If you observe why different types of food vary in taste, preparation, and purpose, you'll start to appreciate how they all come from corners of the world. Different cultures have created dishes that reach beyond their communities, and these podcasts tell you all about it.
1. The Sporkful
This podcast is among those with wacky undertones to it. It's what makes the podcast stand out, so much so that they managed to get a James Beard Award for it. The show answers questions like why actors don't eat on set or if a hot dog is actually a sandwich, as mentioned in Mashable.
2. Recipe Club
In every episode, chefs Dave Chang and Chris Ying will choose a dish or ingredient and cook it three different ways. It shows how much one ingredient can make a major impact on a dish, or how one dish can be turned into something else entirely.
3. Food People
Like a lot of podcasts, each episode will answer people's burning questions about food. They will start off with a question and spend the entire episode elaborating on an answer. An example would be how to best grill chicken without leaving it dry, and more.
The podcast is under Bon Appetit, which is a cooking magazine. This gives them the resources to interview experienced cooks and food scholars, making the show more interesting and educational in terms of cooking.
4. Spilled Milk
Hosted by Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Button, they explore certain types of food or kitchen gadgets and talk about them for an entire episode. The two hosts being comedians add a flair to their show.
Don't be discouraged. Just because they joke around doesn't mean they aren't serious about food culture. They actually have guests to shed light on the topics they're discussing, adding more information for listeners to learn about.
5. A Taste of the Past
Food culture won't be a culture without its history, and the podcast's host, Linda Pelaccio, will tell you all about it. Pelaccio is a culinary historian that will take you back to how our food has become the way it is. It's historical and educational for all the curious souls out there.
6. A Hotdog is a Sandwich
Just reading the title, you can already tell that the podcast is about debates regarding food. The Internet is a chaotic place, always arguing about what is what. When it comes to food, they'll argue for you.
They will debate about what time brunch actually starts, if meatloaf is actually just a huge meatball, or if cold brew coffee is just a scam, as mentioned by Something Swanky.
7. Tanya's Table
Tanya Holland, the host of the podcast, has actually been in "Top Chef." Not only that, she already has 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry under her belt. The show provides insights about food from people within different industries.
She has guests like chefs, athletes, activists, artists, and more. This gives you an idea of why certain people stick to certain dietary restrictions, or why athletes eat a particular food for their physique.
