The Q&A Episode
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Jordan and Max answer questions from the audience, and it's all reminding everyon about Max's big life change, 88 Club shrimp toast canoes, Jordan still can't make tea, steakhouse ideas, Vegas Jordo and the perfect 24 hours of eating and drinking in The Sin, dealing with celebrities, lots of decanting talk, does Max hate Aliena, Jordan met an iconoclast, Hector's name, bar pies, LA NY style Chinese food, Tsubaki vs. Budonoku, wines bars, lunch institutions, dealing with freebies at restaurants, and bad IG DM behavior.
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Restaurants Are Closing, But Peter Luger Ain't
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Jordan and Max start with the bad news: more Los Angeles restaurants are closing. The fellas pour a little out for Yangban, Mandarette, and Papa Cristos, talk Genghis Cohen moving locations, and what restaurants they fear could be next. Then, Jordan talks two recent meals at Peter Luger Las Vegas, breaking down the menu must orders, which leads to a rant about the state of Los Angeles steakhouses.
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New L.A. Restaurants, Max Reviews Barone's, and Matzah
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
The fellas are back to talk a few of the newest restaurants on the scene, and how Jordan caught Max in a lie about one of them. Then, a review of one of Jordan's top tiered pizzas in Los Angeles, including an argument over mozzarella sticks and an agreement on BBQ chicken pizza. Plus, Max disrespected the pod with a current social media trend, the baggiest pants in the world, and a celebration of Passover's greatest food item.
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The Alix Traeger Episode
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Creator and social media darlin' Alix Traeger joins Jordan and Max inside the food building to discuss her first cookbook, , and it's all an at home chef quiz using Alix's tips, turning piccata into a verb, stanky fish, a haunted Max, Jordan has another fantastic menu idea, and also finally swings and misses according to the experts. Plus, the ultimate onion rings, Alix's top 5 LA restaurants, a rangoon cake, and learning to take a breath before finding the kitchen joy.
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Vegas Jordo and Holbox and Sushi Reviews
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Jordan survived another trip to The Sin, living to tell the tale to Max and a few Air Jordan LA wildfire fundraiser all-stars; and it was all hotel room essentials, cookie hospitality, falling aggressively off the wagon, exclusive wagyu, cretin dots, a Ferris Bueller amount of tequilla, and all the infamous celesital waters of The Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Then, the fellas review a night at Holbox where there was Bubbles fame, Jordan's education IRL depite a great idea to enhance a tasting menu dish, and the perfect savory dessert to end it all. Plus, Max vs. Eater LA sushi reviews, California...
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A March Mania Q&A
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Jordan and Max answer audience questions, and it's all Budonoki's official standing, drunk in-laws, ordering etiquette, Dunsmoor's pork chop recipe, death row meals, ranking Spanish dishes, Propecia side effects are probably worth it, childhood cooking, going out like Sonny Corleone, sexy Hollywood men, Dan Tana's vs. Peppone, local hand rolls, 50 Best North America, best stemware and what to drink with heavy meat, Somni stars, food blogger health, future White Lotus locations, and a planned bang bang of Jordan's favorite white people Mexican restaurants.
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The Most Intriguing Restaurant Man
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Fardad Khayami is a rare gem on the Los Angeles dining scene as a hospitality jack of all restaurant trades inside Muse, his French ode to growing up a European inspired gourmand. And it's all laminated dough work, the duck pressing UK mentor, emotional lamb chops, extra butter in the notes, Fabergé tiramisu, and the welcoming smile and service of a young newcomer. But first, Jordan and Max review a recent meal at Dan Tana's with Neal Moritz and Uncle Pints, where it was all Hollywood, buttered bread bolognese dips, committing to the chip, naughty notes for the best dish of the night,...
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Jordan vs. Pantry Fans & Parents of the People You're Shtupping Advice Part 2
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
The 100-year-old diner in downtown Los Angeles has shuttered, and Jordan made light of the closure which lost him Instagram followers, so the fellas discuss LA institutions, where The Original Pantry Cafe ranked amongst the LA greats, and if Jordo was grave dancing or not with his Tommy Lee Jones gif post. Then, KB's parents are staying with Max, so Jordan uses the oppurtunity to educate everyone on tips for when the parents of the people you're shtupping are staying with you. Plus, two listeners sit-in and rate the live Air Jordan experience, nipple tape when wearing James Perse, social media...
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The Oscars & Dan Tana's with Neal Moritz & Lasker
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
The Academy Awards are here and Jordan has bad ideas of how to fix them, Michael Lasker joins to blow minds with his wild knowledge for the town's biggest night, and Max hates the food at Dan Tana's so Hollywood mega producer Neal Moritz steps into the building to make Max learn how to enjoy the culinary delights of the little yellow and green Santa Monica Blvd. red sauce house. And it's all Rain Man skills, what comedy smash franchise came to life over chicken parm and cheesy garlic bread, lots of Tana's tips, a bunch of biz talk, and Jordan and Max have other plans for the movie star studded...
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The Answers You Need: A Q&A Episode
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Jordan and Max answer audience questions and it's all eating in beds, bribing Max to sauna and ice, Alinea LA, the caramel debacle, white wine talk, Max critiques a meal cooked by chef Jordo, what's going on with Leopardo, bang bangs and chubby tales, a night at RVR with more eating notes, "diners" in Los Angeles, Jordan thinks he's sober, Max's pod compensations, a Jodeci moment, dessert in Japan, caviar vessels, and Dave Chang crab comments.
info_outlineJordan has been lost in a food haze of parties for 13-year-olds lately, so he educates Max on the ways of the Hebrew school graduate party. Top passed appetizers and cocaktail hour stations are discussed, old school vs. new school celebrations are explained, and the ultimate candy grab situation is experienced. Plus, in yet another unfortunate Chubby Tale, Jordan takes us through a recent coma inducing nosh performance consisting of a top mitzvah station, the high level LA burger, taco, and shawarma, too many slices of pizza, and tequila brands Max frowns upon, but it's all Jewish excellence in the end.