This Is TASTE
This Is TASTE, hosted by TASTE editors Matt Rodbard and Aliza Abarbanel, interviews food, media and cookbook figures about cooking and culture. The show has 853 episodes released roughly every two days, typically 35 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running food interview show with 853 episodes and a loyal cookbook and restaurant audience
- 853 episodes released every two days with an Apple rating of 4.5 from 348 ratings
- Interviews with cookbook authors, chefs and food media figures in 35 to 55 minute episodes
- Recurring live recordings at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City give the show a community feel
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, live recording, co-hosted conversation
- Tone
- lively, informed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to tastecooking.com and funding links are empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed flags the show as explicit (explicit: 1), and episode titles cover restaurant industry and food policy topics without graphic content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/this-is-taste |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1393739959 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/this-is-taste |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 854: Adam Weisblatt Wrote the Restaurant Industry’s Realest Owner’s Ma | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 13 min |
| 853: Rachel Gurjar Thinks Mumbai and NYC Should Be Sister Cities | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 7 min |
| 852: Washington Post Food Critic Elazar Sontag on His First Big Best R | 2026-10-14 | 60 min |
| 851: Eric Sze’s Cookbook Puts a Question Mark on Taiwanese Food on Pur | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 9 min |
| 850: Clarissa Wei Sells Excellent Soy Sauce and Demystifies Ancient Po | 2026-10-09 | 42 min |
| 848: Kendal Mitchell Turns Eggshells Into Servingware: A Design Interv | 2026-10-05 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
If you're a fan of smart and lively conversations about food, home cooking, and culture, this is the place. We interview the most interesting characters in the world of food, media, and cookbooks and release episodes several times a month. The program is hosted by TASTE editors Aliza Abarbanel and Matt Rodbard, and is sometimes recorded live at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City. Visit TASTE…
About This Is TASTE
This Is TASTE is a food and culture interview podcast hosted by TASTE editors Matt Rodbard and Aliza Abarbanel. According to the feed and the show's description, it talks with chefs, cookbook authors, food writers and media figures, and is sometimes recorded live at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City. The show has released 853 episodes in roughly two-day intervals, with a typical episode running 35 to 55 minutes.
The show has 348 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.5 average. Based on that rating count, the show's estimated downloads sit between 5,000 and 25,000 per episode; these figures are estimates and the show does not publish download numbers. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show's audience is best understood as food-curious listeners in the United States and beyond, with an estimated 55 percent women.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Cookbook publishers, kitchen brands and food service software companies are the most natural fit for this audience, according to the feed's content and the show's website at tastecooking.com.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. This Is TASTE can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about This Is TASTE
How much does This Is TASTE charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement.
What is This Is TASTE about?
This Is TASTE is a food and culture interview podcast hosted by Matt Rodbard and Aliza Abarbanel. Guests include chefs, cookbook authors and food media figures, and episodes are released about every two days.
How do I contact This Is TASTE about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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