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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A discussion with a structural engineer about tortilla chips and the wonders of domes leads Dan to a Cinco de Mayo breakthrough.  More

Eater Josh calls in with a tip on how to gently steer your friends to the eatery of your choice, without them even knowing what happened.  More

Dan and Laura learn about the science of how cheese is made, get a great tip on how to tell if a cheese will melt, and cook two quesos--one all natural, the other as processed as can be. More