Ya Gotta Eat

Ya Gotta Eat

Robert St. John and Drew Wooton

Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 1h 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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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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Susan Spicer | Je Suis Lá | Ya Gotta Eat #12

May 13, 2026 1h 19m

Susan 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…

Vasti Jackson | This Is Your Heartbeat | Ya Gotta Eat #11

Apr 15, 2026 1h 17m

Vasti 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,…

Dario Cecchini | The Butcher of Panzano | Ya Gotta Eat #10

Apr 01, 2026 1h

Dario 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…

Mark Landis | I Like to Stay Busy | Ya Gotta Eat #9

Mar 18, 2026 1h 11m

Mark 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…

Charles Morgan | Built by the Docks | Ya Gotta Eat #8

Mar 04, 2026 1h 44m

Charles 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…

Kevin Boehm | The Bottomless Cup | Ya Gotta Eat #7

Feb 18, 2026 1h 31m

Kevin 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…

Frank Brigtsen | Ya Gotta Eat #6

Feb 04, 2026 1h 47m

In 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…

Oli Petit | Ya Gotta Eat #5

Jan 21, 2026 1h 29m

Oli 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…

Mason Hereford | Ya Gotta Eat #4

Jan 07, 2026 1h 25m

Mason 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…

Eric Cook | Part 2 | Ya Gotta Eat #3

Dec 24, 2025 1h 4m

Chef 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…

Eric Cook | Ya Gotta Eat #2

Dec 10, 2025 1h 21m

Chef 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,…

Ben & Erin Napier | Ya Gotta Eat #1

Nov 26, 2025 1h 43m

Ben & 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…

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How many episodes does Ya Gotta Eat have?

Ya Gotta Eat has published 12 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Arts, Food.

Is Ya Gotta Eat still active?

Ya Gotta Eat is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 24m.

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