Casey Parker, a legend in the Philadelphia Restaurant / Bar scene, joins the Pa Soup team this week. After opening Jose Pistola's in 2007, Casey and his team have since opened two additional "Pistola's" restaurants and a new Brewery, Trouble's

From Reading Terminal Market to Patti LaBelle

Nov 7th, 2020 40m

Pa Soup welcomes Lady Alma to the studio this week! Known around the globe as a powerhouse vocalist and a fixture on the House music scene, Alma joins the team to talk food and music. From her first Church performance at the age of three to roc

From Irish Soda Bread to Clifford Brown

Oct 23rd, 2020 54m 40s

This week, Pa Soup welcomes special guest Patrick Hughes into the studio. From his humble beginnings playing with the Hughes Family band in Connecticut, Pat details his musical ascent towards touring the World, performing on the Letterman Show

From Lamb to Jobim

Oct 14th, 2020 53m 42s

In Episode 17, the Pa Soup team continues their discussion about methods for fire roasting meat, veggies and even tofu. Art reveals his love for Brazilian music and Jake waxes poetic about Yerba Mate tea. Other topics include Antonio Carlos Job

From The Backyard Fire Pit to The Band

Oct 5th, 2020 44m

As seasons change to Autumn, the Pa Soup team discusses cooking on an open fire, spending time with loved ones and enjoying music. Naturally, this week's musical selection is The Band. Art reminisces about fire roasting in the Ukranian mountain

From Fish to Phish

Sep 23rd, 2020 49m 36s

This week on Pa Soup, the team discusses a particularly clever food / music connection in the band, Phish. Jake reluctantly admits that he is a super fan and Art inevitably transitions into a grilled salmon recipe. Other topics include a look a

From Major to Minor

Sep 3rd, 2020 50m 53s

This week, the Pa Soup team considers yet another parallel between food and music. Can the ideas of major/minor chord qualities apply to cooking? Jake reveals his feelings about the music industry and Art considers the famous sourness in San Fr

From Zucchini to Zappa

Aug 26th, 2020 57m 2s

With the help of Frank Zappa, the Pa Soup team addresses an age-old question, "Does Humor Belong in Music?". Jake also challenges Art with a plethora of garden vegetables. Zucchini latkes and a fire-roasted pepper stir fry are among the dishes

From Chow Fun to Chaka Khan

Aug 19th, 2020 52m 26s

In this episode, Pa Soup has chow fun noodles on the menu. The Cantonese delight is not only fun, but also delicious! Art praises the inventor of the wok and Jake considers the yin yang cycle in the seasons. Of course, it wouldn't be Pa Soup wi

From Hummus to Gogol Bordello

Aug 11th, 2020 57m 14s

There's no end to the Leschinsky's love of Hummus. After Jake recalls making a batch for his teachers in middle school, Art goes on to reveal the family recipe. However, it doesn't stop at chickpeas. In fact, if you do use black beans, is it ev

From Kimchi to King Crimson

Aug 4th, 2020 48m 47s

Pa Soup celebrates it's 10th episode! This week, the team is heavily focused on Kimchi. Art gets into trouble with Facebook and Jake won't stop talking about reishi. Along the way, they manage to draw a connecting thread from King Crimson to Th

From Preserves to Performance

Jul 29th, 2020 59m 20s

It's Summertime on the East Coast and the Pa Soup team has a surplus of fruit. Naturally, it's time for homemade preserves. Art discusses his love of blueberries and Jake reflects on his musical performance anxiety. As usual, there's something

From Baba Ganoush to Bach

Jul 19th, 2020 1h

Pa Soup welcomes Stephen Jay into the studio. Among many other credits, Steve is the former Dean of the Manhattan School of Music. In a wide ranging conversation, Art and Jake learn about Dean Jay's early days in New York City, along with his o

From Potato Corn Chowder to B.B. King

Jul 12th, 2020 1h

Pa Soup shares a Potato Corn Chowder recipe. Art and Jake also discuss a memorable B.B. King live appearance. Something for everyone here; even if you don't like borscht. Check out all the show notes on Instagram @PaSoupShow !

From Cherries to Santana

Jul 2nd, 2020 54m 55s

Pa Soup takes a closer look at the links between language and the arts. No matter the platform, every artist aims to find their "voice". Art explains his Mom's legendary cherry dumpling recipe and Jake claims he can identify Carlos Santana's gu

From Potato Salad to The Beach Boys

Jun 26th, 2020 47m 11s

Season One continues with a Summer themed episode. Art divulges his secret Russian Potato Salad recipe and Jake considers the benefits of playing in dirt. Of course, it wouldn't be a true American Summer episode without a little Beach Boys bant

From Dumplings to David Bowie

Jun 18th, 2020 53m 19s

In Episode 4, the team is fixated on the letter "D". Topics include Dave Chappelle, dumplings and David Bowie. While Pa Soup initially started as a lighthearted series about food and music, the show begins to explore important world events. Art

From Chicken Soup to George Harrison

Jun 8th, 2020 40m 46s

Hosts Art and Jake Leschinsky continue their dialogue about the connections between food and music. In the midst of a global pandemic, the Father/Son duo aim to weigh-in from their respective areas of expertise. Specifically, the importance of

From Sourdough to Bob Dylan

Jun 1st, 2020 45m 12s

In the second installment of Pa Soup, Art and Jake delve deeper into their Ukrainian heritage. Art explains why sourdough is so funky and Jake naturally draws connections to Bob Dylan. It's Art's Birthday week and the Father/Son duo is just beg

From Pickles to NRBQ

May 22nd, 2020 38m 52s

In Pa Soup's first episode, Art and Jake discuss being stranded on a desert island and the uselessness of packing your favorite records. Topics include how to pickle vegetables, being stuck at home and a discussion of NRBQ's relevance in Americ

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