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  • TIME
  • BEST FOOD PODCAST
  • James Beard Awards
  • Webby Awards

live events

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.

What Makes A Sandwich A Sandwich?

Is a buttered roll a sandwich? Is it still brunch if it’s at 2 pm? Dan debates food and language with Peter Kim from the Museum of Food and Drink and Helen Zaltzman from The Allusionist.

Dominique Ansel Eats A Cronut Every Day

The creator of the cronut tells us why he ends every day with one and what he thinks of his many imitators. Plus Hugh Merwin on whether the hype is warranted. And food portmanteau trivia!

Amy Sedaris Loves Family Fights At The Holidays

Amy Sedaris offers advice on dealing with family members at the holidays who are drunk and/or confrontational. Plus, Radiolab's Robert Krulwich on the time a turkey fell in love with his wife.