The Food Chain
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<p>The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.</p>
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10/31/2014
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
The rise of eating alone
Host Ruth Alexander interviews Melanie and sociologist Professor Eric Klinenberg about the growing trend of eating alone, exploring its challenges and unexpected joys.
July 8, 2026
What do World Cup footballers eat?
Host Ruth Alexander interviews sports historian Professor Matthew Taylor, former Denmark international goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, nutritionist Mona Nemmer, and USMNT chef Giulio Caccamo about the evolution of elite footballer nutrition and match-day feeding strategies.
July 1, 2026
How to order a restaurant meal like a pro
Ruth Alexander interviews Irish Times food critic Corinna Hardgrave, server Brittany Felton, and chef James Knight-Pacheco for expert advice on ordering restaurant meals like a pro.
543 total episodes available with 64 transcripts
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Malvina
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Matthew Taylor
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Kasper Schmeichel
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Mona Nemmer
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Giulio Caccamo
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Corinna Hardgrave
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James Knight-Pacheco
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<p>The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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