The As Told By Podcast
Food. We all love it. But how much do we know about the people who’ve made it their business? Join food enthusiast and host Kahja Elliott as she talks to some of the industry’s most influential voices, from celebrated chefs and restaurateurs to voices in food media, rising culinary stars, innovative brands, and food industry thought leaders and discovers the stories of how they’re helping shape culinary culture.
As someone who’s always loved the adventure and wanderlust of food, I’ve also been drawn to the backstories; what makes people choose this as a career, and how do they bring communities and cultures along with them? With the rise of food TV focused on storytelling beyond just recipe or competition shows, The As Told By Podcast highlights the creative and the business sides of the industry, from leading culinarians who are informing what’s on your plate, to CEOs, food justice and entrepreneur-based organizations, and food writers crafting the the paths and stories of how it gets there. We all have a role in the system of food, so join me for a behind the scenes taste of the people helping to make it happen!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Rice and Spice: As Told By Chef Selasie Dotse (S5/E4)
With formal culinary training typically centering on European techniques, bringing distinctions of African culture to fine dining takes skill and heart, and with the West African-centered pop-up E Le…
Sip and Stride: As Told By Monique and Angela of The Pour Up Wine Bar (S5/E3)
The increasing number of Black women in the wine industry is evident, and with the upcoming opening of The Pour Up Wine Bar, sisters Monique Griffin and Angela Edwards are poised to bring wine cultur…
Black Food Freedom: As Told By KJ Kearney (S5/E2)
When the events of 2020 drove people to the internet to find their tribe, KJ Kearney got busy sharing ways to keep folks engaged with one of the hardest hit industries: restaurants. And with a simple…
Foodways & An Ancestral Gaze: As Told By Crystal Wilkinson (S5/E1)
More than anywhere else, our ancestral origins are found in food, and while migratory patterns and industrialization may have created a few degrees of separation, our memories help ensure that the li…
It Was All Good Just A Week Ago: The Keith Lee Effect on the Bay Area: As Told By Niema Jordan, Brandy Collins, and Charlese Banks
In just over a week, food reviewer Keith Lee's trip to and exit from the Bay Area took us from excitement and fervor to disappoint and questions; was his perception of the Bay accurate? Why did he ha…
The Blacker The Vine: As Told by Fern Stroud (S4/E6)
It's the end of Season 4, and we're raising our glasses and celebrating with Fern Stroud, founder of Black Vines, the longest running annual Black wine festival in the country, celebrating culture, a…
The Horn Section: As Told By Chef Matt Horn (S4/E5)
What does it mean to build? What does it mean to serve? Whatever it means, Chef Matt Horn understood the assignment and got busy leveraging his memories of barbecue and studied the process of creatin…
Artist Spotlight: Talk That Talkbox: As Told By Bosko Kante (S4/E4)
The worlds of technology and music are converging now more than ever, and for this season's Artist Spotlight episode, Kahja talks with Bosko Kante, Grammy award winning music producer and inventor o…
Dollar Dollar Builds, Y'all: As Told By Qiana Davis (S4/E3)
Cash Rules. Guap. Skrilla. Once you get it, how do you make sure it's there for you when life starts life-ing? The last 3 years have definitely taught us to expect the unexpected, and one thing unexp…
Lost and Found: As Told By Kendra Williams (S4/E2)
Change is inevitable, but what happens when you wake up one day to suddenly find you've lost your livelihood? This week, Kahja talks to Bay Area writer Kendra Williams about being one of thousands im…
Write. Eat. Repeat: As Told by Dianne de Guzman (S4/E1)
In a world of food influencers where everyone has a platform, the voice of actual food journalists reminds us there's more to the story of culinary culture than reels!
In this first episode of Season…
Jam Session: As Told By MarQuita of That's My Jam Company (S3/E7)
A lot can change in a year and a half, and the last time we talked to MarQuita was way back at the beginning of Season 1, right as she was about to start her full time entrepreneur journey. Since the…
Food For Remembrance: As Told By Chef Geoff Davis of Burdell (S3/E6)
With Oakland’s food scene growing, it seems like there’s a new restaurant opening all the time, but not all are as anticipated as the opening of Burdell later this year! Led by Chef Geoff Davis, Burd…
Setting The Table: As Told By Chef Michele McQueen (S3/E5)
We might be halfway through Black History Month, but we couldn’t let this month go by without acknowledging all of the great things happening in Oakland! As a lead up to the Black Joy Parade on Febru…
Artist Spotlight: Ever So Lauren: As Told By SoLauren Adams (S3/E4)
In a world that rewards keeping it moving and pushing forward, SoLauren is providing the soundtrack to remembering. And as the landscape of music began to change in the early 2000s, Lauren Adams got …
Rize and Shine: As Told By Azikiwee Anderson of Rize Up Bakery (S3/E3)
The pandemic gave life to so many brilliant businesses, and Rize Up Bakery definitely seized the moment! With the entire Bay Area sheltered in place, owner and founder Azikiwee Anderson got busy turn…
A Ray of HOPE: As Told By Court Smith and Nana Kofi Nti (S3/E2)
It’s not easy to be a paper chaser, to have your block on fire, or to make something out of nothing, but Court Smith of Courtsmith and Nana Kofi Nti of 510Media both have done exactly that!
Harnessin…
Queen Pens: As Told By Niema Jordan and Brandy Collins (S3/E1)
Journalism connects people to the experiences of others, but in the landscape of social media and citizen reporting, the actual business of storytelling is a job for those who truly love the art!
In …
When Forever Ain't Forever: As Told By Kate Lamont and Rian Robinson (S2/E7)
Forever, forever-ever, forever-ever??? In this last episode of Season 2, Kahja talks with Bay Area musicians Kate Lamont and Rian Robinson about their individual experiences being married and divorce…
Some Of This/Some Of That: As Told By Kahja Elliott and Anthony Petty (S2/E6)
Life is life-ing this week, so we called in a friend to chop it up with! This week, Kahja chats with Season 1 listener fave Anthony Petty of The CSC Gym about a mixed bag of topics, including cancel …