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Book Release Show: Rachel Maddow, Radiolab’s Robert Krulwich and Slate’s Julia Turner

This week on The Sporkful podcast we're celebrating the release of my new book, Eat More Better: How To Make Every Bite More Delicious, with an all-star lineup of guests!

Ramen: Cooking Methods, Flavor Packet Usage, and The Ramen Code

Slate's L.V. Anderson joins Dan to debate ideal ramen cooking methods and to explain what curly hair can teach you about ramen. Plus Dan introduces several new techniques for ramen preparation.

Debating Muffin Tops, Plus the Cake-ification of Muffindom

Julia Turner of Slate's Culture Gabfest joins Dan to discuss certain muffin trends and take a quiz on U.S. states' official muffins. Plus secrets of muffin grilling and a caller who needs serious help reheating a leftover meatball sub.

Sporkful Live at Guactacular: Guacamole Composition & Consumption

In the first ever Sporkful with a live audience, Dan talks to Lee Frank of Nachos NY, Laura Anderson of Slate, and Chris Salgado of Chris's Awesome Guacamole. Voices are raised. Passions are inflamed.

Help Send The Sporkful to South by Southwest!

I've proposed a South By Southwest presentation entitled, "From Cupcake to Cronut: Deconstructing Food Memes," and I need you to vote for it so it can become a reality!

Dishwasher Cooking: Gimmick or Goodness? (AUDIO & VIDEO)

I set out to learn all about cooking in a dishwasher, with help from a woman who wrote a book on the topic and a friend who's willing to destroy my dishwasher in the name of science. Click through for the video.