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Southeast by Southwest

Hosted by Derek Rugsaken · arts · EN

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About this Podcast:

An exploration of Asian food in New Mexico and the chefs, makers and thinkers who are shaping and redefining the local Asian food scene.

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18%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Southeast by Southwest

What is Southeast by Southwest about?

An exploration of Asian food in New Mexico and the chefs, makers and thinkers who are shaping and redefining the local Asian food scene.

Who hosts Southeast by Southwest?

Southeast by Southwest is hosted by Derek Rugsaken. The show has published 10 episodes to date.

What has Southeast by Southwest covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 3: 505 Night Market" (1 August 2026, 31 minutes), "Season 3 Episode 2: Food as Comfort and Family Story" (28 December 2024, 41 minutes), and "Season 3 Episode 1: Hibachi" (8 November 2024, 33 minutes).

How often does Southeast by Southwest publish?

Southeast by Southwest publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 10 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Southeast by Southwest?

Booking probability for Southeast by Southwest is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Southeast by Southwest requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Southeast by Southwest's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Southeast by Southwest?

The strongest fits for Southeast by Southwest are Restaurants. Southeast by Southwest has an arts audience.

About the host

Derek Rugsaken hosts Southeast by Southwest, an arts podcast with 10 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Aug 1, 202631 minS3

    An talk with the crew behind 505 Night Market, Santa Fe's first Asian style Night Market. Featuring Rachel Lee, Lorraine Chow, Will Brandenburg and Jesus Horta Enriquez

  • Dec 28, 202441 minS3

    <p>In this podcast we explore how food serves as a source of comfort and connection to our family story in unstable times. I speak with Hue-Chan Karels and Chef Erica Tai of Alkeme restaurant in Santa Fe, who share...

  • Nov 8, 202433 minS3

    <p>The Southeast by Southwest podcast is back for a 3rd season exploring the stories and people at the intersection of Asia, the American Southwest and beyond. For our first episode we uncover the history of hibachi in...

  • Jun 20, 202131 minS2

    An interview with Chef Basit Gauba of Tikka Spice Food Truck in Albuquerque. Chef explains how South Asian cuisine is like American barbecue, as well as what he does to get those incredible flavors.

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  • Mar 15, 202141 minS2

    For part 1 of our South Asian food series I interview with Chef Paulraj Karuppasamy of Paper Dosa in Santa Fe. We talk about his start in the food industry, how Paper Dosa came to be and his unique approach to bringing...

  • Episode #5

    Oni Noodles

    Nov 25, 202035 minS1

    An interview with Chef David DeGaspar of Oni Noodles in Albuquerque, also featuring Alon Silverblatt-Buser of Silverleaf Farm.

  • Episode #4

    Sweets

    Nov 13, 202035 minS1

    Derek investigates where Asia and New Mexico meet when it comes to dessert, with guests Krina Cake of Planty Sweet and Isaiah Rugsaken of Khanom Popup.

  • Episode #3

    Food Trucks

    Oct 17, 202034 minS1

    An exploration of Asian food trucks in New Mexico, featuring Jae Stulock of Umamimoto and Nam Tran of Nom Nom on Wheels.

  • Episode #2

    Kimchi

    Oct 6, 202037 minS1

    An exploration of kimchi in New Mexico from its origins to the present day, with MiYoung's Farm owner Jenn Yi and Soo Bak Seoul Bowl owner John Katrinak.

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