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Food Farms & Chefs Radio ShowDon't Miss Out on one of this year's biggest parties, a way to heal your garden and the coastline, and a viral food sensation on Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show, episode 326!After learning how Gina Lizzo's career brought her into her role as Main Line Today magazine's Managing Editor, she and our host discussed all the fun and excitement that will happen at this year's Best Of the Main Line and Western Suburbs Party happening on July 31st at The Drexelbrook! The annual event is a year in the making, and highlights the top businesses within the region by way of tasting and sampling what those places offer! This year, you'll be treated to live music by the Jellyroll Band, along with sweet and savory foods, beverages, and desserts by this...
2025-06-1156 min
uncommon good with pauli reesereimagine LOVE feat. Jazzy Bostockwhat does loving your neighbor look like in a touristy food desert? what does queer parenting look like when IVF and IUI fail? what could communities look like if more mixed race and non-white people were welcomed in the halls of governance?
Jazzy Bostock is here to talk about it all.
A native Hawaiian, farmer, lesbian, foster mum, and Episcopal priest, The Rev. Jazzy Bostock shares about being present in the moment, changing her mind and reimagining over and over again about what's possible in the world, and constantly...
2024-08-2657 min
Life Kit: MoneyCheck, please! The etiquette of splitting the tabDining out with a large group and not sure how to handle the check? In this episode, chef and food writer Kiki Aranita walks us through common dining scenarios to ensure the bill is handled fairly and smoothly.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-07-0213 min
Silver FM 100.6Check, please! The etiquette of splitting the tabDining out with a large group and not sure how to handle the check? In this episode, chef and food writer Kiki Aranita walks us through common dining scenarios to ensure the bill is handled fairly and smoothly.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-07-0215 min
Life KitCheck, please! The etiquette of splitting the tabDining out with a large group and not sure how to handle the check? In this episode, chef and food writer Kiki Aranita walks us through common dining scenarios to ensure the bill is handled fairly and smoothly.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-07-0213 min
uncommon good with pauli reesepainting as spirituality feat. Bronwen Mayer Henryhow can painting help us process grief? how would our lives change if we accepted that change is the only constant in life?
painter Bronwen Mayer Henry is here to talk about it all.
CONTENT WARNING: grief, death of a parent, cancer
check out Bronwen's website: click here
follow Bronwen on IG: @choosejoyoverperfection
This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral...
2024-07-0152 min
uncommon good with pauli reesethe funny thing about grief feat. Angelawhy don't we talk about grief? what do we do with the feelings that don't seem to go away?
New York comedian Angela is here to talk about it all.
Angela and pauli chat about grieving their partners, both of whom died rather young and suddenly.
CONTENT WARNING: death, grief, suicide
If you need help with suicide, suicidal ideation, or you know a person who does and you could use resources to help care for them, call the Suicide...
2024-07-0147 min
uncommon good with pauli reesehumane arts leadership feat. Jasmine JiangHow can leadership foster brave creativity rather than starve it? What does it look like to have more East Asian representation in theatre?
Jasmine Jiang is here to talk about it all.
Jasmine Jiang is the managing director of Pig Iron Theatre and School. Jasmine talks all about arts administration and producing great theatre, East Asian representation in the arts, and all about pride and coming out.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Discussion of effects of Model minority/Anti-Asian racism
Disc...
2024-06-171h 00
uncommon good with pauli reesetalking Queer Kid Stuff feat. Lindz AmerHow do you create sustainable queer affirming content for kids? why is trans visibility important? what is it like to write trans-affirming TV? Did you know that QueerKidStuff is back with new episodes soon?
Lindz Amer aka QueerKidStuff is here to talk about it all.
Lindz and pauli sit down to talk about:
theatre, tarot, astrology, children's books and other gender affirming methods of education
YouTube: QueerKidStuff
Instagram: QueerKidStuff
And, QueerKidStuff is launching a kickstarter to make a new content! Support the kickstarter HERE
content...
2024-06-1059 min
uncommon good with pauli reesehyper-local hope feat. Vince JohnsonHow do you cultivate hope when everything from all sides seems so grim and serious? How do you make change locally while thinking globally? How have dance and movement traditions of Black/African descent changed, inspired, uplifted, even while being commodified themselves?
Vince Johnson, founder and director of Urban Movement Arts, is here to talk about it how he's making his corner of the world a little more humane.
Learn More and Donate to Urban Movement Arts, including their summer camp scholarship fund: https://www.urbanmovementarts.com/say-yes-philly.html
2024-06-031h 00
uncommon good with pauli reesetoxic-free masculinity feat. Schuyler BailarHow would the world change if there was a new, toxic-free masculinity? How would the lives of kids be better? How can we be advocates for trans inclusion while protecting our own joy?
Schuyler Bailar is here to talk about it all.
He is an internationally-celebrated inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and advocate for trans inclusion, radical body acceptance, and mental health awareness. He is also the first openly transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team.
You can buy Schuyler’s book, He She They...
2024-06-031h 05
Schnitzel & StoriesHawaii is not a pizzaNo matter if you like pineapple on pizza or not, did you know that the fruit is not even native to Hawaii? And that the most iconic meal from there is also a product of the island's history? In this episode, we dive into these tantalizing topics and more with Kiki Aranita, chef, columnist, and food entrepreneur. Known for her acclaimed restaurant Poi Dog in Philadelphia, Kiki now keeps the spirit of Hawaiian cuisine alive with her innovative sauces.
Join us as we explore the multicultural influences shaping Hawaii's culinary landscape. Kiki shares the rich history and...
2024-05-2829 min
uncommon good with pauli reesehow to love fiercely feat. Garrett Klinghow do you love people who are different from you AND love yourself at the same time? can the US government learn from its own exclusionist history? how can the professional skating world become a more inclusive place?
Professional figure skater and choreographer Garrett Kling joins pauli, Willa, and Kiki in working out the answers, one step at a time.
Follow Garrett on Instagram: www.instagram.com/garrettkling
Check out Garrett's website: www.garrettkling.com
This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the...
2024-05-271h 08
uncommon good with pauli reesewhat is real joy? with Mayur ChauhanWhat is happiness? What is joy? What's the difference?
Actor, Writer, Comedian, Educator Mayur Chauhan, associate producer Willa Jaffe, and pauli dig in to this big, BIG question.
Check out Mayur's website at mayurchauhanstory.com where you'll be treated to Mayur's creative work and class offerings. Find Mayur on instagram: www.instagram.com/mayurchauhanstory.Mayur Mayur runs a creativity and accountability group for creative, artistic, and/or career goals and growth. It's a safe, kind space to share, learn, and accomplish. All types of projects are welcome and...
2024-05-2043 min
uncommon good with pauli reeseIs Church Still Relevant? with Megan McDermottMegan McDermott
Challenge your assumptions. Test Your Faith. Show everyone LOVE.
Megan McDermott is a poet, stand up comedian, and Episcopal priest currently working in Massachusetts.
CONTENT WARNING: Christianity and Christian supremacy
We talk about: shared experiences growing up in small town Central Pennsylvania
Rural, small town values that we embrace and other things that we've let go of
Nuances between different Christian subcultures and how they have formed us
The relationship between Christianity and late stage capitalism
Christian pop culture — music, toys, media
Becoming a young clergy person and working with youth during the pandemic
Megan's Brand new book, Je...
2023-08-131h 17
uncommon good with pauli reeseMike Libunao-Macalintal: Reimagine Ritual. Process Things. Bear Witness.Mike is the director of communications and the liturgical minister at Marquand Chapel, the ecumenical ritual space at Yale Divinity School. Holding the position through the COVID lockdowns, he mentors students learning about the role of ritual in religious and spiritual life in today's world. He assumed the position only a few short years after he graduated from Yale Divinity School.
CONTENT WARNING: COVID, collective trauma, anti-asian racism, Trump
We talk about:
Transitioning from a student role to a staff role at the same institution
Building spiritual community during the pandemic
Helping transition spiritual community and learning toward a post-lockdown...
2023-08-0452 min
uncommon good with pauli reeseDon P Hooper: Keep Fighting. Keep Fighting. Keep Fighting.Don P Hooper is a WGA-union screenwriter, an actor, and an author, whose new book True True hits bookstores on Tuesday, August 1.
Previously he contributed a story to Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Manhood.
CONTENT WARNING: trauma, racism, labor, explicit language, hate-based violence
We talk about:
The WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike
Shutting down productions across the country
How you can support writers and actors on strike
The importance of good mentors and collaborators
Tenacity and resistance as quintessential parts of black/African-American life
The novel writing process
Don's first novel, True True
Questions of goodness, identity, and morality of AI
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2023-08-041h 12
uncommon good with pauli reeseMartha Madrigal and Charles Tyson: Embrace Truth. Love Humanity. Get Queerer.What does it look like to cultivate a political middle ground when hate is flying from all sides? How do queer folx maintain hope when everything feels awful? How can plant-based diets be more fun?
Martha Madrigal and Charles Tyson of Full Circle The Podcast are spilling ALL. THE. TEA.
CONTENT WARNING: discussions of politics, queerphobia, racism, bullying, suicidality, explicit language.
We talk about:
the practical bits of creating a bipartisan, actually diverse and inclusive bar
and then the spiritual and emotional process of closing that neighborhood bar
the development of their number one rated news commentary podcast
how to...
2023-07-271h 03
uncommon good with pauli reeseDr. Neil Bardhan: Cut through the noise. Connect to another human. Build common ground.It's hard to hate someone whose story you know.
That's the resounding call of Neil Bardhan, the executive director of the Broad Street Review and the director of applied storytelling at First Person Arts.
Neil holds the Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University Rochester.
CONTENT WARNING: death of a parent, COVID
We talk about: storytelling, the life skills people can learn from studying improv, the damage to human interaction caused by social media (and some of the silver linings), bereavement.
Check out the Broad Street Review: https://www.broadstreetreview.com [https://www.broadstreetreview.com/]
Check out...
2023-07-2744 min
uncommon good with pauli reeseSiobahn Sung: Experience Wonder. See Beauty. Change the World.How do we keep our spirits high in an increasingly post-human age? How can the classics of western art become more inclusive? How can our art help us move forward from trauma?
Siobahn Sung is a producer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
Before that, she worked as a professional opera singer.
CONTENT WARNING: trauma, COVID, natural disasters, discussions of anti-asian racism, explicit language
We talk about: Emotional labor of Korean identity, the challenges of being a professional musician in the age of AI and streaming
the history of white supremacy in classical music performance...
2023-07-201h 06
uncommon good with pauli reeseKiki Aranita: Remember Your History. Cook Your Spam. Keep On Moving.How do we reconcile the rosy bits of history with the uncomfortable parts? How do we embrace it and learn not to repeat it at the same time? How can the food industry become a more just place for people of color?
Food writer, chef, and Poi Dog owner Kiki Aranita gets deep into her Chinese roots, her profound love of Spam, classic literature, her love of fiber arts, and what life is like for a food entrepreneur — after the restaurant closes.
And always, COOK. THE. SPAM.
CONTENT WARNING: Trauma, historical violence, anti-asian racism, explicit language
Show your support for (un...
2023-07-131h 15
O Que os Outros Dizem de NósA comida portuguesa está (finalmente) a dominar os Estados UnidosKiki Aranita, jornalista do site italiano "Fine Dining Lovers", descobriu onde estão os chefs e os restaurantes portugueses nos Estados Unidos da América.
2023-06-2704 minFood Farms & Chefs Radio ShowChef Kiki Aranita, Farmer Lee Jones, and Old City Kitchen's Laura Eaton on Food Farms & ChefsWe began this week's episode with Chef Kiki Aranita, who's delicious creations for Poi Dog put her on the culinary map. She has since had to close the beloved Poi Dog restaurant, however the name (and sauces) live on! You've most likely heard of her, considering Chef Aranita has appeared on numerous magazines, television shows, and syndicated news outlets--and currently, on the shelves of businesses throughout the Philadelphia region. Join us as we speak with Kiki about her heritage, how she grew her business, and transitioned into creating a line of sauces that we're clamoring for!We th...
2023-06-1456 min
The meez PodcastKiki Aranita of Poi Dog#15. Discover the fascinating story of Kiki Aranita, the founder of Poi Dog, a restaurant-turned-CPG sauce brand, and her extraordinary talent for yarn art recreations of food brands. During the episode Kiki candidly discusses the challenges of starting a culinary career without formal training, the exhilaration of catering for NBA players and other large events, and the intriguing fusion of influences in Hawaiian cuisine. Learn the truths behind Hawaiian food misconceptions and the cultural amalgamation showcased in dishes like the famous Hawaiian plate lunch. Plus, gain insights into Kiki’s bold decision to write an article ab...
2023-06-131h 08
The CHEF Radio PodcastEpisode 82 - Chef & Writer Kiki Aranita of Poi DogOften the words resilience, hard work, and creativity are used to describe the key skill sets required to be successful in this industry. But, there's one more really important skill set that can be easily overlooked, and that would be resourcefulness. Resourcefulness is defined as "Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties". In fact, arguably the most resourceful person in the history of our planet is someone whose name has become an adjective when you need a quick fix just to get you through a challenging moment. Do you know what that word would...
2022-12-091h 40
Chefs Without RestaurantsFrom Food Truck To Restaurant and Condiment Line with Poi Dog's Kiki AranitaThis week's guest is Philadelphia chef Kiki Aranita. You might know her from her Poi Dog food truck and subsequent restaurant of the same name. Unfortunately, due to the Covid pandemic, she had to shut down her restaurant. But Poi Dog has returned in the form of a line of bottled condiments including guava katsu sauce and chili peppah water. We talk about the evolution of her business, deciding to close the restaurant, and what it was like to start a consumer packaged goods product lineKiki was raised in both Hong Kong and Hawaii, so I r...
2022-03-2946 min
Small Bites RadioEpisode 156Unfortunately due to a network outage last show were not able to go on air. The great news is that it means this week we will be having a 2-hour extravaganza of a show. D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents Small Bites Radio the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”. Small Bites on Wildfire Radio returns this Sunday, October 17th at 635pm EST with a fantastic lineup! #SmallBitesRadio has been named #14 out of the Top 30 Best Hospitality Shows on the planet for 2020 and 2021 as well as being named #23 Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Influencer in 2021.
Who does...
2021-10-181h 58
Love + GritDebra Powell-Wright & Kiki AranitaDebra Powell-Wright has a long history in Philadelphia of elevating Black, Brown and African-descended women’s voices. As the founder of the city’s first female spoken word ensemble, a published essayist and social justice artist, Powell-Wright is credited with building a sisterhood. She joins the Love + Grit hosts to talk about her career and her latest work, For Women: In Tribute to Nina Simone, a collection of short stories and poems. In keeping with the theme of community and healing, hosts Laiya, Rachel and Justin also welcome Kiki Aranita. The Poi Dog Philly founder brought local Hawaiian cooking to Philly...
2021-03-2526 min
Speaking BroadlyHow an Academic Adapted to Entrepreneurship: Kiki AranitaKiki Aranita, founder of Poi Dog in Philadelphia is a scholar and an entrepreneur. After closing her beloved brick and mortar restaurant because of the pandemic, she has just launched a new line of Hawaiian style sauces, including Maui Lavender Ponzu and Chile Peppah Water. On Speaking Broadly, she describes the connection between academia and starting a new business:"The Latin Greek Institute greatly informed who I am as a person, how I approach academia and how I pretty much approach anything. In the first four to five weeks, I learned the entire grammatical system of an...
2021-03-2344 min
Why Food?Kiki Aranita: Poi DogJoin us for a conversation with chef and entrepreneur Kiki Aranita. Kiki is co-chef and owner of Poi Dog, a Hawaiian restaurant and catering company that closed its Rittenhouse, Philadelphia location in July 2020. For years, her goals involved celebrating the underrepresented cuisines of multicultural origins as well as seeking to minimize food waste. She recently launched a line of bottled Poi Dog sauces inspired by Hawaiian cuisine and favorite dishes from her restaurant. She is also a writer who has contributed food writing and narratives to many publications and has served on the charitable events boards of No Kid...
2021-01-2239 min
Communal TableKiki Aranita Talks About Closing Her Restaurant, Collective Trauma, and Selling SauceA year ago, Kiki Aranita was in Hong Kong for a cousin's wedding when she heard the first rumblings about a virus that was highly contagious and beginning to spread. There's no way she could have known that just months later, she'd have to shut down her much-loved Philadelphia restaurant Poi Dog because of its impact. It was an agonizing decision, but the multi-talented chef, writer, and artist is finding purpose in the pivot with a line of condiments that are based in her Hawaii heritage, making objects that soothe her soul, and finding new ways to keep the...
2021-01-081h 32
What's CookingAfter her restaurant closed during pandemic, Poi Dog owner switches gears to sauce ventureA former restaurant owner, who had to close her eatery due to the coronavirus pandemic, is turning her misfortune into a new business venture. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Kiki Aranita, who used to own Poi Dog Philly in Rittenhouse, about her new sauce-making business, what it takes to mass-produce her creations, and what a truly crazy year it has been.
2020-12-2517 min
What's CookingTips for a small Thanksgiving dinnerTips for cooking your small, “quarantine” Thanksgiving... and suggestions for those who don’t want to cook. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Philly chef Kiki Aranita, who is feeling nostalgic for for her annual family Thanksgiving in Hawaii that won’t be happening this year. She also divulges some family recipes.
2020-11-2021 min
Radio Cherry BombeJames Beard CEO Clare ReichenbachThe James Beard Awards have been called the Oscars of the food world, and most chefs and restaurateurs hope to snag one in their lifetime. But who is James Beard? And who is behind the awards? James Beard Foundation CEO Clare Reichenbach sat down with host Kerry Diamond to learn more about the awards process, the namesake gourmet behind the operation, and what Clare and her team are doing to make the Foundation a more vibrant, modern organization. Clare also gets personal about her life as a single mom and the decisions she faced about starting a family on...
2020-02-2127 min
Small Business SaturdaySmall Business Saturday Philadelphia - Ep. 8 - Poi Dog PhillyHave you ever heard of the term “Poi Dog?” 🤭🤔 This week’s Podcast Episode features Poi Dog Philly, a Hawaiian-style food cart and counter-service restaurant.
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Listen to episode 8 of the Small Business Saturday Podcast! During this week’s episode, Mac sat down with Chris Vacca and Kiki Aranita, co-owners of Poi Dog Philly. Poi Dog Philly draws their influences from Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, and Portuguese style foods.
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Chris and Kiki are self-taught chefs, making Poi Dog’s dishes unique. They acquired their cooking skills after opening their food cart and from traveling around the Phi...
2019-02-2351 min