On this episode Kyle is a la carte in celebrating the 100th episode of Foodie Films! He reminisces of past episodes and guests, how Foodie Films came to be, future plans and goals for the podcast, some Christmas food scenes, and much more!

First Cut: Michael Casalinho

Dec 16th, 2020 1h 14m

Kyle is joined by chef and restauranteur, Michael Casalinho. They talk about Michael’s restaurants Broa and his latest one Tamborim, creating authentic Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine, following your dream and never giving up, some classic Tom

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Dec 9th, 2020 1h 31m

Kyle is rejoined by friend and Wes Anderson film lover, Brian Wadsworth. They catch up, talk more about Philly’s foodie scene, Kyle shares his Bill Murray story, how this film is a great adaptation of a children’s book meant for every age group

First Cut: Michael Conrad Tavarez

Dec 2nd, 2020 1h 1m

Kyle is joined by Michael Conrad Tavarez, owner of Picadera Latin Street Food. They discuss; growing up in Long Island, becoming a DJ, his move to Dallas, Texas, some food adventures, making the decision to start Picadera, and much more!

Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)

Nov 25th, 2020 1h 46m

Kyle is joined yet again by Brian Rodriguez to ring in the holiday season with the dysfunctional family of Hannah and Her Sisters. Unlike the jovial Friendsgiving episodes of last year, they’re sitting down at the Thanksgiving table to discuss

First Cut: Jess Chuang

Nov 18th, 2020 1h 25m

Kyle is joined by Jess Chuang, owner of Ichiban To Go. They talk about; Jess’s dad immigrating here and starting up a restaurant that grew into a large catering company, how she’s putting her own spin on the classic dish of sushi, how she’s enj

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Nov 11th, 2020 1h 49m

Kyle is joined by returning guest, Dave DeSantis! They deep dive into into the world beloved film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, by talking about; using their imaginations as kids, the films cautionary tale, Roald Dahl’s displeasure of

First Cut: Nick Roda

Nov 4th, 2020 1h 2m

Kyle sits down with the owner of Sub Culture Sandwich Shop, Nick Roda. They talk about; Nick growing up in Jersey City and in a family that always had roots in food service, his love of pop culture, bridging the gap between generations, and muc

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 47m

Kyle is joined by friend and Cageclub Podcast Network Co-Founder, Michael Manzi. They continue cannibal cinema cuisine with the Academy Award winning Best Picture “The Silence of the Lambs”! They also discuss the current state of filmmaking, mo

First Cut: Sean Cisterna

Oct 21st, 2020 1h 15m

Kyle is joined by filmmaker, Sean Cisterna. They talk; Sean growing up in Canada, a fun International Food Night he started with friends in quarantine, the latest film he directed “From the Vine, what it was like to shoot in Italy, and much mor

Raw (2016)

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 32m

Kyle is joined by the podfather, Cageclub Podcast Network cofounder, Joey Lewandowski! They talk; some favorite trailers, Joey seeing “RAW” at Fantastic Fest, Kyle’s relationship with horror, if Joey would date a cannibal, and much more!

First Cut: Alessia Aron- Beyond the Plate Food Tours

Oct 7th, 2020 1h 13m

Kyle sits back down with Alessia Aron, owner and tour guide of Beyond the Plate Food Tours. Alessia was originally on the “Fried Green Tomatoes” episode before there were even First Cuts! They discuss; how she and the business has been doing du

The Hundred Foot Journey (2014)

Sep 30th, 2020 1h 51m

Kyle is joined by friends Brian Rodriguez and Nicole DeLuise, to discuss the feel good film, The Hundred Foot Journey. They Talk; Nicole and Kyle’s similar food upbringings, Nicoles eating habits as a nurse during the pandemic, Nicole and the f

First Cut: Laura Marchetti-Riverview Wine & Spirits

Sep 23rd, 2020 58m 52s

Kyle is joined by Laura Marchetti, owner of Riverview Wine & Spirits. They talk about; Laura growing up in Italy, studying wine, the Jersey City community, discovering her passion in retail, opening up Riverview, and much much!

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, And Her Lover (1989)

Sep 16th, 2020 1h 36m

Kyle sits down with Foodie Films newcomer, actor Galen Howard! They talk some of Galen’s work, what he’s been up to during the pandemic, but most importantly gush over the film at hand: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover. This film to

First Cut: Scott Novick-Alternate Ending Beer Co.

Sep 9th, 2020 1h 14m

For this First Cut, Kyle is joined by Scott Novick, owner and brewer at Alternate Ending Beer Co. They talk; growing from home brewing to a brick and mortar, the name Alternate Ending, their love of New Orleans (which you know Kyle will never m

I Love You, Man (2009)

Sep 2nd, 2020 1h 11m

Kyle gets his girlfriend Danielle to sit in last minute to discuss one of their favorite comedies, I LOVE YOU, MAN. They discuss; whether this movie is a foodie film or not, how amazingly awkward Paul Rudd is, what kinda food Danielle grew up e

First Cut: Nick Lepore aka Burger Buff

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 9m

On this First Cut, Kyle is joined by Nick Lepore, aka Burger Buff. They talk about; Nick eating a burger a day for a year, his fitness routine/bodybuilding, teaching himself food photography, eating burgers around the world, starting Burger Buf

Coffee Town (2013)

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 12m

Kyle sits down with friend, Kieran Brennan, to discuss the problematic comedy, Coffee Town. They also talk; Kieran’s Irish heritage, his love of coffee, starting his Kieran’s Kafe Reviews, a food scene from a popular comedy, and much more!

First Cut: Carmen Lynch

Aug 12th, 2020 1h 4m

Kyle is joined by comedian and foodie, Carmen Lynch! They talk; Carmen growing up in Spain, how she started out in comedy, what she’s been doing during the pandemic, a couple of silly food movie scenes, and much more!

Ratatouille (2007)

Aug 5th, 2020 1h 40m

Kyle sits down with returning guest Brant Schweinsberg, this time to discuss a crown jewel of the Foodie Film Verse, RATATOUILLE! They talk; the films stellar voice talent, director Brad Bird and his other terrific movies, some of their cooking

First Cut: Megan aka Ms. Giggles

Jul 29th, 2020 1h 23m

Kyle sits down with fellow Jersey City resident Megan Ixim aka Ms. Giggles. Megan is a fat activist, entrepreneur, content creator, plus size brand consultant, and a huge foodie! They talk a lot of Jersey and Jersey City specifics (so of course

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 58m

Kyle is joined by friend and cinephile Brian Wadsworth to discuss the modern masterpiece, The Grand Budapest Hotel. They express their love and admiration for the film and its stellar cast, as well as talk; some college memories, Brians life ch

Fatso (1980)

Jul 15th, 2020 1h 38m

Kyle is joined by veteran Foodie Films guest, dear friend, and fellow podcaster, Brian Rodriguez, to talk the Dom DeLuise dramedy: Fatso. Is this movie good? Do the guys find the title offensive? A couple of many question Kyle and Brian discuss

First Cut: Liz Lachman & Susan Feniger

Jul 8th, 2020 1h 46m

Kyle is joined by filmmaker Liz Lachman and Chef Susan Feniger to talk about both guests' careers, Liz’s feature documentary Susan Feniger: Forked, their travels together, the importance of female filmmakers and chefs, and much more!