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Mar 2023
37m 56s

Pancakes vs. Waffles

American Public Media
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Today’s debate is all about the breakfast of champions. Batter up, because it’s pancakes vs. waffles! Podcast producer and pancake promoter Marcel Malekebu goes griddle to iron with Terrible, Thanks for Asking host, author, and waffler Nora McInerny. Who will win this breakfast battle? Fabulous flapjacks or golden grids? Pass the syrup and head over to smash ... Show More
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