How often is buttering both sides of your toast appropriate? What about just eating it butter-side tongueward? Dan and Mark tackle these issues and take listener suggestions for some outrageous toast toppings. Plus, Dan goes off on a somewhat epic rant about the Flaming Lips. Next week we attempt to top this week's show, both literally and figuratively, with a
Dan brags about his new (used 30-year-old) toaster, then he and Mark discuss the pros and cons of thick vs. thin toast and the importance of maintaining toast strata. Next week they debate buttering both sides of your toast, and take listener suggestions for toast enjoyment. Flickr CC / Brighton Guy
Our latest Slate videodoes wild experiments involving ice cream cones. It got us thinking about a previous episode about topping ice cream. In it, we debate the merits of toppings in general (Mark is a firm skeptic), as well as specific pourables, crunchables and other adornments. Photo: Flickr CC / hashir
Dan and Mark debate the serving, chilling, flavoring and mixing of cola, whether it's Coke, Pepsi, RC or another brand. Photo: Flickr CC / wstryder
Dan and Mark are joined by Mark's new wife Sarah to hear how the wedding went, hear Dan's confession, learn the secrets of their cake and discuss the power of the ketchup fountain. Photo: Flickr CC / cpstorm
This week we discuss wedding food strategy from both the planner's and guest's perspective, and preview Mark's upcoming wedding. We offer techniques for keeping your guests on their feet (and thus energized and ready to party), and we go over the Cocktail Hour Buddy System. Next week in Pt. 2, we'll offer post-wedding analysis of Mark's big day! Photo: Flickr CC