Effin B Radio

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 Fee

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:

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’: Is

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

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 →