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A cookbook built around celebration becomes a wide-ranging conversation about food, parties, and what brings people together.
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In this episode
- What the psychology of theme parties reveals about how we connect
- Favorite food scenes in film and why they stick with us
- How a shared love of international hot dogs can anchor a friendship
- The thinking behind a cookbook designed for creative celebrations
About this episode
Phil and David are thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winner Brie Larson ("Room") and former Milk Bar culinary director Courtney McBroom to the "Naked Lunch" room to celebrate their new book, "Party People: A Cookbook For Creative Celebrations." This is a sweet and satisfying conversation serving up tasty topics like mixed feelings about ice cream, favorite international frankfurters, dream party guests in world history, the psychology of theme parties, the best party music, "The Bear," Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" and favorite food scenes in movies. To order Brie and Courtney's book, go here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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