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Other People's Podcasts: Q&A with Betty Williams.

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Q - Hello, Betty. Can you please tell us about yourself and your podcast?

A - I'm a food writer with a recipe website, podcast, and weekly newsletter. My favorite thing to cook and write about is California Cuisine, the beautiful mash-up of flavors that is found in Southern California, where I live. My podcast is a little broader in scope and is geared towards helping people learn about and identify good recipes.

Q - What inspired you to start your Podcast?

A - Since there has been a rise in AI-generated, untested recipes floating around online, people want to know how to spot a good recipe from a not-so-good one. We've all made those "viral" recipes that didn't pan out. I thought it would be helpful to interview recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors to learn what goes into a recipe worth making and how to identify one.

Q - How did you choose your podcast’s niche or theme

A - Part of it was selfish on my part. I wanted to know what makes a recipe good and learn how to avoid those that are a waste of time and money.

Q - How do you plan and structure your episodes?

A - As much as I like structure, the episodes are very "fly by the seat of my pants." I send a list of questions to my guests in advance. Sometimes we cover all the questions, sometimes we don't. Two things are always part of each episode: the guests share what they look for in a good recipe, and they share one of their tried-and-true recipes for listeners to enjoy.

Q - How do you choose your guests, if you have any?

A - So far, I've reached out to foodies that I've connected with in one way or another on Substack. The response has been wonderful!

Q - What has been your memorable or impactful episode so far?

A - Well, I have to say the very first episode was very impactful for me because I realized I could pull it off, lol! Thankfully, I already knew my first guest Rebecca Blackwell of Let's Get Lost , so she made it easy for me. Honestly, each episode has been memorable, and I hope that doesn't sound glib.

Every guest has been so open and generous in talking about their journey in the food world and I've loved hearing their stories. I feel like we start the podcast as acquaintances and by the time we are done recording we are great friends.

Food people are the best people!

Q - Are there any dream guests or topics you would love to feature?

A - Oh yes! Definitely on my list would be David Lebovitz (I've been a fangirl of his for a long time!), Ben Simon Tov (his enthusiasm on IG is so infectious), and Helen Goh (everything she does is perfect). Honestly, there are so many others as well.

I'm always happy to hear from listeners! Suggestions and recommendations for future guests are always appreciated.

Discover more about Betty on her Website: Betty Eatz and in her weekly newsletter: Betty Eatz Newsletter.


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