Rephonic
Artwork for The Fantastic History Of Food

The Fantastic History Of Food

Nick Charlie Key
USS O'bannon
Potatoes
Henry Friend
London, United Kingdom
Peter the Cruel
World War II
United States Navy
War Of the Two Peters
Chicago
New York City
Beefsteak Club
Solomon Islands
Castile
Dula Dume Martin
Liverpool
Sugar
Sublime Society Of Beefsteaks

Stories of the fun, bizarre and often ridiculous, history of food. Join me as we explore The Fantastic History of Food.Contact me on foodhistorypod@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fantastic-history-of-food--3591729/support.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes62Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HistoryArtsFood

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Fantastic History Of Food

Latest Episodes

There are probably very few people listening to this podcast who don’t already know at least some of the story of the Titanic.

But as with all famous stories like this one, there are always miniature sub plots playing out in the background that don’... more

In Georgian Era London, some of Britain’s most powerful men formed an exclusive dining club devoted almost entirely to eating enormous steaks, drinking heavily and celebrating the virtues of beef.

They took their society so seriously that they even ... more

In the 1880s, Henry Friend claimed he had invented a secret electrical process that could revolutionise the sugar industry.

His demonstrations were convincing and at the time, investors were throwing money at him. But almost nobody was allowed to se... more

War often calls for quick thinking and unconventional tactics, but few battles have ever been won with… potatoes. But, during World War II, the USS O’Bannon, a U.S. Navy destroyer, found itself in a tense standoff with a Japanese submarine. With the ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Wild History Of War
The Wild History Of WarNick Charlie Key
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Atlas Obscura PodcastSiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
Gastropod
GastropodCynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley
The Ancients
The AncientsHistory Hit

Host

Nick Charley-Key
Host of The Fantastic History Of Food; leads narrative-driven explorations of food history with a humorous, engaging style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 545 ratings
  • Still a great podcast!

    Glad this podcast is back! Been listening for a while and I appreciate the research and dedication that goes into the episodes, which are not too long or short. The stories are interesting and obscure and always leave my mind blown. My one critique is that the recent Ai thumbnails from the wild history of war (also great) crossover episodes kind of turn me off. I really like the podcast’s logo/cover art with Leonardo DaVinci and it would be a shame if it was replaced with unnatural Ai images. An... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mushroompug29
    Canada3 months ago
  • Good content - terrible Theme song

    Fun & good content & enjoy the history - but definitely GET RID of the hurdy-gurdy terrible theme song. Also don’t play the theme song on top of the content….cant even concentrate because the song is so terrible. Will keep listening- but ditch the song.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WYOMING 4EVER
    United Statesa year ago
  • New episode

    Very interesting. Two of my fav topics are history and food. Keep on keeping on Nick.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Snyman 1984
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Such fun!

    Quirky and with a laidback presentation, the hostile smoothly blend humor fact and narrative into great brief histories,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anakindersurprise
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect Podcast for Foodies and History Lovers

    This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. The host does an excellent job of researching and sharing titillating bits of food history that are just as entertaining as they are informative. Definitely a podcast worth checking out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PoppyJLA
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the fun, quirky approach to food history and the accessible delivery.
Listeners praise the host's research and storytelling quality, noting engaging and obscure histories.
Some feedback centers on theme music and ads, suggesting room for sonic tweaks or pacing adjustments.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#175
South Africa/History

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Fantastic History Of Food

What is The Fantastic History Of Food about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A playful, narrative-first deep dive into food-related history, weaving quirky stories, obscure legends, and surprising connections between cuisine and culture. Episodes balance meticulous research with humorous storytelling, delivering digestible histories that are as entertaining as they are informative. A standout feature is the host's breezy, personable style that makes niche topics approachable, while occasional crossovers and vivid anecdotes keep listeners coming back for more curious bites of the past.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Fantastic History Of Food?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Fantastic History Of Food. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Fantastic History Of Food and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Fantastic History Of Food get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Fantastic History Of Food, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Fantastic History Of Food?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Fantastic History Of Food, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Fantastic History Of Food have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Fantastic History Of Food has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Fantastic History Of Food?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Fantastic History Of Food:

1. The Wild History Of War
2. The Atlas Obscura Podcast
3. This Guy Sucked
4. Gastropod
5. The Ancients

How many episodes of The Fantastic History Of Food are there?

The Fantastic History Of Food launched 7 years ago and published 62 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Fantastic History Of Food?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Fantastic History Of Food?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Fantastic History Of Food from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Fantastic History Of Food?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Fantastic History Of Food. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days