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

podcast episodes

Breaking The Ramadan Fast With Chicken Pot Pie

A Muslim mom in Michigan tells us why cooking helps her get through her Ramadan fast. And Dan shares an iftar meal with a Muslim taxi driver speeding through New York City.

Burgers Of The Future (Cow Not Included)

We explore the future of carnivorousness -- from meat grown in labs to veggie burgers that really bleed to the hybrid car of burgers.

When Weight Loss Surgery Is Like A Bad Breakup

Nikki didn't really understand her relationship with food until she could barely eat anything. Now her kids are struggling to accept her new diet.

Weird Al Enjoys A Lasagna Massage

Weird Al dissects his many food songs, from “My Balogna” to “Eat It,” “The White Stuff” and more. Plus, he explains why he always questions authority—except when he’s cooking.

The Agony And Ecstasy Of School Lunch

Everyone remembers school lunch. We talk to Sporkful listeners and a group of fifth graders about the meals and experiences that changed them forever -- for better or worse.

Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi Is A Human Turducken

The actor and writer isn't a fan of American food excess -- except when it provides the perfect metaphor for his own tri-cultural upbringing.