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Mimi Sheraton Perfects The 140-Character Restaurant Review (Live)

Live on stage, the famously opinionated restaurant critic takes questions from Sporkful listeners on latte foam preservation, carrot stick-to-dip ratio, and when in a meal to take the best bite.

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.

The Turkey Who Loved My Wife (with Radiolab’s Robert Krulwich)

Robert Krulwich tells the story of a turkey that put the moves on his wife and we call the Butterball Turkey Line for life advice. It’s part two of our Thanksgiving special!

Spoon The Band On Spoon The Utensil (Live in Chicago Pt. 2)

The band Spoon discusses their post-show microwave popcorn ritual, a mathematician slices a bagel into a Mobius strip, and an opera singer performs an aria about donuts. Live on stage from Chicago!

The REAL Sausage King of Chicago (Live in Chicago Pt. 1)

Live on stage from Chicago! Hot Doug explains why he turned down millions and closed his famous sausage shop, and one of the top chefs in the world reveals his favorite candy.

Legendary Food Critic Mimi Sheraton Hasn’t Been Hungry In 60 Years

The famously opinionated writer loves frozen Milky Ways and once packed 104 different pastrami sandwiches into her car. Just don't offer her kale.