The Secret Life Of Cookies

by The DSR Network
88

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.

More
Recent Episodes
  • How to be a Contrarian and Maintain Democracy with Ambassador Norman Eisen
    Feb 1, 2025 – 29:25
  • Cooking for Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins
    Dec 20, 2024 – 39:29
  • The 35th Edition of the Cake Bible with the Incomparable Rose Levy Beranbaum
    Dec 7, 2024 – 41:30
  • What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Election with Marc Polymeropoulos
    Nov 8, 2024 – 50:52
  • Beyond the Big Lie: Political Lying and Its Real Consequences with Bill Adair
    Oct 22, 2024 – 56:19
  • Why You and Everyone You Know Has to Vote--and Believe in Their Vote
    Oct 1, 2024 – 31:11
  • Mollie Katzen - Bread, Butter and Deep Breaths
    Jul 15, 2024 – 38:57
  • Hera, Help Us! An interview with Wonder Woman, aka, voice actor, Susan Eisenberg
    Jun 15, 2024 – 56:54
  • Nazi Hunters: A Love Story with Journalist Jess McHugh
    May 23, 2024 – 39:12
  • Have Your Workout and Eat Cake, Too with Chris Cotnoir
    May 11, 2024 – 30:09
  • Your Next Favorite Cookbook with Matt Rodbard
    Apr 5, 2024 – 50:13
  • Beyond Preposterous, Trump, Crime and the Law with Dave Aronberg
    Mar 30, 2024 – 21:37
  • Save the Daydreaming for Later with Rachel Vindman
    Mar 9, 2024 – 45:07
  • A Week of Precedents, Presidents and Presidential Precedents with Kimberly Atkins
    Feb 9, 2024 – 36:19
  • Stop Making Trump Jokes with David Kamp
    Jan 27, 2024 – 47:53
  • The Third Anniversary Special with Comedian and Podcaster Pete Dominick
    Dec 22, 2023 – 01:06:39
  • “Sex and the City” for Losers with Laura Belgray
    Dec 15, 2023 – 54:07
  • Voilà Vegan with Amanda Bankert
    Nov 20, 2023 – 43:40
  • When Golf Gets Funny
    Nov 13, 2023 – 01:06:02
  • Falling Upwards with guest Jeremy Fall
    Nov 4, 2023 – 32:45
  • Book Bans and A Look at the Possible Life of Hester Prynne, with author Laurie Lico Albanese
    Oct 20, 2023 – 51:08
  • SLOC: Are Brownies Better than Botox? Beauty Truths with Valerie Monroe
    Sep 30, 2023 – 48:51
  • How to Survive the Climate Crisis with Dr. Michael Mann
    Sep 8, 2023 – 45:20
  • Inside Indictments with District Attorney Dave Aronberg
    Aug 17, 2023 – 39:34
  • More than Just Voting: How to Protect Our Democracy, with Rachel Vindman
    Aug 12, 2023 – 01:01:14
  • What Happens When You’re No Longer Anonymous? A Conversation with Miles Taylor
    Jul 22, 2023 – 01:09:51
  • A Conversation with District Attorney Mimi Rocah
    Jul 15, 2023 – 41:14
  • Poison Ivies: Affirmative Action and the Future of College Admissions with Professor Evan Mandery
    Jul 8, 2023 – 45:16
  • The Supreme Court Term that Was and our Future with Professor Melissa Murray
    Jul 3, 2023 – 34:10
  • Renato Mariotti: Indictment Claims, Trial Delays and the Best Scones Ever
    Jun 24, 2023 – 45:36
  • Aaron Nemo, Ohio’s Gift to America (Along with a bunch of presidents, an astronaut and buckeyes)
    May 26, 2023 – 46:36
  • Lizz Winstead and the Secret Life of Pasta Suppers and Abortion Access
    Apr 30, 2023 – 01:02:20
  • The Law of the Land and of Perfect Pie Crust with Kimberly Atkins Stohr
    Apr 22, 2023 – 49:02
  • How to Make Your Health Insurance Actually Work For You With Wendell Potter
    Apr 15, 2023 – 38:14
  • Recipe for Disaster: A New Book from Alison Riley
    Mar 18, 2023 – 40:24
  • Emotional Eating and Emotional Economics with Ron Insana
    Mar 11, 2023 – 35:21
  • The Truth About the Carter Legacy with Ed Luce
    Mar 4, 2023 – 24:21
  • Real First World Problems: The Sorry State of Women’s Healthcare in the USA with Anushay Hossain
    Feb 19, 2023 – 55:13
  • Illuminate your life with guest Tamron Hall
    Feb 11, 2023 – 33:29
  • Has it All Gone to the Dogs? An Interview with Dave Aronberg
    Feb 7, 2023 – 36:57
  • Sorry, Sorry, Sorry! With author Marjorie Ingall
    Jan 28, 2023 – 34:02
  • Will the Real George Santos Please Stand Up?
    Jan 21, 2023 – 41:15
  • The Year Ahead with Dr. Allison Gill
    Jan 14, 2023 – 43:13
  • The Cookie Bible with Rose Levy Beranbaum
    Dec 24, 2022 – 38:01
  • Democracy, Justice and a Giant Rice Cookie with Dahlia Lithwick
    Dec 10, 2022 – 51:23
  • The Strategy of War: Past and Present Tense with guest General Mark Hertling
    Dec 3, 2022 – 35:22
  • Jill, Jell-o and Jewelry: A Special Thanksgiving Episode with Jill Wine-Banks
    Nov 23, 2022 – 40:52
  • Comfort and Joy with Andrew Zimmern
    Nov 12, 2022 – 34:28
  • Why Kitchen Table Politics Matter with Senator Barbara Boxer
    Nov 5, 2022 – 43:53
  • From Poll to Polls: How to Navigate the Midterms and Beyond! With Emily Tisch Sussman
    Nov 5, 2022 – 52:54
Recent Reviews
  • W13n2023
    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
    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 information. Definitely a follow!
  • Kristay58
    Talk and Food
    Interesting conversation and good recipes!
  • appliquer
    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’t mind a subscription for podcasts I really love but a heads up that this was going to be the new way to consume the whole podcast would have been nice. I will not be following up though.
  • bergerman
    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 every week.
  • Hacker 100
    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 profoundly struck me. Today we hear stories of the Ukrainian people could not believe they would ever be attacked. They too did not make plans. I pray for their safety and peace. I also pray for the safety of Russian citizens and hope they take to the streets to protest en mass. All of the episodes have been insightful and I have learned much and enjoyed. Thank you.
  • JeffR2
    Appointment listening
    Each episode has a wide winning combination: interesting guest, interesting host, mouth-watering recipe, cooking tips, history, current events, pets (but not on the table) compelling discussion, and humor. It’s my companion for making weekend brunch but I could listen anytime.
  • Laura Wharff
    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 range of guests, from Travis Akers to Kathy Griffin to Mary Trump begin to feel like friends as they openly share their insights and life experiences. It’s like you’re sitting in the warm and welcoming kitchen of your best friend, you really don’t want to leave and can’t wait to get back. And did I mention the cookies? (There’s also pie, and sometimes cocktails!) Give yourself the gift of 50 or so minutes a week with Marissa, you’ll be ever so glad you did!
  • SamRung
    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!
  • NameForReviews001
    Great Pod
    Love the concept, great execution.
  • Thompsondc
    Fascinating and fun
    This podcast is a joy to listen to. I’m not a baker, but I enjoy all of the conversations, whether they involve politics, psychology, or brownie-making tips. Marissa has a wide variety of people on the show, and is an excellent conversationalist. This show is both thought-provoking and a delightful balm for our times.
  • bkuewave2020
    Fantastyland
    Thank you!! Great cocktail hour!
  • JosTAussie
    Love this podcast
    I’ve listened to every episode and can’t pick a favorite. Marissa never disappoints! The only downside is I’m left craving carbohydrates I really shouldn’t eat 😹
  • mayakittiekat
    Fun!
    Loved the Joyce of Cooking episode, my first listen. Look forward to more like this! And Mary trump was great
  • coffeeteacoffee
    Recipes?
    The conversations are great, but...I really am curious about Joyce’s frosting recipe? Is she going simple American buttercream (powdered sugar, no heat), or French buttercream (hit sugar syrup) or what?
  • mimib120488
    I miss friends
    Remember parties? Going to a friend’s house, hanging in the kitchen, presumably helping cook, talking about everything and solving the world’s woes (if only they would take our advice!). This podcast is just that- a soothing, funny balm when we can’t gather physically but still want to be at the party. (And the sound quality has improved since the first episode). Adding to my favorites!
  • stephrwats
    Love your guests!
    Great conversations with interesting people.
  • Murderino16
    My new favorite pod!
    Cookies plus smart, funny conversation ... what could be better? The perfect accompaniment to baking or long walks.
  • FiveBoroCraftBeerFest
    Sound quality is horrible.
    I can’t listen to this. The sound is horrible.
  • MSchroeder_1969
    A plate of warm brownies for your ears
    I really enjoyed the flow of this podcast. While I’m sure questions are prepared in advance the conversation has a natural feel. It’s as though you’re listening to an honest conversation between friends with all the wonderful digressions one would expect. It’s well worth the time.
  • RobinInCo
    A new favorite
    This pod is smart, funny, and educational. What more could you want?!
  • Rosie Ferreira
    A Great Cookie
    Kitchens are places where family and friends gather to talk and spend quality time together. They are places where we get to know each other better. Which is why I listened to the Podcast. Baking and talking has to be good. What surprised me is the host helped me understand Kathy Griffin better. Precious to the podcast I had a negative opinion of her and by the end of their talk I had new respect for her. Bravo.
Similar Podcasts
#SistersInLaw
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork on this page are property of the podcast owner, and not endorsed by UP.audio.