Gastropod
Cynthia Graber and Nicola TwilleyFood with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 294 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArtsScience | |||
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Perhaps no other plant is as entwined with pain and pleasure as the chile pepper. But why does it burn—and why on earth do we crave that uncomfortable sensation? How did capsaicin's fungus-fighting, digestion-enhancing, and adrenaline-triggering powe... more
If leafy greens and a little vinaigrette is salad, and chicken with mayo is salad, and vegetables in Jello-O are ALSO salad… What exactly is salad?! That's the big question we're tackling this episode—and it takes us down some unexpected rabbit holes... more
As anyone who’s spent time by a crackling campfire or a barbecue pit can attest, the scent of smoke is unmistakable—and surprisingly mysterious. Smoke clings to clothing but vanishes in the breeze. You see it, but you can’t hold it. It’s fantastic in... more
Fan favorite Ask Gastropod is back, and we’re celebrating the season by solving a pair of trans-Atlantic mysteries! First up: if you have a purple candy in Europe, it’s nearly guaranteed to be flavored with a tart little berry called blackcurrant—whi... more
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- Best podcast ever!
I’ve listened to every episode in the backlog, and finally get to listen to them as they come out!!! This podcast has kept me company on long car trips and commutes for years. I know I eat healthier because of it, and I know so much more about the world, now!
Thank you so much for making fantastic episode after fantastic episode!
Apple Podcasts5TechyTrickster
United States2 months ago - Well-researched and written
I really enjoy Gastropod’s thoughtful blend of history, science, and social issues (such as including class, race, and colonialism in their discussions); I always learn a lot. I also appreciate how professional and polished each episode is. Many podcast hosts are unfortunately rather careless in their work. I wish others would take a cue from Gastropod.
Apple Podcasts5LadyGradyUnited States2 months ago - Listener questioning ethics of endorsing certain ads
I will start off by saying that I see no issue with podcasts endorsing brands as a way to financially support the show and its makers, we all live in capitalism and we all buy things. Listeners like to be recommended products by podcasters that they trust. I do take issue with this podcast recording bespoke brand endorsements and failing to share with its listeners any ethical framework for whose money they will or won’t take. Many listener supported shows do this. It builds trust and shows that... more
Apple Podcasts1mjmmzz
Australia3 months ago - I love gastropod!
Gastropod is an always interesting, engagingly presented podcast about the science and history of food and its role in human culture. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5Baby Bella Twinkie-ButtUnited States3 months ago - Eating noises
I just discovered this show and in general really like it. Was very interested in the seed oil episode except that when it got to the tasting I had to switch it off. I don’t need or want to hear the presenters’ eating noises. It’s unbearable. It gives me such an ick I just dive for the off-switch. Please. Just don’t.
Apple Podcasts3Ray de Oprow
United Kingdom4 months ago
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Spotify | #36 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | Canada/Arts |
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What is Gastropod about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners consistently encounter a thoughtful blend of food history, science, and cultural analysis, with episodes ranging from the gendered origins of salad and the science of smoke to the social politics of dietary guidelines and iconic foods like bacon, lobster, and avocado. The show tends to ground conversations in historical context, interviews with scholars and practitioners, and accessible experiments or demonstrations, making complex topics approachable for a curious, educated audience. A notable strength is the range of guests—from culinary historians and nutrition scientists to farmers and industry insiders—paired with a steady, narrative-driven style that keeps history and science engaging for listeners who enjoy deep dives into ... more
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1. The Sporkful
2. Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
3. Radiolab
4. Good Food
5. Unexplainable
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Gastropod launched 12 years ago and published 294 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 Gastropod include:
1. Maricel Precias
2. Denise Kuhn
3. Harold McGee
4. Pam Dalton
5. Edward Wang
6. Emily Nunn
7. Jim Lugg
8. Laura Shapiro
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