Dan sits down with the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic, the man behind "Eat It," "Fat," "My Bologna," and so many other classic food-related parody songs. What would be his ideal ratio of cookie to white stuff in an Oreo? And which does he prefer, the rye or the kaiser?
Oct 16
The Bucatini Dialogues: A Debate About Pasta Shapes (Reheat)
“Literally all pasta shapes are wonderful except bucatini. Bucatini can go get effed.” Francis Lam’s strongly-worded tweet inspired Dan to organize a live event in 2018, where he, Francis (host of The Splendid Table), and Evan Kleiman (host of Good Food) could debate the merits o ... Show More
34m 47s
Oct 12
Why Are There So Many Kids At Breweries?
The craft brewery used to be a place for self-proclaimed beer nerds to sample the hot new IPA. Now, young kids, toddlers, and even infants take up as much space as beer-drinking adults. So how did this happen? It’s a story of a fast-growing industry finally slowing down, and its ... Show More
33m 16s
Sep 2022
Weird Al Yankovic: What Is Weird?
Rainn and Reza sit down with Musician, Weird Al Yankovic, to ponder, "What Is Weird?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Trade Coffee Trade is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order ... Show More
51m 34s
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