Jun 2022

Gastromica's New Feed On HRN

If you’ve been keeping up with Meant To Be Eaten, you know that our last few seasons were produced in collaboration with Gastronomica, the Journal for Food Studies.Gastronomica now has its very own feed on the Heritage Radio Network where they are continuing this work! So, if you ... Show More

16m 23s

Nov 2021

What to Read Now: Melissa Fuster's Caribeños at the Table

This episode is part of a collaboration with Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies, hosted by editorial collective member Jaclyn Rohel. Jaclyn shares some new and soon-to-be published titles in food studies and is joined by her Gastronomica colleague Melissa Fuster in conver ... Show More

39m 14s

Nov 2021

Stephen Velasquez on Art and Activism

This episode is part of a collaboration with Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies hosted by Gastronomica editorial collective member Paula Johnson. In this episode, curator Stephen Velasquez discusses how activism and food history come together in a graphic calendar. The Ca ... Show More

33m 17s

Mar 2023

Crabs All the Way Down

This week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolution ... Show More

25m 58s

Feb 2024

Crabs

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why crabs are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit <a href="http://sifpod.fun/" target="_blank">http://sifpod.fun/</a> for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: <a h ... Show More

1 h

Nov 2022

From the Vault: Crabs Eat Everything Around Me, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe talk about crabs eating things. Do YOU have what it takes to become a delicious entree for crab gourmands? Find out! (originally published 11/18/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m 54s

Jun 2025

Tailing the Giant Tiger Prawn

These extra-large shrimp were the darling of the aquaculture industry for decades – and are excellent escape artists. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of the giant tiger prawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34m 59s

Nov 2022

From the Vault: Crabs Eat Everything Around Me, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe talk about crabs eating things. Do YOU have what it takes to become a delicious entree for crab gourmands? Find out! (originally published 11/16/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59m 28s

Oct 2023

Ways of Eating

Based on years of observation, ethnographic fieldwork, and countless shared meals, mother and son Merry White and Ben Wurgaft explore how our foods reach our plates and how every bite is part of a complex web of social meaning and value. From the Venetian spice trade to the Colum ... Show More

41m 42s

May 2015

Gastropod on Gastropods

Finally, Gastropod is tackling gastropods! In this episode, Cynthia visits one of America’s first and only snail farms. Though Gastropod is, as regular listeners know, a podcast about the science and history of all things gastronomical, we do share a name with Gastropoda, the tax ... Show More

29m 17s

Jul 2019

Rock Lobster

Heather and Nancy find out their seats were once a political hotspot before ordering a very fashionable crustacean. http://bit.ly/2JAqSU1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1m 27s

Oct 2025

The World is Your Oyster!

Eva and Maite kick off season three by cracking open the tiny but mighty oyster: a once democratic delicacy, ancient symbol, natural water filter, and cornerstone of coastal economies. They dive into food idioms and the oyster’s reputation as an aphrodisiac. Plus, they welcome ac ... Show More

29m 14s

When the Rainbows Bring the Crawfish