
From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: Gastronomically-minded QI researchers Jack Chambers and Manu Henriot join chef and food writer Rosie MacKean to unpack the world of food and drink, one lunchbox at a time. Can you unboil an egg? Why would you milk a spider? How much Dairy Milk would it take to kill you? Dig in now to get answers to the questions you never knew you had.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | a year ago |
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What is every chef's secret weapon? How did a moustache start a waiters' strike? Would you like to have dinner 150 feet up in the air?
Where can you ride a train powered by noodle broth? Who uses noodles as currency? When should you replace your pasta with noodles?
How did the Romans build their greenhouses out of stone? When is pickle juice mouthwash a good idea? Is cucumber juice actually any good for you?
Which animal pees popcorn flavour? When is someone else's saliva in your drink a delicacy? Why is Tom Cruise so good at eating corn on the cob?
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I love this pod, quickly becoming one of my favourites. I much prefer it when it’s Alex, Manu, and Jack as Alex is very witty and the three of them have better chemistry, but it’s always an enjoyable listen!
Facts, humour, personality and chemistry, all the ingredients for a scrumptious food podcast. A simply delightful recipe. If you love No Such Thing As A Fish, you will simply adore their younger sibling.
Love it! My comfort podcast.
Good pod I love it but lost me at girl boy dinner
This is a gentle and mildly amusing podcast with some fun facts.
Sadly there tends to be a point in each episode where Manu (who is otherwise very lovely) starts making little “uhuh” type agreeing noises every two seconds. It drives me bonkers! Please could these wee verbal ticks be thinned out in the edit 🙏
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A lively, curiosity-driven food show that blends science, history, and kitchen tricks with playful banter among three core hosts and a rotating roster of guest chefs. Episodes survey ingredients, cooking techniques, and culinary cultures through a Research-then-Revelry lens, delivering bite-sized facts, practical tips, and entertaining anecdotes. The chemistry among the regular trio and their approachable curiosity make it accessible for food nerds and casual listeners alike, while the broad range of topics—from cucumbers and sesame to cutlery and doner kebabs—keeps the format fresh and broadly sponsor-friendly. A standout trait is the show's dual focus on rigorous, digestible food lore and humorous, often cheeky conversation that invites b... more
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