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Spilled Milk

Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burtonwww.stitcher.com
Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.
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Episodes

Episode 465: Silverware

Welcome to another food adjacent episode where we dive way too deep into the riveting topic of cutlery. We learn about Molly's Mayflower origins, Matthew's spoon obsession and how June really got her name. Join us in the Georgian Area to hear an exclusive interview, a new segment* and various schisms before we finally get down to forking. *not Producer Abby approved Episode Transcript Spilled Milk Reddit Planet Money ep Fish Knife Sugar spoon Fish Spoon Capybara hot springs Whisper the stoat Bab...

Nov 26, 20201 hr

Episode 464: Napkins

Today we are folding and wadding as we discuss these smooth, floral table towels and also germ theory. Take a peek inside our t-shirt drawers as we commit a breach of etiquette with the height of sophistication and try to steer clear of silverware territory. Email your questions: contact@spilledmilkpodcast.com Episode transcript Spilled Milk Reddit How to Make a Triangle Fold Napkin Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer ...

Nov 19, 202046 min

Episode 463: Tortilla Chips

Today we wonder if we already did this as we festoon our respective memory lanes. We wonder how the Tostito became round, how high Matthew can reach and what happens when you eat tainted hot dogs. Things almost get violent with high blocks, slapping taste buds and road blocks but eventually everything becomes clear. Episode transcript Reddit Julie and the Phantoms GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILAQUILES The Four Top Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and...

Nov 12, 202038 min

Episode 462: Dream Grocery Store

Today we invite you into our dreams and welcome your judgement as we admit our deepest fantasies. Molly reveals her evil alter ego while Matthew unveils his secret past as we discover the merits of Big Grab Bags, loss leaders and soup snacks. You've Got to Be Kidding Me! Episode Transcript Becky Selengut's How to Clean a Crab Video Spilled Milk Reddit Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spi...

Nov 05, 202058 min

Episode 461: Fresh Pasta

Today we discover the real origins of fresh pasta, the difference between Maleficent and Rumpelstiltskin, and Matthew's Kung Fu dreams. After tunneling through pasta nests, Molly Mart and crushed lettuce we finally get around to remaking The Shawshank Redemption. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Episode Transcript Spinasse Bears Eating Salmon Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires J...

Oct 29, 202048 min

Episode 460: Pepperoni

Welcome to Jerky Lanes! Today we dive into nuggets, ingots, sticks and coins to discuss America's Favorite Pizza Topping, Pepperoni. We plan elaborate handoffs, Canadian corporate retreats and eventually diagnose bowler's thumb. Featuring Screwdrivers and Wallbangers with a whole lot of screaming Episode Transcript Thrillist Article Hormel Pepperoni Cups Boar's Head Meatballs with Pepperoni Ed Fretwell Soup Oberto Cocktail Pep Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early...

Oct 22, 202042 min

Episode 459: Quince

Today we are experiencing Flashes of Quince as Molly introduces Matthew to this fragrant fruit. We discuss Rosie Perez, apple rock and spy aspirations as we dig into the Bible and code words to discover The Season of Quince. Episode Transcription Rosy Poached Quince Orangette Quince recipe Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Oct 15, 202033 min

Episode 458: Salted Butter

Today we are whipped in nitrogen as we encounter Cookie Monster, barbarous nations and butter bells. We loose control of our self driving dumpster as we discuss drums of pesto, The Butter Shaver and too many mythical creatures. Full Transcript here Taste Atlas The Chopping Block Blog Good Housekeeping Salted Butter Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Charlotte Druckman article Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website ...

Oct 08, 202040 min

Episode 457: Negronis

Happy National Air Day! Meet Toni Negroni, Jack Sazerac and Suze the French Amaro as we discuss Father's Day gifts, baking cunks and our piazza habits. We discover Matthew's new obsession and Molly's childhood fears all while thinking about sipping a Negroni. Negroni Week Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni The Four Top Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our redd...

Oct 01, 202047 min

Episode 456: Pad Thai

Today we spend some time restaurant reminiscing as we recount stories of table side cooking and flambé pendulums to eventually get way into Pad Thai. We bolster our pantry and courage as we encounter uneven testicles, promises and lots of crunchy bits. We also interview the creator of Hot Thai Kitchen, Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant, to get some real insight into this dish. Episode Transcription Hot Thai Kitchen HTK Youtube Pad Thai She Simmers Pad Thai recipe Gastronomica article The Morning News A...

Sep 24, 202047 min

Episode 455: Sweet Cereals

Today we try to figure out how many scores it has been since last talking cereal and how many grams of sugar per serving we are allowed to consume. We spill some style secrets as we battle too many lobster metaphors, the Pied Piper and boxes. Be sure to catch Matthew's off script promise and never use the phrase #eyemilk. Donate to Spilled Milk Dire Desires Cerealously Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website...

Sep 17, 202049 min

Episode 454: Kale Chips

Today we forget why we are doing this episode but decide to use our mind magnets to figure out if we are kale chips people or not. We solve The Mystery of Kalakala on our way to Kohlrabi Corner and discover Matthew's dinner secrets. The episode goes downhill from there. All Recipes Kale Chips Leite's Culinaria Kale Chips Food.com Kale Chips Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show D...

Sep 10, 202047 min

Episode 453: Paper Towels

Today we debate complex moral quandaries and hope you all have the presence of mind to tune in to this extremely interesting episode. We learn about Scott and roll size before our Animal Crossing segment. Neither Nook Stops, nor bottomless coffins nor ear trumpets will stop us from waxing poetic about technical shorts. Bounty ad WSJ article Cthulhu Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinof...

Sep 03, 202043 min

Episode 452: Go-To Meals

Today we change our slogan yet again and its even more depressing than ever. Armed with a license to doctor, we battle rosemary, defunct video rental stores and the word "repertoire" to bring you our favorite Go-To meals. Repertoire book Beans and Greens Hamburger Buns BBQ Sauce Diner style hamburgers Rachel's Zucchini Detroit Pizza Salerno Spaghetti 2 slices sandwich bread, quartered 10 tablespoons EVOO 4 medium garlic cloves, pressed 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 pound spaghetti 1 ounce Parmigia...

Aug 27, 202037 min

Episode 451: Pickled Onions

This week we discuss purple kohlrabi, silver skin and streaking tips all in the effort to avoid speaking about pickled onions. We learn the delights of Googling in Italian and how much Matthew loves to clean the bathroom all in the quest to discover whether or not we are pickle people. Molly Wizenberg's Book Larder Author Talk A Proper Pickle Skirt Steak with Pickled Onions English Pub Style Pickled Onions Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and T...

Aug 20, 202027 min

Episode 450: Kohlrabi

Today we chat about wine coolers, kale chips, turnips, cabbage and occasionally the topic, Kohlrabi. Memory lane takes an unexpected turn as we discuss eating brains, the Bronze Age and whether Matthew is friends with Jake Gyllenhaal or not. Warning: the word "bulbous" is used too many times in this episode. Commercial - Bartles And Jaymes Premium Wine Cooler (1986) Monji Haakh In Port Townsend, a couple living the dream … like Victorians 5 Tasty Ways to Prepare Kohlrabi Kale Chips Support Spill...

Aug 13, 202039 min

Episode 449: Furikake

Today we encounter crunchy bits, the 5 second rule and organ dreams as we discuss this Friend of Rice, Furikake. We toy with the idea of joining the National Furikake Association, undertake a new hobby and ultimately decide there is no impremating allowed. The Fixed Stars virtual event with Book Larder Furikake Chex Mix Homemade Furikake Seasoning Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff...

Aug 06, 202032 min

Episode 448: Salad Rolls with Andrea Nguyen

Today we work on our pronunciation skills and wrapping technique as we discuss salad rolls (Goi Cuon) with Andrea Nguyen. We learn about the importance of lithe vegetables, the pleasure of parallel noodle bites and how to lay a chip. Andrea'a Website The Fixed Stars Virtual Event w/Book Larder Andrea Nguyen's Books Three Ladies Rice Paper Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dir...

Jul 30, 202038 min

Episode 447: Zucchini

Today we remember the ratatouilles of our youth, sex ed classes and invent some alien sex fantasies. We discover Molly's legacy of larceny and learn way too much botany as we debate the risks of salad and zoodling. Ed Fretwell Soup Rachel's Zucchini Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jul 23, 202048 min

Episode 446: Crispy Spring Rolls

Today we reminisce about the good old days when we recorded together and Molly could eat Matthew's cooking. We wade through pleated pants, time machines and incorrect sports metaphors to bring you The Fearful Friar as we discuss spring rolls of the crispy variety. Chinese Soul Food book Egg Roll Wrappers Lumpia Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jul 16, 202044 min

Episode 445: Soft Pretzels

Today we encounter Supermarket Sweeps, corporate historians and roller skating hoodlums as we dive deep into Soft Pretzels. It's Auntie Anne's vs Wetzel's Pretzels as we discuss musical puns and too much Animal Crossing to eventually invent the Slim Jim Candy Cane. Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jul 09, 202048 min

Episode 444: Shichimi Tōgarashi

Today we finally start paving Memory Lane as we learn Matthew is all bluster and Molly sprouted from a root cellar. As we discuss spice blends, mustard water and the bottomless well of Molly's inexperience we hope you sue us, marry us or at least mail us something. Dipping Udon Tsuyu 2 cups water 1 1/3 teaspoons dashi powder 1/3 cup mirin 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar Bring to a boil to dissolve, simmer for a few minutes, and set aside. Dipping sauce 1/4 pound thin-sliced pork belly, cut ...

Jul 02, 202040 min

Episode 443: Candy Canes

Happy Christmas in June! Today we break open Molly's candy cupboard and encounter shapeshifters, cathedrals and barber polls as we learn the truth behind candy canes. Matthew watches Molly eat something yet again as we set things up for the sequel. Mary Berry's Gingerbread House Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jun 25, 202041 min

Episode 442: Worcestershire Sauce

Today we encounter hamburgers, meatloaf and beef spheres as we finally discover what cooking is. Molly plays sleuth and Matthew plays well with peanut butter as we wonder where Worcestershire is and what Ms Frizzle and Dennis Quaid are up to. Place your bets people! Lea Perrins corporate history Serious Eats BBQ sauce Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our re...

Jun 18, 202033 min

Episode 441: Chex Mix

Today we wonder what this stuff is as we discuss school vending machines, chicken oil and the best plane snacks. Is it Bold or Just Fine? We hope you like this episode but really it is for someone else. Be sure to subscribe to Dire Desires ! Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jun 11, 202040 min

Episode 440: Jalapeño Chips

Today the lag is all too real. We become the anti-twitter as we munch on jalapeño chips and discuss the relationship between snacking and writing. Tim Riggins and Matt Saracen stop by again as we discover new Elizabeth David books and the perils of guinea pig soundproofing. Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jun 04, 202028 min

Episode 439: Mashed Potatoes

Today we are doing some hard thinking about a soft subject, Mashed Po Ta Toes. Listen as we take up all sorts of mantles, polish up Gollum impressions and wonder to garlic or not to garlic all while worrying about invading Space Godzillas. Serious East Mashed Potatoes Gotta Have Gatto by Matthew Amster-Burton Robuchon Mashed Potatoes Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Des...

May 28, 202043 min

Episode 438: Spanakopita

Today we become a Spanakopita pronunciation guide as we discuss the hovering meals of childhood and cover-ups. We learn about Molly's tailored past, Papa Pie and the importance of relaxing as we finally discover a use for old tote bags. WOTSL's recipe Dimitra's Dishes Molly's Spanakopita Adapted from The Joy of Cooking Yield: One 8-inch square pan / 8 servings 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ of a large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced 10 ounces baby spinach A large pinch of dried dill...

May 21, 202042 min

Dire Desires: Body of Evidence

The first episode in our new limited series podcast, Dire Desires. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get access to the rest of Season 1. Join us on a journey to that most erotic of cities, Portland Oregon as we discuss Body of Evidence. Today we learn about VCR settings, how to use nipple clamps, the recipe for funky sex and much more. Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff s...

May 18, 202045 min

Episode 437: Mug Cakes

Join us as we endeavor to discover what these are, why they exist and what the kids are into these days. We discuss Dad vengeance and Sheens to eventually watch it rise before our eyes. Before we get to any of that however, we need to learn how microwaves work so buckle up. Chocolate Mug Cake Chocolate Cake in a Mug Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our redd...

May 14, 202037 min
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