Advertise on podcast: The Secret Life Of Cookies

Rating

★★★★★

4.8

from

117 reviews

Description

At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, interesting people who like to cook and have something to say. Pull up a chair up at our kitchen table, and join us as we cook and discuss the important issues of today. Marissa Rothkopf is a professionally trained chef and food writer who has done everything from restaurant reviews for the New York Times to writing a column on kitchen gadgets for Newsweek. She teaches journalism at Montclair State University and gets nervous when asked to make custard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Unlock The Secret Life Of Cookies podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from The Secret Life Of Cookies podcast

A Week of Precedents, Presidents and Presidential Precedents with Kimberly Atkins

2024/02/09

Legal expert and co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast, Kimberly Atkins, is Marissa’s guest. Kimberly’s brings clarity into the DC Circuit opinion on Trump being a real, actual citizen, the Crumbley involuntary manslaughter conviction in Michigan and Allen Weisselberg’s alleged perjury plea. The impact of these decisions will impact all of us, so we’re glad we have Kimberly’s important legal insights. And, in honor of Swiftie Super Bowl Sunday, Kimberly shares her veggie chili recipe. It seems Atkins really can do it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop Making Trump Jokes with David Kamp

2024/01/27

Marissa’s guest is noted writer David Kamp, who (along with Marissa) is an alumnus of Spy Magazine, which famously coined the term “short-fingered vulgarian” to describe New York real estate celebrity Trump. David discusses his recent editorial for the New York Times where he argues the stakes for our democracy are too high and it’s time to stop laughing at Trump. Which isn’t to say Marissa and David don’t share a chuckle or two on the podcast. Chocolate chip and halvah cookies are baked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Third Anniversary Special with Comedian and Podcaster Pete Dominick

2023/12/22

Marissa talks with comedian and host of her favorite podcast, Stand Up! With Pete Dominick in honor of the third anniversary of The Secret Life of Cookies. Together they try to make sense of the week’s news, Tucker Carlson’s face and whether Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuiliani are secretly bats. All why making a very nice apple-raspberry fruit crisp. It's a very special, and thanks to Pete, a very funny episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Sex and the City” for Losers with Laura Belgray

2023/12/15

Bestselling author Laura Belgray is Marissa’s guest. Laura’s book, Tough T*****s: Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst” is the self-help book you’ve been looking for if you don’t really want the help, and really just want to commiserate with someone who gets you completely. Learn more about the book described as ““Sex and the City” for losers” on the podcast, while Marissa bakes up a wicked good batch of brown sugar cookies, and Laura just watches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voilà Vegan with Amanda Bankert

2023/11/20

In a special Thanksgiving episode, Marissa’s guest is the Parisian-American chef and author Amanda Bankert. Amanda is owner of the popular Boneshaker donuts in Paris, France and expert vegan baker, with recipes good enough to get rave reviews from the butter-worshiping French. Her new cookbook, Voilà Vegan, is a joy for vegans and non-vegans alike, with some of my favorite new recipes coming from the book. You don’t need to be a vegan, or even know one to like these recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Golf Gets Funny

2023/11/13

Marissa’s guests today are the founders of Comedy Gives Back, Jodi Lieberman, Amber J. Lawson and Zoe Friedman, a non-profit that supports the health and well-being of comics. It’s a funny and poignant conversation about what it takes to be a comedian these days, all while baking cookies that look like golf balls to support the Comedy Gives Back celebrity golf tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Falling Upwards with guest Jeremy Fall

2023/11/04

Marissa’s guest this week American restaurateur, chef, and entrepreneur renowned for revolutionizing the Los Angeles culinary scene Jeremy Fall, who is now author of a new book, Falling Upwards. They discuss the need to destigmatize mental health issues in men, and the power and curse of being a creative mind with anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book Bans and A Look at the Possible Life of Hester Prynne, with author Laurie Lico Albanese

2023/10/20

Acclaimed author Laurie Lico Albanese is Marissa’s guest. Laurie’s latest novel, Hester, takes us back to 17th century Salem Massachusetts where we learn the origin story of Hester Prynne and about her relationship with a local man named Nathaniel Hawthorne. Marissa and Laurie also discuss the alarming growth rate of book bans, the Scholastic Book Fair scandal and which books are getting groups like Moms for Liberty in a lather. All why making French almond cakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLOC: Are Brownies Better than Botox? Beauty Truths with Valerie Monroe

2023/09/30

If Beauty is Truth, What’s the truth about beauty Guest Valerie Monroe, the beauty director of O Magazine for 16 years and veteran journalist and Marissa ponder if beauty is truth…what’s the truth about beauty? Marissa also bombards her with beauty questions from the practical to the profound, including a discussion of the biggest frauds perpetrated against women (and men) by the beauty industry. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. And by the end you’ll feel more beautiful inside and out. And Marissa tries out Trader Joe’s truffled brownie mix to see if they’re better than Botox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Survive the Climate Crisis with Dr. Michael Mann

2023/09/08

Noted climate scientist and author Dr. Michael Mann has a gift for making the most complex ideas clear enough for us all to understand. As Marissa’s guest, he explains the gravity of our current situation on Earth but also offers the impetus and tools we need to act and change our climate trajectory. And Dr. Mann does it all with clarity and even some humor. If you haven’t been brave enough to hear the facts about climate change, this is the podcast to listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Indictments with District Attorney Dave Aronberg

2023/08/17

On this special edition, recorded shortly after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ indictments against Trump and 18 of his favorite co-conspirators were released, Dave Aronberg, the District Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida shares his unique perspectives with Marissa. She bakes RICO cookies in honor of the indictment, and District Attorney Aronberg even quotes Shakespeare, which is pretty daring in Florida these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than Just Voting: How to Protect Our Democracy, with Rachel Vindman

2023/08/12

Marissa welcomes Rachel Vindman back on the podcast for a heartfelt and funny conversation about everything that’s going on in the world, from climate change to why Lindsay Graham insists on being Trump’s bestie to Ron DeSantis’ special kind of fascism. Rachel also offers real ways we all can help democracy stick around a little longer in the United States--and her suggestions go far beyond just voting. Plus, Marissa and Rachel ponder careers as high-end SCIF interior designers and Marissa bakes a lime, olive oil and ricotta cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast reviews

Read The Secret Life Of Cookies podcast reviews

4.8 out of 5

117 reviews

★★★★★

W13n2023 2023/04/26

Unexpected and smart combination

Great show. Host has a really good rappor with the guests. I can read about our society but I can’t cook. This show gives me hope.

★★★★★

KC Tulsa 2022/12/04

The Strategy of War: Past and Present Tense with guest General Mark Hertling

My first episode of “Secret Cookies” and I will be back! A thoughtful interview by Marissa Rothkopf with Gen. Hertling and I learned much new informa...

★★★★★

Kristay58 2022/07/16

Talk and Food

Interesting conversation and good recipes!

★★★★★

bergerman 2022/04/02

So much fun!

Marissa interviews great guests while walking you gracefully through her recipes. She’s very down to earth and funny. I look forward to this show ev...

★★★★☆

appliquer 2022/05/11

I love this podcast but

It recently switched to giving a free portion and a subscription followup. The 5/7/22 ended with a pitch to hear the rest via subscription. Now I don’...

★★★★★

Hacker 100 2022/02/26

February 19 Episode

I listened to the episode 2 days after the invasion of Ukraine. Your comments about 90% of the Jewish people did not leave Europe before WW 2 profoun...

★★★★★

JeffR2 2022/02/15

Appointment listening

Each episode has a wide winning combination: interesting guest, interesting host, mouth-watering recipe, cooking tips, history, current events, pets (...

★★★★★

Laura Wharff 2021/12/08

Your Best Friend’s Kitchen

Not only do you get great cookie recipes, you are treated to fun and informative conversations with people who are experts in their field. The wide ra...

★★★★★

SamRung 2021/09/20

Entertaining and informative

A great conversation about how we’re doing! I felt like I was spending time with friends. Maybe best to have snacks at hand when listening!

★★★★★

Octavia42069 2021/07/09

Great Pod

Love the concept, great execution.

check all reviews on apple podcasts