Andrew Rea (aka “Babish”) Launches “In the Booth with Babish” with Vox Media and Eater

Today, Vox Media and Eater announced that Andrew Rea, also known as "Babish," will be joining the Vox Media Podcast Network with In the Booth with Babish, a new podcast series. Premiering on Tuesday, May 26, with new episodes dropping every other week across platforms, In the Booth with Babish will feature Rea as he is joined by chefs and celebrities where they make a meal out of chit-chat. With the interview being structured as a menu, each segment will be a featured course, creating a unique spin to the traditional talk show format. For the premiere episode, Rea sat down with Peabody Award-winner and chef Alton Brown.

Rea is one part chef, one part filmmaker, and a generous dash of irreverent YouTube personality. With a self-taught approach both behind and in front of the camera, he has garnered a global audience of over 10 million burgeoning chefs and food lovers across multiple channels. In the Booth with Babish joins his slate of other series including Binging with Babish, his flagship YouTube channel where he recreates iconic dishes from film, tv, and more, along with Beyond Babish, a companion YouTube channel where he taste tests and ranks everyday staples. In addition to his YouTube channels, Rea is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and a winner of the Streamy Award, Webby Award, Adweek Brand Genius Award, and Streamy Social Good Award.

"Andrew informs and delights millions through the consistent curiosity, craft, and ease he brings to everything he makes. He has built one of the most devoted and expansive audiences in food," said Lillian Xu, Vox Media's vice president of the podcast business. "We are so excited to partner with him to grow the Babish Culinary Universe and broaden our slate of top food shows with In the Booth with Babish, where he's creating a fresh format to host conversations with the leading voices in food."

"Vox Media is a huge innovative force in the industry, and Eater is one of my very favorite publications for food media," said Rea. "Together, they represent the perfect creative partnership and platform where my podcast can thrive."

"Food is at the center of the Babish brand, and Andrew has cultivated an extremely loyal audience with his insightful and entertaining cooking videos," said Stephanie Wu, Eater's editor-in-chief. "We're thrilled to partner with Andrew on this new series, which aligns with Eater's mission of connecting audiences through dining and culture. His distinct perspective, alongside Eater's expertise in the restaurant industry, will undoubtedly lead to meaningful conversations with some of the most notable names in the food world."

In the Booth with Babish will publish every other Tuesday, starting May 26, on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About the Vox Media Podcast Network

The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers, home to some of the most popular and influential shows. Reaching a monthly audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms, our podcasts spark conversations and shape culture, covering everything from politics, technology, and business to sports, entertainment, and more. The Vox Media Podcast Network is powered by Vox Media, the leader in modern media, and home to a prestigious portfolio of editorial brands including New York Magazine, Vox, The Verge, Eater, SB Nation, and more. Learn more about the network at podcasts.voxmedia.com.

About Eater

Eater is the locals-first authoritative guide to eating better. With editors across the country covering more than 20 local dining scenes, Eater sits at the center of the food and dining world, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, as well as its beloved maps and guides. Eater is the leading voice in food media, with a devoted following on digital, social, audio, and video platforms, including the Eater app; and products including cookbooks, cookware, and travel guides.