Midnight Snack

About Midnight Snack

A comedic and sincere approach to the history of food - narrated by a guy who sounds like he’d serve you pierogis at a tailgate.

Publisher

Jack O’Brien

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jun 2020

Latest episode

10 Jul 2020

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2020

   Episode 6: Hot Dogs - Why do we call them wieners?

   Happy Fourth of July (A bit late.) Take a bite into the history of wieners, as well as a few cooking techniques to make sure the next hot dog you eat is as succulent as ever.

2. 

   27 Jun 2020

   Episode 5 - Skyline Chili: Get a couch in your kitchen

   Discover the Greek roots of Cincinnati chili and its uniquely spicy and sweet chili.

3. 

   19 Jun 2020

   Episode 4: Paella - Sometimes I just order rice at chipotle

   A history of paella and it's cultural bond between the Moors and the Romans.

4. 

   10 Jun 2020

   Episode 3: Pho History - Pho Get About it!

   Learn from Jack as he dives into the cultural melting pot of Chinese, French, and Vietnamese culture and history that influences the pho we know today.

5. 

   4 Jun 2020

   Chef Boyardee: Was He a Real Guy?

   Take a look at the exciting and delicious history of Italian-America Ettore Boiardi. He is the father of canned raviolis and played a pivotal role in providing food and rations through The Great Depression and WWII.

6. 

   4 Jun 2020

   Lost in the Sauce - A History of Hot Sauce

   Take a look into the zesty history of the Aztecs and other early pioneers that shaped the hot sauce that we know and love today. Watch out! This one is spicy! ;~)

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

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