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Side of Fries

Side of Fries

Written by: Hartley Wright Judd Lafrenz
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Side of Fries with Hartley Wright and Judd Lafrenz is a food-related podcast which connects and unites fine diners, fast foodies, food people and non-food people alike to learn about ways to enhance their dining out and cook-at-home experiences. Inspired by the best and worst eateries and carry-in dinners of Columbia, Missouri, the hosts provide a peaceful sanctuary for improvised and authentic conversation about pro kitchens, amateur recipes, places to eat (and not), formative food experiences, family traditions, and the often-surprising insights in local food culture and community. Expect conversations with restaurateurs, food truck owners, chefs, pro and hobby cooks, pastry chefs, cookbook authors, bakers, sommeliers and people who love to eat.© 2025 Hartley Wright, Judd Lafrenz Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • How We Grill
    Jul 17 2024

    In a nation filled with more than 100 podcasts committed to grilling and bbq—exclusively, meaning every episode is focused on grilling — you can learn HOW to grill and the pompous of grilling elsewhere. If you want to discover how Hartley and Judd grill—exclusively, meaning nothing else is discussed—THIS is the podcast episode to listen to!

    Comment, Inquire and Email to: fries@hartleywright.com

    "Side of Fries" is a production of Living Wright Media

    Recorded at PureAudio Superior Sight Sound and Service

    Executive Producer, Editor, Mixing Engineer, and Host: Hartley Wright

    Associate Producer and Host: Judd Lafrenz

    Graphic Design: Hartley Wright

    Kitchen Bytes: Clinton Street Baking Company and Restaurant, Silver Apricot, Crown Shy, JeJu Noodle Bar

    Special Thanks to Lesfm and PineAppleMusic

    Theme Song: "Energy Pill" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

    Closing Song: "Soulful Whispers" by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay

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    34 mins
  • Wings! (part two)
    Jul 2 2024

    Part 2 of the (true) premiere Side of Fries episode panel discussion between Hartley and Judd, Jack Fender and Blake Fontinel. The conversation continues to fly over who they believe serves the best buffalo chicken wings in Columbia, Missouri.

    Panel guests: Jack Fender, Blake Fontinel

    Comment, Inquire and Email to: fries@hartleywright.com

    "Side of Fries" is a production of Living Wright Media

    Recorded at PureAudio Superior Sight Sound and Service

    Executive Producer, Editor, Mixing Engineer, and Host: Hartley Wright

    Associate Producer and Host: Judd Lafrenz

    Graphic Design: Hartley Wright

    Kitchen Bytes: Clinton Street Baking Company and Restaurant, Silver Apricot, Crown Shy, JeJu Noodle Bar

    Special Thanks to Lesfm and PineAppleMusic

    Theme Song: "Energy Pill" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

    Closing Song: "Soulful Whispers" by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay

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    34 mins
  • Wings! (part one)
    Jul 2 2024

    Who serves the best buffalo chicken wings in Columbia, Missouri? On the (true) premiere episode of Side of Fries, Hartley and Judd sit down with two young men who just might love wings more—Jack Fender and Blake Fontinel. With a ratings list and a critical system for judging, this ensemble reviews and weighs in on which eateries' drums and flats they choose to fly by and which ones cause their tastebuds to soar.

    Panel guests: Jack Fender, Blake Fontinel

    Comment, Inquire and Email to: fries@hartleywright.com

    "Side of Fries" is a production of Living Wright Media

    Recorded at PureAudio Superior Sight Sound and Service

    Executive Producer, Editor, Mixing Engineer, and Host: Hartley Wright

    Associate Producer and Host: Judd Lafrenz

    Graphic Design: Hartley Wright

    Kitchen Bytes: Clinton Street Baking Company and Restaurant, Silver Apricot, Crown Shy, JeJu Noodle Bar

    Special Thanks to Lesfm and PineAppleMusic

    Theme Song: "Energy Pill" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

    Closing Song: "Soulful Whispers" by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay

    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
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