If you had to engineer the perfect wait time for a meal, how would you do it? On The Gist, Dan Pashman explains the art of anticipation as applied to food. Pashman is the host of WNYC's The Sporkful. Check out his show's new series on food, race, and culture: "Who Is This Restaurant For?" In the Spiel, what should we call Trump's former defectors? Undefector ... Show More
Yesterday
Bob Saget: "I just, I wanna entertain people."
Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam Levin introduces a classic spiel from the archives analyzing Vivek Ramaswamy's debate strategy and an interview with Andrew Yang on the differing party dynamics facing political outsiders. Then, Mike Pesca revisits his conversation with the lat ... Show More
21m 12s
Jan 2020
Trailer: Welcome to The Sporkful
<p>This podcast isn’t for foodies, it’s for eaters. We have a ton of fun obsessing about food to learn more about culture, science, history, and most importantly—people. In every episode of The Sporkful you’re going to learn something, feel something, and laugh. Winner of the Jam ... Show More
2m 39s
May 2024
“Splitting the Bill and Other Dining Etiquette Questions” with Jason Stewart
This week Alison is joined by burgeoning food critic, DJ and host of every coastal elite’s favorite podcast, How Long Gone, Jason Stewart to answer your questions about dining out. What should I wear to a Michelin star restaurant? How do I feel like a main character while dining ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2025
Audience Questions | Bagel Order
Before taping the monologue, our host will thoughtfully answer a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear about Stephen's top dessert spot in NYC, go-to bagel order, and more.
7m 24s
Nov 2022
Food for Thought, Literally
Can you picture your favorite comfort food? Whether it’s a steaming bowl of your grandmother’s homemade soup or a chewy chocolate candy bar from your childhood, food evokes all sorts of emotions. But the way we experience food also depends on lots of different factors like smell, ... Show More
29m 2s
May 2023
Food Journalist Mark Bittman Teaches a Garlic Hack
Dan and food journalist Mark Bittman (The Minimalist, Eat Vegan Before 6, Food With Mark Bittman Podcast) discuss seasonal eating, what it was like to be a foodie "back in the day," and the true hangover cure (because it isn't breakfast burritos, apparently). Sponsor: Go to Green ... Show More
48m 58s