Midnight Snack

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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.

Jack O’Brien


    • Jul 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 25:59


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 18:23


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 23:10


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

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    Episode 3: Pho History - Pho Get About it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 39:07


    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.

    french chinese vietnamese
    Chef Boyardee: Was He a Real Guy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 14:48


    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.

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    Lost in the Sauce - A History of Hot Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 22:02


    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! ;~)

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