Episodes

  • Ep. 10 - The Myth and Medicine of Gin and Tonics

    Ep. 10 - The Myth and Medicine of Gin and Tonics
    Apr 5 2025
    What is tonic water, and when did it start being mixed with gin? Join us as we wade through the myths of its origins and medicinal uses through the ages.

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 9 - A Trail Mix of Tamarind and Boba

    Ep. 9 - A Trail Mix of Tamarind and Boba
    Mar 29 2025
    What do Tamarind and Boba have in common? Nothing, it turns out. Nonetheless, we've mixed them and their histories up into one episode. Enjoy our first "Trail Mix" episode!

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 8 - Bierocks - Another Means to Eat Mustard

    Ep. 8 - Bierocks - Another Means to Eat Mustard
    Mar 22 2025
    What are bierocks, and why does Keyah think they taste like 1999? Tune in to find out!

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    20 mins
  • Ep. 7 - Chewing the Fat and Some Gum

    Ep. 7 - Chewing the Fat and Some Gum
    Mar 15 2025
    In today's episode, we discover humanity's unifying quality: the desire to chew stuff. Stick around to learn more about gum and its predecessors.

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    37 mins
  • Ep. 6 - Hot Dogs - A Means To Eat Mustard

    Ep. 6 - Hot Dogs - A Means To Eat Mustard
    Mar 8 2025
    The origins of hot dogs are as mysterious as their contents. However, their journey to becoming an American mainstay is anything but.

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 5 - This Republic is Bananas - B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Ep. 5 - This Republic is Bananas - B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
    Mar 1 2025
    How far would someone go for a banana? Tune in to hear about the wild ride of the banana business in the early 1900s. *Spoiler Alert* They started a war.

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    28 mins
  • Ep. 4 - Pop Off Popcorn

    Ep. 4 - Pop Off Popcorn
    Feb 22 2025
    Some things improve with time and technology. Popcorn is not one of those things. Join us as we discuss the beauty that has always been - popcorn.

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    20 mins
  • Ep. 3 - The Seriously Unsexy History of Graham Crackers

    Ep. 3 - The Seriously Unsexy History of Graham Crackers
    Feb 15 2025
    This week's episode jumps back to early America and follows the story of a man who made it his mission to ensure no one enjoyed anything.

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    32 mins