Watermelons: Nature's Gift to the World

Swing states are all the rage once again this election season, but the makeup has changed a bit. In this classic episode, learn all about what makes a swing state a swing state right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The SYSK boys continue the episode on stand-up comedy in part two, placing it in the rarefied company of other two-parters like Evel Knievel, the Hoover Dam, and the Trail of Tears. In this ep: should anything be off limits for stand-up? Consensus: no.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

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It's the epitome of summertime: there’s nothing like a cold, juicy slice of red watermelon on a swelteringly hot day. But, once upon a time, watermelons were neither red nor sweet—the wild watermelon has white flesh and a bitter taste. This episode, we scour Egyptian tombs, decay ... Show More

Waffles are popular and commonplace on tables and as street food around the world, but they’ve evolved a lot over time to become the syrup vehicle most of us think of them as.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More

<p>You know it&#39;s summertime when those trucks roll into the city, feeding streetside stalls thronging with business as the evening ambles home. Ask anyone who lives here: watermelon is a small joy of life in China. But no one will force it on you. And to get it, you&#39;ve go ... Show More

Now is the time for foods that celebrate the summer and treats that grant relief from the heat. On this episode: Stories about powerful memories relived through the tastes of summer.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.See pcm.adswizz.com fo ... Show More

The names of a fruit and a drink have a fascinating history! 

Pickled cucumbers are a simple snack favored by everyone from deli-goers to Cleopatra. Learn the science and history behind pickling in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/pickle-history.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

Let's dive into a couple of European curiosities today by focusing on music and food - and so much more.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Throughout history, humans have attributed aphrodisiac powers to certain foods, from legendary lover Casanova’s diet of fifty oysters for breakfast to chocolate, the default Valentine’s Day gift for the uninspired. But how did such varying vegetables as asparagus, potatoes, and P ... Show More