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

podcast episodes

Hot Dog Toppings and Condiments (Ep 131)

We look at basic hot dog augmentations, plus more complex options like those of Chicago, Tucson and Iceland. Advanced chili dog assembly is also discussed.

Hot Dogs, Fourth of July, and The Sporkful (Ep 130)

We celebrate July 4th by covering ideal hot dog type and cooking method, optimal length and girth, and the best way to put it in your mouth.

Lemonade (Ep 129)

Dan and Mark talk about the making and mixing of mighty fine lemonade. Plus, find out what food reminds Dan of "getting to first base with a cow."   Get this week's episode on iTunes here or stream it here. Photo: Flickr CC / pamelav

The Seasoning Impact of Salt Water on Post-Swim Snacks (Beach Eating, Ep 128)

As summer approaches, Dan and Mark offer thoughts on policies and procedures for effective beach eating. Is a sandwich or wrap preferable? How best to avoid sandy snacks? And Dan holds forth on the seasoning impact of salt water on post-swim snacks. Get this week's episode on iTunes here or stream it here. Photo: Flickr CC / adactio

Cooking Channel’s Alie and Georgia, Food Network’s Adam Gertler, and an L.A. Field Trip (Ep 127)

  Dan and Win trade eating observations and experiences from their recent trips to Los Angeles, including Dan's first ever In-N-Out Burger, and his trip to the most pretentious coffee shop ever. Plus Dan shares interviews he did there with Cooking Channel's "Classy Ladies" (Alie and Georgia), and Food Network's Adam Gertler (Next Food Network Star, Kid in a Candy Store). Alie and

Best and Worst Snack Mix Ingredients (Ep 126)

This week we continue our conversation on snack mix. We cover the best (and worst) ingredients and the importance of their relative size and weight, and we take listener suggestions for unorthodox approaches to snack mix. Also, remember to watch our snack mix video, in which we pay homage to a classic 1980's POW film with Chuck Norris. Get this week's episode