with permission from KVEC.
Intern Sophia Pattison travels to Italy on assignment, talking with Cal Poly ag student Mary Carli about her experience working at a farm-to-fork restaurant outside Florence.
Consumed intern Sophia Pattison sits down with Sidecar Cocktail Co. owner Josh Christensen and members of Jazz Trio Forte to talk about cocktails, the new Chinese takeout menu, and Wednesday night underground jazz.
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