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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we f…

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    • Jun 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 829 EPISODES

    4.3 from 1,466 ratings Listeners of Savor that love the show mention: anney, foodstuff, science and history, cauliflower, food and history, learning about food, food facts, podcast about food, howstuffworks, food history, iheart radio, asheville, foodies, love food, savor, preferred, punny, stuff works, marijuana, groove.


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    The Savor podcast is an absolute gem for food and history enthusiasts. Hosted by Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum, the chemistry between them is undeniably awesome and their banter keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. The podcast is structured in a way that combines science and history, providing a comprehensive exploration of various foods. It is particularly enjoyable when they delve into lesser-known foods, offering new discoveries for listeners. The regular episodes are preferred over the interview style by many fans, as they showcase the hosts' witty discussions. The listener mail segment adds an extra layer of fun to the podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The Savor podcast is the chemistry between the hosts, Anney and Lauren. Their dynamic is not only entertaining but also creates a welcoming atmosphere for listeners. They have a knack for deep diving into topics with thorough research, making each episode informative and engaging. Comparisons have been drawn to another popular podcast, "This Podcast Will Kill You," highlighting the hosts' ability to balance humor with educational content. The consistency in their format also contributes to the appeal of the show, as it provides a sense of familiarity for regular listeners.

    However, there are some criticisms worth noting about The Savor podcast. Some reviewers have mentioned that Lauren tends to repeat parts of her sentences before finishing them, which can be distracting at times. Additionally, there are comments on the perceived stiffness and lack of chemistry between the hosts. Although this may be subjective, some listeners feel that their conversations sound tense even during light-hearted moments or jokes. This can make it difficult for some individuals to fully immerse themselves in the podcast experience.

    In conclusion, despite some minor criticisms surrounding delivery and chemistry between hosts, The Savor podcast remains highly regarded by its fans due to its unique concept and engaging content. Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum bring energy and enthusiasm to each episode as they explore different foods from both historical and scientific perspectives. The combination of humor, education, and listener interaction creates a thoroughly enjoyable experience for food and history enthusiasts alike.



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    Tailing the Giant Tiger Prawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 34:59 Transcription Available


    These extra-large shrimp were the darling of the aquaculture industry for decades – and are excellent escape artists. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of the giant tiger prawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    The Pasta Salad Episode Is a Toss-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 33:46 Transcription Available


    This classic summer side dish has infinite ingredient combinations and a nebulous past. Anney and Lauren get mixed up in the science and history of pasta/macaroni salad(s).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Doritos: Cash in Your Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 63:20 Transcription Available


    This international brand of tortilla chips (and dips, and scientifically engineered flavors) got its start at Disneyland. Anney and Lauren dust off the intense science and history of Doritos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Camembert Necessities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 43:54 Transcription Available


    This ultra-creamy cheese achieves its texture and funk from a species of mold that was named after it. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of camembert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Violet Episode Comes and Goes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 44:51 Transcription Available


    These edible flowers are a tasty decoration used fresh or made into vibrant extracts – and they mess with your sense of smell, making the experience of them fleeting. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and weird science of violets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Beefed Up Churrascaria Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 35:31 Transcription Available


    This type of restaurant serves barbecue, often spit-roasted and portioned off tableside by servers in continual rounds from the grill. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind churrascarias and rodizio-style service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Classics: Cucumbers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 33:13 Transcription Available


    Although sometimes thin skinned, cucumbers have only rarely lost their cool factor over the millennia. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind this popular summer addition to everything from salads to sour beers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rooting for the Curry Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 25:16 Transcription Available


    The leaves of this aromatic tree add a complex bright, herbal, earthy spice to all kinds of savory dishes. Anney and Lauren go out on a limb with the botany and history of the curry tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tis the Saison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 31:25 Transcription Available


    This wide category of crisp, yeast-forward ales has a murky history. Anney and Lauren dip into that history, plus the science behind saisons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Krispy Kreme Episode Is Hot Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 47:46 Transcription Available


    This brand of doughnuts and coffee is famous for its fresh in-shop experience but poised to distribute its treats on a massive scale. Anney and Lauren don’t glaze over the science and history behind Krispy Kreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Torta Pascualina: A Deep Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 26:41 Transcription Available


    This savory pie with a filling of greens, cheese, and eggs satisfies around Easter -- or any time of year. Anney and Lauren slice into the history and cultures behind torta pascualina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Shiitake Episode Is the Shiitake Mushroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 29:26 Transcription Available


    This delicious fungus grows on hardwood and can help make biofuel. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of the shiitake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making Heads or Tails of Gefilte Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 33:43 Transcription Available


    These fish cakes can inspire a lot of nostalgia -- and other strong opinions. Anney and Lauren dip into the science, history, and many forms of gefilte fish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Tempting Turkish Delight Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 27:08 Transcription Available


    This soft, chewy jelly candy ranges from a simple treat to fabulously fancy. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet science and sticky history of Turkish delight (aka lokum).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Classics: Breadfruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 25:23 Transcription Available


    Sometimes called the tropical potato, is breadfruit the greatest thing since sliced bread? What's mutiny got to do with it? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of breadfruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: ScienceStuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 0:59 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what's inside a black hole, or whether you'd survive being cryogenically frozen? With infectious curiosity, cartoonist and former roboticist Jorge Cham makes science fun and accessible as he answers your biggest questions on the ScienceStuff podcast. Listen to ScienceStuff on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-sciencestuff-269210018/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Classics: Cheese Curls (What the Puff?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 42:24 Transcription Available


    Cheetos and other cheesy puffed-corn snacks are miracles of modern science and marketing. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the fortuitously fab history (and making of) cheese curls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spilling the Tea on Tea Bags

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 37:19 Transcription Available


    These simple, often disposable devices make brewing a single cuppa quick and easy. Anney and Lauren steep in the science and history of tea bags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You Don't Know Yak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 33:40 Transcription Available


    These large, long-haired cousins to cattle make life a lot easier (and more buttery) in their frigid highland environments. Anney and Lauren yak about the history, biology, and many products of yaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Raising Questions About Irish Soda Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 35:01 Transcription Available


    This category of breads leavened with baking soda encompasses both simple staples and rich treats. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Irish (and Irish-ish) soda breads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cholula: Condiment to Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 38:32 Transcription Available


    This hot sauce brand has been expanding from a restaurant staple to a household name. Anney and Lauren get in their feels about the science and history of Cholula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Enticing Jollof Rice Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 27:09 Transcription Available


    This one-pot main dish is a comfort food in all its many iterations. Anney and Lauren dig into the history, cultures, and (mostly) good-natured wars behind jollof rice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Very Special Cognac Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 31:37 Transcription Available


    This category of aged, blended brandies can get expensive real quick. Anney and Lauren dip into the rich history and many regulations around cognac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Little Goes a Long Caraway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 25:25 Transcription Available


    This spice brings complex warmth to everything from corned beef to rice puddings to sauerkraut. Come caraway, come caraway, come caraway with Anney and Lauren as we dig into the science and history of caraway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Classics: Pepperoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 43:39 Transcription Available


    Pepperoni is a sausage that's difficult to divorce from its primary partner, American pizza. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the history of this Italian-American invention, plus explain how the sausage is made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Long and Short of Shortbread

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 35:40 Transcription Available


    This crumbly, not-too-sweet cookie can take a lot of forms based on just three ingredients: flour, butter, and sugar. Anney and Lauren break into the science and history of shortbread.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Abalone: Happy Snails to You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 40:53 Transcription Available


    This marine sea snail, considered a delicacy in lots of cuisines, often needs some tender(izing) love & care. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of abalone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Tackles Gatorade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 45:28 Transcription Available


    This massive brand kicked off the sports drink industry in the 1960s. Anney and Lauren explore the history and (some) science of Gatorade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Paneer: Hear, Hear!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 27:32 Transcription Available


    This fresh, springy cheese sears instead of melting, meaning it works like other proteins in many preparations. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of paneer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    In Luck With Mandarin Oranges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 34:16 Transcription Available


    This category of citrus is prized for its small, sweet segments and easy-to-peel rind. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of mandarin oranges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Presto: Pesto!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 46:40 Transcription Available


    This fresh, uncooked sauce can be made in jarringly different ways, even with the same ingredients. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of pesto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lab-Grown Meats: A Meet-n-Greet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 43:33 Transcription Available


    These proteins are real meat produced without having to rear and slaughter animals. Anney and Lauren explore the developing industry of lab-grown meats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Interview: Killer Cocktails with Criminalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 59:20 Transcription Available


    Historical true crime doesn’t have to be dry. We chat with Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi, hosts of the podcast Criminalia, about how they illuminate stories through cocktails (and mocktails!) in their show and new book: Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stirring the Pot with Hoppin' John

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 37:19 Transcription Available


    This dish of rice & beans simmered with smoked pork has become a New Year’s Day tradition – but how did it start? Anney and Lauren spill the hypothetical history of hoppin’ john.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Mail XXI: Savor of the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 36:30 Transcription Available


    There is a rumor that the legendary listener mailbox has returned, with new(ish) visions for the new year from you, dear listeners! This batch includes a lot of helpful tips, from catfish cleaning and pastéis de nata to a film festival and visiting Prosecco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Classics: 'Goblin Market'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 46:56 Transcription Available


    Because food is so often featured in fairy tales and fantasy stories, in this classic episode we offer up a dramatic reading of Christina Rossetti's 'Goblin Market', along with commentary and special guests Robert Lamb & Joe McCormick. Come buy, y'all, come buy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Holly, Jolly Marketing: 2024 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 35:59 Transcription Available


    Ah, the holidays! Because nothing is cozier than a marketing campaign, Anney and Lauren have brought the gift of the season’s weirdest food & beverage industry gimmicks once again. Get ready to deck those hot dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savor Classics: Nutmeg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 33:05 Transcription Available


    This spice drove European exploration and globalization -- and meant genocide for the native producers. In today's classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into that history (and the psychedelic science) of nutmeg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Guava Episode Has Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 25:38 Transcription Available


    This fragrant fruit brings bright flavor to cocktails, pastries, and far more. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of guavas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    McCormick: Sugar and Spice and Everything Else

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 29:48 Transcription Available


    This global corporation sells herbs and spices in grocery stores, yes, but it also has hands in all sorts of aspects of the business of flavor. Anney and Lauren explore the history and reach of McCormick & Company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Cultured Skyr Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 35:10 Transcription Available


    This soft, tart, typically nonfat cheese is eaten like a yogurt -- sometimes with cream and sugar on top. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of skyr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pastel de Nata: More Than a Puff Piece

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 28:11 Transcription Available


    This egg custard cupped in crisp puff pastry is a must-try street food for travelers to Lisbon. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of pastéis de nata.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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