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A Soda Jerk And A Mormon Walk Into A Podcast

Ben Abbott wants to pair his meals with drinks, but as a Mormon, he doesn't drink alcohol. So Dan journeys to an offbeat soda shop in Los Angeles to find Ben some beverages.

Talkback! Why Hibachi is Complicated (Pt. 2)

Last week we talked hibachi and why it's complicated. This week, we take your questions and discuss, with friends-of-the-show and cookbook authors Kenji López-Alt and Nicole Taylor.

Why Hibachi Is Complicated

We look at the skill it takes to be a great hibachi chef, and what happens when the performance becomes problematic.

The First Time I Ate My Feelings

Josie Long and Jonny Donahoe love food, but they've also struggled with disordered eating. Can they share that love with their daughter without the parts they’re determined not to pass down?

Office Fridge Theft: What Would the Founding Fathers Do?

Your philosophy about how a communal fridge should be used says a lot about how you think society should function. This week on the podcast, listeners express their contrasting perspectives.

Actor Ron Funches Lost 140 Pounds And Became A Leading Man

Ron Funches returns to The Sporkful to talk about how losing weight has changed the way people treat him, and the way he perceives himself. Plus he updates us on his autistic son Malcom.

Why Roy Wood Jr. Sees Pros To Bad Service And Confederate Flags

Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins us to discuss McRib conspiracy theories, the dangers of touring the south as a black comic, and what he learned about food from his dad.