The Adam Ragusea Podcast

What antidepressants do to appetite and digestion, with Dr. Tony Ragusea (E84) Nov 27, 2023

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On 'Dad bod' (E83) Nov 13, 2023

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On knives and Gaza (LIVE PODCAST E82) Nov 09, 2023

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Adam talks about "1989," New York, and his Swifty status (E81) Oct 30, 2023

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Adam and Kenji talk about pumpkin spice (E80) Oct 23, 2023

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Why we use plain water to clean produce, weirdest restaurant meals, etc (E79) Oct 16, 2023

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What Ukraine conversations are really about, w/ Vlad Vexler (E78) Oct 09, 2023

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On 'comfy' content (E77) Oct 02, 2023

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Yes I'm also weirdly into Ancient Rome and it's weird (E76) Sep 25, 2023

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"Sister of the Bride" by Lauren Morrill (2023)

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That time the U.S. almost banned franchise restaurants (E75) Sep 18, 2023

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William L. Killion's 1985 book chapter on the legal history of franchising: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba-cms-dotorg/products/inv/book/215742/Chapter%201.pdf

On Kenny Rogers Roasters, Mister Donut, and East-West exchange (E74) Sep 11, 2023

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Why celebrities all have restaurants, even though restaurants are terrible (E73) Sep 04, 2023

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Hydrogenated oil is ok but PARTIALLY hydrogenated oil is not? (E72) Aug 28, 2023

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2020 literature review on the health effects of artificial trans fats, natural trans fats and saturated fats: https://advances.nutrition.org/article/S2161-8313(22)00294-0/fulltext

Ye Olde Steak House and associated history (E71) Aug 21, 2023

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What 'fair use' is and how copyright is choking the internet (E70) Aug 14, 2023

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Baking vs cooking — also, math class vs art class (E69) Aug 07, 2023

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What Vitamin B12 actually is/does (E68) Jul 31, 2023

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I hate the way you grocery shop (E67) Jul 24, 2023

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Why it never feels like everything is alright (E66) Jul 17, 2023

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Ask dairy farmer Manjit: What about the calves? 'Clean' raw milk? Does milking hurt? (E65) Jul 10, 2023

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Why I dislike 'Gordon Ramsay' and prefer 'today' (E64) Jul 03, 2023

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Why the U.S. banned alcohol, then (partly) changed its mind (E63) Jun 26, 2023

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"Smashing the Liquor Machine: A Global History of Prohibition," Mark Lawrence Schrad, 2021: https://bookshop.org/p/books/smashing-the-liquor-machine-a-global-history-of-prohibition-mark-lawrence-schrad/18799413

Alcoholism is (partly) genetic (E62) Jun 19, 2023

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2023 study indicating moderate drinking reduces stress-related brain activity: https://www.jacc.org/doi/full/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.04.015

2020 literature review on ethanol metabolism: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306987720300797

2020 study indicating galanin gene allele may predispose European people to alcoholism and anxiety: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-020-0707-7

2011 study showing the same allele may predispose European people to alcoholism, anxiety, depression, obesity: https://www.nature.com/articles/npp201193

2013 literature review on the role of genetics in alcoholism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4056340/

2017 literature review on the role of genetics in alcoholism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3310276/

2011 Czech study on the genetics of alcoholism among Slavic people: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3310276/

2010 Chinese study linking the emergence of Asian alcohol metabolism genes and rice cultivation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2823730/

In praise of tiny mics and Gen Z media (E61) Jun 12, 2023

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On 'Jack & Diane' and representing food (and people) in song (E60) Jun 05, 2023

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On 'obesity,' trauma triggers, and the sphere of legitimate controversy (E59) May 29, 2023

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Adam ranks all Metallica albums up to "72 Seasons" (E58) May 22, 2023

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Cubed frozen garlic and other tricks for realistic family meals (E57) May 15, 2023

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The (bad) way people and dogs eat (E56) May 08, 2023

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Rejoice! Incretin mimetics may spell the end of obesity (E55) May 01, 2023

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A 2021 literature review on incretin mimetics (like Ozempic) and their efficacy for weight loss: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7910956/

A more approachable summary of the research from Harvard School of Public Health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-new-diabetes-drugs-your-best-shot-for-weight-loss

Why food science doesn't answer all my questions (E54) Apr 24, 2023

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The sound plants make when you hurt them (E53) Apr 17, 2023

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2023 Israeli study on the sounds made by plants under stress: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(23)00262-3

Thoughts on Chick-fil-A (E52) Apr 10, 2023

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How music affects food and eating (E51) Apr 03, 2023

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2017 literature review on the effects of music on retail consumer behavior: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969698916306221

Why anything is breakfast with an egg on top (E50) Mar 27, 2023

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On Brazilian steakhouses, and gummies (E49) Mar 20, 2023

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What are 'sugar alcohols'? 'Artificial sweeteners'? Are they good/bad? (E48) Mar 13, 2023

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What is sugar? 'Added' sugar? 'Natural' sugar? (E47) Mar 06, 2023

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On 'Good Eats' and Alton Brown, also Willy Wonka and Dire Straits (E46) Feb 27, 2023

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On Mario Batali, J.K. Rowling and "cancel culture" (E45) Feb 20, 2023

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Why do recipes say 'salt to taste'? Is enameled cast iron worth the money? Why don't you use avocados? (E44) Feb 13, 2023

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00:00 Why do recipes say "salt to taste"?

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44:24 Why don't you use avocados?

What intermittent fasting is, how it works, and why it might make you happier (E43) Feb 06, 2023

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***SOURCES***

Pew survey showing lots of secular Muslims in former Soviet states. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2013/04/30/the-worlds-muslims-religion-politics-society-overview/

Pew survey showing most U.S. Muslims fast for Ramadan: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/15/most-u-s-muslims-observe-ramadan-by-fasting-during-daylight-hours/

2021 literature review on Ramadan vs non-Ramadan fasting and weight loss: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2020.625240/full

On the good and bad things that Lachnospiraceae may do to our health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7232163/

2021 paper on Ramadan fasting and gut microbiome: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522007079?via%3Dihub

Scholarly comment on the microbiome study I mentioned: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/113/5/1075/6169152

2015 review comparing different fasting schedules: https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/73/10/661/1849182

2022 paper on how fasting lowers blood pressure: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00283.2021

2022 literature review on fasting and metal health: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/dm/2022/5653739/

2018 study showing fasting helps regenerate intestinal stem cells: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1934590918301632

What silicone is, and why I don't love cooking with it (E42) Jan 30, 2023

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What makes food 'savory' or 'hearty'? (E41) Jan 23, 2023

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Gas stove fumes and broken public health discourse (E40) Jan 16, 2023

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The new meta-analysis on gas stoves and asthma that everyone is talking about: https://junkscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ijerph-20-00075.pdf

Is it actually unhealthy to be overweight? (E39) Jan 09, 2023

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The Godfather is the greatest food movie (E38) Dec 26, 2022

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Does frozen food last forever? Why get so upset about non-traditional cooking? (E37) Dec 17, 2022

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00:30 - Does frozen food last forever?

21:33 - Why get so upset about non-traditional cooking?

Why some people can eat dairy, and others REALLY can't (E36) Dec 10, 2022

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Do fiber supplements work? Do green powders work? Thoughts on soul food? (E35) Dec 03, 2022

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00:17 - Do fiber supplements work?

22:46 - Do green powder supplements work?

39:39 - Thoughts on soul food?

Is it bad to stare at your phone while eating? Thoughts on protests in Iran? (EP 34) Nov 26, 2022

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00:24 - Is it bad to stare at your phone while eating?

18:14 - Thoughts on protests in Iran?

Why is European butter so much better? Is sourdough bread healthier than other bread? (E33) Nov 19, 2022

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00:18 - Why is European butter so much better than American butter?

31:47 - Is sourdough bread healthier than normal bread?

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Why do Americans eat turkey cold? Can you boost testosterone with food/supplements? (E32) Nov 12, 2022

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00:18 - Why do Americans eat turkey cold?

29:26 - Do "natural" testosterone boosters work?

47:42 - How do you get a book published? (Question for Lauren)

How much protein you should eat and when, with Dr. Mike Israetel (E31) Nov 05, 2022

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Can alcohol actually be good for you? Are supplements good as food for vegans? (E30) Oct 30, 2022

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00:33 - What's the healthiest way to drink alcohol?

21:35 - Why do light drinkers live longer than non-drinkers?

39:23 - Are supplements good as food for vegans?

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Are white potatoes actually healthy? Why does tap water taste bad at the beach? (E29) Oct 15, 2022

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00:15 - Are white potatoes actually healthy?

18:45 - Why does tap water taste bad at the beach?

Champagne problems and the nature of happiness (E28) Oct 08, 2022

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Is salt actually bad for you? Why do some people like salt way more than others do? (E27) Sep 24, 2022

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Is the liquid from canned foods ok to eat? Opinions on (potentially) illicit 'gear'? (E26) Sep 17, 2022

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00:14 - Is the liquid from canned foods ok to eat?

27:17 - Opinions on (potentially) illicit 'gear'?

Is it bad to taste from the stirring spoon? Why you gotta make everything political? (E25) Sep 10, 2022

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00:11 - Is it bad to taste from the stirring spoon?

40:16 - Why you gotta make everything so political?

Why don't you use serrated knives? Are home-fermented foods safe? More money Qs? (E24) Sep 03, 2022

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00:25 Why don't you use serrated knives?

18:19 Are home-fermented foods safe?

47:12 Follow-up questions about YouTube money?

How does YouTube money work (or not)? (E23) Aug 27, 2022

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What's in pasta water? Is Beano bad for gut health? Why ruin crispy food with sauce? (E22) Aug 20, 2022

00:28 What exactly is in pasta water and why is it good?

24:44 Is Beano bad for gut health?

37:48 Why do recipes tell you to bake something crispy and then cover it in wet stuff?

Ask Adam: Leftover rice syndrome; why East Asians eat out so much; Adam's future (E21) Aug 13, 2022

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00:23 How do you safely cool down food and avoid leftover rice syndrome?

17:10 Why do East Asians eat out at restaurants way more than Westerners?

42:80 What are you gonna do with the rest of your life, young man?

Ask Adam: Why do we like extremely hot/cold food? Real vanilla vs imitation vanilla? What's up with your accent? (E20) Aug 06, 2022

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00:15 Why do we like food served really hot or really cold, but usually not in between?

25:08 How does imitation vanilla compare to real vanilla?

44:50 How'd you get that accent? Do you think it's helped your career?

Ask Adam: Why is European food bland? Are closed mussels actually bad? Creative career advice? (E19) Jul 23, 2022

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00:28 Why is food of Northern European origin so bland?

33:31 Advice on starting a career in creative work?

51:34 Are mussels that don't open during cooking actually dangerous?

2004 Australian government report indicating mussels that don't open during cooking are just as safe as any others: https://www.frdc.com.au/sites/default/files/products/2002-418-DLD.pdf

Ask Adam: How dare you change Italian food? WTF is cross-contamination? Beans and gas? (E18) Jul 16, 2022

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00:35 How dare you change Italian food?

33:35 Is there any cure for the bean farts?

43:55 WTF is cross-contamination?

Ask Adam: Why refrigerate eggs? Is bigger salt better? Why are recipes always 'easy'? (E17) Jul 09, 2022

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00:33 Why do Americans refrigerate their eggs?

29:52 Why are all recipes "easy"? Why don't they explain "why"?

44:37 How big is too big with salt?

56:20 A dental correction on diet soda

Ask Adam: Is diet soda bad? Why do Westerners use forks? What's up with your 'explaining' voice? (E16) Jul 02, 2022

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00:20 Is diet soda bad for you?

26:55 Why do Westerners use forks?

39:38 What's up with your "explaining" voice?

Ask Adam: Is breakfast important? Salad AFTER dinner? Future of fake meat? (E15) Jun 25, 2022

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00:20 Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

12:04 When will fake meat be fully accepted?

22:32 Is it healthier when Italians eat salad after the main course, rather than before?

36:35 Did you move from Georgia to Tennessee for tax purposes?

The actual science of the "industrial seed oil" panic (E14) Jun 18, 2022

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This episode summarizes a scholarly exchange in the journal Advances in Nutrition regarding polyunsaturated fats (such as those obtained from "industrial seed oils) and their impact on human health.

We begin with this 2021 paper by Dr. Glen Lawrence: "The Saturated Fat-Unsaturated Oil Dilemma: Relations of Dietary Fatty Acids and Serum Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation, Cancer, and All-Cause Mortality": https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33693484/

Next is this letter-the-editor rebutting Lawrence's paper by Dr. Martha Belury, Dr. Emilio Ros and Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, "Weighing Evidence of the Role of Saturated and Unsaturated Fats and Human Health": https://academic.oup.com/advances/article-abstract/13/2/686/6556254

And this rebuttal letter by Dr. Jeff Moore: "The Dietary Guidelines Are Correct: Saturated Fat Should Be Limited and Replaced with the Proposed Alternatives to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality": https://academic.oup.com/advances/article-abstract/13/2/688/6556255

Finally, Dr. Lawrence's rebuttal to the rebuttals: "Reply to MA Belury et al. and J Moore": https://academic.oup.com/advances/article-abstract/13/2/690/6556307

Here's an earlier (2018) scholarly article on this subject that I found to be very helpful general background: "Dietary fat and cardiometabolic health: evidence, controversies, and consensus for guidance": https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6053258/

00:00 Introduction

04:07 Definitions of key terms and other background

17:58 Why the panic is spreading

29:39 Deep dive on the science

Ask Adam: Is eating cholesterol actually bad? Why are cold fries so gross? Is there fiber that's not gross? (E13) Jun 11, 2022

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00:10 Is dietary cholesterol actually bad for you?

14:17 How can I eat more fiber that isn't gross?

16:10 Why are cold french fries so gross, and is there a good way to reheat them?

36:08 What's up with your orange measuring cups?

40:18 Can we preserve ethnic identity through food as we get more ethnically mixed?

Ask Adam: Brits dumping metric? Why is white bread white? Best cookware for the car? (E12) Jun 04, 2022

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00:00 Is the UK really going back to imperial measurements?

18:26 Best cooking gear if you're living in a car

26:55 Is fresh-ground black pepper really better than pre-ground?

37:31 If whole grains are better, why do we refine them into white flour, white rice, etc?

Restaurant menus and the art of persuasion (E11) May 28, 2022

"Mountain yam, caramelized white chocolate, popcorn, coconut." That's an actual restaurant dessert documented by Dr. Alison Pearlman in her book, "May We Suggest: Restaurant Menus and the Art of Persuasion." Check her out on the podcast, and check out her book: https://www.agatepublishing.com/9781572842601/may-we-suggest/

Also on this episode of the pod, some more oddities from the book of 19th- and early-20th century menus I've been obsessing over, such as "diced buttered toast in cream."

00:00 Introduction

02:20 Dr. Pearlman on the how menus persuade

29:38 More oddities from historic menus

44:17 Failure of the week: the jammy egg

Ask Adam: Carbon steel seasoning, why Adam left TikTok, Papa John's fail (E10) May 21, 2022

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00:04 Why can't I season my carbon steel pan?

13:33 Why are you into bodybuilding?

26:55 Failure of the week: Trusting Papa John's

29:34 Why did you stop posting to TikTok?

41:26 How is sound visualized?

Ask Adam: What's wrong with American bread? Advice for picky eaters? Russian food boycott? (E9) May 14, 2022

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00.10 Why does American bread spoil faster than German bread?

15:51 Advice for encouraging picky eaters to try things?

30:29 Tomato sauce or gravy?

35:03 Failure of the week: No one is listening

41:19 Thoughts on Ukraine invasion? Should we boycott Russian food?

Why calorie counts are wrong, and what to do about it (E8) May 07, 2022

On the pod this week, a conversation with Dr. Giles Yeo, obesity researcher at Cambridge University and author of "Why Calories Don't Count: How We Got the Science of Weight Loss Wrong": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Calories-Dont-Count/Giles-Yeo/9781643138275

00:00 Intro

02:52 Interview with Dr. Yeo

25:11 Fix it in the mix: a music metaphor about diets

46:45 Failure of the week: about that chicken sandwich...

Ask Adam: Cotton candy flavor, Trader Joe's, and why recipes call for HOT pans (E7) Apr 30, 2022

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00:00 Why cotton candy does just taste like sugar

03:30 Why do pan manufacturers advise medium heat while recipe writers advise high heat?

21:00 What one experience should everybody have before turning 30?

26:49 Are you tired of hearing Rocky Top yet?

27:54 New rules for submitting questions

31:32 Opinions on Trader Joe's?

37:44 How do you block out negativity while being receptive to criticism?

49:15 Failure of the week: the green meatballs

54:21 What's a "foreign" dish that has disappointed you?

Greg Doucette on cooking for lean muscle | coke syrup and the composer (E6) Apr 23, 2022

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What even are GMOs? What even is processed food? (E5) Apr 16, 2022

00:08 What even are GMOs? Have any foods NOT been genetically modified in some way?

11:14 What even is processed food?

12:10 How do you minimize waste in the kitchen?

15:01 How do you keep to your nutrition and exercise goals for fitness?

18:52 A vegan dish to impress non-vegans?

21:26 Failure of the week — getting angry at people for being upset

25:46 How do you cope with embarrassment?

31:17 Combination microwave-convection "speed" ovens?

33:32 Have your feelings about Billy Joel changed since you made that podcast about him?

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Brian Lagerstrom reveals pro bread secrets | On carbs and the feeling of hunger (E4) Apr 09, 2022

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His name is Andong | Still on the fence about cast iron? (E3) Apr 02, 2022

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Olive face I The Biggest Night (E2) Mar 26, 2022

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Doomed to failure | Obi & Salma from Middle Eats (E1) Mar 19, 2022

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Dorian Yates Drumsticks (E0) Feb 25, 2022

I make a bodybuilding metaphor about poultry and somehow turn it into a trailer for my new podcast, coming in March!

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