The Adam Ragusea Podcast

What antidepressants do to appetite and digestion, with Dr. Tony Ragusea (E84)

On 'Dad bod' (E83)

On knives and Gaza (LIVE PODCAST E82)

Adam talks about "1989," New York, and his Swifty status (E81)

Adam and Kenji talk about pumpkin spice (E80)

Why we use plain water to clean produce, weirdest restaurant meals, etc (E79)

What Ukraine conversations are really about, w/ Vlad Vexler (E78)

On 'comfy' content (E77)

Yes I'm also weirdly into Ancient Rome and it's weird (E76)

That time the U.S. almost banned franchise restaurants (E75)

On Kenny Rogers Roasters, Mister Donut, and East-West exchange (E74)

Why celebrities all have restaurants, even though restaurants are terrible (E73)

Hydrogenated oil is ok but PARTIALLY hydrogenated oil is not? (E72)

Ye Olde Steak House and associated history (E71)

What 'fair use' is and how copyright is choking the internet (E70)

Baking vs cooking — also, math class vs art class (E69)

What Vitamin B12 actually is/does (E68)

I hate the way you grocery shop (E67)

Why it never feels like everything is alright (E66)

Ask dairy farmer Manjit: What about the calves? 'Clean' raw milk? Does milking hurt? (E65)

Why I dislike 'Gordon Ramsay' and prefer 'today' (E64)

Why the U.S. banned alcohol, then (partly) changed its mind (E63)

Alcoholism is (partly) genetic (E62)

In praise of tiny mics and Gen Z media (E61)

On 'Jack & Diane' and representing food (and people) in song (E60)

On 'obesity,' trauma triggers, and the sphere of legitimate controversy (E59)

Adam ranks all Metallica albums up to "72 Seasons" (E58)

Cubed frozen garlic and other tricks for realistic family meals (E57)

The (bad) way people and dogs eat (E56)

Rejoice! Incretin mimetics may spell the end of obesity (E55)

Why food science doesn't answer all my questions (E54)

The sound plants make when you hurt them (E53)

Thoughts on Chick-fil-A (E52)

How music affects food and eating (E51)

Why anything is breakfast with an egg on top (E50)

On Brazilian steakhouses, and gummies (E49)

What are 'sugar alcohols'? 'Artificial sweeteners'? Are they good/bad? (E48)

What is sugar? 'Added' sugar? 'Natural' sugar? (E47)

On 'Good Eats' and Alton Brown, also Willy Wonka and Dire Straits (E46)

On Mario Batali, J.K. Rowling and "cancel culture" (E45)

Why do recipes say 'salt to taste'? Is enameled cast iron worth the money? Why don't you use avocados? (E44)

What intermittent fasting is, how it works, and why it might make you happier (E43)

What silicone is, and why I don't love cooking with it (E42)

What makes food 'savory' or 'hearty'? (E41)

Gas stove fumes and broken public health discourse (E40)

Is it actually unhealthy to be overweight? (E39)

The Godfather is the greatest food movie (E38)

Does frozen food last forever? Why get so upset about non-traditional cooking? (E37)

Why some people can eat dairy, and others REALLY can't (E36)

Do fiber supplements work? Do green powders work? Thoughts on soul food? (E35)