Christmas, Chowder & the Dark Side of Sports | Robert Sullivan on Food, Memory & Crime
In this holiday 2025 episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, I sit down with journalist and author Robert Sullivan for a conversation that moves easily between warmth and darkness—Christmas traditions, family food memories, literary history, and the less nostalgic realities of sports, gambling, and organized crime. It’s a festive episode with teeth. #FoodAndMemory #ChristmasPodcast #50TastesOfGray Chapters […]
Christmas, Chowder & the Dark Side of Sports | Robert Sullivan on Food, Memory & Crime
In this holiday 2025 episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, I sit down with journalist and author Robert Sullivan for a conversation that moves easily between warmth and darkness—Christmas traditions, family food memories, literary history, and the less nostalgic realities of sports, gambling, and organized crime. It’s a festive episode with teeth. #FoodAndMemory #ChristmasPodcast #50TastesOfGray Chapters […]
Is God a Boy or a Girl? Gina Barreca Explains
In Is God a Boy or a Girl? Gina Barreca Explains, Gina Barreca joins Matthew Gray for a witty, thought‑provoking conversation about love, food, and humor. From debating the gender of The Supreme Being to her love of mashed potatoes, why slurping is a deal‑breaker, and why leftovers are life’s sweetest reward, Gina blends sharp […]
6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck || Deborah Mallow Visits
Deborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, joins Matthew Gray to share her inspiring journey from classic overachiever to finding true balance and happiness. In this conversation, Deborah explains how small acts—like smiling in the mirror—can spark big changes, and why decision‑making is the foundation of living with joy. She also […]
The Perfectly Impossible Crime Plot with Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
Cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell joins Matthew Gray on 50 Tastes Of Gray to plot The Perfect Murder: Death By Cheese — A Culinary Conspiracy. From Gruyere as a deadly weapon to finger foods at a wellness retreat, this satirical episode dives into the absurd intersection of culinary delight and criminal intent. Expect dark comedy, Trader […]
The Art of Vegan & Plant-Based Cooking with Chef Adina
In this engaging conversation, Chef Adina Mullen discusses her journey into vegan cooking, the differences between vegan and vegetarian diets, and her approach to creating delicious plant-based dishes. She shares insights on the challenges of vegan cooking, the importance of food presentation, and how social media impacts her culinary career. Adina also talks about her […]
The Art of Vegan & Plant-Based Cooking with Chef Adina
In this engaging conversation, Chef Adina Mullen discusses her journey into vegan cooking, the differences between vegan and vegetarian diets, and her approach to creating delicious plant-based dishes. She shares insights on the challenges of vegan cooking, the importance of food presentation, and how social media impacts her culinary career. Adina also talks about her […]
Danielle Blum: Fragments, Finger Paint, and Fifty Flavors of Truth
Danielle Blum doesn’t just write stories—she builds worlds where truth, chaos, and affection collide. In this full episode, she opens up about life in Portugal, the creative breakthroughs behind Fragments of Affection, and the global community that helped shape her portrayal of dissociative identity disorder. We dive into the unexpected anthology born from over 100 […]
Food Confessions: What Have You Eaten Today?
What do poets, chefs, authors, adventurers, entrepreneurs and storytellers all have in common? They’ve all got to eat. 🍴 In this playful mashup episode of 50 Tastes of Gray, my guests answer the deceptively simple question: “What have you eaten today?” From guilty pleasures to gourmet bites, their answers reveal as much about their personalities […]
OK, NOW IT’S PERSONAL! | David Samson on Baseball, Identity & Reinvention
🎬 50 TASTES OF GRAY — OK, NOW IT’S PERSONAL! David Samson flips the script on his own show’s title (*Nothing Personal*)—and this time, it gets real. In this episode of *50 Tastes Of Gray*, I sit down with David Samson—former President of the Miami Marlins, *Survivor* contestant, and unapologetically sharp media voice—for a conversation […]