Forked Up: A Thug Kitchen Podcast

Discussing food, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by 3x NY Times bestselling authors Michelle Davis and Matt Holloway of Thug Kitchen, the snarky duo will help give a voice to regular folks who are just trying to get it together, in and outside of the kitchen.

LATEST EPISODE

Asif Ali

Comedian Asif Ali had it pretty good in the "crappy job" department with the Brookstone vibrating chairs and everything. But he's certainly hustled to get where he is today as one of the hilarious components of WRECKED on TBS. He joins Matt and Michelle this week to discuss his ascent in the comedy scene, the differences between Indian food stateside and abroad and his father's blunt approach to dining out. Also, Burger King and Fanta have teamed up for some weird science and Whole Foods is up to its usual shenanigans. Text FORKED to 47-47-47 to get a FREE Purple pillow with the purchase of a Purple mattress. Watch over A HUNDRED TV channels and THOUSANDS of movies on demand all completely free at Pluto.TV Check out Harney.com/FORKED and use the promo code FORKED for 20% off your order site-wide!

01:25:00 10/17/2018

Past Episodes

Tommy Orange

Tommy Orange is a Native American author whose novel, THERE THERE, explores the plight of Native Americans living the Bay Area as they face "challenges ranging from�depression,�alcoholism, unemployment�and the adversity of living with an ethnic identity." Matt and Michelle are really feeling this book so join us this week as Tommy talks about the book and his writing process. Also, your hosts got you covered with stories about the city of Austin stepping up when it comes to abating food waste, vanilla hummus and sex robot brothels. Its a diverse palate this week. Visit any MedMen location and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase! Watch over A HUNDRED TV channels and THOUSANDS of movies on demand all completely free at Pluto.TV

01:15:00 10/10/2018

Jill Replogle

Jill Replogle is a decorated journalist currently reporting for KPCC in Orange County. She has focused her efforts on exploring and understanding the homeless situation in Orange County and joins Matt and Michelle this week to discuss further. Learn more about how you can do your part in helping mitigate homelessness in your area. Also, Matt and Michelle are your source this week for car battery thefts and obesity updates. Visit any MedMen location and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase! Shop now at Fossil.com/ThugKitchen and check out the new FOSSIL GEN FOUR smartwatches, now starting at $250.

01:14:00 10/3/2018

Esther Povitsky

Comedian Esther Povitsky (ALONE TOGETHER, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND) stops by the show this week to share her excitement for vegan chili, the creation of ALONE TOGETHER and her beauty podcast GLOWING UP. Also, Matt and Michelle got you covered on some Arby's rage, weed Coke and Halloween excitement! Visit any MedMen location and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase! Shop now at Fossil.com/ThugKitchen and check out the new FOSSIL GEN FOUR smartwatches, now starting at $250.

00:59:00 9/26/2018

Lacey Henderson

Lacey Henderson is a paralympian that is tough as nails and funny as all get-out. Hear about her amazing story, from losing part of her leg at age nine to becoming a world-class long jumper to her dietary outlook for maintaining Olympic-level fitness. Also, Matt and Michelle are here this week to dish on hurricanes, beef-flavored bath bombs and other edible odds and ends. Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase! Shop now at Fossil.com/ThugKitchen and check out the new FOSSIL GEN FOUR smartwatches, now starting at $250.

01:15:00 9/19/2018

Sahara Rose and the Ayurvedic Cookbook

Joining the show this week is best-selling author, health coach and spiritualist�Sahara�Rose to drop some knowledge about Ayurveda in your daily life, how it can make you feel better and navigating raw food diets. Check out Sahara's podcast THE HIGHEST SELF PODCAST where you get your shows. Also, Matt and Michelle check in with stories about Domino's Pizza tattoos in Russia, Chick-fil-A entering the home food prep business and protecting animals in California from cosmetics testing. Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase! Shop now at Fossil.com/ThugKitchen and check out the new FOSSIL Q GEN FOUR smartwatches, now starting at $250.

01:02:00 9/12/2018

Wellness Magic with Matt & Michelle

Its a special guest-less episode as Matt and Michelle break down some news regarding the red tide in Florida, lettuce making a comeback and being cool and chill to all folks. Then in a special segment, our hosts break down wellness culture, juice cleanses and following a healthy lifestyle without the need to get extreme. Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase! Shop now at Fossil.com/ThugKitchen and check out the new FOSSIL Q GEN FOUR smartwatches, starting at $250.

00:58:00 9/5/2018

Michael W. Twitty

James Beard award-winning author Michael W. Twitty (THE COOKING GENE) joins the podcast this week to discuss balancing the discussion between food and race, facing off against critics and how food is crucial in defining one's roots. Also, Matt & Michelle got you covered on why China loves Budweiser so much, the milk industry bailout and artistic ways to get kids to eat vegetables. Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase!

01:02:00 8/29/2018

Phil Rosenthal

Television writer, producer and author Phil Rosenthal (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND) joins Matt and Michelle this week to talk about the new season of his travel/food show on Netflix - SOMEBODY FEED PHIL - as well as the wonders of traveling, raising up the good and supporting the local economy while on a cruise. Also, our mighty hosts get you up on soy bean tariffs, Xmas tree shortages and how Ben & Jerry's is setting a positive precedent in the dairy industry. Check out GetQuip.com/FORKED to get your first refill pack of brush heads for FREE Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase!

01:05:00 8/22/2018

Mia Khalifa

Internet personality Mia Khalifa (ROOSTER TEETH) stops by the podcast to wax poetic with Matt & Michelle about metabolisms, average dudes getting cooking shows and her culinary habits. Also, TK breaks down the finer points of weed-infused beer and why you should be concerned about the red algae in Florida. Check out GetQuip.com/FORKED to get your first refill pack of brush heads for FREE Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase!

01:08:00 8/15/2018

Joel Miller & Karl Hess from YELLING ABOUT PATE

Podcasters and overall wild dudes Joel Miller and Karl Hess (YELLING ABOUT PATE) stop by the show this week to discuss aggressive vegetable intake, overrated foods in LA, the joys of golf and play a spirited game of F-MARRY-KILL. Also, Matt & Michelle welcome Surge back into our lives and confirm that you don't need an ID to buy groceries. Check out GetQuip.com/FORKED to get your first refill pack of brush heads for FREE Jump over to MeUndies.com/FORKED for 15% OFF your first pair, FREE shipping and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Visit any MedMen location in Southern California and tell them you heard about MedMen on FORKED UP for $10 off your purchase!

01:17:00 8/8/2018

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