From our friends at Switched on Pop: Where were you when you learned that the McDonald's jingle "I'm lovin' it" was originally part of a full-fledged pop song by Justin Timberlake and Pharrell that flopped on the charts but found staying power as a slogan? For us, it was recording our live episode about sponsored content in pop back in March 2024, and we hav ... Show More
Oct 7
Everything You Know About Metabolism Is Wrong
If you’ve heard of metabolism, you’ve probably heard endless tips and tricks to boost it, from working out to drinking green tea. The idea is that a slow metabolism leads to weight gain, and speeding it up makes it easier to shed pounds. But what if we told you that metabolic rat ... Show More
48 m
Sep 23
Durian Delight and Feijoa Fun: Adventures in Banned, Forgotten, and Unusual Fruit
This week on Gastropod, a feast of fruits! Specifically, feijoa and durian—and, if you haven’t heard of either, you’re not alone. Unlike the ubiquitous strawberry or banana, durian and feijoa are only popular in a handful of countries and almost unknown in the US, and we wanted t ... Show More
50m 46s
Oct 2024
Why is fast food so expensive now?
There’s a growing shift in consumer sentiment about the fast-food industry. As inflation pushes menu prices steadily upward, more people are asking themselves if that weekly trip to Taco Bell, Wendy’s, or KFC is still worth the cost. ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Christopher Zara ... Show More
59m 13s
Oct 2024
Why the ‘expensive fast food’ era will never end
The burger, a staple of American fast food, is quickly becoming a big ticket item. Inflation along with many factors ailing the farming and ranching processes ar emaking your regular cheap fast food burger cost a lot more. So what will it take to get burger prices down, and will ... Show More
16m 4s
Jan 2025
BIG FACTS feat. Kawan “KP” Prather
Join KP on Big Facts as he delves into his pivotal role in shaping Atlanta’s music scene. From his early days with Parental Advisory to his executive decisions that influenced artists like T.I. and OutKast, KP shares untold stories, the evolution of trap music, and his vision beh ... Show More
51m 58s
May 2025
McDonald’s Before McDonald’s
May 15, 1940. It’s opening day. San Bernardino, California is a city on the rise, and to meet this new demand for cheap, good food, two brothers have created a restaurant: McDonald’s Famous Barbecue. You can order a PB&J sandwich, barbecued pork, baked beans, and yes, a hamburger ... Show More
36m 23s
Aug 2024
Tinashe’s “Nasty” takes on Janet and Beyoncé + Are songs getting simpler?
If you've spent any time on the internet this summer, you may have encountered a certain refrain accompanying particularly fierce dance videos—"I've been a nasty girl. Nasty, nasty, nasty." This track, "Nasty" by the R&B singer and songwriter Tinashe, is a jam in its own right. F ... Show More
46m 15s
Aug 2024
Gaby Dalkin: On Running a Multi-Faceted Food Company, and Why Frozen Butter Makes the Best Homemade Burgers of Your Life
Katie talks with Gaby Dalkin of What’s Gaby Cooking? about running her food brand while being a mom. Gaby is pregnant with her second child and reveals all of her funny pregnancy foods, including pineapple and soda. She explains how she keeps up with her successful culinary busin ... Show More
30m 6s