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.
Episodes
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? …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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.
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, …
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 …
20Embrace Your Inner Hippie
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? …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.