The Main Course
by Heritage Radio Network
The Main Course was the first show to ever debut on Heritage Radio Network (HRN) back in April 2009 and the first show to reach 200 episodes! Now called The Main Course O.G., its original host and HRN founder, Patrick Martins is joined by Emily Pearson of Heritage Foods, Brandon Hoy owner of Roberta’s and author/musician-in-residence, Mike Edison. Each week special guests join the panel to discuss entertaining topics of the moment in a no-holds-barred roundtable format that will surely make you laugh — from CBD oil to Meghan Markle to Jewish tête-oir and stories of iconic food and culture visionaries. The round table is followed by a short interview with our visiting guests which include America’s smartest chefs, farmers, artisans, and activists.
Episodes
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HRN’s First Show Ever! The Main Course Episode 1!
Here's a blast from the past! Over ten years ago, Heritage Radio Network launched to cover foodways as they had never been covered before. This episode of The Main Course was the very first episode aired on the network, on April 5th, 2009. In this piece of history, Patrick talks news with Will...
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Pasquale Jones!
This week on The Main Course OG Emily and Patrick are in the studio with Tim Caspare and Jon Tilles of Pasquale Jones, Nolita’s super popular wood-fired restaurant and pizzeria. Tune in to hear everyone's thoughts on the Coronavirus, bar-less restaurants, sustainable sourcing, nightly specials,...
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Jay Rayner's Last Supper!
On today's episode of The Main Course OG, Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins are in the studio with Jay Rayner, award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster who is best known as the restaurant critic for the UK’s Observer. This is a must listen episode covering everything from openings,...
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The Bowery Common & Huertas NYC!
On today's episode of The Main Course OG, Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins are in the studio with Jonah Miller, chef/owner of Huertas, New York City’s OG Basque inspired restaurant and Patrick McAndrew, former host of Heritage Radio Network’s show “Why Food?” and the founder of The Bowery…
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Spirtuality, Seasons, Cycles and Rhythms with Sarah Chandler and Sib Cheeseman
Today on The Main Course OG, Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins are in the studio with special guest co-host Josie Martins! Guests for The Weekly Grill are Sarah Chandler, a Jewish experiential educator, community activist, earth-based spiritual leader and chicken feather jewelry designer, and Sib...
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South vs. North: Italy and America!
Today on The Main Course OG, Emily, Patrick and Trigg are in the studio with Guy Arnone, Executive Chef of Otto Pizzeria and disciple of the great butchers Cesare Casella and Dario Cecchini. Also joining the roundtable is Chef Robert Stehling, founder of one of Charleston’s most famous…
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Daily Provisions NYC!
Today on The Main Course OG, Emily, Patrick and Trigg are in the studio with Jessamyn Rodriguez, social entrepreneur, educator and the founder of Hot Bread Kitchen, an amazing bakery in Harlem that trains low income and immigrant women in culinary and professional skills. Most recently Jessamyn...
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Daniel Sharp and Yadidya Greenberg
Co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Trigg Brown are in the studio today with one of New York City's culinary greats, Chef Daniel Sharp, and Yadidya Greenberg, animal welfare specialist and founder of The Kosher Cut. Today in The Weekly Baste the roundtable banters about business breakups,...
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CATERING with Sung Kim and Dennis Cooleen
Today on The Main Course OG co-hosts Patrick Martins and Emily Pearson are in the studio with Sung Kim, one of the top private chefs/caterers in the country and Dennis Cooleen, one of the greatest personalities in the culinary scene and longtime New York City restaurateur! Tune in to hear all...
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Talking food with Chris Grosso and Mac Murdock
Trigg talks to Old friends Chris Grosso and Mac Murdock about industry connections and how Chris changed the way people access the industry and interview chefs through his work as a director and tv producer. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.
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Kicking off 2020 with Hannah Lyons!
Kick off 2020 with Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins, Trigg Brown and special guest, Hannah Lyons, Executive Chef of St. Anselm in Brooklyn, New York. Tune in for 2020 predictions, a royal family update, NYC restaurant week, reservations vs. walk ins and more! The Main Course O.G. is powered by...
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Episode 354: Best of 2019 with Andre Mack!
The 2019 Finale Episode! Join co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Trigg Brown along with special guest, Andre Mack of Maison Noir Wines, & Sons ham bar and Vyneyard Wine Shop as they cover the BEST OF 2019, holiday party gifts and etiquette, curbing your dog and more! The holiday season…
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Episode 353: Trigg Brown's Hat Trick, with Dom Missana
Patrick Martins pulls in Trigg Brown of WinSon and WinSon Bakery to steer the ship this week as they talk with Trigg's locally-sourced guest Dom Missana, Musician and Producer extraordinaire. Today they dissect the Eater's recent article on the Good Food 100, while touching on inspiration, the...
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Episode 352: Talking MEAT with Mac Murdock + Trigg Brown
Co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Mike Edison are back in the studio post-Thanksgiving with former chef turned meat purveyor, Mac Murdock of DeBragga and TMCOG regular, Trigg Brown of WinSon and WinSon Bakery. Today we're talking Bob's Burgers, heritage turkeys, potato latkes, sales...
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Episode 351: Thanksgiving and Trigg Brown!
Co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Brandon Hoy are in the studio with chef friend Trigg Brown of WinSon and WinSon Bakery talking all things fast food, Thanksgiving, favorite cuts of meat, bread, sauces and more! The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.
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Episode 350: John and Sukey Jamison of Jamison Farm!
Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with a fast paced game of word association and a lively discussion of all things lamb, wild grasses, Julia Child, Thanksgiving, legacy and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are John and Sukey Jamison of Jamison Farm in Pennsylvania....
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Episode 349: Dave Campaniello, Jessica Geddis and Sarena Snider
Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with a fast paced game of word association and a lively discussion of all things Popeyes chicken sandwiches, WeWork, rice balls, biodiversity, food journalism, and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Dave Campaniello of Arancini...
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Episode 348: The Dead Rabbit
It's HALLOWEEN! Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with a fast paced game of word association and a lively discussion of all things Halloween, candy, the perfect Irish coffee, Guiness, The New York Irish Whiskey Fest and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Jack…
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Episode 347: GOATOBER 2019 + The Meatball Shop
It's a full house this week with co-hosts Patrick Martins, Brandon Hoy, Mike Edison and special guest Daniel Sharp of The Meatball Shop. Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with hard-hitting stories of food in the news and a fast paced game of word association. This week we...
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Episode 346: Natalie Grindstaff, Crafted Hospitality
Our Moderator Emily leads our Weekly Baste Segment with hard-hitting stories of food in the news and a fast paced game of word association. This week we discuss all things drinking and beverage! Coffee, champagne, liquor, apertifs, digestifs, wine and beer! Our guest for The Weekly Grill is…
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Episode 345: The Main Course OG On the Road: LIVE from the Carolina Meat Conference with Five NC Meat Makers:
Patrick Martins and Emily Pearson traveled to the Carolina Meat Conference hosted by NC Choices in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 7, 2019 for a live recording of The Main Course OG. Guests for The Weekly Grill include: Donna Moore, CEO Piedmont Custom Meats; Greg Collier, Owner of The Yolk...
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Episode 344: Jack Logue, Goatober, Will Devlin and Dan Miller
Our Moderator Emily leads our Weekly Baste Segment with hard-hitting stories of food in the news and a fast paced game of word association. This week we discuss Goatober, London vs. Portland vs. NYC, food memories, Pumpkin Seed Oil, charity involvement and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill...
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Episode 343: Long Meadow Ranch, Popina and Twang!
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Napa Valley wines, food memories, mentors, Goatober, twang and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chris…
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Episode 342: Evan Tessler + Sib Cheeseman
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in The Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss the 93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro, martinis and other icons of American culture, a "Library of Things," oysters…
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Episode 341: Matt Ruzga: NJ vs. NYC
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss bridge and tunnel, International Cheeseburger Day, paper, hiking and ingredients! Our guest for The Weekly Grill Chef...
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Episode 340: Rich Ho, Ho Foods
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss bear sightings, tiny restaurants, Taiwanese cuisine, lingering and football season! Our guest for The Weekly Grill is...
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Episode 339: The Reunion Episode!
This week we have the OG (original) crew in the studio: Patrick Martins, Mike Edison, Brandon Hoy and Emily Pearson. The band is back together and it’s the last episode before the summer break. Tune in as our hosts talk vacationing, legacy restaurants and legacy bands, Revel scooters, waiting in...
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Episode 338: Bunker, Win Son & El Puente's H.E.L.P. Program
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Vietnamese and Taiwanese cuisine, pioneering Brooklyn neighborhoods, eating in vs. dining in and the groups…
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Episode 337: Yennicott Oysters + The Brooklyn Grange
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss oysters, rooftop farming, bees, rose, local delivery struggles and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Ben...
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Episode 336: Gertie NYC: Good Food, Every Day!
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all day dining, kebabs, National Caviar Day, Seinfeld, Wimbledon, rose raspberries, whiskey and more! Our guests for...
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Episode 335: Jeremy Price & Sonya Comiskey
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Australia and Los Angeles, outdoor dining, mezcal, rising costs and heritage breeds. Our guests for The Weekly Grill...
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Episode 334: Darren Carbone and James Whetlor
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things Goatober, Best Restaurants, Bourdain Day, Mexican cuisine, food delivery apps and more. Our guests for The...
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Episode 333: Sam Edwards
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things ham, Virginia, #MeatFreeMondays, the life of Molly O’Neill and the Summer Fancy Food Show. Our guests for...
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Episode 332: Yong Shin and Doreen Winkler
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things karaoke, cooking tools, CBD, Korean barbecue and natural wine. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chef…
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Episode 331: Nancy Newsom "The Ham Lady"
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their country ham, family businesses, James Beard, spirits and more in our Weekly Baste Segment. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Nancy Newsom “The Ham Lady” from Col. Bill Newsom’s Country Ham...
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Episode 330: Matt Rudofker and Daniel Sharp
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things taste, perfectionism and long-aged! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chef Matthew Rudofker and Chef...
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Episode 329: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! Lena Ciardullo, Al Di Meglio and Brandon Hoy
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things pizza, pork roll, culinary school, ascending neighborhoods and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are…
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Episode 328: Marlow & Daughters, A-OK BBQ and Momofuku Las Vegas
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss robots, food waste, favorite meat cuts, the Royal baby and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Yoko Koide and...
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Episode 327: Joe Mangipano, Employees Only
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss cocktails, sustainability, climate change, Blue Apron’s demise and the future of restaurants. Our guest for The…
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Episode 326: Aaron Oster, Justin Kingsley Hall & Eric Kos
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Starbucks, butchers cuts, Meghan Markle’s baby, barbecue and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Aaron Oster…
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Episode 325: Joe Carroll, Brian Kenny, Eric Kos
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss feeding your "mother," Jewish foods, the future of hyper-local, Notre Dame Cathedral and spirit energies! Our guests...
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Episode 324: Amanda Wilson + Elizabeth McConnell
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss pre-batched artisanal cocktails, spirit foods, farmers markets and of course, Meghan Markle! Our guests for The…
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Episode 323: Erin Fairbanks + Lizzy Young
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss the Impossible Burger, congestion taxes, brick & mortar book shops, women in hospitality and Duchess Meghan Markle.…
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Episode 322: Chris Fischer and Antonio Mora
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss fast food joints, favorite foods, drunk foods, best bites, France, Martha’s Vineyard, The Sylvia Center and more! Our...
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Episode 321: Eric Kos & The Oil Lady
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Hudson Yards, bees, print food publications, blockchain technology, and dining out. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is...
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Episode 320: Jon Tilles + Tim Caspare, Pasquale Jones
Our Moderator Patrick gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss protein, meatballs, Hudson Yards, and the mainstream news media and its lightening fast news cycle. Our guests for...
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Episode 319: On Location at O. Ottmanelli & Sons
Patrick and Emily are on location at O. Ottomanelli & Sons located at 285 Bleecker Street in the West Village. Ottomanelli's has been open since the 1950s and is now run by brothers Gerry, Frank and Joe Ottomanelli. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.
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Episode 318: Momofuku Nishi + Community Grains
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss hangovers, classic vs. innovative dishes, artisan food products, White Castle and grains. Our guests for The Weekly...
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Episode 317: Mandy Oser, Ardesia Wine Bar
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss caviar, Valentine’s Day, the far west side and Amazon meal kits. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Mandy Oser…
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Episode 316: Nate Hodge
Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss chocolate, complaining at restaurants, spirit foods and CBD. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Nate Hodge, co-founder...
About this show
The Main Course was the first show to ever debut on Heritage Radio Network (HRN) back in April 2009 and the first show to reach 200 episodes! Now called The Main Course O.G., its original host and HRN founder, Patrick Martins is joined by Emily Pearson of Heritage Foods, Brandon Hoy owner of Roberta’s and author/musician-in-residence, Mike Edison. Each week special guests join the panel to discuss entertaining topics of the moment in a no-holds-barred roundtable format that will surely make you laugh — from CBD oil to Meghan Markle to Jewish tête-oir and stories of iconic food and culture visionaries. The round table is followed by a short interview with our visiting guests which include America’s smartest chefs, farmers, artisans, and activists.
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