Podcast Episodes

The Inside Story Of How Taco Bell Created The Big Cheez-It

Today we're bringing you a rare behind-the-scenes look at a collaboration between two giant American food brands: Taco Bell and Cheez-It. (And no, they’re not paying us to do it — we’re just obsessed…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Enslaved Man Who Taught Jack Daniel How To Make Whiskey

In 2016, Jack Daniel’s announced the company would make changes to its official history. They planned to honor Nathan “Nearest” Green, the formerly enslaved man who taught the real Jack Daniel to mak…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Reheat: Why You Should Listen To Your Food

In cooking and eating, sound is the forgotten sense. But you can tell whether you're cutting scallions correctly, or how good your chocolate is, by the sounds they make.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Pashman Family Takes Your Calls 2024

Dan brings his whole family on the podcast this week to answer your questions, just as they did in an episode six years ago. When a couple in South Dakota calls in with a disagreement over menu plann…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Hitting The Taco Trail With José Ralat

José Ralat’s job at Texas Monthly magazine is so unique that when he got it five years ago, it made national news. One headline read: “The Job You Wish You Had: Taco Editor.” Yes, taco editor. Back i…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Reheat: Beyond Pot Brownies (with Radiolab's Jad Abumrad)

Dan and Radiolab's Jad Abumrad explore the new frontier of weed-infused foods with a pastry chef. They'll tell you how it tastes. They'll tell you how it makes them feel. And they'll tell you what ha…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Bea Ojakangas, From Finnish Food To Pizza Rolls

As the Minnesota State Fair kicks into high gear, we’re talking with one of the state’s most iconic food personalities. Beatrice Ojakangas, who turned 90 this year, has Minnesota roots going back to …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

When Is A Taco Legally A Sandwich?

Why are politicians trying to ban lab-grown meat? Is Chipotle secretly serving smaller portions? And just how good is that new cereal mix by Jason and Travis Kelce? We dig into these questions and mo…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Reheat: Christopher Kimball Finds Pleasure In Pain

The founder of Milk Street hates celebrations and says pleasure is annoying. This week, Chris Kimball tells us why he thinks cooking is supposed to be hard, and how he got this way. Plus, he and Dan …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

A Car Crash Saved Jameela Jamil’s Life

Jameela Jamil may be best known for her role on the NBC show The Good Place. On the show, her character’s nonprofit work is a punchline, but in real life, Jameela’s activism on issues of fatphobia an…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago