Forked Up: A Thug Kitchen Podcast

Lacey Henderson is a Paralympian that is tough as nails and funny as all get-out. Hear about her amazing story, from losing part of her leg at age nine to becoming a world-class long jumper to her dietary outlook for maintaining Olympic-level fitness.   Also, Matt and Michelle are here this week to dish on hurricanes, beef-flavored bath bombs and other edible odds and ends. 

Joining the show this week is best-selling author, health coach and spiritualist Sahara Rose to drop some knowledge about Ayurveda in your daily life, how it can make you feel better and navigating raw food diets. Check out Sahara's podcast THE HIGHEST SELF PODCAST where you get your shows.   Also, Matt and Michelle check in with stories about Domino's Pizza tattoos in Russia, Chick-fil-A entering the home food prep business and protecting animals in California from cosmetics testing.

Its a special guest-less episode as Matt and Michelle break down some news regarding the red tide in Florida, lettuce making a comeback and being cool and chill to all folks. Then, in a special segment, our hosts break down wellness culture, juice cleanses and following a healthy lifestyle without the need to get extreme. 

James Beard award-winning author Michael W. Twitty (THE COOKING GENE) joins the podcast this week to discuss balancing the discussion between food and race, facing off against critics and how food is crucial in defining one's roots.   Also, Matt & Michelle got you covered on why China loves Budweiser so much, the milk industry bailout and artistic ways to get kids to eat vegetables. 

Television writer, producer and author Phil Rosenthal (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND) joins Matt and Michelle this week to talk about the new season of his travel/food show on Netflix - SOMEBODY FEED PHIL - as well as the wonders of traveling, raising up the good and supporting the local economy while on a cruise.   Also, our mighty hosts get you up on soy bean tariffs, Xmas tree shortages and how Ben & Jerry's is setting a positive precedent in the dairy industry.

Internet personality Mia Khalifa (ROOSTER TEETH) stops by the podcast to wax poetic with Matt & Michelle about metabolisms, average dudes getting cooking shows and her culinary habits.   Also, the crew breaks down the finer points of weed-infused beer and why you should be concerned about the red algae in Florida.

Podcasters and overall wild dudes Joel Miller and Karl Hess (YELLING ABOUT PATE) stop by the show this week to discuss aggressive vegetable intake, overrated foods in LA, the joys of golf and play a spirited game of F-MARRY-KILL.   Also, Matt & Michelle welcome Surge back into our lives and confirm that you don't need an ID to buy groceries.

Irish television personality, food writer AND singer Donal Skehan is new to LA and everyone keeps thinking his dog is a corgi but it's not. It’s a Jack Russell terrier. Join Matt and Michelle this week as they welcome the charming Donal to the podcast to talk about the food culture in Los Angeles, meal planning, connecting with people through recipes and finding terrible yet fascinating food in strange places.   Also, let our hosts get you hip to some news about tap water and insane breakfast dishes.

Angela Davis wears many hats: mother, food blogger, recipe developer, food photographer. Her blog, The Kitchenista Diaries, is dedicated to taking home cooked meals to the next level. Join Matt and Michelle as they welcome Angela to the podcast to discuss the old days of food blogs, learning how to delegate and finding the common ground with vegan cuisine.   Also, our plant-powered duo covers lunatic vegans in France, the FDA cracking down on non-dairy milk and rose' for men.

Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian comedian and television host, known worldwide for his forward thinking in the face of adversity. Join Matt and Michelle as they chat with Bassem about his plant-based lifestyle, being yourself and his new podcast REMADE IN AMERICA.   Elsewhere on the show, our wonderful hosts discuss Chinese tariffs, snack shaming by the TSA and PIE~! 

Dr. Mark Hyman is the Medical Director at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, the Founder of The UltraWellness Center, and author of FOOD: WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I EAT? Join Matt and Michelle as they chat with the good doctor about common food misconceptions, finding the middle ground between going paleo and going vegan and the dangers of soda.   Also, our plant warriors are here this week to get you up on monopolies, cowboy ticks and bogus hiring practices.

Join Matt and Michelle as they welcome Chef Todd Richards as they discuss his new cookbook, SOUL: A CHEF'S CULINARY EVOLUTION IN 150 RECIPES, as well as the continued proliferation of soul food into modern cooking and the influence of music and family in his work.   Also, our plant-based duo are focusing this week on exercising, cauliflower smoothies, America doing GREAT at things and why "smart" homes are freaking us out.

Also known as the "Faux Martha," author, designer and baker Melissa Coleman joins the podcast this week to discuss her book THE MINIMALIST KITCHEN, meditation through cooking and her secrets for kitchen organization.   Matt and Michelle got you covered as well, discussing video game addiction, kids going vegan/vegetarian and strip club currency.

Director Christopher Quinn joins Matt & Michelle this week to talk about his new film EATING ANIMALS, the USDA and the beginning of the end of factory farming.   Also, Matt and Michelle are all about old-school cereals, regrettable fast food choices and MC Hammer this week....join us!

Henry and Ian from BOSH stop by the studio to discuss their new plant-based cookbook, overhyped ingredients and Jamie Oliver.   Also, Matt and Michelle put over Vermont as the new place to be and pay tribute to the late great Anthony Bourdain.

YouTube star Hannah Hart makes her way to the podcast to talk about creating your culinary to-do list, going on food texture journeys and cooking pasta properly.   Also, Matt and Michelle explore the latest in wine technology and discuss the McDonald's foray into vegan cuisine.

Comedian Fortune Feimster is on the show this week to talk about her new film SOCIAL ANIMALS, encounters with Will Ferrell in a sandwich shop, North Carolina cuisine and the secret to great sweet tea (hint: its A LOT of sugar)

Retired California State Senator and Congresswoman Barbara Boxer along with her daughter, film producer Nicole Boxer, join Matt & Michelle in studio for a deep dive into political comebacks, food culture in California and the necessity for young voters to take action.

Chefs Chad and Derek Sarno (THE WICKED HEALTHY COOKBOOK) are on the podcast this week to give tips for beginner cooks, talk about their work with grocery markets in the UK as well as how to make some awesome meatless barbecue.   Also, Matt and Michelle dig in to the potential of sky taxis...like a sky Uber (SKUBER?) as well as a new app that is making sure food doesn't go to waste. 

Dr. Michael Greger (HOW TO NOT DIE) joins Matt and Michelle to share some super-helpful nutrition tips, how to manage your day-to-day diet, eliminating trans fats, having a healthy liver and most of all, NOT DIE!   Also in this episode, Matt and Michelle look at Amazon's new car trunk delivery system and the potential for sending soil to Mars.