{"id":50193,"date":"2025-12-09T16:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T21:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/?p=50193"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:36:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T21:36:33","slug":"talk-show-hosts-cheese-pairing-guide-oprah-dr-phil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/blog\/talk-show-hosts-cheese-pairing-guide-oprah-dr-phil\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Cheese + Talk Show Pairing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Sharp commentary calls for sharp cheddar<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-5.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50194\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-5.png 1200w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-5-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-5-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-5-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, Kelly Clarkson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jasc6TEOcqI\">interviewed America&#8217;s world champion cheesemongers Emilia D&#8217;Albero and Courtney Johnson<\/a> about all things <a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/stories\/voicings\/what-it-takes-to-be-a-competitive-cheesemonger-competition-emilia-dalbero-sarah-simiele-courtney-johnson\/\">Mondial du Fromage\/competitive cheesemongering<\/a> on her talk show, <em>The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em>. The three even had a virtual tasting with Clarkson featuring a 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano and Hofkaserei Kraus&#8217; Shadow Blossom.<\/p>\n<p>That got us thinking &#8230; which talk show hosts would we pair with cheeses? Browse the list below to spark chatter among you and your fellow cheese and late night (or early morning) TV lovers.<\/p>\n<h2>John Oliver + Sharp Cheddar<\/h2>\n<p>John Oliver is the king of commentary, so a sharp cheddar&#8217;s the way to go. This cheese offers zing, which complements Oliver&#8217;s razor-sharp wit when it comes to national affairs.<\/p>\n<h2>Stephen Colbert + Colby Jack<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50195\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.png 1080w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colby Jack is versatile, perfect for melting, slicing, and snacking, especially right out of the bag in front of the fridge light. Its presence is a constant, like Stephen Colbert&#8217;s many shows over the years. And just like Colbert&#8217;s interview style and eyebrow raise, Colby offers signature flavor we can&#8217;t get enough of.<\/p>\n<h2>Jimmy Kimmel + Pepper-infused Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s brand of black comedy pairs well with something studded with black pepper, like Tillamook&#8217;s Smoked Black Pepper cheddar.<\/p>\n<h2>Jimmy Fallon + Chechil<\/h2>\n<p>Something about Jimmy Fallon&#8217;s bananas personality screams string cheese.<\/p>\n<h2>Seth Myers + Pleasant Ridge Reserve<\/h2>\n<p>Seth Myers is obsessed with cheese plates, according to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/people\/celebrities\/article\/saturday-night-live-s-seth-meyers-loves-cheese\">interview<\/a> with <em>Bon Appetit<\/em>. Since that&#8217;s the case, we like to think of him as an artisanal cheese champion. Cue the darling of the American artisan cheese scene: Pleasant Ridge Reserve.<\/p>\n<h2>Drew Barrymore + Grilled Cheese<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50198\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4.png 1080w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The Drew Barrymore Show\u00a0<\/em>is a daily dose of optimism. Stream it with a super-melty grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate comfort watch.<\/p>\n<h2>Rosie O&#8217;Donnell + Spicy Queso<\/h2>\n<p>Outspoken Rosie O&#8217;Donnell has never been afraid to stir the pot and let her views be known. Hot takes demand hot cheese; enjoy reruns of\u00a0<em>The View\u00a0<\/em>accompanied by a flaming hot cheese dip, preferably infused with chile.<\/p>\n<h2>Wendy Williams + Parmigiano Reggiano<\/h2>\n<p>Wendy Williams is a TV queen, so the king of cheese makes an excellent match.<\/p>\n<h2>Jon Stewart + Vegan Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>Fun fact: Jon Stewart&#8217;s a vegan. Break out the nutritional yeast for a bowl of vegan mac and cheese or reach for a wheel of UmYum&#8217;s Monroe.<\/p>\n<h2>Kelly Clarkson + Kraft Singles<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50196\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2.png 1080w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Only American cheese for the talk show world&#8217;s American Idol.<\/p>\n<h2>Conan O&#8217;Brien + Blue Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>Conan O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s got a style all his own, ranging from deadpan to musical to surreal. For that, we bestow him the great honor of blue cheese: A cheese in its own category.<\/p>\n<h2>Oprah + Truffle Brie<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no <em>Oprah<\/em> episode as famous as the one that birthed the You Get a Car meme, so for Oprah there can be no other pairing besides a rich truffle brie.<\/p>\n<h2>Barbara Walters + Burrata<\/h2>\n<p>Barbara Walters crushed her interviews, asking the tough questions and getting to the heart of her subjects. Pair her with an ooey gooey burrata just dying to open up.<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Phil + Cheez Whiz<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50197\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"489\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3.png 1080w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cheez Whiz is ubiquitous, as Dr. Phil was in his heyday. It&#8217;s also on par with Dr. Phil&#8217;s brand of shock value; if you ask us, live paternity test reveals and canned cheese just make sense together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharp commentary calls for sharp cheddar In case you missed it, Kelly Clarkson interviewed America&#8217;s world champion cheesemongers Emilia D&#8217;Albero and Courtney Johnson about all things Mondial du Fromage\/competitive cheesemongering on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. The three even had a virtual tasting with Clarkson featuring a 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano and Hofkaserei Kraus&#8217; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121,"featured_media":50194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"coauthors":[34615],"class_list":["post-50193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.4 (Yoast SEO v24.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Our Cheese + Talk Show Pairing Guide | culture: the word on cheese<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sharp commentary calls for sharp cheddar In case you missed it, Kelly Clarkson interviewed America&#039;s world champion cheesemongers Emilia D&#039;Albero and In case you missed it, Kelly Clarkson interviewed America&#039;s world champion cheesemongers Emilia D&#039;Albero and Courtney Johnson about all things Mondial du Fromage\/competitive cheesemongering on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. 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