For the OG Effin B listener, Philip Michael Cohen needs no introduction (he co-hosted the show for 3 seasons along with the hilarious Nikki Fairman). If you’re new to him, congratulations, you get to spend nearly two hours with my dear friend and one of the funniest comics I know. Listen all the way to … Continue reading Episode 290: Emotional Cold Plunge with Philip Michael Cohen →

I sit down with my friend and celebrated author Laurie Woolever to discuss her brand new NYT Bestselling memoir ‘Care and Feeding’. Woolever is a longtime journalist and cookbook author who also worked as an assistant to Mario Batali and then Anthony Bourdain. We discuss what moved her to write such a compelling and page-turning … Continue reading Episode 289: ‘Care and Feeding’ with Laurie Woolever →

A short essay by me: Lindsay M. Collins. Here’s to getting smarter.

I sit down with the magnificent Sohla-El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston SC during Charleston Wine and Food to discuss her game-changing cookbook “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook”. We discuss why she was disappointed with Culinary School, how she got fired from the Cheesecake Factory and what it’s like to create … Continue reading Episode 287:Start Here: A LIVE podcast with Sohla El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books →

I have the amazing honor of interviewing two very talented artists (who also happen to be my friends): Isabel Bornstein and Laura Lee Robinson. Their exhibition “The Snippy Show” opened last week at Hed Hi Studios in Charleston SC and we talk about the process, the concept, and the making of the work. Find Out … Continue reading Episode 286:Exploring ‘The Snippy Show’: Isabel Bornstein & Laura Lee Robinson →

Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? I share my thanksgiving plans and a sneak peak at my newly finished novel. (Also, I miss you. More shows soon. )

This was originally recorded in 2019 at my Grandfather’s home in Goose Creek. I sit down to interview William Dale Ribbeck aka ‘Papa Dale’ and we discuss his big life as a sailor in the United States Navy. He retired as a distinguished Master Diver and his impact on my life is immeasurable. He passed … Continue reading Episode 284: Around the World in 80 Years: an interview with my Papa Dale →

I make a startling realization about Tony Bourdain and Santeria while rewatching ‘No Reservations’.

My guest today is the hilarious Landon Bryant, known for is Instagram account @landontalks where he breaks down customs, sayings, foods and feelings unique to the South. His wildly funny videos explain things like “what is piddlin’ or what it means to “take to the bed.” In this episode he candidly shares what the best … Continue reading Episode 282: Landon Talks (to me) →

It’s been a long time… I say “Frozen Ice” a lot in this episode but what I meant to say is “shaved ice” either way…don’t do it.

I come back from a short hiatus to chat with my childhood friend The Cornbread Cowboi. Though the internet knows him as the southern swaggy Duke of Drip (and hilarious meme king) I grew up with Orry Lee Kennedy in a small town in South Carolina called Williston. When we were growing up the population … Continue reading Episode 280:Cornbread Cowboi (aka Orry Lee) is an Icon →

This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience during ‘Effin’ Breakfast’ at the Counter Culture Training Center in downtown Charleston on 3/9/24. My guest today is the wildly charming and incredibly talented Hannah Marie Welton of Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop, Charleston’s darling jewel of a bakery that has us all wrapped around its … Continue reading Episode 279: Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop featuring Hannah Welton →

There’s a few tickets left for Effin (B)breakfast x Counter Culture featuring Hannah Welton of Welton’s Tiny Bake Shop, a Charleston Wine and Food Festival FRINGE event!!! GET YOUR TICKETS Plus, I lay out the extraordinary line up for ‘SECRET SHOW’ aka Skewerz two-erz and remind you to DM me for the password. MARCH 9th … Continue reading Episode 278: Get Smart! →

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I FINALLY get a chance to eat at King BBQ and then go twice in two days. PLUS a verrrrrry exciting announcement about when (March 9th) and where I can make you your very own Effin Breakfast. (Tickets go on sale next week!!!) (ok Bye)

I jump on for a short and sweet reminder that tickets are now live for “Rock the Block” a fundraiser hosted by Home Team BBQ benefitting families whose children are suffering from pediatric brain cancer. This delicious block party is always a blast and I will be emceeing it alongside the amazing crew at Home Team … Continue reading Episode 275:Rock The Block. →

I wax poetic about fast food breakfast and have a full blown love affair with a slice of chocolate cake from Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop.

I find out I’m actually younger than I thought and share a method for making chicken breast taste good. 

After a holiday hiatus, I’m back and I’ve brought a guest. We recorded this episode in the studio of Tim Hussey, where a freshly finished painting hangs on the wall along with photographs he’s taken and countless scribbled notes from him, to him. Tim is a legend in the world of art and a Charleston … Continue reading Episode 272: Sense + Non-sense with Tim Hussey →

After my trip to LA gets cancelled I try to find the silver lining and share some holiday memories of days gone by.