Emeril Lagasse To Host Call-In Show, Martha Stewart Show To Expand On Sirius XM

November 18, 2009 11:44 a.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Superstar chef Emeril Lagasse is joining Martha Stewart on her satellite radio channel for his own call-in radio show. The show, "Cooking with Emeril," will broadcast twice a week on Martha Stewart Living Radio.

On "Cooking with Emeril," Lagasse will field questions from fans on recipes, tips, and entertaining. He'll also share his experiences and introduce listeners to different chefs he meets on the road. "Cooking with Emeril" is scheduled to air live Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am ET, with a repeat at 7:00pm ET.

"This is going be great. I can't wait to talk to people across the country and share the colorful places, chefs and food I experience in my daily life," said Lagasse. "Food is the universal connector, and Martha Stewart Living Radio is the perfect arena to celebrate it and have fun."

Martha Stewart is also expanding her call-in radio show, "Ask Martha," to two days a week. Her show will air Mondays and Wednesdays at 4pm ET, with a 7pm ET replay.

On "Ask Martha," Stewart helps listeners with their questions on cooking, entertaining, gardening and homemaking. "I look forward to spending more time talking to our wonderful SIRIUS XM Radio audience. They always have the most interesting questions. I enjoy learning about their different endeavors and offering information and guidance that will help them with their projects in the kitchen, in the garden and all around the home," said Stewart.

Questions for Martha and Emeril can be sent in by calling 866-675-6675 or by sending an e-mail to radio@marthastewart.com.