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.

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 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. /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

10 L.A. Bang Bangs 01/24/2025

10 L.A. Bang Bangs Eating at two different restaurants back to back, one after the other with no break in between is known as a Bang Bang, and maybe everyone should consider this gluttonous rite of passage to not only soothe the soul during hard times, but more importantly to maximize support for a food industry in need. Jordan and Max profile Los Angeles Bang Bangs they think work best, ordering strategies at the twenty restaurants involved, survival tips, and the controversial chubby behavior origins. Plus, new pastas at Stella, Jordan's iPhone dilemma, family text threads, gout in the tit, a 1967 Barolo vs. Diet Coke, we're all gonna die, and a bulging Max reveal. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34988500

We Love LA & Adam Richman 01/17/2025

We Love LA & Adam Richman So much love to go around in this episode, starting with Jordan and Max thanking some Air Jordan All-Stars for donating to our first responders in Los Angeles. Then, the fellas are joined by the Man vs. Food man himself, Adam Richman, to discuss Adam’s top Philly cheesesteaks, mayonnaise in cake, Bern’s Steak House, kaiser rolls and their place in bakeries, and how this man became the Man. Plus, Adam calls Jordan a son of a bitch, is a cheeseburger a sandwich is answered, PB &J pro moves, Adam and Max have things in common, English Muffins, tuna talk, ass clock talk, hickory hole medicine, the Katz's order, and The Best Sandwich Game On Earth is played. If you or anyone you know is a victim of the wildfires and is seeking insurance claim or lawsuit advice, please don't hesitate to reach out to our good friend Air Jordan: A Food Podcast has stopped taking donations for wildfire relief, but if you'd still like to give, please consider joinging us in donating to one of the following charitires: /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34899080

Fire Talk, a Holiday Recap, and the Double Date at Muse 01/10/2025

Fire Talk, a Holiday Recap, and the Double Date at Muse Jordan and Max return post-hiatus to a hurting LA, but the show must go on, so take your mind off the darkness for a beat to hear about Max accidentally dosing himself with drugs, Jordan admitting to being inconsiderate, and all their burned out anxiety. Plus, Straight Al tales from Jordan's time in Del Boca Vista, Max may have a new kink, and the fellas finally went on a double date together to a new, critically acclaimed restaurant. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34812870

Holiday Q&A Part 2 12/20/2024

Holiday Q&A Part 2 It's a goodbye 2024 and hello 2025 episode covering a battle of animal necks, Jordan vs. Norm Langer, the status of Spago and Nancy Silverton, Cabo for Thanksgiving, pushed back vs slicked back, Jordan forces Max to eat at Si! Mon again to figure out what the hell is going on, strange latke combo toppings, a Carbone rumor, top 2024 bites, looking forward to 2025 meals, the pain of gift giving, the love of Sade, Genghis Cohen has Jordan rethinking McConnell's, and a night at Shunji. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34544435

Holiday Q&A with Chace Crawford 12/13/2024

Holiday Q&A with Chace Crawford Chace is back to answer audience questions with Jordan and Max about this cozy egg nog and latke season, and it's all Jews for Jesus, being Hanukkah curious, top Goldbelly gifts, New Years Eve plans, an almost too chic Christmas tree, hard shell taco insanity, the LA Times food poisoning party, more 101 snubs, the problem with oysters and Hayato, the chances of Vespertine and Taco Bell, Chace learns a cold hard fact, and Modesto Max Thanksgiving talk. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34440485

LA Times 101 & Esquire's Best New Restaurants 12/06/2024

LA Times 101 & Esquire's Best New Restaurants The end of year restaurant lists are here, and Jordan and Max have thoughts. First up, the fellas talk the recently released 101 Best New Restaurants from the LA Times, reviewing its top ten picks, all the snubs, and they attempt to determine what this list really is, because it ain't as advertised. Then, they're joined by returning guest Jeff Gordinier to discuss Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America list, where Los Angeles made a strong showing based off Jeff's current romance with the city, but would it have enough muscle to finally defeat New York? Plus, Jordan's IG trailer for this episode had people concerned, Max toots, and the no food review city needs a change. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34324070

The LA in a Minute Episode 11/28/2024

The LA in a Minute Episode Evan Lovett was born, raised, and lives in Los Angeles, covering the city he loves through LA in a Minute, his social media and podcast reporting on everything past, present, and future in the City of Angels. Jordan and Evan talk freeways that almost ran through Beverly Hills and Laurel Canyon, a shared love of Island's, Tommy's vs. Fatburger, more breakfast burrito disinterest, Evan's peanut butter addicition and Mexican cooking skills, Jordan attempts to expose Evan for his phony ways, and the fellas review a recent meal they shared at the six decade old LA institution Dan Tana's. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34110856

Meeting The Parents: A Survival Guide 11/22/2024

Meeting The Parents: A Survival Guide The holidays are here, which means you may soon be visiting the parents of the people you are shtupping, so Jordan brings his knowledge visiting Straight Al through the years to guide Max and the listeners through their upcoming travels. But first, The Infatuation LA put out their Best New Restaurants in Los Angeles list, forcing the fellas to talk how broken their system is and how to fix it. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/34109411

Stella For Brunch & Morihiro For Dinner 11/15/2024

Stella For Brunch & Morihiro For Dinner Jordan finally spent some money on sushi, exploring the world of luxury Los Angeles fish and rice at Morihiro, where the Atwater Village Michelin star Japanese restaurant sent him though all the emotions. And while Jordan was enjoying fried eggplant covered in Santa Barbara sea urchin and perfecture prawn nigiri, Max visited the opening weekend of Stella West Hollywood's brunch, where the eggs had to make sense and the pastries hit just right, all while betraying Jordan once again. Plus, real estate promo codes, the two Mori-san dishes that turned it all around for Jordo, a new West LA sushi that made Bubbles' list, and Hector is the only side hustle that seems to matter. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33951192

Thanksgiving with Joan's on Third 11/09/2024

Thanksgiving with Joan's on Third Joan McNamara is Joan from Joan’s on Third and she’s back on Air Jordan to talk everything Thanksgiving, including how to create the perfect holiday meal with her food, new ways to enhance turkey, fresh cranberry sauce vs. that canned jelly sh*t, what dishes gravy should and should not be poured on, Jordan’s day after sandwich, and the best Thanksgiving food item according to Joan. Plus, new Joan’s menu items and locations are on the way, her perfect grilled cheese, those new candy bars, and how this Chinese chicken salad institution came to be and why it continues to butter Los Angeles with love. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33856862

Food & Restaurant Questions & Answers 11/01/2024

Food & Restaurant Questions & Answers Max's LA cocktail spots, lots of Somni 2.0 talk, BTS of the Air Jordan soundtrack, best new restaurants of the year, top croissants, more candy talk, more Hector talk, more sharing handrolls, the Oxalis breakfast burrito, Koo Koo Roo is coming, Kushiba is no more, clown influencers, the ideal wedding, sending food back to the kitchen, splitting a wine pairing, Thanksgiving plans, Max's advice for finding true love, and more LA vs. NY nonsense. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33752132

The Final Halloween Candy Debate 10/25/2024

The Final Halloween Candy Debate Josh Peck joins Jordan and Max for the ultimate late October sugar snacking session. Snickers vs. Baby Ruth, Red Vines vs. Twizzlers, Peanut vs. Peanut Butter M&Ms, the offical top five trick or treat offerings shocks Jordan, and is Candy Corn a Halloween hit or total sh*t? Plus, the McDonald's chicken Big Mac and giant McNuggets Jordo needs, Josh surprises with a nerdy contender, and Max tastes some gummies for the first time while looking like he's in witness protection. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33619357

Jordan's Favorite Meal & Max's LA Japanese Rankings 10/18/2024

Jordan's Favorite Meal & Max's LA Japanese Rankings The best of Los Angeles Japanese cuisine is reluctantly ranked by Max based on what he has experienced, and it's all sushi, tempura, barbecue and both the high and low end greatness. But first, Jordan's top meal of the year, his annual Yom Kippur break the fast extravaganza is reviewed, and somehow all the bagels, Sees candy, "soufflés," and the Jordo sandwich is news to Max. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33519282

A Night At Travis Lett's RVR 10/11/2024

A Night At Travis Lett's RVR Travis Lett, the Gjelina genius is back in Venice with RVR, a love letter of an Izakaya to Japan, where Max and Jordan recently shared a California produce driven meal. In this first look of the newly opened restaurant, the fellas break down the menu including best bites and what to expect from one of Shapiro's culinary heroes. Plus, Jordan ran late because of a new saun and ice situation, the shocking parking on Abbott Kinney, sharing food and paying the bill etiquette, dessert high-fives, and a big food news rumor about Max is exposed and explained. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33426342

Bar Mitzvah Eating 10/04/2024

Bar Mitzvah Eating Jordan 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. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33335717

The Q&A: No Ozemp Edition 09/27/2024

The Q&A: No Ozemp Edition Jordan and Max answer audience questions covering everything from pre-drinking and post-creaming, Fall ingredient depression, bread vs. rice, veganism, Jordo Travolta, RVR is finally opening, and a Diet Coke vessel ranking. Plus, the Langer's closure rumor, LA Times' 37 sandwiches, the best cereals, unicorn wines, no underwear in Japan, restaurant dumpings, the neck beard is cauing a stir, mother sauce talk, Kazunori and Nanban-Kan orders, and more jabbing accustions. /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33239682

Ozempic Max & Fried Mortadella at The Cheese Store 09/20/2024

Ozempic Max & Fried Mortadella at The Cheese Store Dominick DiBartolomeo welcomes Jordan and Max into the private dining room of The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills to get a taste of the newest sandwich on the menu, a cheesy fried pork masterpiece. The boys give their reviews, then offer Dom ideas for sandwiches they want launched next, and Max talks this recent eating tour of Japan including the best bite, impossible sushi reservations, Tokyo pizza, a hell of a burger and fries, and how Los Angeles' Japanese games compares to it all. Plus, Max may become a fashion influencer, the neck beard, egg on burgers and pizza hate, but egg salad love especially with a cutlet, and of course the BIG question: is Max on Ozempic? /episode/index/show/airjordanfoodpodcast/id/33148547

Air Jordan: A Food Podcast

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