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Season 2

Aug. 8, 2024

71. David Page- A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- today is Episode 71! We've got a return guest today- David Page. David is a two-time Emmy award winning Executive Producer whose credits include: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Beer Geeks, and Tailgate...

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Aug. 1, 2024

70. Thanks Hile!

Today we are joined on The Food For ThoughtCast by friend of the show Jonathan Hile, a foodie and adventure coordinator for Pirate and Mermaid Vacations. It's episode 70!  Random rabbit trails abound as we discuss the various foods of...

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July 25, 2024

69. Sushi Basics

Hey there food fans! It's time for episode 69 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today we are talking about sushi. What is maki? Where did sushi come from? When did it become popular? Steve and Melissa basically obsess over sushi, as we both love it. We...

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July 18, 2024

68. The Great Debate

Today, we're dishing up hot takes with a side of super distracted silly conversation.  Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it's time for episode 68! Steve and Melissa are giving their takes on some classic food debates in today's episode....

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July 12, 2024

67. Chef Hawkes- a guest ep!

That's right, it's a Friday episode drop of your sort-of favorite food podcast because honestly, calendars are hard. Food is so much easier. We are joined by none other than Chef Dominic Hawkes- a pretty amazing guy we found somewhere on the internet!...

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July 4, 2024

66. Board Walk

Don't know your salami from your salumi? Boy are we glad you stopped by! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- it's time for episode 66! Tonight we're talking about charcuterie, from 'chair cuit'- French for 'cooked meat'. We cover all of the...

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June 27, 2024

65. It's A Jerky World

Today we're going on a road trip! Kind of. We each already did. Separately. With food! Ok now I'm confused.  Hey but anyway-- Welcome back to Episode 65 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today Melissa and Steve are talking about all of our favorite...

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June 6, 2024

64. We've Got The Power

Fresh off of a storm-induced power outage and finding our way back to very questionable Wifi, it is Melissa and Steve in rare form. Welcome back to Episode 64 of The Food For ThoughtCast! Today we are talking about what to cook when you've got no...

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May 23, 2024

63. What's Taters?

"Boil 'em, mash' em, stick' em in a stew" - pommes Anna, scalloped, au gratin, potato pave, mashed, smashed, chips, and fries. Nothing is off limits when this potato episode pops off! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it is time for Episode...

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May 16, 2024

62. The Amazing Things We Ate

We ask each other at the top of every episode: "What is the most amazing thing you ate this week?" This week, though, there was too much to choose from. So many amazing things, in fact, that it became its own episode. Welcome back to The Food For...

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May 9, 2024

61. Be Prepared

Hey there food fans, yes that is a Lion King reference. But anyway, it's time to talk about meal prep. Steve and Melissa are back with some ideas, tips, tricks, and of course : opinions galore. What do you like to eat during the week? Do you plan...

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May 2, 2024

60. Something To Taco 'Bout

Let's give 'em something to taco 'bout! I know you see what we did there, and we hope after that atrocious play on words, you'll still hunger for this podcast. Also, puns! Welcome back to the Food For ThoughtCast- it's Episode 60! If it is of the...

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April 25, 2024

59. Taking on Take-Out

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast! Episode 59 has got Melissa and Steve pondering all the types of take-out, learning which type of take-out is the most ordered across the US, and finally : going completely off the rails as per usual. Find us...

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April 18, 2024

58. Stephen's Sandwich Shop

Steve has mentioned it a couple of times that his dream is to open a sandwich shop. Today's episode takes us on a journey of both bread and cheese, meat and condiments, yes...... Reubens and recipes....for flavor , that is! Welcome back to The Food...

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April 11, 2024

57. Culinary Cinema

It's time for another collaboration! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, episode 57! Today we are talking to 2/3 of the hosts of (we missed you, Dr. Earl) Join in as we talk to Mikey and Dave about all things food and movie related. It's a...

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April 4, 2024

56. Rolling In The Dough

Pi(e) Day was a little while ago, but one thing that is timeless and never late is the soothing sound of your two favorite food podcast hosts! Steve and Melissa are talking about mile-high meringues, fruit pie, tarts, pot pie, and pretty much all...

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March 28, 2024

55. Boiling Points

Shrimp, crawfish, lobster, sausage, corn-- Old Bay! Pardon us, we're being shellfish. It's about that time for all things boiled-- of the seafood variety! Steve and Mel are diving in (see what we did there?) to all things seafood boil on today's...

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March 21, 2024

54. TV Dinners, The Other Kind

Hey there food fans! Last week we talked about if TV Restaurants were real, and this week Steve and Melissa are tackling the other kind of TV dinners. Grab hold of an aluminum tray, make sure it's got compartments, and don't expect everything to be...

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March 14, 2024

53. Scenes From A TV Restaurant

If you're like us, maybe you notice the food and drink in every frame of your favorite TV show. Did you ever wish you could be right there with your favorite characters? Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it's episode 53! We're talking today...

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March 7, 2024

52. The Music and Food Connection

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- It's time for Episode 52! Melissa and Steve welcome Matt, Shohn, and Dusty from The Soundtrack of Life Podcast. The first official game happens right here on The Food For ThoughtCast as Melissa challenges all...

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Feb. 29, 2024

51. Top This

It's time for toppings, trimmings, sauces, and relishes because that's right, we're talking about condiments on episode 51 of The Food For Thoughtcast! Steve and Melissa have a lengthy conversation about how we dress up our food and we leave no...

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