Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Maggot Masters
This week we’re in South Africa, picking up great big squirming handfuls of maggots. Could these unpalatable little creatures hold the answer to some…
8 years, 8 months ago
Cow Candy
Why do farmers feed their cows sweets? What are the implications for the animals’ health, the environment and the taste of our meat?
From the mystery …
8 years, 8 months ago
Finding a Food Champion
Meet the people determined to revolutionise what and how we eat as we launch our first ever international award.
We hear about the four shortlisted p…
8 years, 8 months ago
The Art of Fermentation
For 20 years Sandor Katz has been fascinated by fermentation - the breaking down of food and drink by microbes. Through his books and workshops he h…
8 years, 9 months ago
Upper Crust?
What does your choice of loaf say about you? Is your sourdough a source of pride? Have you ever felt ashamed of your sliced white?
Flour, water, and …
8 years, 9 months ago
Is Social Media Putting You Off Your Lunch?
Are you the kind of person who can’t help taking a picture of your food before you eat it? Do you search out Facebook foods, Twitter tips and Instagr…
8 years, 9 months ago
Stockpiles? What Stockpiles?
We’re on the hunt for the world’s biggest stashes of food.
Can the food system handle a big shock, or is it time to stock up on your supplies? In las…
8 years, 9 months ago
What Will You Eat if the Apocalypse Comes?
How long would your food supply last if you were unable to buy any food? Are you prepared for the worst is a hurricane hits, the floodwaters rise or …
8 years, 10 months ago
Have We Cracked the Nut Problem?
It’s a food problem that can prove fatal - and we might be about to crack it. The first licensed medicines to treat peanut allergy are close to being…
8 years, 10 months ago
Health lessons with the Hadza
We're continuing our adventures in east Africa with the Hadza – a skilled tribe of hunter gatherers who could be the last remaining link to our ancie…
8 years, 10 months ago