Perhaps no other plant is as entwined with pain and pleasure as the chile pepper. But why does it burn—and why on earth do we crave that uncomfortable sensation? How did capsaicin's fungus-fighting, digestion-enhancing, and adrenaline-triggering powers convince early hunter gatherers in South America to fall in love with the chile's tiny berry ancestors, and ... Show More
Aug 4
Salad Days: A Story of Science, Sexism, and Jell-O
If leafy greens and a little vinaigrette is salad, and chicken with mayo is salad, and vegetables in Jello-O are ALSO salad… What exactly is salad?! That's the big question we're tackling this episode—and it takes us down some unexpected rabbit holes. Listen in now to hear how ‘s ... Show More
44m 31s
Jul 21
Where There's Smoke, There's...Whiskey, Fish, and Barbecue!
As anyone who’s spent time by a crackling campfire or a barbecue pit can attest, the scent of smoke is unmistakable—and surprisingly mysterious. Smoke clings to clothing but vanishes in the breeze. You see it, but you can’t hold it. It’s fantastic in whiskey and terrible in toast ... Show More
51m 5s
Aug 2025
What The Heck Is Pudding? ft. Ben Ebbrell
Today, Josh and Nicole are joined by chef and co-founder of Sorted Foods , Ben Ebbrell, and now that we've got a British person here, they're getting to the bottom of what actually is pudding. Is it a dessert? Is it hot? Is it cold? Is it just a vibe? Leave us a voicemail at (833 ... Show More
43m 23s
Oct 2025
BA Bake Club: Banana Pudding Paris-Brest
Hold onto your piping bags, Bake Club! In September, Jesse set bakers a showstopper-worthy challenge in his Banana Pudding Paris-Brest. In this episode, he and Shilpa break down the many worthwhile steps for making this "drag queen of French desserts." They're also joined by supe ... Show More
43m 51s
Jul 2014
No Such Thing As Unicorn Stew
Dan (@schreiberland), James (@eggshaped), Andy (@andrewhunterm) and Anna (@nosuchthing) discuss the estate agent army, bankers in sacks, medieval snail fights, tricky recipe ingredients and 'legs or tails'.
34m 11s
Sep 2023
No Such Thing As A Peanut Hall of Fame
Dan, James, Andrew and Neil Gaiman discuss bagels, boulders, bees and boldly buttering burnt bread. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafis ... Show More
54m 15s
Jun 2025
#442 - Tara Me Sue, More Pear Puddings and Dark Days in Denbigh
Wagon wheels, mushy pea hummus and baked bean daal. Move over Rick Stein, there’s new gastronomic broadcasters in town. Yes, food is the order of the day as the delectable George Egg rides into the studio to serve up a delicious Made Up Game for Elis and John.And the theme doesn’ ... Show More
50m 22s
Jul 2021
No Such Thing As A Waiter Made Of Potatoes
Dan, James, Anna and Andrew discuss delicious dissections, tempting tatties, provocative publications and rearing rocks.Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes.
55m 56s