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  • 10 BEST PODCASTS OF THE YEAR
  • New York Times
  • BEST FOOD PODCAST
  • James Beard Awards & Webby Awards
Fish and Chips and a Magical Pan of Lard

Is it better to have one big piece of fish or several smaller ones? What's the ideal batter-to-fish ratio? And is even the fish better when eaten with your hands? Slate's June Thomas joins Dan to answer these and other vital questions.

Burger Formation and Consumption, Cheese Placement and More

"Rev" David Ciancio of Burger Conquest joins Dan for one of the more passionate burger conversations you'll ever hear. They cover burger-to-bun ratios, perfect patty formation, cheese on the bottom, and so much more.

Watch: Video Compilation of Animals Stealing Food

When animals steal food it's funny and cute. They think they're getting away with something, but it's just that we've decided to make a video of them for the internet rather than stop them. Silly animals!

Can You Taste the Velvet? Gourmet Sea Salt Tested

Dan joins Katie Quinn of NowThis News to test a new line of gourmet sea salts with flavors like Black Carbon Infused and Velvet Plum Merlot. Should you want carbon in your salt? Watch and find out.

Is It Soup? An Existential Debate

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.

Help Send The Sporkful to South by Southwest!

I've proposed a South By Southwest presentation entitled, "From Cupcake to Cronut: Deconstructing Food Memes," and I need you to vote for it so it can become a reality!

Sporkful on TV: French Fry Shapes Analyzed

Watch me talk ideal shapes and surface-area-to-volume ratio of fries on Good Day NY on Fox 5, with hosts Greg Kelly and Rosanna Scotto. Which fry shape is your favorite, and why?