Gastropod

A Food podcast by Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world through food. Find us online at gastropod.com, follow us on Twitter @gastropodcast, and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/gastropodcast.

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Protein, Pyramids, and Politics: The Forgotten Stories and Controversial Science Behind Government Dietary Advice
Published: April 7, 2026
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OXO, Cuisinart, and Julia Child: The Secret (Accessible) History Behind Your Kitchen
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Ripe for Global Domination: The Story of the Avocado
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Canned Tomatoes and the Myth of the San Marzano
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Forget Plain Vanilla: You'll Never See The World's Favorite Flavor the Same Way Again
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From Fountain of Youth to Fruit on the Bottom: How Yoghurt Finally Made it Big in America
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