Gastronomics
Alex MayyasiGastronomics is about the business of food. In each episode, Planet Money author Alex Mayyasi talks to chefs, economists, and people with insights and stories about how economics shapes the modern menu. Meet a trend forecaster who tracks thousands of menus to know exactly when restaurants should start serving yuzu lemonade or ube pancakes. Discover how Best Restaurant lists get made. And learn why... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsBusinessNews | |||
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The state of tea in the United States is something of a national embarrassment. Josh Freedman started a tea business so more Americans can try and buy great teas from China and Taiwan. And to better understand China's economy and unique form of 'capi... more
Imagine for a moment that you are a head chef. Not at The French Laundry or Alinea. Not at a local diner or greasy spoon. No. You're the head chef at a big chain like Applebee's or Cheesecake Factory. And it's your job to oversee a menu that will be ... more
Aldi, the cheap and quirky grocery store chain, is opening so many stores in the U.S. that it's on track to become the 2nd largest grocery chain within a few years.
How is Aldi matching or beating Walmart and Costco's low prices without the huge st... more
You are probably familiar with the Domino's pizza tracker. What you may not know is that it is one of the most influential design innovations of all time. Its subtle brilliance has inspired apps and websites ranging from Uber to TurboTax. There are p... more
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- Love the podcast, would love a “plus” version that’s ad free
Great podcast, love Alex Mayyasi’s perspective and the work he’s done on this podcast so far. I’m a long time Planet Money listener, check out the new book which Alex wrote. Would love a version of “Gastronomics” that’s a few $ a month for ad free; would love to support the pod and also I hate ads in the middle of the episode and will pay to avoid!! :D
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United Statesa month ago - Clever while approachable
This is a great blend of clever and approachable. I look forward to a solution for an ad-free version.
Apple Podcasts5GL0730United Statesa month ago - Interesting Podcast
I have enjoyed the first two episodes very much. Really interesting topics. I had no idea of the influence of the Domino’s pizza tracker.
Apple Podcasts5I MayyasiUnited States2 months ago - Excellent podcast
Alex I enjoyed your podcast about Aldi. It was an excellent topic with a lot of nuances that I didn’t appreciate. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5GijochemUnited States2 months ago - Good premise
Adverts are so loud you will run off the road. That being said, the show itself is not bad. Definitely the hosts came prepared and are interesting. I really wanted to give 1 star for blasting my ear drums out on the ads though, the entire show suffers from that obnoxious junk. This is the first and only show I experienced this and I will not be tuning in again.
Apple Podcasts3Charles E Cheese 2United States2 months ago
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What is Gastronomics about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A show at the intersection of food and economics, featuring conversations with chefs, economists, trend forecasters, and other food-industry insiders. Topics often center on how economic forces shape menus, sourcing, branding, and consumer behavior—ranging from trend forecasting for new flavors to the mechanics behind award-winning restaurant lists. Notable moments often highlight practical, data-driven insights and cross-disciplinary storytelling, with anecdotes that connect global supply chains to everyday dining. A distinctive strength is turning complex market dynamics into accessible, story-driven analyses that are useful for professionals in food, retail, and media, as well as curious listeners who want to understand how economics sha... more
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