
The Gastronomica podcast is where the academic field of food studies meets a public appetite for gastronomy and the culinary arts. Tune in to hear interviews with authors whose articles or books have recently been featured in the journal (published by University of California Press since 2001), as we showcase diverse voices in the food world, tackle complex questions about cooking, cuisine, culina... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Rosi Song of Gastronomica’s Editorial Collective hosts authors Eve Z. Bratman and Anna Purchase in a discussion of their newly published research article on lanternfly honey. Eve and Anna bring a social science perspective to their study of the spott... more
In this episode, Melissa Fuster and Rosi Song of Gastronomica’s Editorial Collective introduce the journal’s latest issue, Fall 2026 (volume 26, issue 3), now available online. Melissa talks with Rosi about what goes into putting a Gastronomica issue... more
One year after the publication of Gastronomica’s special feature on food and philosophy, Robert T. Valgenti of the Editorial Collective revisits the question of what a philosophical perspective could bring to addressing food-related issues. In this e... more
What role do microbes play in aquaponic farming and cultivated meat production, and how might such novel food technologies impact microbiomes? In this episode, Ishita Dey of Gastronomica hosts Lukáš Senft, Tereza Stöckelová, and Varvara Borisova in a... more
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A scholarly, research-forward show that blends food studies with gastronomy and culinary practice. Discussions typically center on contemporary food systems, ethics, epistemology, and the cultural politics of food, often anchored by recent journal features or essays and illuminated by guest scholars, philosophers, and practitioners. The tone is ambitious and academic but made accessible through clear examples, case studies, and narrative storytelling about memory, identity, and place in foodways. A notable strength is the sustained interdisciplinary approach—bridging philosophy, anthropology, public health, and culinary history—often framed by editorial perspectives from a global community of scholars. This mix makes it an appealing listen ... more
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Recent guests on Gastronomica include:
1. Eve Z. Bratman
2. Anna Purchase
3. Rosi Song
4. Sascha Benjamin Fink
5. Lukáš Senft
6. Tereza Stöckelová
7. Varvara Borisova
8. Sarah Elton
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