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Hot Dish

by Lauren Hooberman

A Hot Dish is a distinctly mid-western concoction in which you throw together whatever ingredients you happen to have in a pot and see what you get. Each week, our distinctly mid-western host, comedian Lauren Hooberman, cooks up something delicious while her guest shares stories and dishes about their life.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 22 - Hari Rao

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with the hilarious multi-hyphenate, Hari Rao! As they discuss comedy, music and vegan diets, they whip up a batch of Vegan Mexican Tater Tots! For more of Hari's work, follow him @iamharirao! Today's recipes: VEGAN MEXICAN TATER TOT CASSEROLE! Our theme...

  2. Episode 21 - Kevin Bozeman

    This week, Hot Dish goes live from The Lincoln Lodge with host Lauren Hooberman and comedian Kevin Bozeman! As they discuss Kevin's stand-up style, playing Vegas, and raising kids, they whip up some tasty Chilaquiles for Cinco de Mayo! For more of Kevin's comedy, go to kevinbozeman.com! Today's...

  3. Episode 20 - Caitlin Checkeroski

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian Caitlin Checkeroski! As they discuss Caitlin's stand-up comedy style, veganism, and being a wife and mother... OR NOT, they whip up some tasty Potato Pancakes! For more of Caitlin's work, go to caitlincheckeroski.com! Today's recipes…

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  4. Episode 19 - Jim Flannigan

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian Jim Flannigan! As they discuss his recent run at the legendary Caroline's comedy club in NYC, podcasting at Madison Square Gardens and Jim's lack of cooking skills, they whip up a batch of Irish Mac & Cheese! For more of Jim's work, follow...

  5. Episode 18 - Blake Burkhart

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Blake Burkhart! As they discuss bartending, the Super Bowl and Blake's comedy special, they whip up a batch of homemade potato chips and onion dip! For more of Blake's work, follow him @blakeburkhartcomedy! Today's recipes: HOMEMADE BLACK...

  6. Episode 17 - Mark James Heath

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Mark James Heath! As they discuss comedy, Hip Hop and poetry, Mark whips up (and sort of burns) some French Toast & Berries! For more of Mark's follow him @markjamesheath or @Mjh708! Today's recipes: CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST BERRY SYRUP Listen...

  7. Episode 16 - Janice Rodriquez

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Janice Rodriguez! As they discuss comedy, being Latina and why Indiana is not bad, Janice whips up some Coquitos and Cheese Quesadillas! For more of Janice's work go to: janicevrodriguez.com! Watch on Youtube! Listen on Amazon Prime /...

  8. Episode 15 - Matt Brown

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Matt Brown! As they discuss comedy, gender and trailer parks, Matt whips up a big pot of Easy Tuna Casserole! For more of Matt's work go to: @msbrowncomedy! Watch on Youtube! Listen on Amazon Prime / Audible Our theme music is Just for Fun...

  9. Episode 14 - Emily Ogle

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Emily Ogle! As they discuss comedy, cooking and Louisville, Emily whips up a delicious Kentucky Hot Brown! For more of Emily's work go to: @emily_toofly! Watch on Youtube! Listen on Amazon Prime / Audible Our theme music is Just for Fun...

  10. Episode 13 - Laura Hugg

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian and vegan, Laura Hugg! As they discuss vegan diets, sobriety and ageism, Laura whips up a batch of Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu! For more of Laura's work go to: @laura_hugg. Watch on Youtube! Listen on Amazon Prime / Audible…

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  11. Episode 12 - Amy Sumpter

    Hot Dish is back! Season 2 kicks off with host Lauren Hooberman and comedian Amy Sumpter! As they discuss Amy's all-female comedy group, The Kates, and her all-female Beastie Boys tribute band, She's Crafty, Lauren whips up a crazy fried fish sandwich/hot dog called a Sea Dog! For more of Amy's...

  12. Episode 11 - Ben Noble

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Ben Noble. As they discuss Ben growing up in Englewood, becoming legally blind and his advice for new stand-ups, Lauren whips up a batch of Indian-ish Nachos! For more of Ben's work go to: bensofunny. Watch on Youtube! Listen on Amazon…

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  13. Episode 10 - Scott Duff

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, actor and activist, Scott Duff. As they discuss Scott's career as a stand-up, radio host and "professional gay," Lauren bakes an asparagus, goat cheese and tarragon tart! For more of Scott's work go to: scottduff.me Watch on Youtube!…

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  14. Episode 9 - Colleen Brennan

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, writer and actress, Colleen Brennan. As they discuss motherhood, podcasting and ageism, Lauren whips up a light and fluffy Strawberry Spoon Cake! For more of Colleen's work go to: colleenisfunny.com Our theme music is Just for Fun courtesy...

  15. Episode 8 - Adrienne Brandyburg

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian and actress, Adrienne Brandyburg. As they discuss acting in TV commercials, skincare and basketball, Lauren sautees a delicious batch of yucca fries with Mojo mayonnaise! For more of Adrienne's work go to: thebrandyburg.com Our theme music…

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  16. Episode 7 - Christine Ferrera

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian and artist, Christine Ferrera. As they discuss performance art, late-stage capitalism and Christine's 10-year correspondence with Starbucks™, Lauren whips up a pan of Tiramisu! For more of Christine's work go to: christineferrera.net Our...

  17. Episode 6 - Winifred Grace

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with local independent business owner, Winifred Grace. As they discuss Winnie's journey to creating a one-of-a-kind local Chicago boutique, Lauren makes Roasted Plantains with Cajeta and Pecans! Check out Winnie's website winifredgrace.com. Our theme…

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  18. Episode 5 - Jessica Besser-Rosenberg

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Jessica Besser-Rosenberg. As they discuss comedy, motherhood and the Real Housewives franchise, Lauren bakes a dozen Mini Italian Frittatas! This week, Lauren is joined by a special guest and Sassy Side Dish, Barbara Hooberman, her mother!...

  19. Episode 4 - Sonal Aggarwal

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Sonal Aggarwal. As they discuss Sonal's solo show The Alchemy of Bliss, fire dancing and sunrise swims in icy Lake Michigan, Lauren bakes an Ice Blue Sheet Cake! You can see more of Sonal's comedy at sonalaggarwal.com. Our theme music is...

  20. Episode 3 - Pat McGann

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Pat McGann. As they discuss Pat's meteoric rise in comedy, appearances on late night talk shows and first one-hour special, Lauren cooks up a Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza! Check out Pat's special, When's Mom Gonna Be Home, at…

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  21. Episode 2 - Samson Koletkar

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian, Samson Koletkar. As they discuss clean comedy, being Jewish in India and very sweet desserts, Lauren cooks up some Malida! You can see more of Samson's comedy at mahatma-moses.com. Our theme music is Just for Fun courtesy of Ketsa. Watch…

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  22. Episode 1 - Kelsie Huff

    This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian and storyteller, Kelsie Huff. As they discuss bombing in stand-up and the future of comedy, Lauren bakes a puffy Dutch Baby! You can see more of Kelsie's comedy at kelsiehuff.com. Our theme music is Just for Fun courtesy of Ketsa. Watch on...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A Hot Dish is a distinctly mid-western concoction in which you throw together whatever ingredients you happen to have in a pot and see what you get. Each week, our distinctly mid-western host, comedian Lauren Hooberman, cooks up something delicious while her guest shares stories and dishes about their life.

HOSTED BY

Lauren Hooberman

Produced by The Lincoln Lodge

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Hot Dish currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Hot Dish about?

A Hot Dish is a distinctly mid-western concoction in which you throw together whatever ingredients you happen to have in a pot and see what you get. Each week, our distinctly mid-western host, comedian Lauren Hooberman, cooks up something delicious while her guest shares stories and dishes about...

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Hot Dish has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Hot Dish is created and hosted by Lauren Hooberman.
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