Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 52m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Aloha!

I’m Matthew Gray, your host of the `50 Tastes Of Gray’ podcast.

Aloha from Hawaii! 🌺


I’m a lifelong chef, radio guy, and your host of 50 Tastes of Gray, a smart long‑form conversation served with warmth, wit, and a dash of mischief. 🎙️🍽️

Each episode is a generous helping of stories, laughter, and unexpected insight as I sit down with fascinating guests from across the worlds of food, art, music, and life itself.

We talk flavor, sure—but also what feeds the soul: curiosity, creativity, and connection. It’s funny, revealing, and refreshingly human—the kind of conversation that lingers long after the last bite.

Pull up a chair. Life’s too delicious not to dig in. 🍰

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The Food Granny: Grit, Jam, and a Cat Named Milo

May 08, 2026 46m

Christine Smith — better known as The Food Granny — joins me for a conversation seasoned with grit, jam, humor, and the kind of lived‑in wisdom that only comes from a life cooked slowly. Born in…

He Told Me to "Shut My Mouth"… and I Lost It | Michael McGlone

May 01, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

He's the voice that's lived inside your head for years. "Geico could save you 15% or more on car insurance." But Michael McGlone — Brooklyn-born actor, author, and voiceover legend — is so much more…

How She Blends Creativity and Business | Sonia Victoria Werner

Apr 24, 2026 45m Transcript

In this episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, from Hawaii, Matthew talks with Vikki Werner — actor, producer, and co‑founder of Lighthouse Ladies — about the intersection of creativity and business, and how…

He Dumpster-Dived Across Europe on a Bicycle

Apr 17, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

Nathaniel Allenby has lived more lives than most people dream about — and he's not done yet. He cycled 28,000 miles across 10 countries, often with empty pockets and no plan. He dumpster-dived his…

Hot Flashes, Lobster Rolls, and the Truth | Elizabeth Hamilton‑Guarino

Apr 10, 2026 1h 5m

A warm, funny, and deeply human conversation about food allergies, family, identity, and the truths we only share with people we genuinely admire. Bestselling author Elizabeth Hamilton‑Guarino joins…

Exploring Identity, Career, and Culture with Femi Oke

Apr 03, 2026 51m

In this rich and intimate conversation, journalist and moderator Femi Oke joins Matthew Gray to explore identity, culture, and the winding path of a global media career. From her Nigerian roots and…

I Thought I Knew Wine… Then This Happened | Andrea Lemieux

Mar 27, 2026 38m

Episode Overview I thought I understood Turkish wine — its history, its grapes, its culture — until wine writer and educator Andrea Lemieux, known as The Quirky Cork, opened the door to a world I…

Mountain Dew and the Stories We Swallow

Mar 20, 2026 1h 14m

She drinks Mountain Dew to stay alive. Not as a joke. Not as a quirk. As maintenance. Her sugar logic makes perfect sense — once you hear the whole story. #sugaraddiction #emotionaleating…

​A Neuro-Divergent Spicy Bi-Girl & Matthew Walk Into A Bar

Mar 13, 2026 26m

Host Matthew Gray sits down with Dr. Diane Dye — a self-described "neurospicy," bisexual, ADHD/autism entrepreneur and doctor of education and organizational change — for a candid, wide-ranging…

Love, Clarity, and the Woman Who Diagnosed Me On-Air | Sanya Bari

Mar 06, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Sanya Bari walked into this conversation fasting for Ramadan, making dinner reservations for Manhattan's most impossible restaurants, and somehow still managed to be the most present, warm, and…

The Craziest Celebrity Case of Mistaken Identity | No, I'm Not Paul Reiser!

Feb 26, 2026 1h 11m

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Mark DeCarlo takes us on a journey through the intersecting worlds of food, comedy, and culture. From the ritual of Cuban coffee to the emotional wallop of…

Conflict? What Conflict? — With Valerie Polunas

Feb 20, 2026 46m

Valerie Polunas walks into conflict like it’s a room she already rearranged. In this episode of 50 Tastes of Gray, she unpacks the quiet mechanics of tension — why we avoid it, how we disguise it,…

Romance, Rock & Roll & Second Chances | Juliet Izon

Feb 13, 2026 50m

Juliet Izon joins Matthew for a warm, funny, and deeply human conversation about The Encore, the creative life, and the emotional architecture behind the stories we tell. Juliet is sharp, generous,…

Chef Down Under

Feb 06, 2026 32m

​In this engaging conversation, Kimberly Locke shares her journey from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Perth, Australia, exploring her dual citizenship, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her…

Mark Lewis on Love, Leadership, and the Lost Art of Connection

Jan 30, 2026 37m

Mark Lewis joins us for a conversation that moves from love to leadership, childhood to company culture, and the tiny gestures that make people feel seen. He talks about the pride of partnership —…

Hunger Isn't The Enemy

Jan 23, 2026 53m

In this episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, host Matthew Gray sits down with Shirley Billigmeier, an expert in energetics and intuitive eating, for a grounded and honest conversation about food, autonomy,…

Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Sh*t

Jan 16, 2026 1h

In this engaging conversation, author Amanda Graham (Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Sh*t) shares her experiences as a comedy writer and public speaker, discussing everything from…

Christmas, Chowder & the Dark Side of Sports | Robert Sullivan on Food, Memory & Crime

Dec 25, 2025 1h 11m

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…

Commi Kitchen: Food, Chaos, Humor & Heart with Cole Crocker

Dec 19, 2025 49m

Step into the chaotic, delicious, hilarious, and heartfelt world of the kitchen with chef and author Cole Crocker. In this episode of 50 Tastes Of Gray, Cole discusses his new book "Commi Kitchen", a…

The Art of Storytelling in Performance

Dec 08, 2025 56m

In this engaging conversation, Rick Lewis shares his unique journey through life, touching on themes of storytelling, performance, and personal growth. He discusses how these experiences shaped his…

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