Lunchbox Envy
Lunchbox EnvyFrom 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.
2026 Brit... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 90 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArts | |||
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- Love this pod!
Great for a foodie like me - lighthearted and full of interesting morsels that I find myself digesting for several days! (Although some facts repeat on me and I find myself regurgitating them later at dinner parties…).
Apple Podcasts5Francine Sinatra
United Kingdoma month ago - Format is off
Wanted to like this podcast very much as a huge No Such Thing as a Fish fan. Have been listening for the last few months and it’s a good relaxed pod but there’s something off with the chemistry/format. The hosts are very sweet but maybe not that experienced? Also the food chewing sounds aren’t great but that’s my fault for listening to a food podcast!! They seemed to change the titles recently to entice people, but that is not the problem, the titles were fine we don’t need an exploding head emo... more
Apple Podcasts3rid12345United Kingdoma month ago - I love this podcast
I love this show but I am weary of the American bashing. We are a huge country. I’m sorry you only seem to know the worst of us. And restaurant has three syllables here. I watch enough British tv to know you are no better with your language and I’ve eaten your food. Maybe less smug?
Apple Podcasts4Palmarosa33
United States2 months ago - Scrumptious!
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!
Apple Podcasts5JeffreyDobeUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Simply Delicious
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.
Apple Podcasts5thoobill
Australia4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #65 | United States/Arts/Food |
Spotify | #33 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #200 | Canada/Arts |
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What is Lunchbox Envy about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. No Such Thing As A Fish
2. Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
3. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
4. Comedy of the Week
5. You're Dead to Me
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Lunchbox Envy launched 2 years ago and published 90 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 Lunchbox Envy include:
1. John Mitchinson
2. Helen Graham
3. Ed Smith
4. Tim Hayward
5. Vicky Clarus
6. Ken Albala
7. Jodie Nixon
8. Gazina Bullock Prado
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