VanillaGoods Baking Academy
Baking & Dessert Podcasts Free to listen
Learn from bakers, pastry chefs, cookbook authors and food scientists. We picked the best baking podcasts and the episodes worth your time, and matched them with VanillaGoods recipes so you can bake along.
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- 21podcasts
- 297episodes we picked
- 12topics
How the podcast hub works
- Pick a topic or a show. We chose every podcast and the episodes worth your time.
- Tap play and the episode plays in Apple Podcasts' official player, right on this page. No app or account needed.
- Bake along with the VanillaGoods recipes listed under each episode.
Featured podcasts
Four shows to start with, each with the episode we'd play first.
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One baked good per episode, from bagels to chocolate cake
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Vanilla: Boring or the Best? with Claire Saffitz
Bake along:Homemade Vanilla ExtractShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
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A baker's signature bake, every Saturday
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Funfetti Cake With Author Zola Gregory Of “Sheet Cakes!”
Bake along:Vanilla CakeChai Vanilla Cake
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Career stories from pastry and baking professionals
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René Bollier: Continuing the Tradition of Swiss Chocolate Excellence in Kansas City
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The technical side of baking, in about 25 minutes
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The Flavorful Story Behind Vanilla
Bake along:Homemade Vanilla ExtractShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
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Episodes all about vanilla
Where vanilla comes from, how it's grown and how bakers use it.
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The Flavorful Story Behind Vanilla
Bake along:Homemade Vanilla ExtractShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
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Vanilla: Boring or the Best? with Claire Saffitz
Bake along:Homemade Vanilla ExtractShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
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Forget Plain Vanilla: You'll Never See The World's Favorite Flavor the Same Way Again
Bake along:Homemade Vanilla ExtractShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
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The People of Madagascar - Curtis Jones of Sava Vanilla
Bake along:Homemade Vanilla ExtractShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Browned Butter Caramel Icing
Bake along:Vanilla CakeSalted Caramel SauceShop Madagascar Vanilla Beans
Listen by topic, then bake
Choose a topic to see its episodes, then bake along with our recipes.
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Mixing, measuring, ovens and how ingredients behave.
9 podcasts · 52 episodes
Bake alongVanilla CakeVanilla CookiesVanilla Buttercream
Video course: Baking Basics: Your First Bakes
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Extract · $19.00 -
Layer cakes, frostings and decorating.
10 podcasts · 65 episodes
Bake alongVanilla CheesecakeBrown Butter Vanilla CakeVanilla Mango Layer Cake
Video course: Cake Baking & Decorating
Video course: Buttercream & Piping
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Extract · $19.00 -
Croissants, laminated dough, pies and tarts.
6 podcasts · 53 episodes
Bake alongClassic Butter CroissantsClassic French Fruit TartApple Danish
Video course: Pastry & Croissant School
Video course: Pie & Tart Crust Masterclass
Our pick: Tahitian Vanilla Extract · $16.00 -
Fermentation, shaping and sourdough.
5 podcasts · 77 episodes
Bake alongClassic Brioche LoafBrioche à TêtePumpkin Bread
Video course: Bread Baking 101
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Extract · $13.00 -
Chocolate, caramel, truffles and candy.
2 podcasts · 37 episodes
Bake alongMilk Chocolate TrufflesSalted Caramel SauceEnglish Toffee
Video course: Chocolate Essentials
Our pick: Uganda Vanilla Beans · $18.00 -
Ice cream, gelato and sorbet.
1 podcast · 28 episodes
Bake alongVanilla Bean Ice CreamMascarpone GelatoToffee Ice Cream
Video course: Ice Cream at Home
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Puddings, pastry cream and crème brûlée.
2 podcasts · 13 episodes
Bake alongVanilla Crème BrûléeVanilla Pastry CreamVanilla Pudding
Video course: Custards & French Desserts
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Beans · $15.00 -
The chemistry of flour, sugar, eggs and heat.
2 podcasts · 36 episodes
Bake alongHomemade Vanilla ExtractClassic MeringueSwiss Meringue
Video course: Baking Basics: Your First Bakes
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Beans · $50.00 -
Bakeries, home businesses and careers.
6 podcasts · 57 episodes
Bake alongVanilla SconesVanilla MuffinsVanilla Cream Scones
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Beans · $75.00 -
Interviews and advanced skills from working chefs.
2 podcasts · 24 episodes
Bake alongMille-Feuille (Napoleon)Hazelnut ÉclairsFrangipane Tart
Video course: Pastry & Croissant School
Our pick: Madagascar Vanilla Beans · $65.00 -
Regional specialties, history and traditions.
7 podcasts · 26 episodes
Bake alongTarte TatinRose Rice PuddingCinnamon Danish
Our pick: Tahitian Vanilla Beans · $12.00
All podcasts
21 shows from bakers, pastry chefs, cookbook authors, food scientists and bakery owners.
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Things Bakers Know
With Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin · King Arthur Baking Company
One baked good per episode, from bagels to chocolate cake
King Arthur's Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin take one baked good per episode, cover its history and the techniques that matter, talk with leading American bakers and answer listener questions.
- Every level
- New episodes weekly
- About 42 min
- 31 episodes
Best for: Home bakers at every level
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She's My Cherry Pie
With Jessie Sheehan · Cherry Bombe
A baker's signature bake, every Saturday
Baker and cookbook author Jessie Sheehan talks with pastry chefs and bakers about the bake they are known for, and the tips and ingredients that make it work.
- Every level
- New episodes weekly
- About 47 min
- 175 episodes
Best for: Dessert lovers and cookbook collectors
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Pastry Arts Podcast
Pastry Arts Magazine
Career stories from pastry and baking professionals
In-depth interviews with pastry chefs, chocolatiers and bakery owners about how they built their careers and what years in professional kitchens taught them.
- Advanced & pro
- New episodes monthly
- About 38 min
- 95 episodes
Best for: Serious enthusiasts and working pastry cooks
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BAKED in Science
BAKERpedia
The technical side of baking, in about 25 minutes
Short conversations about the science and technology of commercial baking: flour, fermentation, gluten-free formulation, food safety and ingredients like vanilla.
- Advanced & pro
- New episodes monthly
- About 33 min
- 111 episodes
Best for: Bakers who want to know why recipes work
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Knead To Know
With Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla · Bold Baking Network
Baking trends and friendly, practical advice
Chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla of the Bold Baking Network talk baking trends and the questions home bakers ask most, from dinner rolls to holiday cookies.
- Beginner-friendly
- Back catalog
- About 33 min
- 136 episodes
Best for: New and casual home bakers
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Kitchen Tape
Rose Wilde and Crystal Slonecker
How great cookbooks get made
Rose Wilde and Crystal Slonecker talk with cookbook authors, editors and photographers. We list the baking conversations, with guests like Dorie Greenspan and Helen Goh.
- Every level
- New episodes weekly
- About 48 min
- 51 episodes
Best for: Cookbook lovers
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Bake This Book
With Erik Fabian · Sourhouse
One bread cookbook at a time
Home baker Erik Fabian talks with authors about the bread books worth keeping, with plenty of sourdough, some pastry and pizza, and a lot of baking culture.
- Every level
- New episodes weekly
- About 44 min
- 19 episodes
Best for: Bread and sourdough bakers
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Baking with House of Bread
With Sheila McCann · House of Bread
Wholesome bread at home, in short episodes
House of Bread founder Sheila McCann shares practical bread advice, from sourdough versions of favorite recipes to whole wheat flour and Dutch oven loaves.
- Beginner-friendly
- New episodes monthly
- About 19 min
- 96 episodes
Best for: Beginning bread bakers
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The Golden Hour Baking Podcast
With Jehan and Braydon · Jehan Hajar
One bake per episode: history, trends and fixes
Working bakers Jehan and Braydon take a single bake each episode, like brioche, tiramisu or apple pie, through its history, current trends and the problems people run into.
- Beginner-friendly
- Back catalog
- About 51 min
- 11 episodes
Best for: Home bakers who like the backstory
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Home Baking
Rin Harris
Baking through ingredients, culture and history
Rin Harris explores home baking through ingredients, culture and history, from better brownies to a homemade take on Viennetta. Written recipes are on the show's newsletter.
- Beginner-friendly
- Back catalog
- About 42 min
- 92 episodes
Best for: Curious home bakers
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The Crumb
With Brian Hart Hoffman · Bake from Scratch
Baking culture from Bake from Scratch magazine
Bake from Scratch editor Brian Hart Hoffman interviews bakers and cookbook authors about the culture, people and places of baking. No new episodes are planned, but the archive is worth a listen.
- Every level
- Back catalog
- About 36 min
- 57 episodes
Best for: Fans of baking magazines and cookbooks
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Chilly Bakes Gluten Free
Carolyn Hillyer
Gluten-free baking in a few minutes
Carolyn Hillyer, who has baked gluten-free for nearly 20 years, shares quick episodes on scones, cookies, shortcakes and other bakes that happen to be gluten-free.
- Beginner-friendly
- New episodes now and then
- About 17 min
- 80 episodes
Best for: Gluten-free bakers
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Gastropod
Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley
The science and history of what we eat
Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley investigate the science and history behind one food topic every other week. We list the episodes about sugar, chocolate, dairy, grains and other baking staples.
- Every level
- New episodes every two weeks
- About 48 min
- 297 episodes
Best for: Science and history fans
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Bean to Barstool
David Nilsen
Craft chocolate makers, in conversation
Writer David Nilsen explores craft chocolate and craft beer. We list the chocolate episodes: makers talking about cacao, flavor and running a small chocolate business.
- Advanced & pro
- New episodes weekly
- About 36 min
- 213 episodes
Best for: Chocolate lovers and makers
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The Ice Cream Podcast
North American Ice Cream Association
Ice cream shop owners on the business of ice cream
Ice cream retailers from the North American Ice Cream Association talk about flavors, production, food safety and what makes a shop succeed.
- Advanced & pro
- New episodes every two weeks
- About 30 min
- 125 episodes
Best for: Ice cream makers and shop owners
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The British Food History Podcast
Dr. Neil Buttery
Puddings, cakes and forgotten recipes
Food historian Dr. Neil Buttery digs into British food with guests, tracking down forgotten recipes and regional specialties. We list the episodes about baking, puddings, cakes and tea.
- Every level
- New episodes every two weeks
- About 43 min
- 105 episodes
Best for: Food history fans
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The Splendid Table
With Francis Lam · American Public Media
Public radio's food show: the baking episodes
Francis Lam hosts public radio's long-running conversation about food and cooking. We list the episodes about baking and desserts.
- Beginner-friendly
- New episodes weekly
- About 50 min
- 791 episodes
Best for: Everyday cooks who bake
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Milk Street Radio
With Christopher Kimball · Milk Street
Food stories and kitchen questions: the baking episodes
Christopher Kimball's weekly show of food stories and listener cooking questions. We list the episodes about baking, desserts and pastry.
- Beginner-friendly
- New episodes weekly
- About 51 min
- 576 episodes
Best for: Everyday cooks who bake
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The Business of Cake Making
Bronya, The Business of Cake Making
Running a cake business, honestly
Professional cake maker Bronya and expert co-hosts work through running a small cake business: pricing, boundaries, equipment and the comparison trap.
- Every level
- New episodes every two weeks
- About 55 min
- 100 episodes
Best for: Home bakers selling cakes, and cake shop owners
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Kitchen Notes
With Meg Svec · Bakery Business Academy
Profitable small bakeries, in about 20 minutes
Meg Svec of Bakery Business Academy covers the money side of a small bakery: recipe costing, cash flow, growth decisions and planning for the holidays.
- Advanced & pro
- New episodes every two weeks
- About 22 min
- 80 episodes
Best for: Bakery owners and food entrepreneurs
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The Forrager Podcast
David Crabill
Food businesses run from home kitchens
David Crabill interviews cottage food entrepreneurs, many of them bakers, about selling cakes, cookies and bread legally from home and growing from there.
- Every level
- New episodes every two weeks
- About 58 min
- 177 episodes
Best for: Home bakers thinking about selling
No podcasts match.
Every episode we picked
Newest first. We add new episodes every week.
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Northwest Chocolate Festival Recap
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In Pursuit of the Ultimate Chocolate Cake, with Helen Goh
Bake along:Dark Chocolate Vanilla CakeVanilla Chocolate Maple Cake
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with co-host Annie Bennett of The Profitable Baker Academy
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Ice Cream Sandwiches With Anna Gordon Of The Good Batch
Bake along:Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Redux: Martyn O'Dare of Firetree Chocolate
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Why Her Cakes Sell Out 18 Months Ahead (It’s Not the Decorating)
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Sicilian Torta Setteveli With Cookbook Author Ruby Bhogal
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Fred Csibi-Levin: Combining Scientific Method with the Artistry of Pastry
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Keeping your Ice Cream Safe with Kim Bukowski of Cornell University
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Mixed Pack: Collaboration for Chocolate Makers SUPERCUT
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Dona Murad Of Librae & Lucie Franc de Ferriere Of From Lucie, Live From Cherry Bombe House
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Redux: Arron Liu of Chocobien in Hong Kong
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This Couple Bet $5,000 Before Making a Single Sale — Here’s What Happened
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Chocolate Alfajores With Adrianna Adarme Of A Cozy Kitchen
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Fall Baking with Carla Hall & Martin Sorge
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Rose Wilde: Bread and Roses (Live at the 2026 Kneading Conference)
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Production facilities, Women owned Business and Awards with Andia Xouris
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Spirit, Land, People: The Growth of Mezcal Craft Chocolate
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Funfetti Cake With Author Zola Gregory Of “Sheet Cakes!”
Bake along:Vanilla CakeChai Vanilla Cake
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Redux: Arcelia Gallardo of Mission Chocolate in Brazil
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6 Things Your Bakery Needs for a Profitable, Stress-Free Holiday Season [Replay Episode]
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“I Thought It Was a Scam, But It Was an 800-Cookie Order!”
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Dealing With Adversity
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Almond Croissant Rugelach With Cookbook Author Leah Koenig
Bake along:Almond CroissantsChocolate Almond Croissants
No episodes match.
The vanilla we bake with
Pure extracts for everyday baking, whole beans for custards, ice cream and pastry.
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Free. Unsubscribe any time. Every episode stays free to play with or without signing up.About the podcast hub
The VanillaGoods Baking Academy gathers the best free ways to learn baking. Our video courses teach by showing; this podcast hub collects the best baking conversations: shows from bakers, pastry chefs, cookbook authors, food scientists and bakery owners, sorted into twelve topics from baking fundamentals and bread to chocolate, frozen desserts and global traditions.
Under each episode you'll find VanillaGoods recipes to bake along with, and for the vanilla episodes, the beans we'd reach for. Listening while you bake is the point: start an episode, preheat the oven and learn something new.
Questions about the podcast hub
Are these VanillaGoods podcasts?
No. Every show is made by its own creators, and episodes play in Apple Podcasts' official player. VanillaGoods chooses the shows and episodes, writes the summaries and suggests recipes to bake along with.
How do you choose podcasts and episodes?
We look for well-made shows about baking, pastry and desserts that are suitable for all ages. For general food shows we list only their baking episodes. New episodes are added every week, and we check the list by hand.
Do I need an app or an account to listen?
No. Tap the play button and the episode plays right on this page in Apple Podcasts' web player, on any phone or computer. You can also follow any show in your own podcast app.
Who owns the podcasts and their cover art?
Each show's creators. Episodes play in Apple Podcasts' official player, cover art is shown from Apple Podcasts, and every show links back to its own page. We write our own short summaries.
Can I suggest a podcast, or ask for a change?
Please do. Send it through our contact page. If you make one of these shows and want something changed or removed, tell us there and we'll take care of it quickly.
Podcasts are made by their creators and play in Apple Podcasts' embedded player. Titles, cover art and audio belong to them; cover art is shown from Apple Podcasts. VanillaGoods isn't affiliated with these shows. We write the summaries, choose the episodes and suggest the recipes.