Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I can’t believe it took me so long to check out Rachel’s show! I had heard of it through my favorite podcast, TBTL, where I was first introduced to Rachel back in 2008, during its KIRO days. I didn’t realize then what an absolute joy of a human, and what an incredible journalist, interviewer and storyteller she is! Every episode is such a delight - even those featuring guests I’ve not heard of or don’t think I’ll enjoy hearing from. That’s due to Rachel’s genuine curiosity and relatability. People want to open up to her, and in so doing, the listener gains real knowledge and empathy for people we may think we dislike or disagree with. Could this podcast save democracy? Possibly! But listen regardless - it’s just perfect. Really.

I found Your Last Meal during Covid lockdowns and quickly listened to every episode. Rachel is funny, engaging, enthusiastic, and you can tell she truly loves what she is doing. Every episode has someone/something different and interesting, so you can never be bored. Highly recommend!

Rachel Belle is a gem who gets us. I love the guests and humor—but my favorite part is the deep dives into the history of the food mentioned by the guest. Always entertaining, and I’ve expanded my own palette because of this show.

I love this podcast, especially the Amanda Knox live show and recent interview with comedian Moshe Kasher (but, like, how could he not love cannoli??)

Your Last Meal asks zeigeisty celebs what their last meal would be, then journalistically explores historical, scientific, or cultural aspects of the food and interviews experts related to the food. Rachel is hilarious and thoughtful.