Food in the Hood

About Food in the Hood

Amanda and Ben discuss the intersection of food with science, technology and society!

Publisher

Amanda Sia and Ben Ma

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2018

Latest episode

26 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2025

   [FIH Ep. 60] Reacting to recent food business news: an FIH hot take

   Amanda and Ben reacted to the recent food business news of brand sales and strategies of global consumer package goods companies. The hosts also introduced the concept of a CPG octant to map out the complex relations among profit margin, purchasing frequency, and manufacturing complexity of food products.

2. 

   10 Mar 2025

   [FIH Ep. 59] Tenure track tales: starting a food science professor job

   Amanda and Ben returned to the air to discuss Ben's new job as an assistant professor in food science. Amanda interviewed Ben about his journey to a faculty position, and they discussed the differences between being a professor in applied and fundamental research fields. Check out the episode to hear more details!

3. 

   21 Sept 2024

   [FIH Ep. 58] Dutch Delights: A Grocery Adventure in the Netherlands

   Ben and Amanda mark a major milestone with their first in-person recording, a full six years after launching the podcast! In this special episode, we explore the vibrant aisles of a Dutch grocery store, uncovering the rich flavors and cultural significance behind local favorites—from spiced cookies to instant soups. Along the way, we dive into thought-provoking observations about Dutch food culture and the unique setup of grocery stores in the Netherlands. #GroceryAdventures #TasteTheNetherlands #PodcastMilestone

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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