Comfortably Hungry
Sam BiltonWelcome to the award winning Comfortably Hungry podcast where yesterday’s dinner is tomorrow’s history. If you’re a peckish person who is curious about the history of food and drink, then you’re in the right place. I’m Sam Bilton a food historian, writer and cook and each season I will be joined by some hungry guests to discuss a variety topics centred around a specific theme. As a former supper c... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In the last episode of Season 4 (sad but true) we plunge deep into the ‘underworld’, figuratively speaking, in our final quest for fresh water.
I chat to Niyati Kukadia about Gujarat’s ancient vavs, or stepwells, once vital for supplying drinking wa... more
In this episode I head to the midlands town of Droitwich which was once a powerhouse in the English salt production industry (and arguably still is) on account of its brine springs. Helping me explore the town’s heritage are local historian Paul Jone... more
In this episode we’ll be journeying to pre-Colombian Mesoamerica with Dr Gabrielle Vail, Research Collaborator in the Department of Anthropology, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to explore why the worship of rain gods like Chaak w... more
In episode 11, I visit Barry and Chris Flannaghan at the restored Burton watermill in Sussex. I discover how Burton Mill has evolved over the centuries but always using water as its source of power. The present 4 storey, 5 bay mill building dates fro... more
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- Hype-free, information-filled food talk
I love the pace, curiosity, and rigor of this podcast, which has a PBS-like humility and none of the usual ego of food media. An absolute joy.
Apple Podcasts5benkk
United States5 months ago - Delicious
I’ve just listened to the episode on Borsch, which whetted my appetite and brain cells and now I’m going to listen to the others
Apple Podcasts5Hokeykokey
United Kingdom6 months ago - Excellent and Informative Food History!
Well researched and presented with such diverse and knowledgeable guests, Comfortably Hungry is one of my favourite listens when it comes to my interests, which are food, history, and of course everything in between; what ingredients were popular and not anymore, what family recipes passed from one generation to the next, and what the guests like or dislike! Fantastic. Waiting for the next season!
Apple Podcasts5ThomomaticUnited Kingdoma year ago - Love this podcast!
Can’t wait for each new episode to come out- absolutely love this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5AlliefoodUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Fascinating podcast
A real joy to listen to and full of interesting food-related information. Thank you, Sam
Apple Podcasts5CEPSWUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #11 |  New Zealand/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Switzerland/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #99 | New Zealand/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Ireland/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #218 | Switzerland/Arts |
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What is Comfortably Hungry about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A show that blends food history with cultural storytelling, featuring expert guests from archaeology, anthropology, local history, and culinary arts. Episodes explore how ingredients, cooking methods, and foodways shaped societies—from ancient beer and bog butter to salt towns and Indigenous foodways—while weaving in contemporary preservation, markets, and sustainability. Listeners can expect rigor, curiosity, and well-researched context presented through engaging host-led conversations and practical anecdotes. A standout is the consistent sourcing of diverse, knowledgeable guests who illuminate both scholarly and practical perspectives on historical foods and their modern relevance.
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1. A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink
2. The British Food History Podcast
3. The English Heritage Podcast
4. HistoryExtra podcast
5. The Book Club
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Comfortably Hungry launched 4 years ago and published 65 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Comfortably Hungry include:
1. Paul Jones
2. Dr. Dan O'Brien
3. Dr. Gabrielle Vail
4. Barry Flannaghan
5. Chris Flannaghan
6. Rosalind Erskine
7. John Langridge
8. Dr. Nader Mehravari
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