What the Food?
Welcome to What the Food?—the history and comedy podcast that dives into the weird, wild, and fascinating history of food, drinks, and dining cultures around the world. We’re Miles, Andy, and Dom—just three friends with a love for food and a knack for uncovering its untold stories. From surprising food origins to the moments that shaped how we eat, we uncover the strange, unexpected, and often hilarious history behind what ends up on our plates. Join us on our next culinary adventure through time!
Podcasting since 2021 • 51 episodes
What the Food?
Latest Episodes
Feasts Before the Fall: The Grand Dining Experience on the Hindenburg
Step aboard the Hindenburg, where high-altitude dining was once an opulent affair with fine porcelain, crystal glasses, and multi-course feasts—even as disaster loomed... In this episode, we explore the luxurious, meticulously crafted meals ser...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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Eat Pray Obey: The Worst Cult Diets in History (Part 1)
Ever fancied a spiritual journey that involves applesauce, powdered milk, and starvation so severe you hallucinate a raisin?In this week’s episode of What The Food, we tuck into history’s most deranged cult diets, from the jungle g...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:39
New York’s Oyster Obsession
Once upon a time, New York was built on oysters, literally. From the Lenape shell heaps to 19th-century oyster saloons (and the dodgy brothels hiding behind them), oysters were everywhere. They fed the rich, the poor, and even fuelled a secret ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:12:03
The Crispy Legacy of Peking Duck
*We encountered a couple of audio issues while recording this episode. Before you stamp on your headphones or throw your phone or PC out the window, any glitchy sounds you hear are in our recording! Apologies!*Peking Duck isn’t just food...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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Flavours of the Colosseum: Bread, Blood, and Power in Ancient Rome
Step into the roar of the Colosseum! 🏛️ This week’s podcast takes you on a sensory journey through ancient Rome, exploring what it was like to attend the gladiatorial games. From securing your Tessera to feasting on honey cakes and sizzling sau...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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