Dan Loves to Chat

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By: daniel geneen

A podcast where comedian/food guy and generally nosy guy dan geneen interviews people about his absurd curiosities and laughs with comedian friends.

The incredible story behind India's most famous chef (w/ Vikas Khanna)
#20
Last Friday at 4:44 PM

Vikas Khanna of Masterchef India and bungalow Nyc has written almost 40 books directed a couple movies and is probably the most famous chef in India and still works 16 hours a day at his restaurant in New York.


World’s #1 Pizza Maker: What can still go wrong after 30 years of making pies
#19
03/06/2026

Anthony Mangieri is the chef of Una Pizza Napoletana in LES, NYC. They have been award #1 on 50 top pizza list and anthony is one of the most kind and hardworking men in the business. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.


Brenda and Dan part 5: Why 'wellness' is a scam + how to decorate
#18
02/27/2026

brenda cullerton is the goat follow her @brendasidioms


Chefs Table Creator: The secret to making a good documentary, and why jews love sushi so much (feat. Brian Koppelman)
#17
02/20/2026

On today's ep we have two icons. David Gelb creator of chefs table and jiro and Brian Koppelman!


Bon Bon Candy Store Founder: How we opened seven stores and launched packaged goods
#16
02/13/2026

Leo Schaltz and two Swedish friends created Bon Bon in 2018 and since then have grown it into seven + stores and a national packaged goods company. In my opinion Bon Bon has one of the best in store experiences out there and they have somehow reinvented the candy store and I wanna know how!


What is performative reading & why apartment amenities have ruined NYC w/ Brenda Cullerton
#15
02/07/2026

Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who went hella viral on subway takes. She knows how to make the most of life, also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must listen to this.

Follow Brenda for more at www.instagram.com/brendasidioms

Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen


NYC Seafood Dealer: growing from dock worker to tycoon! + How to source ANY product
#14
01/30/2026

Steven Wong of Aqua Best has spent his whole life working in seafood starting in the shop his mother ran in China town and building one of the cities biggest distributors. https://www.instagram.com/seafoodsourcerer/?hl=en


Top Tour Guide NYC: How I Built a Successful Walking Tour Business + How to hold people's attention
#13
01/23/2026

Krikor Daglian runs True Tales of NYC and is one of the best tour guides in the city. Check it out here: https://www.truetalesnyc.com/

and follow him at https://www.instagram.com/truetalesnyc/?hl=en


How insecurity helped turn the Four Horsemen chef into one of the greatest ever
#12
01/16/2026

Chef Nick Curtola of the Four Horsemen and I Cavallini is one the best chefs on the planet and I wanna know how he does it! Turns out he's a master of staying focused and is helped by a healthy/unhealthy dose of never thinking he's good enough. Follow him for amazing videos and buy his cookbook!

Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen


Why is the PHISH NYE show such a big deal (Comedians review their first Phish experience)
#11
01/09/2026

Comedians Daniel Geneen and Che Durena review the NYE Phish concert with help from author and Phish veteran Jessica Siskin.

Follow Che at https://www.instagram.com/chedurena/?hl=en

Follow Jessica at https://www.instagram.com/jessicasiskin/?hl=en

Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen


How to fix airports, How to seat a dinner party, and why espresso martinis SUCK W/ Brenda Cullerton
#10
12/05/2025

THIS IS THE BEST EPISODE EVER. Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who went hella viral on subway takes. She knows how to make the most of life, also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must listen to this.

00:00 Brenda's acting career 10:00 how to enjoy flying 17:13 espresso martinis 21:08 why are restaurants closing so early? 26:00 the sad state of dinner parties

Follow Brenda for more at www.instagram.com/brendasidioms

Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen

Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy...


NYC's Most Influential Indian chef: Indian Food is STILL not mainstream (but we're getting close!)
#9
11/28/2025

Chintan Pandya is the Chef/co-owner of Unapologetic Foods restaurant group which own Semma, Dhamaka, Naks, Rowdy Rooster and more!


Top NYC Club owner: How I choose who gets in (and who doesn’t) PLUS tricks to running a smooth night
#8
11/21/2025

Jen Shorr is the owner of Joyface in the East Village of New York City. Joyface is eternally slammed and difficult to get into but once you're in you get treated to joy and friendliness and warmth and this is how she does it.


USA's Best Pasta Maker: How to get good at making pasta & How to inspire others to make it
#7
11/14/2025

Stefano Secchi is chef owner of Rezdora and Massara in NYC two of the best restaurants. after years of working in the USA he moved to Italy for five years to study form the masters at Hosteria Giusti, All'Enoteca and Osteria Francescana.


Owner of NYC's best coffee shop: how to make a business last for 16 years & how I learned everything
#6
11/07/2025

Johnny Norton is the co owner of Culture Espresso which has three locations in Midtown Manhattan. Learn his story and his tricks for hospitality on today's incredible episode.

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Is gossip humanity's greatest luxury? w/ Brenda Cullerton
#5
10/31/2025

Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who knows how to make the most of life. Also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must listen to this.


Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja: How to run restaurants, the Food Network, and why NYC diners need to CHILL
#4
10/24/2025

Ayesha Nurdjaja is the chef of shuka and Shukette in NYC and the star of Bobby plays triple threat, most importantly, she's one of the coolest people ever.


NYU Astronomy Professor: The field of astronomy can be broken down into two simple ideas
#3
10/17/2025

Dr. Drummond B. Fielding is a professor in the astronomy dept. at NYU. Find him here! https://dfielding14.github.io/

Dan Geneen is a comedian and food video maker based in NYC. He has four emmy nominations for his hit shows for Eater 'mise en place' and 'Dan Does' He performs regularly at the world famous comedy cellar. Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen


How to grow a restaurant empire without it starting to suck w/ Simon Kim
#2
10/10/2025

Simon Kim, owner of Cote Korean Steakhouse and COQODAQ is one of the best restauranteurs to ever grace the planet and he's not slowing down.

Dan Geneen is a comedian and food video maker based in NYC. He has four emmy nominations for his hit shows for Eater 'mise en place' and 'Dan Does' He performs regularly at the world famous comedy cellar.

Follow Simon at instagram.com/simonkimnyc Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen


How to take more risks w/ Brenda Cullerton
#1
10/02/2025

Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who knows how to make the most of life. Also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must listen to this.