Track & Food Podcast
Jamie Mah is a writer, bartender and sommelier in beautiful Vancouver B.C. Join him as he takes comprehensive deep dives into everything food and culture in the city and around the globe.
Episodes
101 episodes
Getting Away From the Roots of Some Really Harsh Kitchens with Timothy Taylor and His New Book - The Rise and Fall of Magic Wolf
"If you've ever dreamed of moving to Europe to cook and learn from the best, then The Rise and Fall of Magic Wolf might feel familiar. The new novel from Vancouver author (-slash-journalist-slash-UBC-Professor-of-Creative-Writing)
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Episode 102
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On Tipping, Food Pricing, Michelin and Migrant Workers with Food Journalist Corey Mintz
Corey Mintz is a distinguished food journalist hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has contributed to several prominent publications, such as The New York Times, Eater...
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Episode 101
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1:09:41
Episode 100! - Does Vancouver Have a Defining Food Image?
Welcome to the Episode 100 extravaganza! In honour of this milestone, we catch up with former Track & Food podcast co-host, Mickey McLeod, and friend of the podcast, Tristan Young, of The Keefer Bar. T...
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Episode 100
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2:32:35
Demythologizing Poverty with Local Expert, Tracy Smith-Carrier
Will poverty always be a systemic issue? This is the question at the heart of Tracy Smith-Carrier’s article, “Implemen...
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Episode 99
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An Inside Look at the Controversial Mount Pleasant BIA Expansion
Back in the fall, I received some good intel, via text, about a peculiar issue brewing up along Main Street, regarding the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association(BIA). The problem was a propo...
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Episode 98
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1:10:28
Is the BC Restaurant Industry in a Crisis?
Whether at work or with friends, one of the more common questions posed to me is: “Where do you recommend going for dinner?” In a city as varied and culturally diverse as Vancouver, options for delicious fare seem endless. But despite the abund...
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Episode 97
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What's Going on with the BC Craft Beer Industry?
If you had asked me what I thought ‘craft beer’ was when I first moved to Vancouver, back in 2009, my answer would have been something vague about its ‘higher quality’. Fast forward to today, and layers of experiences, flavours and perspectives...
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Episode 96
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1:11:50
Predicting the Michelin Stars with James Iranzad, James Langford-Smith and Heidi Noble
In this newest edition of the triple(J) - H series, prominent former winemaker Heidi Noble joins alongside James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford...
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Episode 95
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1:34:12
Ending Homelessness Through Direct Cash Transfers with UBC Professor Dr. Jiaying Zhao
In 2018, Vancouver non-profit Foundations for Social Change, along with researchers from UBC, set out to do a small experiment: a one-year trial where they gave a lump sum of $7,500 cash, no strings at...
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Episode 94
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The Therapeutic Potential of MDMA With Journalist and Author, Rachel Nuwer
In this episode, award-winning freelance journalist, Rachel Nuwer, discusses her fantastic and revelatory new book, I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World
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Episode 93
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Edward Slingerland and James Iranzad Make the Case for Moderate Alcohol Consumption
Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to speak with UBC Professor Edward Slingerland regarding his then-new book, Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization (take...
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Episode 92
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Three Kelowna Entrepreneurs Discuss Okanagan Hospitality
To get a more comprehensive perspective of what’s happening in Kelowna, I reached out to a few local entrepreneurs who’ve helped revitalize the community with many of their brands: David Paterson (Tantalus Vineyar...
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Episode 91
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1:09:47
Talking 'Ranking Culture' with Jacob Richler, of Canada's 100 Best
In this episode, Jacob Richler, founder and publisher of Canada's most diverse and influential restaurant ranking, Canada's 100 Best, discusses his ...
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Episode 90
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Breaking Down the Van Mag Awards, with James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith
The boys are back for another “triple J” episode, chockfull with their in-depth insights and immeasurable humour… This time around, James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (
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Episode 89
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1:35:35
David Fairey and Anelyse Weiler Discuss the Migrant Worker Piece Rate System
While reading The Tyee back in late January, a story by labour economist, David Fairey (who is also a research associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) and Associate Profess...
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Episode 88
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Getting Loose and Talking Wine, with Maude Renaud-Brisson, Kelcie Jones and Jenna Briscoe
Recently, I was lucky enough to have Maude Renaud-Brisson (Founder, Apéro Mode), Kelcie Jones
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Episode 87
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Alex Black of Laowai Discusses his New Bar Bagheera
Back for another fun conversation, Alex Black of Laowai joins to talk about his new bar,
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Episode 86
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Corey Mintz Discusses the Noma Closure and What This Means for Labour and Fine Dining Moving Forward
Prominent food journalist, Corey Mintz, jumps on once again to help break down the news of Noma's impending closure at the end of 2024. If you ...
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Episode 85
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James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Make their Predictions for 2023
The boys are back with their insights and predictions for 2023. Recorded a few days before the new year, James Iranzad and James ...
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Episode 84
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1:30:37
Food Journalist Corey Mintz on the Prevalence of Tip Creep at Starbucks and What This Means for Hospitality
After reading Corey Mintz’s NBC News column, ‘Outrage at Starbucks ti...
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Episode 83
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James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith on All Things Michelin and Their Fave Vancouver Dishes
Another episode with James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith is here! In this latest instalment, we discuss Michelin coming to...
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Episode 82
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St. Lawrence Owner And Chef, JC Poirier, On Culture, Values, Quebec And His New Cookbook, Where The River Narrows
Can life get any better for chef and restaurateur, JC Poirier? His restaurant, the Québécois inspired, St. Lawrence, just won its third straight
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Episode 81
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Drafting Your Ideal Restaurant Lineup With James Iranzad And James Langford-Smith
In this latest episode James, James and I gather together to draft our ideal restaurant lineup. Influenced by The Ringer’s, The Rewatchables, and t...
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Episode 80
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1:40:23
UC Santa Barbara Professor Of Environmental Studies Liz Carlisle On Her New Book Healing Grounds And The Deep Roots Of Regenerative Farming
Presented by Scout Magazine. The book Healing Grounds – Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming...
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Episode 79
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Greta Co-founders Casey Greabeiel And Chris Decock On Opening In Vancouver And Becoming Part Of The Community
A deep dive and fun chat for this one with the co-owners of Greta, Gastown's newest Arcade Bar. Taking over in the old Bourbon on Cordova Street, Chris Decock and Casey Greabeiel rei...
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Episode 78
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