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Jesse Thorn from The Sound of Young America and Maximum Fun Rings in The Sporkful’s 100th Episode!

On the occasion of our 100th episode, we welcome the great public radio host and podcasting impresario Jesse Thorn, of The Sound of Young America and MaximumFun.org. We talk with Jesse about the differences between Northern and Southern California burritos, burrito construction techniques, and the problem with vegetables. And Jesse tells us about facing down a judgmental butcher during a quest

The Sporkful

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.