On Thanksgiving, we're all competitive eaters. So Dan sits down with Tim "Eater X" Janus to get a Thanksgiving Day pep talk and to learn more about the world of competitive eating. Much, much more. More

Slate's Julia Turner joins Dan to discuss the merits of short vs. long pastas, which shapes should be eliminated, and the best ways to get different shapes into your mouth, including the question of whether short pastas are better eaten with a spoon. More

Dan covers all things monster cereals including ideal soaking time, ideal cereal-to-marshmallow ratio, ideal combinations of monster cereals, and much more. More

What types of restaurants are best for eating alone? Is it better to sit at a table or the bar? We discuss, then Todd answers a timeless question: What's one food that's not improved by either melted cheese or hot fudge? More

In one of the weirder Sporkfuls in history, Dan and Win Rosenfeld debate all things pen chewing, including capped vs. retractable, ideal material and circumference, and much more.  More

Katie Quinn of NowThis News joins Dan to discuss falafel sandwichization, the problems with the pita, ideal accompaniments, and whether the ball really is the best shape. Then they have a major revelation. More

Dan takes a call from two Eaters who can't agree on whether a dish one makes qualifies as soup. Listen to each side, watch the video evidence, and cast your vote.  More

I set out to learn all about cooking in a dishwasher, with help from a woman who wrote a book on the topic and a friend who's willing to destroy my dishwasher in the name of science. Click through for the video. More

81-year-old Patsy Grimaldi may be the last person making pizza today who trained under someone who trained at Lombardi's--the first pizzeria in American history.  More

What's the best ratio of burger or dog to bun? What's the best shape of watermelon? And what's the ideal serving temperature of each? We cover this and more when we pair two summer staples for your listening pleasure. More