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It's Party Time: The History of Festivals, Banquets, and Feasts Jun 22, 2026

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On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of banquets, festivals, and feasts from its early beginnings in the era of the ancient Mesopotamians all the wayto the present-day celebrations of the Fourth of July in the United States.

He will also discuss various traditions from the ancient Romans' rather louche festivals, to the ancient Mayans' never ending banquet hosting duties, to the history of ancient Indians' colorful Holi festival, to the origins of "Service de la Russe," and so much more.This is a fascinating episode which will make you all want to have a feast of your own. So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

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Interview with Legendary Chef, Emeril Lagasse Jun 15, 2026

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On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing the one and only, Emeril Lagasse. As you can imagine, Emeril is a man who can tell wonderful stories about his life.

He will talk about his time as a student studying for a very different career, his time cooking in France, his time as the Executive Chef at one of the greatest restaurants in New Orleans history, Emeril's, how he came up with his catchphrase, "Bam!" and so much more. It is a very fun conversation.

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The Origins of Food Delivery Jun 08, 2026

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On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of food delivery. He will explore its nascent origins in ancient Roman times; its presence in China as early as the 12th century, and in Korea, Japan and England as early as the 17th century; arguably the most famous pizza delivery in the 19th century; the creation of probably the most extensive and accurate food delivery system in India in the 19th century; the origins of Meals on Wheels; our-modern day tech-based food delivery systems; and so much more. So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

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Interview with Author, Writer, and Cookie Baker Extraordinaire, Marissa Rothkopf Bates Jun 01, 2026

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On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar talks to author of "The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies," food writer, and cookie expert, Marissa Rothkopf Bates.

They discuss the origins of cookies, the difference between biscuits and cookies, the cookie recipe in the first known American cookbook, the role of sugar, and much more. It is a fun but also informative discussion.

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The History of Cottage Pie & Shepherd's Pie May 25, 2026

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On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, investigates the origins of two of his favorite savory pies: Cottage Pie and Sheperd's Pie. Their histories are intertwined. Simon discusses how these delicious dishes got their names, and how the ingredients differ.

Along the way, Simon discusses other interesting stories including a food blogger during the Enlightenment period, the rise of the meat grinder, and the humble potato's role in these dishes. Who would have thought that these simple pies would have such a great history? So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

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Interview with Author, Publisher & Founder of Award-Winning Milk Street, Christopher Kimball May 18, 2026

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On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to author, publisher, and founder of Award-Winning Milk Street, Christopher Kimball. They discuss Christopher's reason for publishing a cooking magazine like Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Magazine, how he started the acclaimed TV Shows "America's Test Kitchen" and "Milk Street," and relearning how to cook as he travels around the world. They also discuss his process for recipe testing. It's a fascinating conversation so make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

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Green Gold: The History of the Avocado May 11, 2026

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On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, explores the history of the avocado from its rather unusual name in Nahuatl to how the Hass avocado became the most popular in the world. He will also look at how avocadoes were used for trade and how an Australian chef took (or may have taken) a wonderful brunch dish around the world. He will also discuss the odd names the avocado may have been given in the past. It is an interesting history so, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

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Interview with Food Network Star, Justin Warner May 04, 2026

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On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to chef, restaurateur, and one of his great friends from the Food Network, Justin Warner. This episode is like listening in to the conversations they have while having supper after filming the food show, "Tournament of Champions." Justin will talk about his chef background, his time on food television, his current restaurants, and the history of the word, "Yukk." As always with Justin, this conversation is a lot of fun and also very educational.

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Interview with NY Times Bestselling Author, Michael Ruhlman Dec 29, 2025

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to NY Times Bestselling author, Michael Ruhlman. He has written numerous cookbooks including his own as well as those he has co-authored with The French Laundry and Per Se chef, Thomas Keller, and Le Bernardin chef, Eric Ripert. Simon and Michael discuss Michael's writing process, the world of ghost-writing books, the cooking techniques he has learned through the years, and more.

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The Wurst is yet to come: The History of the Sausage Dec 15, 2025

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In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will explore the history of the sausage. He will discuss the origins of the sausage where it was used to keep offal and blood in a casing of entrails to keep them from spoiling. He will also look at other countries' current love of the sausage from Germany to China to Taiwan to Argentina and more. He will also look at what role sausages played in religion, and more. Don't miss this episode because that would be the "wurst."

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