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Food 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 generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world through food. Find us online at gastropod.com, follow us on Twitter @gastropodcast, and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/gastropodcast.
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The Big Apple Episode
Oct 20, 2026
There’s nothing more American than apple pie—or is there? We might prescribe an apple a day and call our largest city the Big Apple, but this legendary fruit originally hails from the mountains of…
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Fibermaxxing FTW: Meet the Neglected Nutrient That's the Key to Health
Oct 06, 2026
Move over protein, it's time to fibermaxx! Fiber has always been the neglected stepchild of nutrients: it's never been seen as essential, and some of its earliest enthusiasts were poop-obsessed…
Eat Bison to Save Bison
Sep 22, 2026
For tens of thousands of years, North America was bison country. Millions of these giant, shaggy animals—also known as buffalo—roamed from the far north to the Gulf and from the east coast to the…
Plant Milk Proliferation: Oat, Soy, Almond, and More, But Which Is Best?
Sep 08, 2026
Cow milk is out, and plant milk reigns supreme. At least, that's how it feels in the supermarket these days, where the refrigerated section is full of "milk" made from oats, almonds, peanuts…
So Hot Right Now: Why We Love the Chile Pepper
Aug 18, 2026
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…
Salad Days: A Story of Science, Sexism, and Jell-O
Aug 04, 2026
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…
Where There's Smoke, There's...Whiskey, Fish, and Barbecue!
Jul 21, 2026
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…
America's Forbidden Fruit and Forgotten First Soda: Ask Gastropod
Jul 07, 2026
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…
Bringing Home the Bacon: From Shakespeare to the Baconator
Jun 23, 2026
For many Americans, bacon is an essential element of the perfect breakfast—not to mention a welcome addition to everything from cheeseburgers to doughnuts. But bacon hasn't always been beloved…
What the Shell? Cracking the Lobster's Mysteries
Jun 09, 2026
Consider the lobster roll: tender chunks of lobster bathed in butter or mayo, sandwiched between two slices of a squishy bread roll… Have we caught your attention yet? Lobster is a summertime staple…
A Dog's Dinner: What Should We Really Be Feeding Our Pets?
May 19, 2026
In millions of homes, humans aren’t the only creatures sitting down to dinner. So what's on the menu for pets—and what impact does it have on their health, as well as the environment? This episode…
Feel the Beet: The Most Fascinating Woman You've Never Heard Of
May 05, 2026
For those who like its earthy flavor, the humble beet can do a lot for a salad or a soup. But could it help end slavery? In the 1800s, one woman believed it could—and she wasn't just any old woman…
White vs. Wheat: The Food Fight of the Centuries
Apr 21, 2026
White or whole wheat: while today the question is most frequently asked at the sandwich counter, the debate over the correct answer goes back literally thousands of years. This episode, we dive into…
Protein, Pyramids, and Politics: The Forgotten Stories and Controversial Science Behind Government Dietary Advice
Apr 07, 2026
ICYMI, our old friend the food pyramid has been flipped on its head. The Trump administration recently issued new dietary guidelines that it says will "revolutionize our nation's food culture." It's…
Sushi's Extraordinary Evolution: From Pickle to Primetime
Mar 24, 2026
Sushi is everywhere these days—in grocery stores and gas stations, at buffets and birthday parties, in Europe and Latin America and all over the United States. This popularity is especially…
SNAP To It! Why Food Stamps Matter To All of Us—And Why They're Under Threat
Mar 10, 2026
SNAP—the federal assistance program better known as food stamps—helps put food on the table of nearly one in eight Americans today. But, as new legislation is phased in over the coming months, more…
When is a Pancake Not a Pancake?
Feb 24, 2026
We aren't afraid to ask the big questions here at Gastropod, such as: what exactly is a pancake? If you think you know the answer, prepare to have your mind blown. It turns out the sweet…
OXO, Cuisinart, and Julia Child: The Secret (Accessible) History Behind Your Kitchen
Feb 10, 2026
For many people with disabilities, the kitchen can seem a deeply unfriendly place. From counters that require users to stand and cabinets that are often out of reach, to ovens that can’t be opened in…
Ripe for Global Domination: The Story of the Avocado
Jan 27, 2026
We’re coming up to AvocadoFest 2026, otherwise known as the Super Bowl, when Americans get fully a fifth of their annual avocado allocation. But how did this humble fruit, originally named after…
Canned Tomatoes and the Myth of the San Marzano
Jan 13, 2026
Canned tomatoes are a perfect winter food. As you'll know from our tomato episode, the beautiful fruits in fresh aisle of the supermarket are mostly flavorless outside of the summer season—but the…
Is Your Cinnamon Fake? Where Does Kefir Come From? Plus: Why Is Citric Acid In Everything? Ask Gastropod!
Dec 16, 2025
The season for holiday baking is upon us, and before you spice up your cookies and pies, you’ll probably want to know: is most of the cinnamon on grocery store shelves actually fake? That’s one…
Forget Plain Vanilla: You'll Never See The World's Favorite Flavor the Same Way Again
Dec 02, 2025
Today, 'vanilla' often means boring, and yet the edible seedpod of this Central American orchid is one of the most expensive spices in the world, not to mention one of the most popular flavors…
From Fountain of Youth to Fruit on the Bottom: How Yoghurt Finally Made it Big in America
Nov 18, 2025
Yoghurt is the most diverse section of the dairy case: from Icelandic skyr to creamy Australian, and fruity French Yoplait to full-fat Greek. With something to suit every palate, plus a dose of…
Yes, You Really Can Make Food From Thin Air—And We Tried It
Nov 04, 2025
Every second of every day, plants on earth do something miraculous: they take the carbon dioxide from air and turn it into food. With very few exceptions, everything we eat starts out that way. But…
Pizza Pizza!
Oct 21, 2025
At last, an episode on pizza! But that raises a tricky question: what exactly is pizza? As it turns out, the original pizzas from eighteenth-century Naples looked nothing like a standard slice—they…
Everything You Know About Metabolism Is Wrong
Oct 07, 2025
If you’ve heard of metabolism, you’ve probably heard endless tips and tricks to boost it, from working out to drinking green tea. The idea is that a slow metabolism leads to weight gain, and speeding…
Durian Delight and Feijoa Fun: Adventures in Banned, Forgotten, and Unusual Fruit
Sep 23, 2025
This week on Gastropod, a feast of fruits! Specifically, feijoa and durian—and, if you haven’t heard of either, you’re not alone. Unlike the ubiquitous strawberry or banana, durian and feijoa are…
Talking Taco
Sep 09, 2025
Whether or not it's Tuesday, tacos pretty much always hit the spot—and not just in their homeland in Mexico. These days, the taco can be found all over the world, although it's acquired some strange…
Tomatoes: A Love Story
Aug 19, 2025
The tomato is Gastropod’s favorite flavor of summer, and we’re not alone: today, it’s the most popular vegetable on the planet, despite the fact that it's technically a fruit. But, until a couple of…
The Most Dangerous Fruit in America
Aug 05, 2025
It's the epitome of summertime: there’s nothing like a cold, juicy slice of red watermelon on a swelteringly hot day. But, once upon a time, watermelons were neither red nor sweet—the wild watermelon…