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john hodgman

Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?

It’s one of The Sporkful’s most popular episodes, and a debate that continues to inspire social-media food fights today.

John Hodgman v. Dan Pashman: Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches?

Our long-running feud comes to a head live on stage, with WNYC's Brooke Gladstone moderating. It's like a presidential debate, but with more dignity.

Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches: The Live Debate

Watch Crazy Legs Conti and me smack down John Hodgman ahead of our big live debate on whether hot dogs are sandwiches. Click through for all the guests, food trucks, and ticket info!

What Is A Sandwich? (Or, John Hodgman Calls In To Leonard Lopate To Argue With Me)

Is a hot dog a sandwich? What about a burrito? This timeless debate turned especially heated when John Hodgman called in to WNYC to argue with me about it.