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Joy the Baker Podcast

Have you ever wondered where Joy's crazy stories and food inspiration comes from? Of course you have.

The Joy the Baker Podcast is a weekly, candid look behind the scenes of Joy's popular blog. Joy is joined by Tracy Benjamin, better known as Shutterbean. Together, they talk about recipes, photography, blog life, being a mom, not being a mom, married life, dating life, and... candy. It's silly. It's funny, and they want you to be there.


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Episodes

49Flozone

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, our hard work and relentless Twitter stalking finally pay off!  We talk to the man, the myth, the LEGEND:  TYLER FLORENCE!!!  During our chat we learn some really important facts:  Tyler …

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48Brushing My Teeth With Cookies

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy discuss the stress of moving… you’ll hear an update on Tyler Florence Gate 2012… we’ll talk to you about our Siren Songs… and we totally want to hear …

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47I Don't Want to Go to Chicos

This episode of the Joy the Baker podcast is brought to you by Bourbon & Gin!

Joy is on Team Bourbon while Tracy is on team Gin.

Tracy is drinking gin in honor of Joy’s recent trip to London. …

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46Tiers of Tears

Tyler Florence... TFlo… We’re comin’ for ya.  This would be a whole lot easier if you weren’t playing so hard to get.  Just sayin’.

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast we sort out all kind …

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45Like Nobody's Blazeness

Welcome to another Joy the Baker podcast with Tracy from Shutterbean!  This week Joy and Tracy discuss project T-Flo, wherein they try to annoy the heck out of Tyler Florence.  Joy and Tracy also discuss the difference between getting …

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44More Woo than Woe

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy dive into their Frequently Asked Questions from readers and listeners!  Let’s get nosey.

Also… poor Cooper is sick, Tracy eats old (but good!) cookies, and Joy needs …

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43Like the Movie, 'Ghost'.

Pull on your lady blazer… it’s time for another Joy the Baker podcast!  This week, Joy and Tracy discuss social networks,  bonkers book tour shenanigans, and how they’re invading everyday lives.  We’re on your first date with you!  …that’s incredible!

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42Would You Rather

This week, Joy and Tracy play the time-honored game Would You Rather…?

Would you rather have no fingers, or all thumbs?

Would you rather find true love or a truly large amount of money?

Would you rather be a tree …

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41Close to a Third Party

Joy and Tracy are back with some chatter!  Today they discuss the continuing Joy the Baker book tour, a few of their recent obsessions, and what kind of silly things go down in a hot air balloon.  Why are …

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40Book Baby

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Tracy  gets the low down on Joy’s FIRST book signing in Pasadena.

Joy just had her first Book BABY!  Sadly, there was no mesh underwear involved.

3 different sharpies were christened …

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39Sexy In Sexy Out

Alrighty!  Another week, another happy podcast coming your way!

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy open up about their ‘unplugged Sunday’.  How did they fare without Twitter, Facebook, text messages, and email?   It was …

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38Shucker

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy get down with some RealLifeRealTalk.  Tracy has a cold and Joy is scared of a book tour.  Will anyone show up?  Are there M&Ms in the green room? …

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37You've Got a Friend

This week on the podcast, Joy & Tracy discuss the good, the bad & the ugly sides of FRIENDSHIP!

We get real… and no one gets angry and we only pretend to breakup.

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36Some Breathing Room

Yes… it’s already time to talk Valentine’s Day.  Tracy’s married, loving holiday celebrations vs. Joy’s single, awkward conversation holiday celebration.

We’ll talk about how to have a Valentine’s Day celebration with two babies at home, and how to …

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35My Legs Are Not Candy

On this episode of the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy are talking about LISTS (not lisps)!  We’re talking about how we deal, and all the lists we make.  Food lists.  Cookbook lists.  Music playlists (see below).

We also …

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34Fact or Fiction

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy are talking fact or fiction.  Is it Joy or Tracy that  had a hippie-raver phase?  Who went through a deep goth phase?  Someone lived with a stripper?  Wait… who …

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33Pretending to Juggle

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy talk about juggling.  We’re not talking clown business… we’re talking about our busy schedules and how we toss in short cuts to make it all come together.  They also …

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32The Glass Ceiling

The Joy the Baker podcast is back (and we’re totally better than ever)!  This week Joy and Tracy discuss life on a Disney cruise, Tracy’s glass ceiling, New Year’s non-resolutions, and eat days… oooh eat day.  It’s a new year. …

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31Beanbag

Throw that mistletoe on the ground and put on your lady jersey! It’s game time! This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy tackle New Years! From New Years Eve tips, to resolution, and New Year’s …

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30Take it Easy!

Joy and Tracy realize it’s a crazy and hectic month.  There’s holiday shopping, holiday travel, holiday parties, gift wrapping, and work on top of work.  Tack a family Disney cruise and you’ve got the makings of one stressful month.  Joy …

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29Perfect Gifts

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy talk gift giving.  Yep.  We’re in the full holiday swing.  There’s just no denying it!  Let’s talk about who to give what this year. …

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28Merry Xmas to Me

It’s time to think about the holidays! This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy get real about work holiday parties, awkward cousins, and egg nog. Kwanza sweaters? Champagne buckets? You’ll want to give this gem …

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27How to Survive Thanksgiving

The rumors are true!  It’s Thanksgiving!  This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy explore Vegan Thanksgiving poems…. on t-shirts, kitchen drawers full of shame, Black Friday, and what not to get Joy for Christmas.  Get ready …

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26Lady Wisdom

 

Gentlemen… this podcast is for you.

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy drop some serious lady wisdom.  Ever wanted to divulge some of the things that women wish men knew and understood about women? …

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25Modern Day Etiquette

Joy and Tracy would like to cordially invite you to this week’s podcast.  This week’s topic is etiquette, but we’re not talking tea parties and silver wedding anniversaries.  Not quite.  That seems just a tad bit old-fashioned… wouldn’t you …

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2420 Questions

Who wants to play 20 questions!?  Joy and Tracy.. Duh!

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy tackle 20 questions with …

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23Halloweenie

It’s Halloween time! Let’s talk childhood costumes, favorite candies, and… WHY the heck is everyone dressed like so slutty!? When did that happen? Also… pumpkin. Lots of pumpkin.

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22Awkward Conversations

The Joy the Baker podcast gets AWKWARD.  More awkward that usual.  This week Joy and Tracy tackle awkward conversations.  Let’s discuss chin hairs, asking for a raise, …

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21Stuck in a Rut

Stuck walking down the same aisles of the gricery store. Stuck eating the same thing for dinner every night of the week. Stuck with the same workout. Stuck …

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20Embrace Your Inner Hippie

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19Guilty Pleasures

 Guilty as charged! This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy talk about their guilty pleasures. Bad television like Basketball Wives? Bacon? …

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18The Grass is Always Greener

The grass is always greener on the other side, right? We always want what we don’t have. This week on the …

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17Proof

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy talk about proof.  Proof that you married the right man.  Proof that you’re dating the wrong dude. …

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16Long Distance Relationships

Long distance relationships.  In love and in friendships, how do you keep the love alive when miles prohibit near constant hugging and friendly high-fives?  Joy and Tracy …

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15End of Summer Blowout

Making the most of the end of summer!  Joy and Tracy talk Baywatch, bikini tops, the approach of football season, and beer.

Also… cats get haircuts, …

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14We Are Not the Cool Kids

Did you wear babydoll dress and Doc Martens?  Wait… did you wear Hypercolor leggings?  Please tell us you had a Blossom hat phase.  Please.

This week on the …

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13Pay it Forward

Joy the Baker and Tracy can not handle your pet rat.  They just don’t understand.

In this episode, Joy and Tracy discuss karma.  How do we increase our …

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12Red Flags

Red Flag! Look out!  Danger ahead!

We’ve all been there… rationalizing why a restaurant is stone cold empty on a Friday night, baking with totally bunk yeast, booking a room …

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11I Like Going Places

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy is phoning it in….literally! She’s on vacation in a tropical island eating pineapple and Tracy is sitting at her desk, wishing she was there.

So, how …

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10Thick in the Middle of Summer

This week, on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy get real.  Fat pants, thick middles, and summer salads.  Also… how many times can you say ‘tankini’ before you …

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9Road Trip!

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy are talking all things ROAD TRIP!  Tracy is in Lake Tahoe, and we need to know just …

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8Just Say His Name

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy  discuss how to properly shop for bikinis, how to make super easy banana ice cream, (oh!) …

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7Summer Survival Guide

This week, Joy and Tracy discuss summer, and exactly how to survive it.  From picnics situations to barbecue desserts, summer espadrilles and white nail polish… Joy and Tracy get down …

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6Boozy Susan

This week on the Joy the Baker podcast, Joy and Tracy wax on about Pinterest, summer boozy times, the horrors of a workplace pool party, and what to …

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5That's Not Your Wheelchair

Joy and Tracy are chatty.  This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast these world class/world famous/ internationally renowned/ ultra adored/ lady bloggers talk about summer foods, summer dresses, how …

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4We're Gonna Need Lots of Tots

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy and Tracy answer your questions!  We hear you!  You want to know about blogging, and photography.  You also want to know …

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3Cooking for Boys and Wombats

This week, Joy and Tracy tackle what to cook for boys, who pays on a first date, and why you should never buy generic q-tips.  They’ll also …

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2God's Gold

In this episode, Joy and Tracy talk about their obsession with Google Analytics, kitchen disasters, sunflower obsessions and Tracy’s favorite Kelly Clarkson song…. which also happens …

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1Put a Peep in It

In this episode Joy and Tracy talk about camera equipment, lighting, where they get their eclectic props, and why Joy never likes to color coordinate.  The two also talk …

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Your Hosts

Joy the Baker

Joy is the voice behind the popular blog, Joy the Baker and co-founder of Homefries.  She is a self-taught, turned professional baker, turned full-time blogger and cookbook author.

Joy believes in the healing powers of chocolate chip cookies, the restorative qualities of chocolate pudding, and that happiness can be found in a cup of heavy cream.  Joy does a majority of her living, eating, and cocktailing in Los Angeles, California where she lives with an incorrigible kitten named Jules.  Find her on Twitter and Facebook.  Be friends!

Tracy Benjamin

Tracy Benjamin is obsessed with good food and great photography, both of which are equally evident on her fun and colorful blog, Shutterbean. Completely self-taught, Tracy loves the intimacy and nurturing quality of sharing delicious meals with loved ones.

As a busy working mom, she has made it her mission to serve up tasty, home cooked meals, without having to slave for hours in the kitchen. It’s a constant juggling act to balance it all, but making time for her process feeds her both inside and out. Say hey to Tracy on Twitter and Facebook. She’s funny and her kid is cute.