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  • 10 BEST PODCASTS OF THE YEAR
  • New York Times
  • BEST FOOD PODCAST
  • James Beard Awards & Webby Awards

podcast episodes

Kids’ (Possibly) Brilliant Culinary Creations

Kids pitch Hillary Frank (Longest Shortest Time) and me their innovative food concoctions. Is the world ready for hot dogs with peanut butter and chili milkshakes?

Calls: Which Enchilada Shape Is Most Delicious?

Two Sporkful listeners call in to debate the best way to make enchiladas: flat (lasagna style) or rolled. Can my advice restore peace and save Enchilada Party Night?

The Rise, Fall, And Redemption of Belgian Waffles

I talk to the woman whose family introduced America to Belgian waffles more than 50 years ago, and a young waffle-maker who’s shaking things up. Can they find common ground?

Calls: How Do You Eat An Ice Cream Sandwich In The Shower?

Shower beers have long been a delicious, easy way to pamper yourself. But some Sporkful listeners take shower drinking -- and eating -- to a whole new level.

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.