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# The Leftovers with J. Ryan Stradal
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcasts/your-last-meal/2024/07/the-leftovers-with-j-ryan-stradal/
- Published: 2024-07-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-05T19:49:41.000Z
- Description: This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from J. Ryan Stradal, the bestselling author of three novels, all set in Minnesota: Kitchens of the Great Midwest, The Lager Queen of Minnesota and Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club.
- Author: Rachel Belle
- Tags: Your Last Meal, #podcast, #delete-this-tag, #dovetail_8041552b-8181-4826-9dee-cb634c24e6b9

This week on *The Leftovers,* never-before-heard audio from J. Ryan Stradal, the bestselling author of three novels, all set in Minnesota: *Kitchens of the Great Midwest, The Lager Queen of Minnesota* and *Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club.* 

Through a not-so-rapid-fire speed round, J. Ryan tells host [Rachel Belle](https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org) about his favorite Minnesota State Fair food, what the J. in his name stands for, and why you really need to open that bottle of wine you're forever saving for a special occasion. 

And we'll explore the history behind a Midwestern fried-food debate: corn dog vs Pronto Pup! What's the difference? Listen and find out! 

Watch Rachel's Cascade PBS TV show [The Nosh with Rachel Belle!](https://www.kcts9.org/show/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/episodes?ref=cascadepbs.org)

Follow along on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org)!

Pre-order Rachel Belle's new cookbook, [Open Sesame: 45 Sweet & Savory Recipes for Tahini & All Things Sesame!](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747086/open-sesame-by-belle-rachel/?ref=cascadepbs.org)

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