Padma Lakshmi Does Standup: Extended Cut

from Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · host Milk Street Radio

Today, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Padma Lakshmi. We discuss everything from her early years in India to her love for standup comedy. She reminisces about her time on an Italian variety show, which laid the foundation for a long and successful career as a cooking competition host. Plus, she reveals the secret to being a great judge on Top Chef.

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