logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2020
54m 17s

Tomato, Tomato, Part 1

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

While the so-called “golden apple” has at times been viewed with suspicion, it has become a staple of summertime cuisine and may one day follow us to farms on other worlds. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the tomato.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman
<p>In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. &amp; Ultraman," in which the hindu god Hanuman teams up with the Ultra Seven to defeat evil monsters and dastardly human plots. (originally published 5/28/2021)</p><p>S ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 22
From the Vault: Sacred Trees of the World
<p>In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias of North America and the &lsquo;Ōhi&lsquo;a Lehua of Hawaii.&nbsp;(originally published 11/14/2024)</p><p>See <a href="https:/ ... Show More
51m 18s
Nov 21
Weirdhouse Cinema: Future Kick
<p>In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 cyberpunk action movie &ldquo;Future Kick,&rdquo; starring Don 'The Dragon' Wilson, Meg Foster and Chris Penn.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy informa ... Show More
1h 59m
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2020
That Time the US was Terrified of Tomatoes
Nowadays the tomato is an ubiquitous foodstuff in households across the planet - but in the US, this humble staple was once considered downright poisonous... and, later, it was touted as a miracle cure. In today's episode, Ben and Noel explore the origin of the tomato, its rocky ... Show More
39m 46s
Nov 2019
Canning
In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe kick off a month of food content with the history of canning! Yes, from Napoleonic bottles of soups to our modern bounty of canned sustenance, you’ll explore where it came from, who invented the process and how it changed the world. Le ... Show More
48m 25s
Sep 2019
Ketchup
You love it. You put it on everything. But where does ketchup come from? In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe explore the mysterious origins of everyone’s favorite sweet red sauce -- and consider the jaw-dropping fact that ketchup isn’t always red and isn’t always made fr ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2024
Episodio 49: Il pomodoro è due volte americano (Stagione 4)
Oggi alla base della nostra cucina, questo frutto proveniente dal Nuovo Mondo ha avuto una storia lunga e incredibile. <br>Scopriamo insieme perché è stato a lungo osteggiato e bistrattato, e perché oggi possiamo dire che il pomodoro è due volte americano.<p>See <a href="https:// ... Show More
26m 48s
Dec 2020
You Say Tomato, I Say Tomatillo
On this episode, Zarela & Aarón contrast the tomato with its relative, the tomatillo. They invite their friend - and favorite tomato farmer - Tim Stark of Eckerton Hill Farm to join the conversation and explain how he grows his delicious produce. Tim weighs in on how the heirloom ... Show More
43m 46s
Feb 2022
Est ce que la tomate est un fruit ?
On entend souvent dire que la tomate n’est pas un légume mais bien un fruit comme les fraises, les framboises. Pour bien répondre à la question et trancher définitivement, commençons par définir tous les termes. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l' ... Show More
2m 11s
Sep 2021
Listener Questions 17: hamsters, black holes and higgs fields!
<p>Daniel and Jorge dip the french fries of knowledge into the mysterious condiments of the Universe and answer questions from listeners like you!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</ ... Show More
46m 24s
Feb 2021
The Tech of Coffee
From harvesting to brewing, we look at some of the tech connected to that ol' cup of Joe. Learn about harvesters, hullers, pulpers, roasters and other terrifying machinery! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri ... Show More
50m 4s
Mar 2022
How to take over the world
Daniel and Jorge talk to Ryan North about how to use science to become a supervillain Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
59m 12s