Episodes

  • Hamburger
    Jun 24 2024

    Let's get into the meaty topic of Hamburgers. Where did they come from? You will also get a few stories on how some of the most popular fast food retail chains got their start. Get ready for some juicy tales. And don't forget to participate in our poll question on Spotify, what are you favorite additions to a Hamburger!

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    24 mins
  • Salads
    Feb 17 2024

    We all love a cool, crisp salad but where did it come from originally? Discover the origins of lettuce (farther back than you would imagine) and the crazy stories and connections between popular salad dressings. I bet it will make you hungry.

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    46 mins
  • Ice Cream
    Oct 20 2023

    The origins of ice cream are very cloudy and full of conflicting stories. Learn about why ice cream is steeped in Americana. How did ice cream sundae get its name? And the twisted tale of who invented the ice cream cone.

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    39 mins
  • Pizza
    Jul 31 2023

    Pizza is an American favorite for just about any meal of the day. But where did pizza come from and when did it get popular here in the states. Also, learn about regional favorites as well as the history of some of the most popular pizza companies.

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    23 mins
  • Chocolate
    Jun 5 2023

    Where does chocolate come from and who invented it? This and other interesting facts will be discussed including the biographies of famous chocolate manufacturers and their popular chocolate candies.

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    25 mins
  • Popcorn
    Apr 21 2023

    Who doesn't love the smell of freshly popped popcorn? Corn has been around a long time but has popcorn also? We will explore the history of popcorn, a few of the major players and how popcorn and the movies became such an inseparable pair.

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    22 mins
  • Coffee
    Mar 26 2023

    How long have we been drinking coffee and how did it spread all over the world? You'll learn about this and the origins of the word coffee. We will also discuss how Starbucks got it's name and the interesting connection between Starbucks and Peet's coffee.

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    26 mins
  • Doughnuts
    Feb 24 2023

    Just about everybody loves to indulge in a doughnut from time to time. But where did they come from and what's with the hole in the center. Listen and learn more including the strange coincidence that puts two famous doughnut people separated by almost a century, less than a mile apart from each other. 

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    14 mins