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Foodie and the Beast

health · EN · 369 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Nycci Nellis is everyone's "go to" food journalist for insights and in depth info about everything happening across the food/wine/spirits/brews/restaurant scenes in the Mid-Atlantic and across the U.S. Her husband, David, is a beer and burgers guy. On radio since 2009, they host celebrity guest interviews with famous and up-and-coming chefs, winemakers, distillers, oystermen, farmers, marine biologists and more. Get the foodie info you need to know and won't find anywhere else; enjoy irreverent repartee; pick up great recipe tips for cooking to cocktails and ... have fun! .. with Nycci and David Nellis on the one and only, Foodie and the Beast.

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Verified email

Booking probability

37%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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What is Foodie and the Beast about?

Nycci Nellis is everyone's "go to" food journalist for insights and in depth info about everything happening across the food/wine/spirits/brews/restaurant scenes in the Mid-Atlantic and across the U.S. Her husband, David, is a beer and burgers guy. On radio since 2009, they host celebrity guest interviews with famous and up-and-coming chefs, winemakers, distillers, oystermen, farmers, marine biologists and more.

What has Foodie and the Beast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 18, 2026" (17 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Foodie and the Beast, Oct. 11, 2026" (10 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "Foodie and the Beast -Sept. 27, 2026" (26 September 2026, 50 minutes).

How often does Foodie and the Beast publish?

Foodie and the Beast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 369 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Foodie and the Beast?

Booking probability for Foodie and the Beast is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Foodie and the Beast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Foodie and the Beast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Foodie and the Beast?

The strongest fits for Foodie and the Beast are Restaurants and Bars & Pubs. Foodie and the Beast has a health audience.

About the host

Foodie and the Beast is a health show with 369 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 18, 2026

    Oct 17, 202650 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:                            &nb...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast, Oct. 11, 2026

    Oct 10, 202650 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:                             &n...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast -Sept. 27, 2026

    Sep 26, 202650 min

    Hosted by Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:                             &n...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 30, 2026

    Aug 29, 202651 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         SMYAL is DC's LGBTQ+ youth community center. Its mission is to support and empower LGBTQ+ youth...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 16, 2026

    Aug 15, 202650 min

      Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         Chef Eric Brannon, the man in the kitchen at Little Birdie’s, the too-much fun, deeee-lish...

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    Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 9, 2026

    Aug 8, 202653 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         John Norman – Norman’s Farm Markets – why you should shop farm markets for produce; &nbsp...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 2, 2026

    Aug 1, 202650 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   · Ashok Bajaj, owner and CEO of the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, has another great dining spot – it’s Rosselli. And it’s Italian, thank...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - July 26, 2026

    Jul 26, 202650 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         DOMENICA MARCHETTI is a spirited champion of Italian home cooking and the author of celebrated...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - July 19, 2026

    Jul 18, 202655 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show: ·         She went from being a celebrated somm to a winemaker! A passionate advocate for Virginia wine, Jennifer...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - June 28,2026

    Jun 27, 202651 min

      Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show: ·         Molly Irani, cofounder and chief culture officer of the James Beard Award–winning Chai Pani...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodies and the Beast - June 21, 2026

    Jun 20, 202653 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         Tae Strain is the most excellent chef-partner at Burnt Hill Farm and culinary director of the Old...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodies and the Beast - June 21, 2026

    Jun 20, 202653 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         Tae Strain is the most excellent chef-partner at Burnt Hill Farm and culinary director of the Old...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - June 7 ,2026

    Jun 6, 202652 min

      Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         Chris Swonger is president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - May 17, 2026

    May 16, 202652 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         Regina McLinden , founder of RM Wellness in Georgetown – specializing in customized massage...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - May 3, 2026

    May 2, 202655 min

      Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:   ·         The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is back May 9 and 10, filling the streets with artisans...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - April 26, 2026

    Apr 25, 202651 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:     ·         Start-up and fledgling small businesses need all the helpful input and guidance they can...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - April 19, 2026

    Apr 18, 202651 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:     ·         Nevin Martell talks about Mess Hall NKOTB (that’s New Kitchens on the...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - April 12, 2026

    Apr 11, 202655 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:     ·         Kevin Tien, James Beard finalist and the owner of DC’s award-winning Moon Rabbit, is...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - March 29, 2026

    Mar 28, 202650 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:     ·         2026 is the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, where – for the first time – two...

  • Foodie and the Beast

    Foodie and the Beast - March 22, 2026

    Mar 21, 202650 min

    Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today’s show:     ·         We say “Carla Hall” and you say, “ OMG – that’s celebrated chef, author, Top Chef...

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