Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Makes Some Seltzers Sparkle? (Reheat)
How to judge seltzers, plus the science of carbonation... Over the past decade, seltzer has exploded. Sales have doubled, and companies like Coke and…
1 year ago
How Much Should You Tip For One Muffin?
Are the vibes at a restaurant more important than the food? Would you rip a bagel and drag a piece through cream cheese, instead of slicing and sprea…
1 year ago
Nigella Lawson Orders Food Like A Method Actor (Reheat)
Nigella Lawson is a domestic goddess of the highest order. She strikes the perfect balance between aspiration — a beautiful garden, perfect lighting …
1 year ago
How The Real José Cuervo Invented Modern Tequila
José Cuervo was a real person, and he revolutionized the tequila industry in the early 1900s. He navigated bloody business rivalries, cozied up to a …
1 year, 1 month ago
Cooking In An Immigrant Time Warp With Maangchi (Reheat)
In 2007, Maangchi was 50 years old, a single mother of adult kids, and was addicted to online gaming. Her son suggested she post a cooking video to Y…
1 year, 1 month ago
Hydrox, Oreo, And The Fight For Sandwich Cookie Supremacy
Hydrox cookies are known as a cheap knock-off of Oreos, to the point that Hydrox has become pop culture shorthand for “second best.” But did you know…
1 year, 1 month ago
Jason Mantzoukas Sees Every Meal As A Threat (Reheat)
Actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas is known for playing characters that are overzealous, exuberant, and more than a little wacky. But these characte…
1 year, 1 month ago
Men Have Eating Disorders Too. Why Don’t They Seek Help?
Public discussions about eating disorders tend to focus on women, and in the past, so have our episodes on the subject. But millions of men also stru…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Geometry Of Pizza (Reheat)
A neuroscientist calls in to debate the geometry of pizza, and food science guru Kenji Lopez-Alt explains how woodworking can help us make a better b…
1 year, 1 month ago
Roy Choi Can Summon Flavor From His Fingertips
Roy Choi is a legend in LA. He was one of the first chefs to start cooking out of a food truck, and one of the first to mashup different cuisines in …
1 year, 1 month ago