Charles Phoenix, aka ‘The Ambassador of Americana’, ‘The King of Kitsch’, ‘The Knight of Nostalgia’ is an American pop culture humorist, historian, author and chef whose work explores 1950s and 1960s kitsch and Americana.

Phoenix is widely known for his ‘Retro slide shows' featuring a collection of vintage film slides capturing mid-century American life and culture -- set to Phoenix's commentary. He's known also for his "test kitchen" creations of exaggerated novelty foods and desserts, including the Cherpumple, a three-layer cake/pie hybrid. Phoenix has appearances as a recurring judge on the Food Network series Cake Wars and served as a frequent guest commentator on NPR and KCET.

Adam and Charles talk about SLOCAL’s undeniable contribution to America's roadside americana

Learn more about Charles Phoenix and his live performances HERE

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