Flavorphiles

About Flavorphiles

Flavorphiles is the podcast and radio show where food, culture and lifestyle collide. Hosted by Michelin and James Beard recognized chef/bartender/restaurateur Tanner Agar and veteran broadcaster Jerry Agar, the show goes beyond recipes and restaurant chatter to explore how flavor shapes the way you live. From iconic chefs and celebrities who love to eat, to the cultural trends beyond what’s on your plate, Flavorphiles brings smart conversation, irresistible storytelling and a dash of fun to every episode. It’s not just about what tastes good – it’s about why flavor matters in everyone’s life.

Publisher

Tanner Agar

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Oct 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Why Good Cooks Are Bad at Baking

   Baking looks simple until you actually try it. This week, Tanner and Jerry dig into why good cooks can be surprisingly bad bakers, and why baking rewards a completely different set of instincts. Tanner mixes up his signature Wake and Bake before they’re joined by Jen Hudson, contestant on The Great Canadian Baking Show, to find out what it’s really like inside the tent. Then it’s time to settle an important question: when should you buy it, use a mix, or make it from scratch? Brownies, croissants, pie crust, cake and more are all up for debate. Finally, Short Order Cooking returns with the baking questions everyone actually wants answered. Do you really need to preheat the oven? Does alcohol cook out? Do you have to sift flour? Is salted butter actually a problem? And does the 3:2:1 baking rule really work? Grab a whisk, ignore the dishes, and let’s bake. Thank you for listening! Join us again every weekend for more food inspired fun. Have questions you want answered, comments to make the show better, do you want to join our growing list of radio stations partners, or just keep in touch? Let us know at Flavorphiles.com. Follow on Instagram: Flavorphiles: https://www.instagram.com/flavorphilespod/ Tanner: https://www.instagram.com/tagaragar/ Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flavorphiles All episodes produced and owned by Tanner Agar. All rights reserved.

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Fix Disasters, Bust Myths & Use Leftovers

   This week on Flavorphiles, Tanner and Jerry are back with a completely new Thanksgiving episode built for everything that happens after the basic advice runs out. First, we head to the Thanksgiving Emergency Room to tackle the disasters that can derail dinner. Frozen turkey? Broken gravy? Everything needs the oven at the same time? Tanner explains how to save the meal before anyone starts ordering pizza. Then it’s Thanksgiving Mythbusters. Do you really need to baste the turkey? Is the timing of turkey hard to get right? Should stuffing go inside the bird? We take on some of the most common Thanksgiving cooking advice and separate the useful tips from the traditions that refuse to die. Next, we look at ways to make Thanksgiving more interesting. From adding international influences, letting the kids cook, and maybe not making some of the staples. Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean cooking the exact same meal every year. Finally, we deal with the best part: leftovers. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and gravy aren't leftovers, they are the ingredients for your next meal. Think Shepard's Pie, enchiladas, and curry. It's about making a new meal that excites instead of reheating an old one. And if you still need the Thanksgiving basics, our original Thanksgiving episode covers hosting, guest etiquette, common Thanksgiving questions, and the dos and don’ts of Turkey Day. Find it wherever you’re listening to Flavorphiles. Happy Thanksgiving, and good luck with the turkey. Thank you for listening! Join us again every weekend for more food inspired fun. Have questions you want answered, comments to make the show better, do you want to join our growing list of radio stations partners, or just keep in touch? Let us know at Flavorphiles.com. Follow on Instagram: Flavorphiles: https://www.instagram.com/flavorphilespod/ Tanner: https://www.instagram.com/tagaragar/ Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flavorphiles All episodes produced and owned by Tanner Agar. All rights reserved.

3. 

   26 Sept 2026

   What's it Really Like to Be a Chef?

   What is it really like to be a chef? This week, Tanner and Jerry get into the reality of chef life, from the long hours and low pay to culinary school, repetition, passion, and why working in restaurants is often more of a lifestyle than a normal job. Then we talk about Tony, the Anthony Bourdain film, and ask how accurately it captures Bourdain’s life, what it gets right about being a chef, and whether the movie actually works. Tanner’s fiancée Grace also joins us to answer a different question: what is it like to date a chef? We talk unusual schedules, cooking for someone who cooks professionally, being the guinea pig for questionable food ideas, and Tanner’s inability to visit a restaurant without inspecting the plates and glassware. Finally, everyone thinks they could run a restaurant until the refrigerator dies, a huge table shows up late, or an important delivery never arrives. Jerry gets thrown into real restaurant disasters to see whether he can survive a night in the hospitality business. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a chef, dated one, worked in a restaurant, or wondered what actually happens behind the kitchen doors, this episode is for you. Thank you for listening! Join us again every weekend for more food inspired fun. Have questions you want answered, comments to make the show better, do you want to join our growing list of radio stations partners, or just keep in touch? Let us know at Flavorphiles.com. Follow on Instagram: Flavorphiles: https://www.instagram.com/flavorphilespod/ Tanner: https://www.instagram.com/tagaragar/ Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flavorphiles All episodes produced and owned by Tanner Agar. All rights reserved.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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