Penne for Your Thoughts

About Penne for Your Thoughts

Penne for Your Thoughts is a savory blend of conversation, culture, and cuisine. Each episode serves up a fresh helping of food-centered storytelling, from hidden gems and hometown favorites to the meals that made us who we are. Hosted with humor and heart, our show is a pasta-powered journey through memories, interviews, and the dishes that spark dialogue. Come for the carbs, stay for the conversation.

Publisher

Matthew Solomon and Megan Walling

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2025

Latest episode

7 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2025

   Denver, Lactaid, and Grandma's Recipes

   Matthew and Megan discussed their recent trip to Truckee, California, highlighting their visit to Pistol House for a meatloaf sandwich and their dining experiences in Reno and Truckee, including Great Basin Brewing and Old Town Tap Room. They also shared their experiences at local restaurants in St. Petersburg, such as Bo and Mo's and The Scott, and their attendance at a Rowdies soccer game. Megan mentioned her new healthcare routine involving exercise and lemon water. They also touched on their plans for upcoming travel, including a trip to Raleigh for the Fourth of July. The conversation revolves around personal anecdotes and travel plans. They recount a story about buying popcorn from Cub Scouts and a friend's encounter with a homeless person using Venmo. They discuss upcoming trips to New York, California, and Denver, mentioning a vegan Mexican restaurant and a Thai diner in New York. They also talk about a friend's trip to Finland and the idea of maintaining a "friend calendar" to keep track of travel plans. The discussion concludes with mentioning a low-key weekend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/penne-for-your-thoughts/donations

2. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Episode 2: Boise, Illinois, St Pete, "Don't Say her real name"

   The hosts discuss Boise, Illinois, and St. Pete, navigating technical difficulties in this conversational episode.

3. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Pilot Episode – “A Seat at the Table”

   Hosts Megan and Matthew discuss formative food experiences and memorable restaurants, highlighting food's unique ability to spark conversation in this inaugural episode.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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

Quality

21

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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