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May 13, 2026

151. Yousuf Ahmed- A Guest Ep!

The allure of the 90s is back, baby! In snack form, that is. It's that time again- The Food For ThoughtCast is kicking off Episode 151 by welcoming Yousuf Ahmed to the show. Yousuf is dedicated to infusing joy back into snacking. B-SIDES crafts allergen-free , accidentally vegan, protein puffs…

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May 13, 2026

Yousuf Ahmed- A Guest Ep!

The allure of the 90s is back, baby! In snack form, that is. It's that time again- The Food For ThoughtCast is kicking off Episode 151 by welcoming Yousuf Ahmed to the show. Yousuf is dedicated to infusing joy back into snacking. B-SIDES crafts allergen-free , accidentally vegan, protein puffs…

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May 6, 2026

150. Heidi Herman- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! It's time to eat your veggies. Today on Episode 150 we are talking to Heidi Herman, author of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults. Heidi takes us on her cooking and literary journey and we talk all about the ways we love…

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May 6, 2026

Heidi Herman- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! It's time to eat your veggies. Today on Episode 150 we are talking to Heidi Herman, author of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults. Heidi takes us on her cooking and literary journey and we talk all about the ways we love…

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April 30, 2026

149. Brian Baumal- A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, food fans! Today on Episode 149, we are joined by Brian Baumal, a registered psychotherapist who specializes in food addiction. This is a bit of a different episode, really focusing on the "thought" part of the "cast." We explore diet culture, the stories…

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April 30, 2026

Brian Baumal -A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, food fans! Today on Episode 149, we are joined by Brian Baumal, a registered psychotherapist who specializes in food addiction. This is a bit of a different episode, really focusing on the "thought" part of the "cast." We explore diet culture, the stories…

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April 23, 2026

148. Virginia Is Not For Lovers

Nothing better than a back-up plan, right? Sometimes the pivot is the ultimate consolation prize! Melissa had a trip to Virginia planned, but had to cancel at the last minute so she took full advantage of being a tourist in her own town instead. Welcome back to The Food For…

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April 23, 2026

Virginia is Not For Lovers

Nothing better than a back-up plan, right? Sometimes the pivot is the ultimate consolation prize! Melissa had a trip to Virginia planned, but had to cancel at the last minute so she took full advantage of being a tourist in her own town instead. Welcome back to The Food For…

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April 16, 2026

147. Don't Smoke Your Whole Meal

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, where everything is made up and the tangents don't matter. Stephen and Melissa start out trying to do a comedy bit and then ease ourselves into Episode 147. Today we're catching up about life in general, the amazing things we ate, and tackling…

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April 16, 2026

Don't Smoke Your Whole Meal

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, where everything is made up and the tangents don't matter. Stephen and Melissa start out trying to do a comedy bit and then ease ourselves into Episode 147. Today we're catching up about life in general, the amazing things we ate, and tackling…

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April 9, 2026

146. Whatcha Been Cooking

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. In Episode 146, Stephen and Melissa are checking in with each other. We discuss being a tourist in your own town, upcoming travel and eating, foods we wish we knew more about, and what we've been cooking and eating.…

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April 9, 2026

Whatcha Been Cooking

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. In Episode 146, Stephen and Melissa are checking in with each other. We discuss being a tourist in your own town, upcoming travel and eating, foods we wish we knew more about, and what we've been cooking and eating.…

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April 2, 2026

145. Jeannie Jacobs- A Guest Ep!

Are you living intentionally? Cooking with love? Gathering with purpose?! This week's guest Jeannie Jacobs is here to share the secret to doing just that. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it's time for Episode 145. Melissa here. Stephen and I had an incredible time talking to Jeannie about…

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April 2, 2026

Jeannie Jacobs- A Guest Ep!

Are you living intentionally? Cooking with love? Gathering with purpose?! This week's guest Jeannie Jacobs is here to share the secret to doing just that. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it's time for Episode 145. Melissa here. Stephen and I had an incredible time talking to Jeannie about…

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March 26, 2026

144. Tomato Sauce Is Actually Just Ketchup

Alternative titles to this episode could have also been "Get Your Shrimp Off My Barbie" or "A Tim-Tam is Not A Hat". Join us for cherry ripe, sausage sizzle, witchety grubs, fairy bread, and lots of laughs-- today's guest is an OG listener to The Food For ThoughtCast, and he…

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March 26, 2026

Tomato Sauce is Actually Just Ketchup

Alternative titles to this episode could have also been "Get Your Shrimp Off My Barbie" or "A Tim-Tam is Not A Hat". Join us for cherry ripe, sausage sizzle, witchety grubs, fairy bread, and lots of laughs-- today's guest is an OG listener to The Food For ThoughtCast, and he…

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March 19, 2026

143. James and Alena with Madame Mocktail- A Guest Ep!

Today we're getting saucy, but only in spirit! That joke works on two different levels. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, where beverages are top of mind for today's episode. Melissa and Steve are joined for Episode 143 by guests James and Alena Mahoney of Madame Mocktail, a young…

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March 19, 2026

James and Alena at Madame Mocktail- A Guest Ep!

Today we're getting saucy, but only in spirit! That joke works on two differnent levels. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, where beverages are top of mind for today's episode. Melissa and Steve are joined for Episode 143 by guests James and Alena Mahoney of Madame Mocktail, a young…

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March 12, 2026

142. Sam Citro Alexander- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! Today we are joined by Sam Citro Alexander. As CEO and co-founder of FoodHealth Co., Sam is the talented and quirky voice behind the FoodHealth Score, a simple 1 to 100 rating changing how people and companies understand what's actually healthy in the grocery aisle. After…

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March 12, 2026

Sam Citro Alexander- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! Today we are joined by Sam Citro Alexander. As CEO and co-founder of FoodHealth Co., Sam is the talented and quirky voice behind the FoodHealth Score, a simple 1 to 100 rating changing how people and companies understand what’s actually healthy in the grocery aisle. After…

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March 5, 2026

141. Gregory León- A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast! You're just in time for episode 141, which just happens to be the premiere of Season 4. Whether you're listening for the first time, or have been with us since the beginning, we are so glad you are here. Food fans, buckle up-…

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March 5, 2026

Gregory León of Amilinda- A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast! You're just in time for the episode 141, which just happens to be the premiere of Season. Whether you're listening for the first time, or have been with us since the beginning, we are so glad you are here. Food fans, buckle up-…

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Feb. 20, 2026

140. The Originals

Hey there food fans! What better from your favorite original food podcast than a conversation about "The Originals"??- the first and original PBJ! The first ever pancakes! The first fried chicken sandwich! Melissa and Steve are back for Episode 140 of The Food For ThoughtCast. We catch up about our…

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Feb. 20, 2026

The Originals

Hey there food fans! What better from your favorite original food podcast than a conversation about "The Originals"??- the first and original PBJ! The first ever pancakes! The first fried chicken sandwich! Melissa and Steve are back for Episode 140 of The Food For ThoughtCast. We catch up about our…

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