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We had a little grammatical confusion as we taped last week's episode. Listen to this outtake and tell us where you stand on the epic Who vs. Whom debate.

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We've wrapped production on SFX01: Sandwich Science Pt. 2 (w/Robert Krulwich), the limited edition continuation of one of our most popular episodes ever. But you can't get it on iTunes. In fact, you can only get it by becoming a Sporkful subscriber for $10/month, or by making a one-time donation of $100. (You can donate here.)

Poutine Wars Continued: Is Gravy on the Side OK?

Last month we did a Canada Day Spectacular show that focused on poutine, in which I argued that poutine would be better if it was served with the gravy on the side. (In my travels in Quebec -- poutine photos here -- I found that too often, poutine was so soaked in gravy that the flavor of the cheese curds

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Can salsa be put on everything? Are croissants good for sandwich bread? Can burritos be improved? And are restaurants that sell sloppy food obligated to provide napkins and a place to sit down? We tackle these vital questions, and more, as we take listeners' calls from around the country.  

Design Your Own Extreme Pop-Tart Concoction

As you can tell from our latest Slate video, we love taking new foods designed by "experts" and improving on them. A new place called Pop-Tarts World has opened in Times Square, and they're featuring some noteworthy menu items... The menu includes the Fluffer Butter, marshmallow spread sandwiched between two Pop-Tarts frosted fudge pastries; the Sticky Cinna Munchies, cinnamon rolls topped

Swordfish a la Dan

I'm heading home from Martha's Vineyard today, but not before a proper swordfish feast. I took this 3+ pound cut, coated it lightly in butter, olive oil, and toasted sesame oil, then added salt, pepper, and garlic, and threw it on the grill. Had I not cooked it perfectly, I would not have been ashamed to

Cheeseburger Cake Collision: Horror or Brilliance?

Sporkful fan Cody from Seattle created this sinful demonchild of cake and cheeseburger. Is it a hideous monster or a clever course-melding time saver? Tell us in the comments. Cody says it was "surprisingly good. I wouldn't go so far as to say it was delicious, but the savory mixed with the sweet worked. I actually think it could have