Podcast
The Rouxde Cooking School Podcast
Rouxde (pronounced Rude) Cooking School is a food history and cooking comedy podcast. Food writer and cook John Houser III talks food history, cooking and interviews Chefs and food professionals about what it's like in the industry. It's funny, irreverent and informative.
- Episodes
- 389
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 2 min
- On air since
- 2017
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
389 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 28 min
Halloween Food Horror Stories 2026
Season 9, Episode 391
Show notes
John and Chris talk a lot about Michael Jackson, Danzig and other random topics before getting into the inedible horror stories from random people on the internet. Chris also intertwines listener questions within our horiffic stories of culinary woe. Thanks for listening!!!
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1 hr 12 min
Food News: Ringo's Favorite Sandwich, Meat Allergy Relief, The Best Snacks of Each Decade and John takes Listener Questions
Season 9, Episode 390
Show notes
John and Chris talkabout the news fit to eat: Ringo's Favorite Sandwich, Meat Allergy Relief, The Best Snacks of Each Decade and John takes Listener Questions. thanks for Listening.
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1 hr 4 min
Football Stadium Food!!!
Season 9, Episode 389
Show notes
This week John introduces his new cohost Chris O. and they talk about crazy foods from NFL football stadiums. From hot dogs to disgusting candy burritos we cover it all. Chris learns about funnel cake fries, antelope meat and the ominous story behind racoon hands. Thanks for listening!!!
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2 hr 32 min
What We Did On Our Summer Vacation!!!
Season 9, Episode 388
Show notes
John, Leana and Crosby recount the foods and experiences they had while on break from this podcast. From Maryland to New York and finally Canada, listen to the Housers eats their way across many places. Thanks for Listening!!!
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1 hr 13 min
Sylva Lin of Culinary Architecture!!!!
Season 9, Episode 387
Show notes
John speaks with Sylva Lin of the grocery /deli/ catering/ esoteric food emporium business known as Culinary Architecture. They talk about what drove Sylva to open her own store, why she loves vegetables, her top 5 favorite things to eat in her store and why her Choco-Bananas are so insanely good. Thanks for listening!!!
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52 min
Fennel!!!
Season 9, Episode 386
Show notes
John and Soren have a lot of fen talking about our friend fennel. From it's origins and types to how it is used in witchcraft, we've got you covered. Thanks for listening!!!
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1 hr 6 min
Food News: Advice on Smoking BBQ, Chocolate Pringle Tubes, Emeril's Secret Ingredient, Paul Hollywood's Busted Myth and Food Tattoo Talk!!!
Season 9, Episode 385
Show notes
John and Soren Talk about Food News: Advice on Smoking BBQ, Chocolate Pringle Tubes, Emeril's Secret Ingredient, Paul Hollywood's Busted Myth and Food Tattoo Talk. Thanks for listening!!!
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1 hr 2 min
Jay Reifel Returns!!!
Season 9, Episode 384
Show notes
John chats with returning guest Jay Reifel. Jay is a chef, food historian and author who likes rock climbing and talking about how to make cooking easier for home cooks. They talk recipes, techniques and what it's like to be a contestant and also a judge on Beat Bobby Flay. Thanks for listening!!!
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47 min
Food News: Noma's Downfall, Frozen Pizza in the USA, How Should You Salt Your Pizza Water and Cheese Facts from an Expert!!!!
Season 9, Episode 383
Show notes
John covers all of the food news you can use by talking about the terrible Noma abuse scandle, how the USA likes it's frozen pizza, how much salt you should put in you pasta water and some fun cheese facts from an expert (on another podcast). Thanks for listening!!!
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1 hr 3 min
Checking in With a Teenager: A Talk With Crosby Houser
Season 8, Episode 382
Show notes
John Crosby Houser III talks with John Crosby Houser IV on the eating habits of the modern teenager. What he likes, how school food is, does he like cooking and really why do kids like Takis? Its a heartfelt episode. Thanks for listening!!!
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44 min
Food News: Red Tuesday, Deep Fryer Horror and a Taste of Texas through a Supermarket
Season 9, Episode 381
Show notes
John and Soren Talk about all of the Food News thats worth talking about. Thanks for listening!!!
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57 min
History of the term "86'd"
Season 8, Episode 380
Show notes
John and Soren swap snow food stories before talking about the term "86'd". John tries to get to the bottom of where and how it started. John ends with a few sotries of celebs being 86'd from restaurants. Thanks for listening!
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1 hr 11 min
National Food Days!!!
Season 8, Episode 379
Show notes
John and Soren talk about the food they're thinking of making for the upcoming blizzard and then go into national food days. From National Bloody Mary Day (January 1) to National Champagne Day (December 31) we have you covered. Thanks for listening!
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1 hr 4 min
Food News: Potato Chips made from Potatoes, The Popcorn Sandwich, Getting Drunk with Lionel Messi and 2026 Food Trends!!!
Season 8, Episode 378
Show notes
John and Soren talk about the food news you can use. This week they cover Food News: Potato Chips made from Potatoes, The Popcorn Sandwich, Getting Drunk with Lionel Messi and 2026 Food Trends. Thanks for listening!
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54 min
Holiday Round Up!!
Season 8, Episode 377
Show notes
John and Soren have put down the charcuterie and have picked up mics again to tell you about the best things they ate and cooked durning their holiday breaks. From prine rib, Yorkshire pudding and stuffed mushrooms to ramen, dimsum and smoked cream cheese they cover the gambit of culinary delights to share with you in this new year. Thanks for listening!!
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50 min
Food News: Sweet and Sour Cranberries, The Woes of Jack Daniels, Jacques' Shrimp Cocktail and Padma's Grilled Cheese!
Season 8, Episode 376
Show notes
John and Soren talk about the Food News that you can use! This week we cover Food News: Sweet and Sour Cranberries, The Woes of Jack Daniels, Jacques' Shrimp Cocktail and Padma's Grilled Cheese! Thanks for listening!!!
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46 min
Post-Turkey Wrap Up!!
Season 8, Episode 375
Show notes
John and Soren recall the ecstacy and the agony (mainly for John) of Thanksgiving 2025. Triumphant turkeys, savory stuffings, plentiful pies and ruined rolls are on the menu! Thnaks for listening!!!
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1 hr 17 min
Thanksgiving Cooking Questions from Listeners!!
Season 8, Episode 374
Show notes
After a harrowing story about hot sauce trauma, John and Soren answer listener cooking questions while talking about what they are making and baking for Thanksgiving. thanks for listening!!!
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1 hr 3 min
Regional American Thanksgiving Sides!!!
Season 8, Episode 373
Show notes
John and Soren Talk about regional Thanksgiving sides from around the USA. From Oyster Dressing to Tamales, we've got them covered! Thanks for listening!
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48 min
Cranberries!!!
Season 8, Episode 372
Show notes
John and Soren get tart over Cranberries. They talk the history, cultivation and the many, MANY names it goes by. We also hit some fun facts and try to convince Soren that cranberries aren't going to hurt him. Thanks for listening!
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