Padma Lakshmi Does Standup

After 17 years hosting Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was ready for something new. This week, she fills us in on her recent endeavors: a new book, an original culinary competition show and standup comedy.

An episode of the Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio podcast, hosted by Milk Street Radio, titled "Padma Lakshmi Does Standup" was published on March 6, 2026 and runs 50 minutes.

March 6, 2026 ·50m · Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Summary

After 17 years hosting Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was ready for something new. This week, she fills us in on her recent endeavors: a new book, an original culinary competition show and standup comedy. Plus, Elyse Inamine celebrates a cult-favorite mayonnaise, Kewpie; and Mariena Mercer Boarini, Master Mixologist for Wynn Resorts North America, shares why martinis are the cocktail of the year. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Episode Description

After 17 years hosting Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was ready for something new. This week, she fills us in on her recent endeavors: a new book, an original culinary competition show and standup comedy. Plus, Elyse Inamine celebrates a cult-favorite mayonnaise, Kewpie; and Mariena Mercer Boarini, Master Mixologist for Wynn Resorts North America, shares why martinis are the cocktail of the year.

Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify