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DinnerViews

by Matthew Francis

Chef Matthew Francis is your new best friend in the kitchen. He's funny, he's nerdy, he's gay, and he just won't shut up about how amazing you are. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week, eating dinner alone, or, let's be real, walking on the treadmill wishing you were eating a donut... this podcast is perfect to keep you company! Join Matthew as he cooks a DREAM dinner for fascinating up-and-coming young artists in Hollywood and listen to their stories about food, cooking, careers, money, politics, race, romance, self-love and, of course, Zombies.

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Episodes

  1. #23 Aria Inthavong on Virality, MMA, Relationships, and Living With No Regrets!

    Aria Inthavong joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where Matthew cooks Aria's DREAM dinner of Shrimp Cocktail, spaghetti alle vongole, and nutella stuffed crepes! Together they talk about their time at BuzzFeed, aria's childhood around the world, making viral videos, Aria's big MMA fight.…

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  2. #22 Crystal Hatch on Film School, Movies, and Overcoming Hardships!

    Crystal Hatch joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where Matthew cooks her DREAM dinner of Cajun Crab Claws with lemon cream sauce, an Italian and Greek Beet salad, and french onion soup! Together they talk about their love of film/movies, producing directing, culinary school and film school,...

  3. #21 Jazzmyne Jay on Style, Fashion Trends, Mental Health

    Jazzmyne Jay joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where Matthew cooks her DREAM dinner of buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, fried eggs, hashbrowns, fresh fruit, and mimosas! Together they talk about their time a, coming out, fashion, style, working with brands, confidence, body positivity…

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  4. #20 Sky Cowans on Yoga, Health Trends, and Digital Wellness!

    Sky Cowans joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where Matthew cooks her DREAM dinner of a Strawberry Spinach Salad and a Homemade Pesto Pizza with caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese! Together they talk about yoga, being an entrepreneur, producing internet videos, vegan diets,...

  5. #19 Ryann Graham on Drag, LGBTQ Growth, & Managing Depression!

    Ryann Graham joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where Matthew cooks his DREAM dinner of Parmesan-crusted salmon, pork and potato soup, and pancetta brussels sprouts! Together they talk about their time at BuzzFeed, coming out. Doing drag, internalized LGBTQ growth, comparison culture, social...

  6. #18 Kristin Chirico on BuzzFeed, LadyLike, Disney, & How It's Never Too Late!

    Kristin Chirico joins Matthew on DinnerViews where he cook her DREAM dinner of Roasted Maple Pork Shoulder, mashed potatoes with wild mushrooms, garlic mustard collard greens, apple manchego toasts, and wine pairings! Together they talk about BuzzFeed Ladylike, Empty Suitcase, Disney, speech…

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  7. #17 Rose Surnow on Artists' Struggles, Therapy, and Dating Smarter! | Dinnerviews

    Rose Surnow is the comedic genius who knows why we're all single! ► FULL DinnerViews Show Playlist: https://dinnerviews.page.link/bjYi Subscribe for More: https://dinnerviews.page.link/Eit5 __ MORE INFO Rose Surnow joins me on DinnerViews where I cook her DREAM dinner of Sea Bass and Shrimp...

  8. #16 Daysha Veronica on Poetry, Intuition, and Living a Yes Queen Life!

    Daysha Veronica joins me on DinnerViews where I cook her DREAM dinner of Bajan fish cakes with a spicy pepper sauce, plantains, and Jollof rice! Together we talk about our times at BuzzFeed, weight loss, health and fitness, poetry, and following your gut! ► FULL DinnerViews Show Playlist:...

  9. #15 Katie Aubin Talks Comedy, Writing, TV, & Musicals!

    Katie Aubin is a hilarious writer and one of the sweetest humans! Katie Aubin joins Me on DinnerViews where I cook her DREAM dinner of German food including homemade pretzels with mustard, German bratwursts, sauerkraut, and roasted potatoes and carrots. Together we talk about her love of comedy,...

  10. #14 Gadiel Del Orbe on Pero Like, Comedy, & Positive Surroundings!

    Which people does Gadiel Del Orbe keep in his life to invite happiness and success?! Gadiel Del Orbe joins Me, Matthew Francis, on DinnerViews where I cook his DREAM dinner of Dominican Pastelón, with rice and Ensalada Verde! Together we talk about our friends from BuzzFeed Pero Like, his...

  11. #13 Rie McClenny on BuzzFeed Tasty, Personal Life, & Heavy Metal! | DinnerViews

    Rie McClenny joins me, Matthew Francis, on DinnerViews where I cook her DREAM dinner of lobster rolls with fresh aioli, crispy shoestring fries, and a fresh arugula salad. Together we talk about Rie's past before BuzzFeed Tasty, her personal life, friendship with Alix Traeger (Ralix), her love of...

  12. #12 Kelsey Darragh on Comedy, Sex, and the Phantom Pooper!

    Kelsey Darragh joins Me, Matthew Francis, on DinnerViews where I cook her DREAM dinner of cacio e pepe, deviled egg cobb salad, and fluffernutters! Together we talk about how comedy is changing, the strugles of mental health combined with chronic pain, sex and body image, and how kelsey is...

  13. DinnerViews Season 2 Trailer!

    DinnerViews Season 2 is HERE! but, WHO are the Guests? Come and join us for dinner! ► FULL DinnerViews Show Playlist: https://dinnerviews.page.link/bjYi Subscribe for More: https://dinnerviews.page.link/Eit5 ______________________________________________________________________ MORE INFO GUYS!...

  14. #11 Alix Traeger Won't Let Anyone Dim Her Light! | DinnerViews

    Alix Traeger joins Matthew Francis on his DinnerViews Podcast where Matthew cooks Alix her DREAM dinner of Roasted Chicken with Panzanella salad with lots of Chardonnay Wine! Together they talk about BuzzFeed tasty, dating deal breakers, her crazy laugh, and how to laugh at life's Dark Moments!…

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  15. #10 Maya Murillo on Spanglish, Dating, and Cheese! | DinnerViews

    Maya Murillo joins Matthew Francis on his DinnerViews Podcast where Matthew cooks Maya her DREAM dinner of a 4 Flavored Grilled Cheese Bar and Caeser Salad. Together they talk about Pero Like, BuzzFeed, dating, asmr, mukbang, confidence, finding your voice, and our mutual disdain for Cilantro…

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  16. #9 Curly Velasquez on Pero Like, Hollwood, and Gladys! | DinnerViews

    Curly Velasquez joins Matthew Francis on his DinnerViews Podcast where Matthew cooks Curly his DREAM dinner of Lamb Ragu Lasagna with garlic Pecorino Bechamél and a snap pea, radish, and ciliegine salad. Together they talk about Pero Like, BuzzFeed, growing up in Hollywood, Curly's Grandmother...

  17. #8 Kevin J. Nguyen on Marvel, Religion, Representation! | DinnerViews

    Kevin J. Nguyen joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where Matthew cooks Kevin's DREAM dinner of Ribeye Steak, Grilled vegetable skewers, and Garlic French Fries. Together they talk about Marvel movies, BuzzFeed, dating in LA, Representation in media, and being Religious as an LGBTQ person! JOIN…

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  18. #7 Jess Maroney on Veganism, Zero-waste, and Dating! | DinnerViews

    Jess Maroney from BuzzFeed's Bring Me joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where he cooks her DREAM dinner of Golden Spinach Pierogis (Polish potato dumplings) Beet Hummus, and fresh crunchy vegetables. Together they talk about veganism, zero-waste, softball, dancing, and figuring out yourself…

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  19. #6 Julissa Calderon on Pero Like, Authenticity, and Zombies! | DinnerViews

    Julissa Calderon from BuzzFeed's Pero Like joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where he cooks her DREAM dinner of rabo encindido (Dominican Oxtail Stew) with rice, plantanos maduros, grilled bread, and homemade artichoke dip! Together they talk about working together on videos, finding your...

  20. #5 Niki Ang on BuzzFeed, Love, and Imposter Syndrome | DinnerViews

    Niki Ang joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews where he cooks her DREAM dinner of char siew bao (Chinese steamed BBQ pork buns), Chinese porridge, and yautiao (Chinese fried donuts). Together they talk about their friendship, food, working at BuzzFeed and Tasty, their next steps after layoffs,...

  21. #4 Kiano Moju on Food, Floppy Discs, and Surviving Cheetahs! | DinnerViews

    This week Kiano Moju and Matthew enjoy a dinner of Chicken Milanese, arugula salad with lemon dressing, marinated tomatoes, grilled bread, and crepes Suzette (go to Matthew's Instagram to see the food!) and Kiano talks about her passion for amplifying unheard voices in Food media, her lessons...

  22. #3 Shila Farahani on Music, Stinky lunches, and Positivity | DinnerViews

    Shila Farahani joins Matthew Francis for his DinnerViews Podcast where he Cooks her Dream dinner of angel hair pasta with puttanesca sauce, goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto, and a tomato kale salad Hang out with both of them while they discuss Shila's next steps into the music biz,...

  23. #2 Selorm Kploanyi's on Music, Bias, and Spanish Food! | DinnerViews

    Selorm Kploanyi Joins Matthew Francis on DinnerViews as he cooks her dream dinner of Seafood Paella, Spanish tapas, and flan. Hang out with both of them while they discuss Selorm's next steps after BuzzFeed, her passion for music, and her lessons she's learned from her past. #SelormKploanyi...

  24. #1 Joyce Louis-Jean's Epic Journey of Self-Love! | DinnerViews

    Joyce Louis-Jean Joins Matthew Francis for DinnerViews where he Cooks her DREAM dinner of BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, roasted carrots, and a simple salad! Listen as they discuss life at buzzfeed, hardships of the past, K-Pop's BlackPink, Confidence, Storytelling, and how to love yourself!...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Chef Matthew Francis is your new best friend in the kitchen. He's funny, he's nerdy, he's gay, and he just won't shut up about how amazing you are. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week, eating dinner alone, or, let's be real, walking on the treadmill wishing you were eating a donut... this podcast is perfect to keep you company! Join Matthew as he cooks a DREAM dinner for fascinating up-and-coming young artists in Hollywood and listen to their stories about food, cooking, careers, money, politics, race, romance, self-love and, of course, Zombies.

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What is DinnerViews about?

Chef Matthew Francis is your new best friend in the kitchen. He's funny, he's nerdy, he's gay, and he just won't shut up about how amazing you are. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week, eating dinner alone, or, let's be real, walking on the treadmill wishing you were eating a donut... this...

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