In honor of National Pasta Month, Dan shares the story of how his pasta shape, cascatelli, ended up in a design museum in Germany. When he travels with his family to see the exhibition, al dente: Pasta & Design at the HfG Archiv-Ulm, he finds it’s more incredible, and powerful, than he ever expected.
Jan 16
Is It OK To Eat All Your Popcorn Before The Movie Starts? (Reheat)
The Sporkful Family Food Court is back in session. A husband and wife debate when to eat movie popcorn, and a mother and daughter argue over whether eating salad dressing makes you an adult. This episode originally aired on February 8, 2016, and was produced by Dan Pashman and An ... Show More
24m 21s
Apr 2025
The Moth Radio Hour: Delicious! Stories of Food & Feelings
Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Publ ... Show More
55m 5s
Jan 2020
The 40,000-Year-Old Diet: Bill Schindler Goes Caveman and (Barely) Survives
<p>Bill Schindler has experienced firsthand how our ancestors survived the unknown. This week, he shares with us the perils of life 40,000 years ago—from confronting hyenas in the night to eating cold bone marrow. Plus, we chat with Ron Faiola about the nostalgic charm of Wiscons ... Show More
50m 43s
Sep 2022
Emeli Sandé, garlicky mushroom tagliatelle and a hungry T-Rex
In the final episode of season 1, Nick and Angela are joined by one of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters.
Emeli Sandé’s awards are many and varied. She has number one albums, number one singles, BRITs and an MBE to her name. She released her debut album in 2011, perfor ... Show More
31m 44s
Nov 2023
Monty Don, Daube de Boeuf with macaroni gratin and a pinot noir
Nick and Angela welcome the UK’s favourite gardener to DISH HQ.
Monty Don OBE is a horticulturist, broadcaster and writer. He made his TV debut on the gardening segment on This Morning, which led to further work with the BBC and Channel 4. In 2002, he was announced as the new ... Show More
31m 38s
May 2025
Neneh Cherry, tagliatelle with peas, courgette & burrata, and a Gavi
Angela and Nick welcome a music icon and major food lover to the table.
Neneh Karlsson, better known as Neneh Cherry, is a singer, songwriter, broadcaster and activist. Cherry arrives at Dish HQ to talk about the paperback release of her memoir A Thousand Threads which recounts ... Show More
34m 4s
Oct 2024
Nico: Songs They Never Play On the Radio by James Young
Author Will Hodgkinson and actress and director Caroline Catz join Andy and John to discuss James Young's Nico: Songs They Never Play On the Radio, first published in 1992. This is the story of Nico, former model, film actress, erstwhile singer with the Velvet Underground and dar ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2025
Book Club: Let’s Talk About Adam Ross’s ‘Playworld’
<p>Set in New York in the 1980s, Adam Ross’s new novel, “Playworld,” tells the story of a young actor named Griffin as he navigates the chaos of the city, of his family and of being a teenager, and the dangers that swirl around each. </p><p>Although “Playworld” grapples with blea ... Show More
43m 55s
Jul 2018
Ep. 47 | Books about Food!
All July, we're talking about books all about food! Grab a snack, sit down, and have a listen!
Things Mentioned
2018 Newbery Medal: Hello, Universe, written by Erin Entrada Kelly, published by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins PublishersKamila Shamsie Wins Women's P ... Show More
35m 47s
Feb 2025
Chris O’Dowd, sticky pulled pork and a pickled salad and a whisky
Nick and Angela welcome another Irish guest to Dish HQ.
Chris O'Dowd is an award-winning actor, writer and director. He was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, and studied politics at University College Dublin, later enrolling at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
C ... Show More
36m 7s