Heaping Spoonful

About Heaping Spoonful

"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.

Publisher

Ben E. Keith Mid-South

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Sept 2019

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

127 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   Special Episode with Chef Sam Choy and Chef Jamie McAfee

   Famed Hawaiian celebrity chef Sam Choy was back in Arkansas recently, an occasion momentous enough to awaken Heaping Spoonful from its retirement slumber. Local star chef Jamie McAfee brought Sam by the studio, and we caught up with both of them in a lively conversation you won't want to miss.

2. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Curtis Guerrero of Back Home BBQ in Little Rock, AR

   From Houston to Little Rock Curtis Guerrero is the new face of BBQ in these parts. Back Home BBQ brings Texas style BBQ with their own swagger. Smoker to Speakeasy this is the episode for you.

3. 

   4 Nov 2025

   Brent Cryder of Southern Tail Brewing in Little Rock, AR

   On this episode of Heaping Spoonful, we’re joined by Brent Cryder, owner and operator of Southern Tail Brewing in Little Rock, Arkansas. Brent shares how his love for wine evolved into a passion for exploring flavors — ultimately leading him to the world of brewing, food, and hospitality. Tune in as he talks about the journey that transformed curiosity into craft and turned a bold idea into Southern Tail Brewing.

Who has been a guest on Heaping Spoonful

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daniel Hintz
• Eric Isaac
• Peter Loibner
• Whitney Loibner

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.