Episodes

  • The Worldwide Evolution of BBQ

    The Worldwide Evolution of BBQ
    Sep 3 2021

    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the history and origin of American BBQ and how it has evolved over time. Later, they discuss with a special guest about the social impact of Korean BBQ compared to American BBQ, and how shared experiences made BBQ have such an important part of American culture.
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    22 mins
  • The Tainted Legacy of Airplane Food

    The Tainted Legacy of Airplane Food
    Aug 20 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the history and origin of airplane food, from it's luxurious beginning to it's current downfall. Later, they discuss how airplane food could and might improve in the future with innovations like indoor farming and automation, as well as why it's a vital part of a flight.
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    25 mins
  • How Food Might Revive Dying Malls

    How Food Might Revive Dying Malls
    Aug 6 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the history and origin of mall food and it's vital role in the growth of shopping malls. Later, they contemplate how mall food might evolve past the pretzels and cinnamon rolls and if the cultural shift could save malls from becoming a relic of our past.
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    25 mins
  • Instant Ramen: How Far We'd Go for Convenience

    Instant Ramen: How Far We'd Go for Convenience
    Jul 23 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the history and origin of instant ramen. Later, they consider how instant ramen contributed to the age of convenience and how it will be around to stay.
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    22 mins
  • The Impossible Task of Going Beyond Meat

    The Impossible Task of Going Beyond Meat
    Jul 9 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the history of meat alternatives around the world. Later, they dig into the environmental impact of new meat alternatives like Impossible and Beyond Burgers, as well as whether or not it's worth replacing meat with.
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    17 mins
  • Breakfast Cereal: The Delicious Victim of Relentless Marketing

    Breakfast Cereal: The Delicious Victim of Relentless Marketing
    Jun 25 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the history and impact of breakfast cereal on American culture. Later, they dive into the future of cereal as well as whether or not breakfast is truly as important as we are led to believe.
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    22 mins
  • Birthday Cake: More Than Just the Best Part of the Party

    Birthday Cake: More Than Just the Best Part of the Party
    Jun 12 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss the social as well as the historical significance of cake, and why cakes are so strongly associated with birthdays. Later, they dive into the future and alternatives of cake, realizing its true meaning beyond its fluffy layers and creamy frosting.
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    20 mins
  • The Mysterious Origin of Pasta Shapes

    The Mysterious Origin of Pasta Shapes
    May 28 2021
    In this episode, Leo and Charlene discuss where pasta shapes come from and where they might go in the future, as well as the new pasta shape cascatelli.
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    16 mins