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Braised Bits

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Jesse Eigner and Lance Pauker are two comedy chefs in New York City. On stage, they constantly cook up piping hot bits that might burn your mouth if you're not careful. But in your earbuds, the bits are braised, slow cooked to precision and carefully considered. Braised Bits is an hour of observational humor, good humor ice cream bars, and even some Humor Esiason mixed in. We're talking food, we're talking sports, we're talking awkward situations and the never-ending tide of technological determinism. We're even talking about practice. Come for the fun, stay for the umami.
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Episodes

#32 Detlef Shrimp Cocktail

00:00-00:56- The chefs dip into the virtual podkitchen and begin episode thirty-two of Braised Bits. 00:56- 02:15 - Jesse raises the question to Lance if he would travel to space if it was a feasible option offense. 02:15- 3:11- Lance notices a Vincent Van Gogh print behind Jesse and reflects back on a joke invented by Zackary Snackery. 3:11- 4:04 - The chefs discuss the importance of communication skills and in person connections. 4:04-4:54- Lance is a guest on the Koppen with Comic pod and rec...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 21 min

#31 Richard Kind Bar

00:00-3:15 -The chefs jump into the podkitchen and start cooking up episode thirty one. Jesse shares that his childhood house number was 31 and Lance talks about how is Dad ployed him into putting out Cookies Rojas for Santa Claus. 3:15-6:00 Lance and Jesse reflect back on their previous episode and how they agreed it was one of their Travis Best performances. 6:00-6:34- The chefs discuss the similarities and differences between King of Queens Hawaiian Rolls and Challah (back girl). 6:34- 17:54-...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 19 min

#30 Tekashi Six Naan Bread (Top 9 Breads)

00:00- 5:11 - The comedy chefs jump into the podkitchen and discuss how their perception of ice aging has evolved. 5:11- 7:23 - Jesse and Lance reflect on how much they appreciate the Braiserbacks. 7:23- 24:33 - The chefs dive into their highlights which involve Jesse doing live standup for the first time in three months at a drive in comedy show. Lance did a lot of consuming, and the chefs talk Dave Chapelle's recent, urgent special. 24:33-1:13:18- Jesse and Lance reveal their top nine favorite...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 34 min

#29 Elon Corn Husk (Top 9 Summer Foods)

00:00- 9:17 - The chefs get back into the kitchen after a bye week and discuss how they are feeling about the systemic racism and social unrest going on in America. 9:17-12:00- Jesse and Lance continue their conversation regarding racial inequality and look through the lens of sports to go deeper. 12:00-15:22 - The chefs explore the performative aspect of activism and how everyone now has a brand in 2020 that they need to uphold. 15:22- 23:22 - Lance and Jesse discuss their highlights from the p...

Jun 12, 20201 hr 24 min

#28 Dan Dan Rather Noodles (Top 9 Cuisines of the World)

00:00- 3:47- The chefs light the match to the podcast iron skillet and begin to Dalvin Cook. Lance shares a tale of when he ran into NY Jet legend Curtis Martin. 3:47- 4:51 - The chefs reveal that they are braising the podcast in the morning for the first time. Jesse also discloses that he took a bath tub Richard Prior to the pod. 4:51- 6:47 - The chefs reminisce over some food pics and knowledge cher’d by top braizerback Jack Shneck. 6:47- 25:18 - Lances highlights from the past week involve hi...

May 29, 20201 hr 49 min

#27 Dr. Faucioccia Bread w/ Dylan Palladino (Top 6 Things About the Gym)

00:00-5:50- Lance and Jesse welcome their guest Dylan Palladino into the virtual podkitchen. The chefs introduce Staley Dylan to what a Braizerback is. 5:50-7:53 -Lance asks Dylan his opinion on the ongoing Borat “my wife” controversy that has been spicing up the podkitchen. 7:53- 15:26- Dylan explains his Thad Motto behind getting into podshape. Jesse provides some background behind his relationship with Bob Dylan Palladino. 15:26- 30:30- The chefs and Dylan jump into their highlights magazine ...

May 22, 20201 hr 33 min

#26 Pita Griffin w/ Nick Whitmer (Top 6 Foods to Cook at Home)

00:00-2:43 - Jesse and Lance welcome fellow comedy chef Nick Whitmer as a guest into the virtual podkitchen. 2:43-4:33- Nick “cheesesteak wiz whit” Whitmer discusses his idea behind his cooking web series “Hungry Whit.” 4:33-6:58- Nick shares his opinion on cheese steak from Philly Mickelson. 6:58-8:53- Lance and Nick cher with the pod their favorite sandwiches which both happen to be from Philadelphia. 8:53-11:37- Lance and Nick aka Lick both talk about a Jake Gyllenhaall anecdote. 11:37-18:10 ...

May 15, 20201 hr 11 min

#25 Bae of Salt Invasion (Top 9 Spices & Seasonings)

00:00- 2:27: The chefs whip out the podcast iron skillet and begin the episode with a nesquik chat about pokemon. 2:27- 5:10: Lance thanks the brazerbacks for all that they do and Jesse does some investigating regarding a Rey Mysterio post on the Braised Bits instagram. 5:10-6:25: Lance shares that he has been watching the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and was jarred by Mo Vince Vaughn aging. 6:25- 18:56- The chefs jump into their highlights from the previous week which include Lance orange...

May 08, 20201 hr 30 min

#24 I Am Legend of the Hidden Temple (Top 9 NYC Places)

00:00-2:00- Lance lights the match to the podcast iron skillet and the chefs begin cooking a sizzling hot episode with a chat about the restaurant chain Sizzler. 2:00- 9:14- The chefs go over some Braizerback feedback from the last episode including a potential Bill big tuna Parcell's prank on Jesse. 9:14-19:59 - Jesse and Lance go over their highlights magazine which involve Jesse going on a Tim Raines rainy run and Lance putting his French speaking to the ron arTest with some virtual conversat...

May 01, 20201 hr 26 min

#23 Benny AgBialy (Top 9 Bagel Combinations)

NOTE: This was recorded during the Coronavirus quarantine, so the chefs are cooking virtually. 00:00- 3:55- Jesse and Lance hop into the podkitchen and shout out brazerbacks around the globe. Lance pulls a Summer Sanders and figures out how to see which US states brazerbacks are listening from. 3:55-6:00- Jesse shares some wack feedback and Lance ZAGAT reviews his previous pod performance. 6:00-9:00- The chefs discuss more pod feedback including an Amare Stoudemire stat correction and a carvel m...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 18 min

#22 NASDAQ Prescott (Top 9 Things We Miss About Restaurants)

00:00-2:55- The chefs jump into the quarantine kitchen with a cold open where Lance describes the cool Nike net t-shirt that he is wearing as well as an anecdote about Kenny Atkinsons’ basketball camp. 2:55-7:30- The chefs shout out a top braiserback birthday and go over some positive/negative feedback from the previous episode. 7:30-9:05- Lance reveals the Susan boil and burn method he’s been using to cooking sausages. 9:05-17:00- The chefs discuss their highlights from the past week which incl...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 30 min

#21 Bitter Herb Williams / Tahini Meeny Miney Mo (Top 9 Desserts)

Note: This was recorded during quarantine times, so the chefs are in the virtual kitchen. 00:00-13:25: The chefs chop up some Pesach bits as they reminisce over Rugrats Passover and talk virtual seders. 13:25-22:40: Highlights Magazine time. Jesse still has major beef brisket over not being invited to Lance's wedding, but takes solace in some gifted olive oil. Chef Lance talks about cooking outside of the podkitchen. 22:40-1:02:48: It's a sweet Top 9 as the chefs get salty over their top 9 desse...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 18 min

#20 Franz Coughka (Top 9 Movies)

NOTE: This was recorded during the Coronavirus quarantine, so the chefs are cooking virtually. 00:00-8:05: The chefs sign into the virtual podkitchen and Jesse immediately starts throwing One Shot style grenades at Lance's photo editing skills and Eric Seidel's density. Seidel fires back. 8:05- 16:15: The chefs share their highlights during the previous quarantined week. Lance shares his life-changing experience of becoming an old italian man and doing his laundry by hand. Chef Jesse makes some ...

Apr 03, 20201 hr 16 min

#19 Jon Fava-reau Bean Dip w/ Special Guest Kate (Top 9 Dips)

The chefs Zoom into their virtual kitchen with the help of Clearcast.io, as they welcome Kate, Lance's wife for a special quarantined episode of the pod. NOTE: It appears we cook too hot for internet, so we apologize for it being not of our usual quality. 00:00-10:45: The chefs connect via internet and adjust to their virtual kitchen. They welcome Kate, Lance's wife, to the pod, and Jesse learns that Kate is the true proprietor of the Podkitchen. 10:45-21:30: Highlights. Kate shares the major hi...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 7 min

#18: Renaldo Balkman Walkman (Top 9 Household Chores)

Chefs Jesse and Lance are keeping the podkitchen open for takeout and delivery during this tough time. Come get your bits! 00:00-14:20: The chefs discuss the atlanta brave new world under quarantine, and shout-out a number of independently run NYC restaurants that could use some help during this time. 14:20-23:20: Jesse baskin robbins' in joy at the fact that Tom Brady is leaving New England. Lance feels well-rested in the time of corona. 23:20-1:08:55 The chefs get out that sanitizer and dish o...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 19 min

#17: Quaranteen Vogue (Top 9 Sauces)

The world may be stopping, but Lance and Jesse are BACK in the podcast iron skillet and cook up a saucy episode behind closed doors. 0:00-12:00: The chefs reopen the kitchen, and start cooking behind closed doors amid the societal-wide quentin quarantino. They discuss reuniting and the continued exploits of pod-nemesis Seidell. 12:00-24:30: Highlights. Jesse Berns up seaCaucus as he gets back into comedy. Lance eats a chicken cutlet sandwich. Lance gets a new barber (Jesse) 24:30-59:45: The chef...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 15 min

BONUS EPISODE: Seidel Speaks!

Pod nemesis and elusive gadfly Eric Seidel joins Lance in the podkitchen. Does he show his cards?? Listen to hear what the banker himself has to say about the Great Pod Reviews Contest, the level of cooking done by the comedy chefs, and how he Shoulders the responsibility of being the Pod nemesis. Straight from the mouth of Ramsey Michel himself. A must listen for diehard braiserbacks!

Feb 28, 20206 min

#16 Order of the Joaquin w/ Guest Host Bassam Shawl (Top 9 Cereals)

Comedy Chef Bassam Shawl hoagies for Chef Jesse in this week's Braised Bits. He channels his inner Lance, which makes for a wild and crazy (kids) episode 00:00-7:45: The chefs cook up a unique flame. Bassam shares his love for Wegmans as he gets into the podcast iron skillet and Sabras the moment. 8:00-26:00: Lance and Bassam discuss the desperate energy of Valentine's day, which was quickly replaced by the positive and celebratory energy of a 3 day weekend. They are Kumon in hot here with talk ...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 15 min

#15 Amani Tumeric w/ Guest Host Nick Alex (Top 9 Vegetables)

00:00-08:00: Chef Lance introduces guest host Chef Nick, who is filling in for Jesse for the week. Chef Nick, a loch fitness monster who rides the major vegan expressway, quickly gets into pod shape 8:00-26:40: Highlights. Lance talks about being a road cat, doing shows in Massachusetts with former Braised Bits guest Bret a Manger. Nick shares some STDetails that positively turned out negative for him. 26:40-56:00: Nick shares a word from our sponsor, Pat's Monday shift at the Lantern. Lance sha...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 16 min

#14 Pepperocini Pals w/ Lance Weiss and Jesse Perkins

Shows highlights: 00:00-8:30: Lance and Jesse introduce Lance and Jesse, and the smoke detector in the podkitchen starts blaring. It ceases to go off the entire episode 8:30-28:00 Highlights. With catlike reflexes, Jesse P shares a tale of visiting his folks back in California. Lance W. gets out of the city, does some shows in Yonkers, and gets everyone on the Pat Monahan Train.. Chef Jesse talks pretzel dogs in PA, and Chef Lance loves when tour-goers soak up knowledge in the pouring rain. 28:0...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 13 min

#13 Cambridge to Terabithia

0:00-7:30: The chefs immediately get things escalated with a volley about stairs and escalators. Lance cancel cultures Jesse the beach bum, and they assign the Braiserbacks some homework. Plus, the chefs get a gander into the world of Goose. 7:00-32:00: Highlights time. Jesse talks a Carmine's and Broadway date with his madre (that Lance wasn't invited to, but he'd love to come next time. Jesse will let him know). Lance recaps his trip to Boston, Jesse's favorite city of all-time, that was total...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 16 min

#12 Danilo Calamari

00:00-2:53: The chefs dive into the pod-kitchen and get cooking from the jump. They discuss the previous episode and how it went having their first guest on the pod. 2:53-5:28: Lance shares some recent communication he had with pod nemesis Eric Seidel. The poker pro provided further reasoning for why he picked his winner of the review contest. 5:28- 17:36: Lance and Jesse talk about their highlights from the last week which include Lance going sicko mode and Jesse burying TJ Miller at a comedy s...

Jan 17, 20201 hr 20 min

#11 Bret A Manger w/ Bret Raybould

00:00-4:50: Lance and Jesse introduce a new chef doing a residency for this episode. They determine that he is in questionable pod shape, but that his innate cooking talent will enable him to learn fast. 4:50-15:30: The chefs reveal the winner of Food52 (Refinery 29?) gift card contest, as judged by pod friend and mortal nemesis Eric Seidell 15:30-28:00: Weekly highlights. Lance talks about a run over the Williamsburg Bridge w/ his wife. Bret Maine-ly talks about his trip to Bangor, and Jesse le...

Jan 10, 20201 hr 24 min

#10 Ghwack-A-Mole

00:00-2:31: The chefs turn on the flame and start cooking up the first pod of 2020. Jesse shares that he used to have a figurine of Fluffy the three headed dog from Harry Potter, which was mentioned in the last epi. 2:31-3:25: Lance notes how Instagram may have copied the Braised Bits top nine list idea and the chefs express how difficult it is for them to discuss things off podcast. They have to save it for the pod. 3:25-15:36: Jesse goes into his highlights from the past week including some Sa...

Jan 03, 20201 hr 23 min

#9 Family Heirloom Tomato

Episode Highlights: 00:00-7:10: The chefs welcome all the braiserbacks to another healthy and hearty meal, while taking temperature of each other's hot and iced coffee habits and wondering who is truly a friend of a farmer 7:10-23:40: Jesse shares his experience of being a weekend road dog (woof woof) in Hartford and Boston, complete with an encore performance at the roulette table. Lance talks about crackling fires and central park, but mostly criticizes dogs (not of the road variety). 23:40-58...

Dec 27, 20191 hr 18 min

#8 I.R.L. Stine

00:00- 3:29: The comedy chefs start off the pod scorching hot and discuss their enjoyment of how Hanukah starts at a different date every year. 3:29- 7:50 : Lance and Jesse reveal the details of their gift card giveaway which rewards the best Braised Bits Apple Podcast review, judged by pod nemesis Eric Seidel, with a $50 gift card giveaway to Food52.com. 7:50-9:14 : Lance explains the new missed connections segment of the podcast and shares an example he has from the previous episode. 9:14-16:0...

Dec 20, 20191 hr 24 min

#7 Get Him to the Goose

Show Highlights: 00:00-4:00: The chefs start cooking hot with riff's on Post Malone's illustrious Guitar Hero career 4:00-13:00: The chefs debut a new segment, "Missed Connections," highlighted by Sammy's Romanian Steakhouse, to which Jesse has shockingly never been. 13:00-16:00: The chefs announce an exciting new contest with the chance for Braiserbacks to win a gift card! They also send out a call to Goose. 16:00-36:30: Highlights. Jesse raves about some excellent xaio long bao he recently had...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 44 min

#6 Prosciutt Is On Fire

00:00-2:00: The comedy chefs jump into the kitchen and discuss their new intro music for the podcast. 2:00- 6:40: Lance shares some family feedback and podcast suggestions he received over Thanksgiving, including a new segment idea. 6:40- 9:12 :Jesse reveals the identity of a loyal Braiserback living abroad in Chile. 9:12- 22:45: Jesse and Lance go over their highlights from the week including Eric Seidel's performance during the Turkey Bowl, Lance makes a homemade stew and Jesse's young cousin ...

Dec 06, 20191 hr 26 min

#5 Make Bug In This Club

Episode highlights: 0:00-1:00: The comedy chefs wish you a Happy Thanksgiving weekend, from our kitchen to yours. 1:00-3:44: The chefs share an important word from our episode sponsor. Shoutout to Pat. 3:45-11:20: Jesse discusses funny feedback from a top notch Braiserback and a successful visit to the dentist. Lance shares the harrowing story of his slow teeth and the tennis (badminton?) racket that is his current dental glenn quagmire. 11:20-14:45: Lance shares the latest feedback from our pod...

Nov 29, 20191 hr 23 min

#4: The Marvelous Mrs. Braisel

OO:OO-4:32: The comedy chefs jump into the kitchen and start cookin hot. They reveal that both of their mothers had recently heard about the podcast. 4:32-5:45: Lance and Jesse dive into some rich riff sauce concerning the pledge of allegiance. 5:45-8:58: The chefs discuss some new names for the listeners as well as there takes on TV shows about stand up comedy. 8:58-13:24: Jesse discusses his highlight of the week, which connects the NBA and the podcast. 13:24-16:41: The chefs reminisce about t...

Nov 22, 20191 hr 16 min
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