Podcast Episodes

After Party: A Look Back

Find out what happens after the show ends.

Emily Thomas catches up with some people who’ve appeared on The Food Chain over the past 12 months and hear…

7 years, 5 months ago

Taking the Buzz out of Coffee

A former-coffee lover goes on the hunt for a decent cup without the buzz, and discovers why it's so hard to get flavour without a fix.

Emily Thomas d…

7 years, 5 months ago

Can a Strong Drink Revive a City?

Does bourbon have the strength to reinvigorate a whole city? And is it really wise to seek answers at the bottom of a barrel?

Kentucky produces 95 per…

7 years, 5 months ago

Why the Heat about Meat?

Why do we get so angry when we talk about food? When conversation turns to meat in particular, it doesn’t take long for debate to become heated and e…

7 years, 6 months ago

Million Dollar Mouths

Who gets to decide what our food tastes like - and what gives them the authority to do so?

Emily Thomas meets three people who are employed by the foo…

7 years, 6 months ago

Inside the Abattoir

This episode includes audio of the slaughter of farm animals, which some may find upsetting. But if you happily eat meat, should you be willing to li…

7 years, 6 months ago

Behind the (Food) Scenes

Three top food stylists - all of whom have ghost-written and cooked on behalf of the world’s top chefs - step out from behind the scenes. More ofte…

7 years, 6 months ago

I Took on the Food Industry

A powerful colossus is controlling most of what we eat. Who has the guts to take it on?

Emily Thomas meets three people who have gone up against the f…

7 years, 7 months ago

I'm with the chef

If you think you’d like your other half to be able to cook like a Michelin-starred chef, this episode might make you think again. When a professional…

7 years, 7 months ago

Aristocrats and Archaeo-Food Nerds

Have you ever felt the urge to share exactly the same culinary experience as your ancestors? Do you care what ancient Roman bread tasted like? Or wha…

7 years, 7 months ago