Category Archives: Podcasts

Secret Sandwich Shop (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-07-28 by tikichris

Neil and Chris are back again – this time at the Secret Sandwich Shop in Notting Hill. After downing a couple of breakfast sarnies, the duo have a chat about everything from the bus to the Boss and to Bigfoot … Continue reading →

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Whole Beast at the Montpelier (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-07-13 by tikichris

Neil and Chris have an epic lunch the Montpelier in Peckham, where the Whole Beast kitchen takeover has more than impressed their palates! While there, they chat about other treats to eat in the area. Neil chats about seeing Crowded … Continue reading →

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Napoli on the Road + Duci + Tamp Coffee (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-06-16 by tikichris

Neil and Chris are back to share what they’ve been doing in the weeks since they last recorded. For this episode, the fellas head to Devonshire Road in Chiswick, west London for a taste of what’s rated 2024’s best pizza … Continue reading →

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Cafe Kitsune (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-02-17 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2024-01-27 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-11-26 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-09-14 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-09-04 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-08-07 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-07-11 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-07-02 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-05-30 by tikichris

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)

Posted on 2023-05-15 by tikichris

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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Sandwiches (All Consumed)

Posted on 2021-03-21 by tikichris

Loads of foodie banter, tales of travel mischief, excellent London food recommendations and lots more filler jammed between two pieces of white loaf: Neil Davey and I are back with a new episode of our podcast All Consumed. The topic … Continue reading →

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Connection Privée | #TCTalks 78

Posted on 2020-04-28 by tikichris

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

Posted on 2020-04-05 by tikichris

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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Best Podcasts of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-22 by tikichris

First up in my Best of 2019 series is a look at my favourite listens of the year: podcasts. Yeah, I know podcasts (particularly the ones I subscribe to) don’t represent my typical food, drink and travel content. But I … Continue reading →

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Best of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-21 by tikichris

As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of posts about the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. With respect to blogging, 2019 … 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

Posted on 2019-12-08 by tikichris

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

Posted on 2019-11-28 by tikichris

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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Resuscitation | #TCTalks 70

Posted on 2019-08-19 by tikichris

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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California Eating (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-07-21 by tikichris

All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. In this episode, the two catch up for a chat about their most recent California dining experiences. During their conversation, Neil and Chris … Continue reading →

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To Drink. Not to Be Drunk. A Chat with Big Drop Brewing Founder Rob Fink (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-07-06 by tikichris

All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. The latest episode features an interview by Neil with Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing, a London and Suffolk based brewery making 0.5% ABV beers. Continue reading →

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John Gregory-Smith Talks about Saffron in the Souks (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-06-08 by tikichris

You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve probably seen his recipes in assorted weekend supplements, you may well have one of his previous four books … you might even have seen him in an airport, rushing off on a travel assignment or a research trip. Today though, John Gregory-Smith is in London – only just, he’s off to Australia after this chat – and chatting about his life, his career and, particularly, his newest book, Saffron in the Souks (available now, Kyle Books, £25). Continue reading →

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Ample Day in Amsterdam (Ideas for an Easygoing Day Out)

Posted on 2019-05-19 by tikichris

Take a gander at these ideas based on my most recent visit so you can come up with our own easygoing outing in one of Europe’s most engaging destinations. Continue reading →

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Selina Periampillai Talks about The Island Kitchen (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-05-16 by tikichris

Riding a wave of rave reviews and phenomenal sales for her book, The Island Kitchen, Selina Periampillai takes a moment to chat with me about her Mauritian heritage and how she turned her love for island cooking into a successful and dynamic career. Continue reading →

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Becky Kean, Cofounder of Nirvana Brewery

Posted on 2019-05-10 by tikichris

In this episode, Neil thought I had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery …  and I thought Neil had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery. In any case, we both turned up there and, fortunately, director and cofounder Becky Kean was gracious enough to let us stay and tell us all about her excellent alcohol-free beers. Continue reading →

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Solange Berchemin and 111 Places in the Lake District (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-05-06 by tikichris

In this episode of All Consumed, I interview writer and photographer Solange Berchemin about her new book, 111 Places in the Lake District That you Shouldn’t Miss. Published by Emons as part of its 111 Places/111 Shops series, Solange’s book provides an insider’s guide to the Lake District and features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Continue reading →

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Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-28 by tikichris

Join Chris on a quick trip to Amsterdam for the launch of the Super Lyan bar at the Kimpton De Witt hotel. While there, Chris sits down with Super Lyan founder, Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan, for an interview. Continue reading →

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Neil Interviews Chris (and Visa Versa) at Calcutta Canteen (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-22 by tikichris

In this episode of All Consumed, Neil and I catch up for lunch at Asma Khan’s Calcutta Canteen and talk about our backgrounds as food and travel writers and why we’ve decided to start this podcast. Continue reading →

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Becoming All Consumed | #TCTalks 69



Posted on 2019-03-24 by tikichris

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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Unsung Cities | Cleveland, Ohio

Posted on 2018-12-17 by tikichris

For the second profile in my series about Unsung Cities, I travel to the American Midwest to enjoy few tasty days in the lowbrow wonderland of Cleveland, Ohio. 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

Posted on 2018-12-15 by tikichris

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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Best of the Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-12 by tikichris

Another year, another roundup of what made it exceptional! I’m back to share one more post in my Best of 2018 series with an index of the categories and links to all the posts. Continue reading →

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Best Podcasts of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

The first list in my Best of 2018 series is a new category for my annual consideration: podcasts. Continue reading →

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