I was happy to find Adam back focusing on food over the last year. I have especially been happy listening to him interview a variety of different people here. Lunch Therapy is an interesting but maybe challenging concept and Adam genuinely makes it work. His skills drawing out his guests are pretty amazing and seem innate. Listening to Adam is my new favorite thing to do while exercising.

I love Adam’s podcast. His slightly off kilter and irreverent sense of humor really resonates with me as does his interest in all things food related. I am just now taking a look back on this absolute treasure trove of episodes. Thanks for these!

Great podcast! Been following Adam Roberts for a while but just started listening to the podcast. Already learning lots. And just as fun and witty as his Blog and newsletter.

I love finding out about people's day to day lives and this podcast never disappoints and always makes me laugh. I recommend it to everyone!!!

5 Stars all around! As someone who loves a ‘What’s in my bag / fridge’ Lunch Therapy is my jam! Bonus - most of the guests are people I already love OR didn’t know I needed in my life! About to embark on all the back episodes. Thanks Adam!

I hate making lunch. I always forget to or never have time. It’s my least favorite meal of the day. That is, until I came across this gem of a podcast. Adam’s sweet nerdy voice soothes me as I drive. His variety of guests keep me engaged. I even began asking my friends what they had for lunch and then analyze their answers with them. The podcast has also helped me think about my own meal patterns and how they factor into my mental health and lifestyle. I would say this podcast is for intellectuals only; but it’s actually for anyone because no matter your intelligence, you’ll always feel like an intellectual in Adam’s company.

Lunch Therapy by Adam Roberts is my favorite podcast. I have enjoyed Adam’s voice, humor, perspective of food as a home cook and enthusiastic eater and the slice of life he has shared widely for years, via his blog, tv writing and Instagram—listening to his podcast is the natural extension of that. I am even getting to know how his actual human voice actually sounds which is a nice loop back to humanity. I could review each episode individually, if there were a million more hours in the week, because I often find myself having a comment or question, or wanting to give a nod of “I see what you did there!” I have found that Adam is consistently funny, playful and engaging as a host, and if I like a certain episode more than others, it is due to the guest. Adam shares, forges connections in a short window, and draws people’s upbringing, food history and current relationship with food into the light with ease. What I find occasionally baffling in the content is the world that LA people, particularly in the TV industry inhabit. For a Midwesterner, it can occasionally be like hearing about an alternate universe where your diet and exercise inhabit a prominent public part of life but I don’t hate having a little window into the lifestyle of people who work around Hollywood, and live where it is always summer. What always comes through in listening to an episode of Lunch Therapy is a little insight into where a guest comes from, their food memories, where food resides in their current life, and truly, just the intriguing fact of what a person eats for lunch and dinner. I consider getting to eat daily to be such a gift and a matter of importance. Clearly Adam Roberts also believes that there is more to a meal than mere fuel. I am definitely coming back to hear what other guests have to say about their lunches and upcoming dinner ever week, and even more, what that meal says about them. Also, ps, I liked hearing from Craig in the intro too! Bring him back!

Period!

Adam finds just the littlest hint of something in someone’s lunch to get the conversation flowing, and it’s always engaging, entertaining and fun. Helps if you like Broadway, making fun of Boca, and queer folk making big impacts in food, WHICH I DO. 🌈

Really enjoying this podcast. Love how Adam is able to connect the writing, film and food worlds. He has a real knack for putting his guests at ease.

I have missed this delightful and informative podcast so much. Its return gives me hope for things getting back to normal. Celia Sack episode was particularly fascinating.

It’s such fun to listen in on Adam’s “therapy” sessions, a perfect mix of food talk, insight into the guest’s background and their current work. Adam is a kind and funny host, and his guests are always interesting.

I stumbled upon @amateurgourmet on Instagram shortly before the pandemic took hold, and I am so glad I did. Roberts’s food posts and cooking stories (and Winston cameos) kept me sane(ish) and inspired over the last year and a half. I finally started listening to Lunch Therapy and am having so much fun catching up on older episodes. It’s one of my favorite podcasts to listen to while I cook. More, please!

It’s funny and cozy and interesting and I could listen for hours. So happy it’s back!

I’m not in the food business, but I’m so drawn to this podcast because of the genuine nature of it. I’m impressed with the set up and how Adam Roberts is so sincere and curious about his guests. He does a great job as an interviewer!!!

This is one of those podcasts that doesn’t just talk about food but makes you hungry for it. It’s not a recipe podcast, but more of a conversation you are invited to be apart of with relatable experiences and how food brings us together.

SO happy lunch therapy is back!

Enjoyed your show! Ryan is always talking about your amazing meals (and he is picky). Looking forward to learning from you. First up is that tomato sauce sounds amazing

I love listening to Adam’s weekly podcast. I only wish he’d analyze my lunches🤷‍♀️.

What a great way to find out about the food people who have inspired us! Adam asks thoughtful, intelligent, and deep questions that engage the listener. He has the ability to listen to his guest as well as probe deeper for the unanswered questions. What a delight!

I truly hope “identifying as a man” doesn’t mean getting lumped in with the likes of you — someone who turns desperately to anonymous hate-mongering because he can’t find anyone who can bear talking to him for more than 3 minutes at a time. Adam is thoughtful, funny, passionate about food and people, and you can hear the kindness in his voice. What do you have to offer?

When I first stumbled across the Amateur Gourmet blog, I was an overworked and overstressed mom/lawyer/wife/etc/etc who could barely keep it together. If cooked at home, dinner was hasty and sad. Yet one little phrase in one simple recipe for the Best Brownies of Your Life (and for real they truly are) re-opened the lost world of cooking for me, making it accessible and doable. The AG led me to Smitten Kitchen and NYT Cooking, among others, and soon I was meal planning and cookbook reading and multiple-kinds-of-salt-owning - and feeding my family and friends like a champ. Eating at home as a family brought health, and happiness, and calmed at least some of the chaos of our noisy lives. So of course I was beyond delighted when I saw that a podcast had arrived, and it doesn’t disappoint. The thing that makes the blog so special - Adam’s gift for bringing humor and warmth into anything - is present here. By far my favorite episode so far is the one with Susan Feniger. Do yourself a favor and check it out! And seriously, make the brownies. And the almond cake - it’s the stuff of legend around here. Thank you, Adam! I’m forever in your debt. Please let me buy (or make!) you dinner if you ever come to Houston.

Would love it if even more if even more of the focus were on your guests as you get great people. And food prep and where to eat is also awesome!!! Thanks for doing it.

Can not tolerate your husband❗️❗️ He is so angry😡

Love your blog, wishing you all the best!

I've now listened to 6 different Lunch Therapy episodes. Each one is unique and all are wonderful and informative. They have me talking out loud. These touch on so many fun food topics and sometimes seem like a trip down memory lane for me .... especially the one with Susan Feniger. Adam does a great job interviewing his guests and adds a personal touch to make the experience relatable. Can't wait to listen to all of the others!

Just listened to two episodes back to back! You do such a great job of interviewing with remarkable results! Also enjoy the banter with your husband.

Always a joy to listen to!

I actually think in my mind we’re friends. I know he wants to be my friend. Well I’d like him to be my friend. He’s smart. Well spoken. Honest. His heart felt podcasts are always something to look forward to. Then I’m a little sad I have to wait for another one. Give Lunch Therapy a try. I’ll be hooked.

This podcast is such a wonderful respite from the usual food podcasts. Adam’s unique take on psychoanalyzing guests based on what they eat is brilliant and hilarious and I love listening to each episode to see where the conversation goes!

While being entertaining and playful. Adam is a very good interviewer and listener. Clearly a lot of hard work goes into these. Also, he has a great sense of who would make good guests. Looking forward to who shows up next.

What a pleasure to be able to listen to Adam after following his writing for years! I always learn and laugh, the best combination. Fantastic podcast - highly recommend.

Such a lovely, unpretentious approach to human connections over food. An easy-listening podcast that brings you back to finding beauty and meaning in the mundane- such as ordering lunch.

Love it!! Love it on Monday’s . My newest favorite podcast... everything about food!! Great host, great questions.. glad I found it!!

You seem like smart people that are kind and I always appreciate that. I wish the host would focus more, less interruptions, ignore your dog rustling around. You lost me with uninteresting banter, and it feels like your trying to just cover all quiet moments. Sometimes it feels like podcasts are just an opportunity for the host to consistently talk about themselves and railroad subjects. Just thoughts, I’m probably just getting older and enjoying solid information more. Not drying to dim your shine. This obviously not for me

Adam is such a wonderful person. He’s also a fantastic cook. I have both his cookbooks and I follow him on Instagram. His recipes and cooking instructions are spot on. He knows what he’s talking about on his podcast. His questions are always polite and people warm up to him, but he knows how to dig in too. My favorite.

Effortlessly funny, insightful and moving. Adam is a fantastic interviewer. About food and cooking, but also family, career and relationships. Best podcast ever to cook to. An instant classic!

I have been following Adam since Amateur Gourmet days so am a fan of his work. This podcast has a great premise for those interested in talking about food. Adam is quite insightful, an active listener and able to really make some great connections based on the conversations.

Enjoyable conversation with amiable host and interesting guests. It’s involves good talk and food; how bad can that be?

Want food talk from nice, interesting, and fun people? Listen to Adam’s podcast and then subscribe to his newsletter too.

I've been reading Adam's blog for years (and was so excited when he moved to LA, my hometown!) His podcast has been getting better and better each week as he's gotten into the groove. (I love the addition of Craig to the intros!) One of the most relaxing podcasts I listen to.

Love listening to Adam on my way to and from work. He asks the right questions to the right people - which makes for some great listening! Keep it up Adam!!

I’m either eating, talking about food, or planning vacations centered around eating. This podcast is legit.

I love love love Lunch Therapy. You are such a good interviewer Adam and your guests have been so interesting❤️❤️

I love that now I have a chance to “meet” all of my favorite food people: to listen to their stories and learn about their experiences. This podcast is fun, funny and serious at the same time. Adam leads his interviews really well, which makes them such a great listen. Thank you for doing this and good luck in the future!

Love everything about this podcast. It’s so fascinating to hear about the different roles food plays in the guests’ lives. Everyone has to eat — and something as little as discussing what someone has had for lunch can provide insight into their past, present, and future!

I've been following Adam since his food blogging NY days and have always enjoyed his "voice" in his writing, now I get to enjoy it for real! I'm especially loving the new introduction with his husband Craig, it's intimate and they have great banter. Keep it up Adam!

Fun, enjoyable, and I love listen about food!

Heals the mind and the tummy!

Perfect for lunch hour!!!