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Oct 2025
29m 14s

The World is Your Oyster!

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Eva and Maite kick off season three by cracking open the tiny but mighty oyster: a once democratic delicacy, ancient symbol, natural water filter, and cornerstone of coastal economies. They dive into food idioms and the oyster’s reputation as an aphrodisiac. Plus, they welcome actor Demián Bichir to the show.

For more on oyster farming check out: https://www.billionoysterproject.org/

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