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Gastropod is trying to “understand the world through food.” The podcast talks about all things food with a sprinkle of science and history. Each biweekly episode takes on a different food-related topic where co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley bring on experts or visit different locations to learn more.

We’re not talking just recipes. The duo touches on farming, agriculture, ancient feasts, and even microbes. One of our favorite episodes, titled It’s Tea Time, details the origins of tea drinking and the bush the leaves come from. Another favorite discusses how ramen found its place in Japanese cuisine when it didn’t fit its typical characteristics.

The show is rated highly and for good reason. The episodes allow you to develop a whole new appreciation for the foods that otherwise won’t make you bat an eye. It’s also informative with the hosts making sure to do proper research on each topic and bring on relevant experts or go out into the field themselves.

Food is a topic relevant to everyone, and you’ll find yourself rushing to tell your family and friends about what you’ve learned by listening to this podcast. Best of all, they do cover a wide range of topics, avoiding settling too much into one niche.

You can listen onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Audible, and Amazon Music.

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