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**The Sandwich Universe**

Molly Baz (Professional Chef) and Declan Bond (Professional Eater) are on a mission to uncover the far side of 10 iconic deli sandwiches. Expect otherworldly philosophical debate, beamed-in listeners, and physical exploration in the kitchen.

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[BONUS] The Simply Genius Cookbook is Here! Sep 28, 2022

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Revisiting The Italian (aka Hoagie aka Grinder aka Hero) Aug 25, 2022

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How many meats is too many? What is provolone anyway? Is there an ideal lettuce-to-everything-else ratio?

Molly and Declan get to the bottom of what makes—and breaks—the Italian (aka grinder, aka hoagie, aka hero, aka sub).

Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com.

Revisiting The Italian (aka Hoagie aka Grinder aka Hero) Aug 17, 2022

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How many meats is too many? What is provolone anyway? Is there an ideal lettuce-to-everything-else ratio?

Molly and Declan get to the bottom of what makes—and breaks—the Italian (aka grinder, aka hoagie, aka hero, aka sub).

Revisiting Le Grilled Cheese Aug 10, 2022

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Sourdough or brioche? One cheese, two cheeses, three cheeses...four? Halved lengthwise or diagonally?

Molly and Declan talk about the most incorrectly named sandwich, debate butter vs. mayo, augments vs. condimenti, and whether a grilled cheese without cheddar is one at all.

Revisiting PB&J Aug 03, 2022

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Strawberry or grape (or neither)? Creamy or crunchy? Is a PB&J really just a sweet dumpling?

Molly and Declan debate whether a sweet sandwich is a sandwich indeed, and if this is the one place for squish bread.

Revisiting The BLT Jul 27, 2022

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Molly and Declan figure out how to avoid the dreaded slip-sliding when building (oh, and solve that scratched-up-mouth problem).

Special thanks, and a virtual BLT, to our listeners who took the time to call in. We still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com.

[BONUS] Holiday Baking SNAFUs with ATK's Elle Simone Scott Dec 03, 2021

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For the past 10 years, the Food52 Editors have been answering the community's questions on the Food52 Hotline. We've debated the very best way to cut an onion, whether garlic pressing is sacrilegious, and compared notes on how to get the crispiest chicken skin. And now, we're taking those questions to the airwaves! Hosted by chef and restaurateur Esther Choi, Hotline Offline will leave you with a better understanding of how and why recipes and chefs say what they do (and empower you to abandon those rules completely!). On this episode: ATK's Elle Simone Scott joins Esther to tackle your questions all about holiday baking.

Got a question? Call ‪(518) 291-9877‬ and leave us a message on the hotline, and be sure to follow Hotline Offline so no question goes unanswered and no answer unheard.

Greatest Sandwich of All Time (& Giveaway Announcement #2) Oct 05, 2021

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For the season 1 finale, Molly and Declan recap our learnings thus far; hear from some of you on your most wild, weird, and wonderful sandos; and dream up what may be the greatest sandwich of all time. Stick around to the end—Molly and Declan call up our final winner of a year-supply of Cabot cheese!

Special thanks to our listeners for your questions, especially those of you that called in. We still need your help Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com.

Fried Chicken Sandwich Sep 28, 2021

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Shrettuce or slaw? Potato buns or sliced bread? Spicy or spicy?

Molly and Declan talk about the recent resurgence in popularity of the fried chicken sandwich, the sandwich's true origin, and ease any anxieties re: at-home deep frying.

Thanks to our listeners, especially those of you who called in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com.

The Breakfast Sandwich Sep 21, 2021

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Team bacon or sausage? Hash browns or nah? English muffins, croissant, bagel?

Molly and Declan debate the merits of bacon, sausage, ham, and pastrami (?); and find a home for the english muff.

Special thanks to our listeners for your questions, especially those of you that called in. We still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com.

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