Tani Levitt
School
New York University
University Of Maryland
Stony Brook University (Southampton)
Expertise
Sandwiches, Pizza, Chefs
- In 2019, Tani's podcast SpeshFX was included on Apple Podcasts' New and Noteworthy lists for music, arts, and performance arts.
- Three years later, he ranked all the kosher pizza in New York City — it took him five full days of pizza eating.
- In 2023, Tani profiled the woman who unionized the flagship Ben and Jerry's storefront.
Experience
Tani Levitt is a freelance writer and podcaster. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Brooklyn Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Slam Online, The Forward, US News and World Report, and more. From 2019 to 2020, he produced and hosted podcasts for 247Sports. Since 2020, he has been the executive producer of The Net Zero Life, a podcast about sustainability and climate tech. He also produces the Green I/O podcast.
Education
Tani has a masters degree in Journalism with a focus on magazine and digital storytelling from New York University, and a bachelors degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland. He was also a member of the first audio podcasting fellowship cohort at Stony Brook Southampton from 2018-2019.
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Stories By Tani Levitt
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With so many brands in a saturated market, it can be hard to tell if you're buying a quality tequila. Here's how the label on that bottle can inform you.
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Ever struggled to get a can or bottle out of a 6-pack held together with plastic rings? Now you don't have to, because here's the trick you've been missing.
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Whether you're roasting a turkey or frying up some chicken drumsticks, a meat thermometer is your go-to kitchen tool. Here's what you need to know.
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A popular sweetener, honey has a lot of health benefits, and it has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Here's what you need to know.
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Vanilla has become one of the most popular flavors in the U.S., and that's thanks in part to Thomas Jefferson. Here's a brief history of this beloved spice.
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Deviled eggs are a great pick to bring to a potluck or picnic, but transporting them can be tricky. Here's a hack using the perfect container you already have.
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Dips are a must-have when you're entertaining guests, and they're also easy to whip up using any ingredients you have on hand. Here's what you need to know.
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It's true, the most expensive watermelon in the world is worth over $6000. Here's where you can find this kind of melon, and why it can be so expensive.
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People want their drinks served with an edge, and to get it, cocktail makers are looking to ice cubes to help them serve the dirtiest cocktails.
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Have you been drinking Fireball Cinnamon rather than Fireball Cinnamon whisky? It's a small change in the name, but the product is very different.
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When it comes to classic desserts like brownies, it really takes something special to stand out. To do that use this trick taken from cookie recipes.