Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t Stephen replicate his favorite salad dressing?
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Mar 2023
This Is Your Brain on Cheesecake
You know that feeling of not being able to stop eating something? Potato chips, Oreo’s, candy—one second you’re opening the package, the next it’s gone. What are ultra-processed foods, and why do they seemingly cause us to lose control? Today, we listen back on one of our favorit ... Show More
22m 5s
Sep 2022
Spittin Silly - Subway Pizza Sub Salad
Based on a text Michael sent to Eric, Our Heroes are here to review a non-limited time food: The Subway Pizza Sub Salad. "Spicy pepperoni, american cheese, and mouthwatering marinara sauce over crisp lettuce, spinach, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, black olives, and red ... Show More
30m 8s
Jul 2019
Men Like Meat, Women Like Salad?
<p>When it comes to gendered stereotypes around food, men are meat eaters, while women are laughing as they enthusiastically eat a salad. Why is that, and what does it have to do with sustainability and toxic masculinity?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="h ... Show More
38m 4s