Table 86
Table 86 is a podcast showcasing Black and underrepresented content creators, entrepreneurs, and culinary professionals that are transforming the food and beverage industry. Hosted by Dr. Geo Banks-Weston (affectionately known as Geo Darwin) the Table 86 podcast explores each guest's journey and gets their insight on navigating an industry that has historically ignored Black and underrepresented talent.
Episodes
46 episodes
38: How to Scale your Instagram Account to 100K Followers with Josh Moore of Josh Eats Philly
In Season 3's mid-season finale I'm joined by one of my closest friends, Josh Moore. Josh is the dynamic force behind the food media brand Josh Eats Philly, where he highlights the food, restaurants...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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53:21
37: How Black Millennials influence Fashion and Food Trends with Bryce Lennon of UnRegisteredStyle
Bryce Lennon is the trendsetting visionary behind UnRegisteredStyle and BryceLennon.com. Known for his street-style photography and insightful content, Bryc...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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40:23
36: Investing in yourself as a Food Blogger with Stefani Renee of Savor and Sage
Stefani Renee is a culinary storyteller, blending traditional Southern flavors with a unique Bay Area twist on her blog, Savor + Sage. Inheriting a love of cooking, throwing parties, storytellin...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:15
35: How to Evolve Your Creative Practice with Sherrod Faulks of DEEP BLACK
Sherrod Faulks, a true Renaissance man, journeyed through culinary arts, photography, and software development before finding his passion in ceramics. Co-founding Slice & Torte, a food m...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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42:20
34: Reframing the Health Narrative on Culturally Rich Foods with Ashley Berthoumieux of Mieux by Ashley Nutrition
Ashley Berthoumieux is a registered dietitian and the visionary behind Mieux by Ashley. She is passionate about guiding women (with an intentional focus on women of color) toward sustainable, health-focused choices for their bodies while champi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:02
33: Exploring the Intersection of Soul Food and Music with Marwin Brown of Food Fidelity
Marwin Brown, is an entrepreneur, DJ, and the creative mind behind the food blog, Food Fidelity. Through his platform Marwin showcased his passion for modern soul food and music shines through his family-friendly recipes, all inspired by dope m...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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42:02
32: Preserving Black Culinary Narratives through Storytelling with Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir and The Global Food and Drink Initiative
Sheree Williams is the founder and executive director of The Global Food and Drink Initiative (GFDI), based in Oakland, California. Since 2009, Sheree has been leading the charge in culinary storytelling...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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40:46
31: How Diverse Voices Impact Philly's Restaurant and Culinary Culture with Ernest Owens of Ernest Media Empire
In the highly anticipated season 3 premiere of Table 86, I am joined by none other than Ernest Owens. Ernest is an award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC, Editor of Eater Philly, and Political Writer at Large for Philadelphia...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:08:59
Season 3 Announcement and Update
Season 3 launches in March 2023, and your host Dr. Geo is checking in to update you on what's been happening since the conclusion of Season 2, his plans for Season 3 (with a few mentions of special guests), and the future of the Table 86 podcas...
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Season 3
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5:37
30: The Transferable Skills that Food Blogging Builds with Meiko Temple of Meiko and the Dish
In the Season 2 Finale of Table 86 Podcast, we are joined by Meiko Temple. Meiko Temple is a self-taught home cook and the vibrant personality behind the food blog Meiko And The Dish, whe...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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39:58
29: Turning your Weekly Grocery Trip into a Successful Instagram Account with Tracey Johnson of Tracey Joe's
Tracey Johnson is a full-time historian and part-time home cook. She turned her obsession with Trader Joe's into the successful Instagram page Tracey Joe's which features delicious, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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34:59
28: Using Digital Media to center Diverse Voices in the Wine Industry with Sarita Cheaves of VineMeUp
From podcaster to blogger to author, Sarita Cheaves is a wine media producer with a passion for food and wine. A DC native, she is known for discovering great wines and unique wine pairings and has a WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust) certific...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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37:21
27: How to Become a Full-Time Content Creator with Anela Malik of Feed the Malik
Anela Malik is the food and lifestyle influencer at the helm of Feed the Malik. She is a writer, cat lover, and traveler who shares truly tasty treats and experiences with an eye towards thou...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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47:04
Table Topic Mini-Episode 4: 10 Stellar Tips and Tools for Content Creation
When it comes to creating stellar social media and blogging content, quality and consistency should always be top of mind. In this Table Topic, we revisit
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Season 2
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6:20
26: Becoming an Emmy Award Winning TV Host with Kae Lani Palmisano, Host of Check, Please! Philly & Amuse-Bouche Podcast
Kae Lani Palmisano is the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY's Check, Please! Philly, a television show that explores dining throughout the Philadelphia region as well as the host and wr...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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44:00
25: Launching a BBQ Brand with Demond Mullen of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs
Demond Mullen (also known as DJ) is the owner of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs. Based in Willow Grove, PA, SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs are sold at many local retailers in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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36:33
Table Topic Mini-Episode 3: 20 Black-Owned Spirits Brands to Support
Did you know that there are more than one hundred Black-owned spirits brands? If you're interested in imbibing in a few (but don't know where to start), then this is the episode for you. In this this table topic mini-episode, we revisit
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Season 2
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14:02
24: Why All Chefs Need to Travel with Chef Cleophus Hethington Jr. of Triangular Traded Spices
Chef Cleophus "Ophus" Hethington is a talented chef from Miami who has been featured in Cuisine Noir, Atlanta Magazine, Eater, and the Miami Herald. Beginning his career in the U.S. Navy, Chef Ophus has a passion for traveling, and specifically...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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38:35
Table Topic Mini-Episode 2: How to Plan an Epic Event
In this Table Topic Mini-Episode, we head back to our Season 2 Premiere (Episode 13), when special event curator and cu...
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Season 2
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7:10
23: Cultivating Authenticity as a Food Blogger with Marta Rivera Diaz of Sense and Edibility
Marta Rivera Diaz is a formally trained chef with more than 25 years of cooking and baking experience. She created her blog Sense & Edibility to encourage advanced and novice cooks, alike, to explor...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:46
Table Topic Mini-Episode 1: The Best Black-Owned Food Trucks
It's National Food Truck Week (June 20th - June 27th)! For our first Table Topic Mini-Episode, we're celebrating with Ariel D. Smith, the founder of The Food Tr...
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Season 2
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10:56
22: Pursuing a Second Career as a Professional Chef with Rasheeda Purdie of Ramen By Rā
From styling A-List celebrities on Fifth Avenue to working under the tutelage of famous chefs like Marcus Samuelson and JJ Johnson, Chef Rasheeda Purdie boasts an impressive resume full of vibrant experiences, all of which she has poured into h...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:32
Bonus Episode: Introducing "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes and Mid-Season Check-in
Your host, Dr. Geo Banks-Weston, is here to introduce a new addition to the Table 86 podcast schedule: "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes!!! The best part is that these bite-sized episodes will be 10 minutes or less and packed with tons of valuable in...
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Season 2
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4:05
21: Becoming an International Food & Culture Writer with Margo Gabriel
Margo Gabriel is a freelance writer and cookbook editor from Boston, MA. Her writing has been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s, Popsugar, the New York Times and Solstice Literary Magazine. Earlier this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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34:14
20. Balancing Content Creation with a Full-time Career with Dominek Tubbs of Dom N' The City
Dominek “Dom” Tubbs is a food and lifestyle blogger based in Harlem. Through her blog, Dom N’ the City as well as through social media, she has become known as the go-to guide for eating your way throug...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:50
