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

podcast episodes

Thanksgiving Is For Eaters (with Amy Sedaris)

Amy Sedaris and Mo Rocca offer advice on dealing with family, Radiolab's Robert Krulwich tells of a lovesick turkey, and we call Butterball’s hotline for life advice.

The Cat, The Mother-in-Law, And The Pie

A Sporkful listener tells of an epic battle over Thanksgiving pie between her mother-in-law and her cat.

Finding A Good Meal In A War Zone

For Veterans Day, we bring you vets' stories of unforgettable meals on the front lines -- from fishing with grenades in WWII to bartering with Girl Scout cookies in Iraq.

New Jersey’s Pork Roll-Taylor Ham Wars

What is this iconic food? Why is it so important to the people of New Jersey? And why can't they stop fighting about it? We talk with comic Chris Gethard and many others to find out.

Who Is This Restaurant For? Pt. 4: Why Comic W. Kamau Bell Doesn’t Wear Hoodies To Restaurants

The comedian reflects on his experiences with race as a restaurant customer, including the pros and cons of dining out when you're in an interracial marriage.

Who Is This Restaurant For? Pt. 3: One Sign In Arabic, Another In English

How do restaurants appeal to very different groups of customers at the same time? We continue our exploration of race, culture, food, and the signals restaurants send.