Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Great Office Coffee Election (Reheat)
Episode 902
“The time has come for us to change the coffee brand that we offer and we want your input!” The email came from Myiesha Gordon in the HR Department a…
2 months, 1 week ago
Does McDonald’s Want Their Soft-Serve Machines To Stay Broken?
Episode 901
McDonald’s soft-serve machines break down so often that a corner of the internet is awash in memes and videos about their unreliability. Enter Jeremy…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Enslaved Chefs At Monticello Who Created American Cuisine (Reheat)
Episode 900
In honor of July 4th, we’re exploring an important part of American history – the contributions of enslaved Black chefs, whose work influences Americ…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Welcome To The Clam Capital Of America
Episode 899
Summer is here, and for years, Dan has spent part of his summer in New England visiting family and friends. This week he’s visiting two New England s…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside The Consumer Reports Test Labs (Reheat)
Episode 898
Dan goes inside Consumer Reports, the independent nonprofit that tests and rates everything from toaster ovens to frozen pizzas to luxury cars. CR ta…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How Much Should You Tip At A Coffee Shop?
Episode 897
How do restaurants decide who gets the worst tables? Why are Americans obsessed with the German supermarket chain Aldi? And should iced coffee only b…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Modern Family’s Ty Burrell Cases Hollywood Parties For Free Food (Reheat)
Episode 896
As a struggling young actor, Ty Burrell pretended to be a guest at hotels to get the free breakfast buffet. Now he fights the urge to pocket food at …
3 months ago
What Will America’s 250th Birthday Cake Look Like?
Episode 895
In just a few weeks, the United States will mark its 250th birthday, with celebrations all across the country. But when cake artist Grace Pak started…
3 months ago
Hasan Minhaj Says Life Is Like Biryani (Reheat)
Episode 894
For comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj, biryani is more than a delicious food. It's a guide to life: pulling out the good bits…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Table Freda Built At Ebony Magazine
Episode 893
For decades starting in the 1940s, Ebony was one of the only magazines created by Black people that spoke directly to Black people. It showed Black A…
3 months, 1 week ago