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Matt Besser's TED Talk for Stoners Nov 14, 2019

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Matt and Michelle welcome Upright Citizens Brigade co-founder and comedy legend Matt Besser to the show for a conversation about grilling, our sense of smell and Matt's new weed-based comedy special POT HUMOR. Get it wherever you stream!

Also, Matt and Michelle pay tribute to the original voice of Cap'n Crunch, deride plate dividers and caution against finding metal pieces in your chicken!

Dulce Sloan Makes Great Kimchi Nov 07, 2019

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Comedian Dulce Sloan (THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH) stops by the podcast this week for a chat about her preference towards making her own Korean food, why she thinks NYC is overrated and how becoming a stand-up comedian was an unexpected career for her.

Also, Matt and Michelle warn you against rubber in your cookie dough, incestuous milk production and a time when we didn't advertise booze on television (it wasn't that long ago)

Mick Garris: Playing Tag With Your Fears Oct 31, 2019

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Writer, director and a maestro of the horror genre, Mick Garris (HOCUS POCUS, NIGHTMARE CINEMA) joins Matt and Michelle in the booth today for a special Halloween episode! Mick goes in-depth about horror filmmaking (might even of made Michelle a fan!), operating R2-D2 at the Oscars and how he has adapted a vegan lifestyle. Also, horror films where FOOD is the villain!

Our hosts are also here get you hip to the murky history of candy corn, a big egg roll recall and why you need to be wary of third party food vendors on Amazon.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Lenore Newman: Where Are The Baby Pigeons? Oct 24, 2019

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Food expert Lenore Newman, author of LOST FEAST: CULINARY EXTINCTION AND THE FUTURE OF FOOD, joins the show this week to talk about eroding bio-diversity, Nazi cows and eating our food into oblivion.

Also, Matt and Michelle are here to inform you about the latest tuna crisis, Taco Bell having metal meat and why Chef Boyardee is so awesome.

Cannabis, Sex and Comedy with Ali Weiss Oct 17, 2019

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Comedian, writer and podcaster Ali Weiss (VICE, Playboy) kicks it on the show this week to cover the gamut from weed suppositories to therapy to weird health snack reviews.

Also, Matt and Michelle share with you the "joy of cooking," why big meat is getting scared and a huge win for the buffaloes!

Senior Pet Adoption Advocate Steve Greig Oct 10, 2019

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Author and senior pet advocate Steve Greig (THE ONE AND ONLY WOLFGANG) joins our hosts this week to talk about how focusing his energies on older pets helped him ease the loss of his own.

Also, Matt and Michelle warn about weed killer in your rosé, why some scientists can be wrong and where DOES your recalled food product go exactly?

Tone Bell's Persimmon Epiphany Oct 03, 2019

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Comedian Tone Bell stops by to promote his new film THE WEEKEND as well as his recent encounter with persimmons and a wide range of cucumbers!

Also, Matt and Michelle enlighten you on how to nut your way to health, your right to bear gas and why you should watch out for plastic in your tea.

Ancient Baking with Seamus Blackley Sep 26, 2019

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Video game designer (he created the X-Box!) and baking enthusiast Seamus Blackley created a loaf of bread from a sample of Egyptian yeast that is 4500 years old. Hear all about how he did it as well as his Skyrim obsession and most importantly, how did the bread taste?!?

Also, Matt and Michelle comment on the latest in avocado tech, the dubious history of Tabasco hot sauce and Marie Callender's pies that you should avoid.

Intergalactic Commutes with Tip "T.I." Harris Sep 19, 2019

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Rapper, activist and fellow PodcastOne host Tip "T.I." Harris stops by the podcast this week to discuss gentrification, pescatarianism, commercialized lunar travel and giving back to the community

Elsewhere on the show, Matt and Michelle bring you the latest on swine flu, soup wealth and the expansion of the vegan section in the supermarkets.

Embrace Your Weird with Felicia Day Sep 12, 2019

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Author, actress and Internet icon Felicia Day (VOYAGE TO THE STARS, THE GUILD) joins up with Matt and Michelle for a chat about croissants, weird beans at farmers markets, her superior homemade broth and the benefits of letting yourself be creative.

Also, let TK get you educated on Jello rights, California locking down on fur trappers, NYC tomatoes and recalling cars of beef.

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