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Midnight Snack

Jack O’Brienpodcasters.spotify.com
A comedic and sincere approach to the history of food - narrated by a guy who sounds like he’d serve you pierogis at a tailgate.
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Episodes

Episode 6: Hot Dogs - Why do we call them wieners?

Happy Fourth of July (A bit late.) Take a bite into the history of wieners, as well as a few cooking techniques to make sure the next hot dog you eat is as succulent as ever.

Jul 10, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 3: Pho History - Pho Get About it!

Learn from Jack as he dives into the cultural melting pot of Chinese, French, and Vietnamese culture and history that influences the pho we know today.

Jun 10, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Chef Boyardee: Was He a Real Guy?

Take a look at the exciting and delicious history of Italian-America Ettore Boiardi. He is the father of canned raviolis and played a pivotal role in providing food and rations through The Great Depression and WWII.

Jun 04, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Lost in the Sauce - A History of Hot Sauce

Take a look into the zesty history of the Aztecs and other early pioneers that shaped the hot sauce that we know and love today. Watch out! This one is spicy! ;~)

Jun 04, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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