Category Archives: Podcast

Cafe Kitsune (All Consumed)

Neil and Chris meet up at Cafe Kitsune in Knightsbridge for an upscale start to a recent Sunday morning podcast recording. While there they marvel at the Japanese-French cafe’s pastries and the drinks (miso rice pudding brioche with a chestnut … Continue reading

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Forno (All Consumed)

New year, new episode of All Consumed! Neil and Chris meet up for an early m/’orning chat at celebrated East London bakery, Forno, where they wag chin about resolutions, art, stuff to eat, the remnants of an execution from the … Continue reading

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Supernova + Dunkin’ (All Consumed)

After a several-weeks hiatus, Neil and Chris are back from their trips to the States and finally ready to record a new episode of All Consumed, during which they mostly chat about what they did (and ate) while away.  Be … Continue reading

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At Home (All Consumed)

A new episode of All Consumed, during which the following occurs: – Chris raves about a couple of London street food vendors.– Neil marvels at a couple of upscale London restaurants.– Both look forward to some upcoming adventures in the … Continue reading

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Poon’s Wontoneria (All Consumed)

Neil and Chris experience a moment of wonton abandon at the wonderful Poon’s Wontoneria on Charlotte Street. Reveling in the moment, they chat about two individual trips recently taken to Shrewsbury – and how much they both loved this historic … Continue reading

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Chettinad Restaurant (All Consumed)

Neil and Chris catch up at south Indian “village restaurant” Chettinad off Tottenham Court Road to record this episode of All Consumed. After enjoying a delicious meal, Chris talks Luddites and the antiauthoritarian spirit of Nottingham as Neil speaks to … Continue reading

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Tonkotsu Soho with Emma Reynolds (All Consumed)

For this episode of All Consumed, Neil and Chris are joined by a guest – Emma Reynolds of Tonkotsu – who graciously hosts them at the Soho branch of her still growing portfolio of ramen bars. After slurping down some … Continue reading

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ICCO Pizza (All Consumed)

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn catch up at ICCO, the People’s Pizzeria, on Goodge Street.  At this affordable Fitzrovia mainstay, the duo chat about recent travels – Thailand for Neil, Suffolk for Chris – as well as where to experience … Continue reading

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Deeney’s Cafe at the William Morris Gallery (All Consumed)

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn have a fortifying Scottish breakfast at Deeney’s Cafe at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow. After scarfing down the cafe’s famous Hamish MacBeth toastie (haggis, bacon, Cheddar, rocket, caramelised onions and mustard), they chew even … Continue reading

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Arcade Food Hall (All Consumed)

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn catch up over some burgers and chat about what’s impressed them the most since their last episode. Listen in on their recommendations for food, drink, art, and film in London, as well as a couple … Continue reading

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Orange Buffalo (All Consumed)

Finally a new episode after nearly a year. Was it worth the wait? Hosts Neil Davey and Chris Osburn reckon so. Chris is glad to chat about a few recent trips he’s taken while Neil just seems content to enjoy … Continue reading

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Connection Privée | #TCTalks 78

One good thing about life under lockdown is that it’s allowed me to help a friend launch her own podcast. I’m impressed with how well she’s doing with it. So I thought, I’d share the first episode here for you … Continue reading

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El Yunque | #TCTalks 77

Hey everybody. Like most of you I’m stuck at home with more time on my hands than usual, wondering when it will be safe for this Coronavirus lockdown to end. A silver lining to this dark cloud is that I … Continue reading

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Chicken Royalty: Looking back on the Buffalo Wing Festival with the founder, Drew “The Wing King” Cerza | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks #76

Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the second instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving | #TCTalks 75

Let us give thanks. Listen now: http://tikichris.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TCT-2019.11.28-THANKSGIVING.mp3 Download and subscribe to tikichris Talks at Apple Podcasts. Follow and save tikichris Talks on Spotify.

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Interview with Orange Buffalo (in Buffalo, Post Buffalo Wing Festival) | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks 74

Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the second instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as … Continue reading

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Resuscitation | #TCTalks 70

Hi listeners (if there are any of you left). I’m sorry for taking nearly five month to air a new episode of this podcast. I’ve been busy with a new job (WHA … ?!?) while continuing to create lots more shows on my other podcast, All Consumed. Continue reading

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Becoming All Consumed | #TCTalks 69



Hey gang, I’m back with a new episode of tikichris Talks, episode 69 in fact. Sorry for the long hiatus. I’ve been really busy. Continue reading

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Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68



Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading

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Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67 



Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading

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Mecca Ibrahim | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 66



The focus of this and the next few episodes of tikichris Talks is Women in the Food Industry. I start this podcast miniseries having a chat with my good friend Mecca Ibrahim, one of the co-founders of the new WIFI initiative. Continue reading

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Roadkill’s Matthew Gregson-Jones | #TCTalks 64



For episode 64 of tikichris Talks, I chat with Roadkill founder Matthew Gregson-Jones about the back-to-basics dining concept how sourcing quality meat direct from British farmers can result in better tasting food, less wastage and lower prices for customers.
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Chef Giorgio Locatelli | #TCTalks 63

Episode 63 of tikichris Talks features a phone interview with one of London’s most celebrated Italian chefs, Giorgio Locatelli. During our conversation, Chef Locatelli recounts some of his earliest food memories, such as when his father took him to eat … Continue reading

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Urban: Wellness That Comes to You | #TCTalks 62

Here’s the most relaxed and relaxing episode of tikichris Talks yet – and one that’ll save you money doing something that makes you feel great. It’s all about Urban, the app and web-based way for you to book wellness treatments … Continue reading

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Copper Rivet Distillery | #TCTalks 61

Episode 61 of tikichris Talks is set on the shore of the Medway River at the Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham, Kent. Continue reading

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Tom Gosnell at His South London Meadery | #TCTalks 60



Here’s a buzzing conversation with Tom Gosnell at his Gosnells of London meadery in Peckham Rye. For this 60th episode of tikichris Talks, I chat with Tom about mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage, and his contemporary take on making … Continue reading

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Talking about Indonesian Food and More with Chef Budiono Bin Sukim | #TCTalks 59

For the 59th episode of tikichris Talks, I have a coffee with Indonesian born chef, Budiono Bin Sukim. Continue reading

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Luca Maggiora and La Mia Mamma | #TCTalks 58

Episode 58 of tikichris Talks features an interview with hospitality entrepreneur and founder of La Mia Mamma restaurant, Luca Maggiora. During our conversation at La Mia Mamma on the King’s Road in Chelsea, Luca and I chat about his high … Continue reading

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Fantastic New Year | #TCTalks 57

Here’s a quick update on some things before I roll out the next set of in depth interview episodes. Continue reading

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If We Make It Through December | #TCTalks Episode 56

Last cast of the year! Merry Christmas everybody. See you in the 2019. Continue reading

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Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller at El Dorado | #TCTalks Episode 55

Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller of El Dorado Rum, takes time out of his busy day in Guyana to speak with me about his job working for one of the worlds first premium rums and explains what sets it apart from the competition. He also shares some top tips on how best to enjoy El Dorado during your Christmas and New Years celebrations. Continue reading

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Good Grief! It’s an Interview with Claire Catterall About Her Peanuts Exhibition at Somerset House | #TCTalks Episode 54

Here’s an interview with Claire Catterall, Senior Curator for Somerset House, about her exhibition, Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy and then Enduring Power of Peanuts. For this 54th episode of tikichris Talks, I skate over to Somerset House for … Continue reading

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Ross Forder, Founder and Director of Halo Burger | #TCTalks Episode 53

Episode 53 of tikichris Talks finds me in Brixton having a chat with Ross, Forder, founder and director of Halo Burger, the world’s first “bleeding plant-based burger joint.” During the interview, I ask Ross why his burgers taste so good, whether it’s possible for meat eaters to enjoy vegan burgers, and how he envisions the future of his very scalable Halo Burger concept. Continue reading

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Chef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52

For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana bread, cooking … Continue reading

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Magician Tony “Sonic” Middleton | #TCTalks Episode 51

Here’s an interview with magician and theatre producer Tony “Sonic” Middleton about how he got into magic, his shows around London and his involvement with the soon-to-open Maskelyne and Cooke magic bar at Le Meridien Piccadilly. Continue reading

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