Air Jordan: A Food Podcast

Comedic food talk and even some respectful interviews with big name chefs, celebrities, and regular schnooks. Hosted by shrimp fanatic, uneducated eater, and horrific at home chef Jordan Okun. Coming to your ears straight out of Los Angeles, California.

Farmer's Market Jordo & Sushi Max 08/15/2025

Farmer's Market Jordo & Sushi Max Jordan recounts a recent trip to the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmer's Market where it was all mangoes, peaches, pork, olives, and butter. But before that, an incredibly important croissant discussion goes down, sparked from a first time trip to Petitgrain Boulangerie. Then, Air Jordan's Japanese lover and Sushi Park hater Bubbles-san talks two new and different recent sushi experiences he respected in Los Angeles. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37835100

The Summer Hiatus is Outta Here Part 2 08/08/2025

The Summer Hiatus is Outta Here Part 2 Jordan and Max are back, answering audience questions, and it's Tesla diner talk, Michelin idiots dissing Bavel, Dunsmoor dining room rules, cooking burgers, LA's lack of Indian food and our pizza era, Summertime assclocks, seasonal cocktails, 3 star desserts, tuna salad sandwiches vs. melts, Paris for normies, and do the fellas care about Cole's French Dip's impending closure? /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37721735

Emergency Pod: Cheesesteaks by Matū Are Coming 08/05/2025

Emergency Pod: Cheesesteaks by Matū Are Coming More wagyu cheesesteaks are coming to Los Angeles from Jerry Greenberg, so the fellas sit down with the Air Jordan all-star to discuss the who, what, where, why, and how in the world does this not help Jordan when it comes to the new delivery radiuses, but the good breaking news is well receieved nonetheless. Plus, to ketchup or not to ketchup, no cheese vs. extra cheese, the perfect Matū dessert may also be coming, and Jordan's new sandwich idea for Jerry is actually in the works. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37676220

They’re Back and The Summer Hiatus is Outta Here Part 1 08/01/2025

They’re Back and The Summer Hiatus is Outta Here Part 1 Jordan and Max review their travels and eating over the past month, answering questions from the audience while breaking it down; and it’s all Spain, Chicago, New York, the new Max reveal, Jordan’s wedding debacle, a Sadelle’s text apology, and Los Angeles Michelin talk. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37632600

Summer Hiatus Resting in Chewy Chips with Steven Arroyo (2021) 07/25/2025

Summer Hiatus Resting in Chewy Chips with Steven Arroyo (2021) It's been one year since Steven Arroyo's passing, but his mark on Los Angeles and our food scene continue to be felt with the institutions he created, Escuela and Cobra & Matadors, still feeding Angelenos in beautiful ways. From 2021, Jordan and Steven talk the greatness and origins of the food and the man behind it all. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37542185

Summer Hiatus with Addison by William Bradley (2023) 07/18/2025

Summer Hiatus with Addison by William Bradley (2023) On this blast from the past episode, Jordan and Max travelled down to Del Mar to visit and dine with Air Jordan all-star chef William Bradley, who was fresh off being awarded his first 3 Michelin stars. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37456285

Summer Hiatus 10 LA Bang Bangs (2025) 07/11/2025

Summer Hiatus 10 LA Bang Bangs (2025) Forget that Summer bod and get large with Jordan and Max while supporting Los Angeles restaurants with everyone's favorite eating adventure, the Bang Bang. Ten of the fellas favorite bangs consisting of twenty restaurants across town are highlighted, giving you the chubby knowledge you need. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37355150

Summer Hiatus at Providence (2022) 07/04/2025

Summer Hiatus at Providence (2022) In this all-star episode, Jordan eats at LA's recently three Michelin star awarded Providence for the first time, while joined by a very single, lonely and Instagram unverified Shapiro and blast from the Air Jordan past, Mushroom Max. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37271980

Summer Hiatus with Moo's Craft Barbecue (2021) 06/27/2025

Summer Hiatus with Moo's Craft Barbecue (2021) In this all-star episode, it was the height of Covid, so Jordan jumped on a video call with Andrew and Michelle Muñoz of Moo's Craft Barbecue to discuss their origin story and upcoming transition from pop-up concept to brick and mortar - a destination that is now, fours years later, widely considered the best Texas barbecue restaurant in Los Angeles. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37182220

The Pre-Summer Hiatus Q&A 06/20/2025

The Pre-Summer Hiatus Q&A Jordan and Max answer audience questions covering the new LA Times 101 list, Diet Coke food pairings, favorite ice creams, under $100 sake and whiskey, Max has many thoughts on an Addison review, Jordan has thoughts on a Matū Kai review, Birdie G's new menu items, Sushi Park dying, Los Angeles Michelins are coming, Peckerman vs. Chacey Boy, a Father's Day Tale of The Chubby, and when discussing his weight loss regimen, Max finally comes clean. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37086370

Podcast Press, Beef, News, and Father's Day 06/13/2025

Podcast Press, Beef, News, and Father's Day The podcast was written about this week and the fellas have thoughts, Jordan went on another podcast and was forced into an awkward situation with a group of LA food media types, a past beef is re-visited and most likely re-invigorated, and podcast gold is discussed. Plus Sean Brock is coming, Salt Bae is outta here, Angler's sundae is kinda back, Bay Cities definitely isn't, a real Saint James Iced Tea moment, the New York Times and Jordo have the same plan, a prelude to the new 101 talk, and Max oddly receives a Father's Day gift. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/37003050

Max's Meltdown & Jordan's Iconic Steakhouse Visit 06/06/2025

Max's Meltdown & Jordan's Iconic Steakhouse Visit Jordan finally visited LA legend, Dal Rae Restaurant for the first time to soak up all the old school steakhouse vibes while trying their infamous pepper steak and a tableside dessert in the cozy, friendly confines of Pico Rivera. Then, Max was scheduled to try a new restaurant for the first time and cover it on the pod, but he bailed on his plans because of a "meltdown," and Jordan investigates. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36896545

David Gelb Talks Chef's Table, Thomas Keller, Criticism & Hollywood 05/30/2025

David Gelb Talks Chef's Table, Thomas Keller, Criticism & Hollywood Jordan and Max are joined by the Jiro Dreams of Sushi man himself, David Gelb, to talk the new season of Chef's Table and all the legends, being a Hollywood hired gun, and passion within the culinary world. Plus, Max lists his five least favorite Chef's Table restaurants to David's disgust, Jordan has ideas for future Chef's Table seasons, Jamie Oliver vs. Emeril Lagasse, A-listers at Saffy's, whatever happened to Wolvesmouth, TK again, and the problem with food criticsm. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36795965

A Q&A Episode 05/23/2025

A Q&A Episode Jordan and Max answer questions from the audience covering the Thomas Keller French Laundry incident and his bong move, rip Gigi's and the saddest closure, Baby Bistro thoughts, Max hates a few restaurants, Costco shrimp, guys named Kim, bartenders loving and hating Jordo, no frills options, bringing restaurants back from the dead, a Sunset Strip debate, wine list value navigation and poison budgets, cheese on cheesesteaks and another Jerry G request, how to handle a hairy 3 Michelin star dessert, ai restaurant support, are the fellas pricks in the DM or not, NBA predictions, more Sphere talk, ketchup and food rules, not being allergic to dairy in Los Angeles, and Memorial Day eating advice. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36691015

The Bar Benjamin Taste Test 05/16/2025

The Bar Benjamin Taste Test Booze podcasting continues inside the newly opened Bar Benjamin where Jordan and Max sip a ton of cocktails to let the audience know what exactly can be expected from the newest watering the head destination to hit Los Angeles, and all questions are answered, and all drinks are explained by Ben, Kate, Jared, Chad, and Jason aka team Bar Benj. Plus, despite Jordan being an alcohol expert, he is somehow schooled once again, and the fellas enjoy some exclusive bites to the Benjmain universe that can only be enjoyed inside the Melrose Penthouse. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36597665

An Adult Beverage Episode: Jordan's 10 Boozes, Max's 5 Cocktails, and 50 Best Bars 05/09/2025

An Adult Beverage Episode: Jordan's 10 Boozes, Max's 5 Cocktails, and 50 Best Bars The fellas are blowing serious blood alcohol levels on this booze episode as they talk LA's newest bar, and Jordan lists the definitve top ten adult liquids, but the only thing Max agrees with is the dishonorable mention. Then, Bubbles provides insights into his five favorite traditional cocktails, and the list is validated by everyone's favorite trivia game. And once Shapiro's bonafides are established, the recently released North America's 50 Best Bars list is expertly scrutinized. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36509810

The Miya Miya Episode 05/02/2025

The Miya Miya Episode Jordan and Max review a recent trip to Smorgasburg where Max received his first lesson in the chicken shawarma wrap that Los Angeles has been loving to inhale lately. It was also Max's first trip down to the 'burg on a Sunday afternoon, and it was perfect food festival weather, undercooked di Reccos, eating like a SNL Conehead, unsolicited advice rules, and parking lot weed smoke. Then, Jordan sits down with Chef Yaz and Farhad from Miya Miya, the masterminds behind the chicken shawarma wrap that's got the city eating like true Jordanians, and they talk steakhouse origins, In-N-Out influences, how they f*cked Jordo, secret menu moves, and a Miya Miya restaurant is on its way to West LA. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36404430

The Q&A Episode 04/25/2025

The Q&A Episode 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 Alinea, 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36316460

Restaurants Are Closing, But Peter Luger Ain't 04/18/2025

Restaurants Are Closing, But Peter Luger Ain't 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36215420

New L.A. Restaurants, Max Reviews Barone's, and Matzah 04/11/2025

New L.A. Restaurants, Max Reviews Barone's, and Matzah 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36103720

The Alix Traeger Episode 04/04/2025

The Alix Traeger Episode 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/36009595

Vegas Jordo and Holbox and Sushi Reviews 03/28/2025

Vegas Jordo and Holbox and Sushi Reviews 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 Chicken Cafe advice, and what happens if Jordan checks out. This episode of Air Jordan is brought to you by Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Visit to book your room now. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35910165

A March Mania Q&A 03/20/2025

A March Mania Q&A 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35786880

The Most Intriguing Restaurant Man 03/14/2025

The Most Intriguing Restaurant Man 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, Jordan's steak etiquette, a Tana's salad ranking, and Max's alleged quote reviewing the meal. This episode of Air Jordan is brought to you by March Mania at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Join Jordan Thursday March 20 through Saturday March 22 and cash in on up to 30% off your stay, plus discounts on reserved seating at BleauLive Theater with unlimited food and premium beverage options. Visit to book your stay for March Mania before rooms and packages sell out! /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35700160

Jordan vs. Pantry Fans & Parents of the People You're Shtupping Advice Part 2 03/07/2025

Jordan vs. Pantry Fans & Parents of the People You're Shtupping Advice Part 2 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 hate following, Jordan's throat acts up, taking the pod to video, and another layer of disturbing truth is peeled back on the Max onion. This episode of Air Jordan is brought to you by March Mania at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Join Jordan Thursday March 20 through Saturday March 22 and cash in on up to 30% off your stay, plus discounts on reserved seating at BleauLive Theater with unlimited food and premium beverage options. Visit to book your stay for March Mania before rooms and packages sell out! /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35583510

The Oscars & Dan Tana's with Neal Moritz & Lasker 02/28/2025

The Oscars & Dan Tana's with Neal Moritz & Lasker 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 Sunday night. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35483335

The Answers You Need: A Q&A Episode 02/21/2025

The Answers You Need: A Q&A Episode 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35384175

Restaurant Life with Alba’s Julian Black 02/14/2025

Restaurant Life with Alba’s Julian Black Julian Black is a front of house LA born and raised man at the recently opened Alba on Melrose, and he earned his stripes in New York with Major Food Group at some of Jordan's favorite restaurants, so the fellas talk Olive Garden at a Michelin level, building an Italian vacation vibes restaurant from scratch, getting into 4 Charles Prime, captains vs. servers, guests vs. customers, pushed back vs. slicked back (again), splitting the bill, Max’s first Hollywood job, and Jordan has more menu ideas. Plus, the worst customer behavior, how much of a dish can you eat and still return it, lying about being allergic to ingredients, greasing the host advice when you need a table, romancing at a restaurant, and is the customer always right? /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35286870

5 New L.A. Restaurant Tales 02/07/2025

5 New L.A. Restaurant Tales Jordan and Max talk newly opened restaurants they recently visited during a record setting period of friendship. The boys recount visits to Rasarumah, Marea, Alba, and a Dunsmoor revisit together, while Jordan admits to a tale of the chubby in which he crossed Yellow Paper Burger and Taqueria Frontera off his must-visit list. Plus, how to pronounce caramel, Jordan has no idea how to say hearth but has some idea of how to talk about an italian porterhouse, the biggest bowl of pasta, looking like goblins, the nightmare daughter car experience, Max's weight & beard loss, a killer wine list on Melrose, the Chinese salad with no lettuce, and learning not to go full chubby. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35199305

Matū Kai in Brentwood is Coming Soon... 01/31/2025

Matū Kai in Brentwood is Coming Soon... Matū number two is upon us with Kai on San Vicente, and WILL THERE BE CHEESESTEAKS? Will Jerry G take Jordan's advice on the three additions he'd like to see in the grassfed beef universe? Will Matū Kai taste just like the original? Jordan and Max answer that question after chewing new dishes cooked by chef and partner Scott Linder, who joins Jerry and the fellas in the Greenberg test kitchen. Plus, spirtiual cousin talk, more shrimp cocktail behavior, no tempura disrespect, caviar has entered the buildings, Ben & Jerry's after Jerry's needs to stop, and Max takes Matū vertical, blowing Jordan's mind. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/35099210

Air Jordan: A Food Podcast

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