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How Many Free Samples Is Too Many?

A man who left a store with more than a pound of free meat samples was arrested for shoplifting. The store says he "violated societal norms" for free sampling. What's your take on this pressing issue? More

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Sausage: Kevin Pang’s Top Ten, Plus Ideal Length, Girth and More (AUDIO)

Kevin Pang is an eater and writer, so Dan asks him about food language. (Is non-alcoholic beer an oxymoron?) Then Kevin lists his top ten types of sausage, and he and Dan cover ideal length, girth, and more. More

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Slow Motion Video of Kids Trying New Foods

This video is pretty priceless. You should watch it right now. More

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Wilco’s Glen Kotche Covers The Four Tops Using Nothing But Kitchen Gear (VIDEO)

I love when The Sporkful's mission gives me an excuse to post something that's just cool. Well here's Wilco's Glen Kotche using faucets, pots, and pans to recreate a classic song. More

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Sporkful Live at Guactacular: Guacamole Composition & Consumption (AUDIO)

In the first ever Sporkful with a live audience, Dan talks to Lee Frank of Nachos NY, Laura Anderson of Slate, and Chris Salgado of Chris's Awesome Guacamole. Voices are raised. Passions are inflamed. More

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Is NPR’s ‘Sandwich Monday’ Distorting the Definition of a Sandwich?

Last week's Sporkful podcast included an intense debate about the correct definition of a sandwich. Hear what both sides have to say, then let us know what you think. Does NPR's ombudsman need to know about this? More

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Conference Features World’s Greatest Assortment of Food Puns

Proving that transportation planners have all the fun, the list of panels for a big conference next week is an amazing assortment of food puns. "Liver-able Communities and Environmental Juice-tice?" Yes please. More