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Eat This Podcast

Jeremy Cherfas
Passover
Chametz
Stuffed Crust Pizza
Malta
Jewish Law
Grains
Food Fraud
Honey Adulteration
Folic Acid
Black Market
World War II
Legumes
Whiskey
Food Waste
Sustainability
Rationing
Identity
Avocado Anxiety
Public Health
Nutrition Science

Using food to explore all manner of topics, from agriculture to zoology. Eat This Podcast tries to go beyond the obvious to see how the food we eat influences and is influenced by history, archaeology, trade, chemistry, economics, geography, evolution, religion — you get the picture. We don’t do recipes, except when we do, or restaurant reviews, ditto. We do offer an eclectic smorgasbord of tasty ... more

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Recent Guests

Luisa Weiss
Writer based in Berlin and author of cookbooks and a food memoir
Episode: A Berliner Speaks
Robert Spengler
Head of the Archaeobotany Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Geo-Anthropology
Max Planck Institute for Geo-Anthropology
Episode: A Fresh Look at Domestication
Maria Fedorova
Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester College.
Macalester College
Episode: Revolutions are Born in Breadlines
John McKay
Food expert compiling an encyclopedia of food and drink in Ireland
TU Dublin School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology
Episode: The Spice Bag
Marika Hendrikse
Senior Researcher and Head of Department at the Huygens Institute for Dutch Culture and History
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Episode: Revisiting Historical Recipes
Naomi Duguid
A writer, home cook, and photographer who travels and writes about food.
Author of The Miracle of Salt
Episode: The Miracle of Salt
John Speth
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: New Light on Neanderthal Diets
David Gentilcore
A professor of early modern history at Carfoscari University in Venice
Carfoscari University
Episode: Pellagra
Danil Andras
An assistant professor in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Pellagra

Host

Jeremy Cherfas
Jeremy Cherfas is an engaging host known for his inquisitive interviews and well-researched content on the intricacies of food culture. He combines expertise in storytelling with a deep passion for various topics related to food, from historical contexts to contemporary practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Excellent Program!!!!

    Jeremy, l love all your interesting podcasts and interviews with knowledgeable guests. I also follow you on Instagram and the pictures of your food and activities are so inviting. Your bread is a work of art! Wish l knew how to make sourdough like that. And your simple and elegant meals at home make me hungry. l know you make your own yogurt, too. Have you ever thought of doing a cookbook?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klddot
    United States3 months ago
  • Super interesting look at all the different aspects of food

    Jeremy Cherfas is a knowledgeable, curious, interesting guide into the world of food. Love this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -terha-
    Denmarka year ago
  • Got milk

    Great listening especially about milk just off to my local small dairy to fill my bottle with unhomoginised podcasts ars always informative and entertaining twenty minutes. Pizza program great !,

    Will subscribe when I get home to U.K. from Australia

    Still trying to persuade pizza places to sell it by slice

    It makes sense as not everyone wants a whole round pizza to themselves

    Keep up the good work Pete

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ray MOULADE
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thoughtful, informative, and entertaining

    I enjoy listening to Jeremy's thinking and that of his guests on food, its origins, preparation, economics, politics, history, and everything else connected with it. The presentations are thoughtful, serious but leavened with humor and humility. The podcast doesn’t claim to provide definite answers but rather leaves one thinking, which is of great service in a world of food fads and panics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duncan McHale
    United States2 years ago
  • Got milk

    Great listening especially about milk just off to my local small dairy to fill my bottle with unhomoginised podcasts ars always informative and entertaining twenty minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ray MOULADE
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many highlight the informative nature of episodes, particularly enjoying the blend of cultural, historical, and scientific discussions about food.
Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of topics covered, often noting the engaging storytelling approach and expert interviews.
The podcast is praised for its high production quality and the ability to provoke thought and curiosity about food-related subjects.

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#234
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#104
Italy/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#198
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#106
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#110
Ireland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#115
Finland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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Revolutions are Born in Breadlines
Q: And then back in New York, what happened to the Russian Agricultural Bureau?
The Bureau functioned well initially but after 1925, Soviet authorities took over for their own interests, leading to a decline in the Bureau's independent activities.
Revolutions are Born in Breadlines
Q: Tell me about these communes that were established in Soviet Russia, were they successful?
The response indicates that not all communes were successful, but one focused on was the American Tractor Unit, which was overall seen as a successful venture because it introduced tractors to farming in Soviet Russia.
The Miracle of Salt
Q: How do you think about what to put in when making a dish from your salt shelf?
Naomi mentions she rarely uses flavored salt, but when she does, it's a lovely way of preserving and enhancing specific flavors.
The Miracle of Salt
Q: What strikes you as the most memorable salt extraction that you've seen?
Naomi recalls being struck by the salt terraces in Maras, Peru, which are a stunning sight with pools of water reflecting the sky.
Quinoa in the Po Valley
Q: What about the future? Where do you go from here?
We aim to stabilize and expand our operations and continue innovating with quinoa products.

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What is Eat This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intricate relationships between food and a multitude of disciplines, this podcast dives into topics that range from historical agriculture to the evolution of culinary practices. The discussions include interviews with experts who shed light on unique themes, such as food history, the intersection of culture and cuisine, and contemporary dietary trends. Listeners can expect to explore food's deeper significance, such as its ties to economics, politics, and human behavior. With a rich variety of guests—from historians to food scientists—there's always something thought-provoking that goes beyond the typical culinary discourse.

Unique for its blend of serious research with accessible storytelling, the content encourages curio... more

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2. Robert Spengler
3. Maria Fedorova
4. John McKay
5. Marika Hendrikse
6. Naomi Duguid
7. John Speth
8. David Gentilcore

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