Oct 14, 20261h 5m
GET YOUR PINEBELT PRINCESS SHIRT HEREhttps://www.elsiegang.com/Elsie is Mississippi through and through, and she’s not shy about it.In Episode 17, Robert St. John and Drew Wooton sit down with the Pinebelt Princess at...
About this Podcast:
Great food. Unfiltered conversations. Ya Gotta Eat is a cuisine & culture series hosted by Robert St. John and Drew Wooton, traveling all over to sit down with award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, musicians, artists, and noteworthy guests. Each episode captures stories, traditions, and genuine conversations that celebrate community, culture, and connection around the table. Life moves fast, but no matter your schedule, there should always be time to come together and share a meal.After all—Ya Gotta Eat.
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What is Ya Gotta Eat about?
Great food. Unfiltered conversations. Ya Gotta Eat is a cuisine & culture series hosted by Robert St. John and Drew Wooton, traveling all over to sit down with award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, musicians, artists, and noteworthy guests. Each episode captures stories, traditions, and genuine conversations that celebrate community, culture, and connection around the table.
What has Ya Gotta Eat covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Pinebelt Princess Has Got Talent | Elsie | Ya Gotta Eat #17" (14 October 2026, 65 minutes), "Mary Ryan Brown | Ya Gotta Eat #16" (16 September 2026, 72 minutes), and "Jimmy Buffett Told Us to Keep the Party Going | The Coral Reefer Band | Ya Gotta Eat #15" (29 July 2026, 77 minutes).
How often does Ya Gotta Eat publish?
Ya Gotta Eat publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 80 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Ya Gotta Eat?
Booking probability for Ya Gotta Eat is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ya Gotta Eat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ya Gotta Eat's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Ya Gotta Eat?
The strongest fits for Ya Gotta Eat are Restaurants. Ya Gotta Eat has an arts audience.
About the host
Ya Gotta Eat is an arts podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #16
Mary Ryan Brown | Ya Gotta Eat #16
Sep 16, 20261h 12mMary Ryan Brown was always going to make it--at least that's what Robert St. John will tell you. So it comes as no surprise that this lunch at The Maple Bar in Hattiesburg was an absolute blast to talk all things comedy...
Jul 29, 20261h 17mIn this episode of Ya Gotta Eat, Robert St. John and Drew Wooton get an all-access pass to the green room at the Florida-Alabama line, sharing a meal with members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band — Mac McAnally...
Jul 15, 202657 minDJ Kujho brings the good vibes, but the story behind the energy runs deep.Born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS, Marcus Carr, better known as DJ Kujho, has built a career around music, movement, community, and purpose...
Jun 17, 20261h 20mBefore she raised some of the finest Wagyu beef in the South, Kim Howard was walking the streets of Los Angeles as an LAPD officer — and earning the Medal of Valor to prove it. Now she runs Black Jack Ranch in Wiggins...
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Episode #12
Susan Spicer | Je Suis Lá | Ya Gotta Eat #12
May 13, 20261h 20mSusan Spicer helped shape modern New Orleans cuisine without ever chasing the spotlight.Born in Key West and raised in New Orleans after spending part of her childhood in the Netherlands, Susan built a career defined by...
Apr 15, 20261h 17mVasti Jackson isn’t just a musician. He’s a storyteller, a cultural bridge, and one of the living voices of the blues.Born and raised in McComb, Mississippi, Vasti grew up surrounded by music, gospel, country, soul, and...
Apr 1, 20261 hourDario Cecchini isn't just a butcher. He’s a philosopher of food, a steward of tradition, and the heart of a small town in Tuscany.Known around the world as The Butcher of Panzano, Dario has spent more than 50 years...
Mar 18, 20261h 11mMark Landis is one of the most unusual guests we’ve ever had at the table.Known as one of America’s most prolific art forgers, Landis spent years donating recreated works to museums across the country, never asking for...
Mar 4, 20261h 44mCharles Morgan helped define the Gulf Coast restaurant scene.In 1979, he turned a small repurposed house on the Destin Harbor into Harbor Docks — a waterfront seafood landmark built on fresh Gulf fish, 400 feet of dock...
Feb 18, 20261h 32mKevin Boehm has built one of the most respected restaurant groups in America. As co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group, he and his business partner Rob Katz operate more than 35 restaurants across Chicago, Los Angeles...
Episode #6
Frank Brigtsen | Ya Gotta Eat #6
Feb 4, 20261h 47mIn Episode 6 of Ya Gotta Eat, Robert St. John and Drew Wooton sit down with Chef Frank Brigtsen — one of the true gentlemen of New Orleans cooking — for a meal at Susan Spicer’s Rosedale Restaurant in New...
Episode #5
Oli Petit | Ya Gotta Eat #5
Jan 21, 20261h 30mOli Petit — Belgian-born restaurateur, drummer, and the heart behind The Red Bar in Downtown Grayton Beach — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 5 of Ya Gotta Eat.The Red Bar isn’t just a restaurant — it’s...
Episode #4
Mason Hereford | Ya Gotta Eat #4
Jan 7, 20261h 25mMason Hereford — chef, author, and owner of Turkey and the Wolf — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton at the High Hat Cafe for Episode 4 of Ya Gotta Eat. Mason is one of the most original voices in American food...
Episode #3
Eric Cook | Part 2 | Ya Gotta Eat #3
Dec 24, 20251h 4mChef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — returns for Part 2 on Episode 3 of Ya Gotta Eat.In this episode, the conversation turns deeply personal as Eric recounts...
Episode #2
Eric Cook | Ya Gotta Eat #2
Dec 10, 20251h 22mChef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 2 of Ya Gotta Eat: a series all about great food, great people, and...
Episode #1
Ben & Erin Napier | Ya Gotta Eat #1
Nov 26, 20251h 44mBen & Erin Napier are famous far beyond their Hometown, but when you sit down a share a meal with them, you wouldn't know it. They have to be two of the most genuine human beings of all time, and it is a cosmic gift...
Recent guests
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Robert St. John
Restaurant Owner, Author, Travel Guide, Founder of Extra Table, Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group Inc.
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Kevin Boehm
James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur, Boka Restaurant Group
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Eric Cook
President and CEO, Society for Classical Learning
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Mac McAnally
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band
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