Andrew Rea, also known as “Babish,” will be joining the Vox Media Podcast Network with In the Booth with Babish, a new podcast series in collaboration with Eater. Premiering on Tuesday, May 26, with new episodes dropping every other week across platforms, In the Booth with Babish will see Rea joined by chefs and celebrities to make a meal out of chit-chat. Each interview will be structured as a menu, putting a unique spin on the traditional talk show format. For the premiere episode, Rea sat down with Peabody Award-winner and chef Alton Brown.
Rea is a chef, filmmaker, and YouTube personality with a global audience of more than 10 million burgeoning chefs and food lovers across multiple channels. In the Booth with Babish joins his slate of other series including Binging with Babish, his flagship YouTube channel where he recreates iconic dishes from film, TV, and more; and Beyond Babish, a companion YouTube channel where Rea taste tests and ranks everyday staples. In addition to his YouTube channels, Rea is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and a winner of the Streamy Award, Webby Award, Adweek Brand Genius Award, and Streamy Social Good Award.
“Andrew informs and delights millions through the consistent curiosity, craft, and ease he brings to everything he makes. He has built one of the most devoted and expansive audiences in food,” said Lillian Xu, Vox Media’s vice president of the podcast business. “We are so excited to partner with him to grow the Babish Culinary Universe and broaden our slate of top food shows with In the Booth with Babish, where he’s creating a fresh format to host conversations with the leading voices in food.”
“Vox Media is a huge innovative force in the industry, and Eater is one of my very favorite publications for food media,” said Rea. “Together, they represent the perfect creative partnership and platform where my podcast can thrive.”
“Food is at the center of the Babish brand, and Andrew has cultivated an extremely loyal audience with his insightful and entertaining cooking videos,” said Stephanie Wu, Eater’s editor-in-chief. “We’re thrilled to partner with Andrew on this new series, which aligns with Eater’s mission of connecting audiences through dining and culture. His distinct perspective, alongside Eater’s expertise in the restaurant industry, will undoubtedly lead to meaningful conversations with some of the most notable names in the food world.”
In the Booth with Babish will publish every other Tuesday, starting May 26, on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
