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Sept. 5, 2024

A Guest Ep- Jim Lenzen from Jimmy L's

What does it take to be great? We're about to find out! Welcome back to episode 75 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today Melissa and Steve are talking about wind-powered brisket (and other delicious meats) with Jim Lenzen from Jimmy L's in Sidney, Nebraska. Join us on the journey to…

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Aug. 29, 2024

74. Checking In With The Chefs

What's better than checking in with a friend? This is our Seinfeld, the literal episode about nothing ( and everything!). The chefs are playing catch-up with each other today about the food they've been eating, the food they want to eat, and everything in between. Melissa figures out the quintessential…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Checking In With The Chefs

What's better than checking in with a friend? This is our Seinfeld, the literal episode about nothing ( and everything!). The chefs are playing catch-up with each other today about the food they've been eating, the food they want to eat, and everything in between. Melissa figures out the quintessential…

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Aug. 22, 2024

73. Gerardo Rodriguez- A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- Episode 73! Today we are joined by Gerardo Rodriguez, the owner of Decasa Pizza in Midland, Texas. You're in for a treat. We start out with some small talk about pizza toppings and the most amazing things we ate- but then, move on…

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Aug. 22, 2024

A Guest Ep- Gerardo Rodriguez from Decasa Pizza

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- Episode 73! Today we are joined by Gerardo Rodriguez, the owner of Decasa Pizza in Midland, Texas. You're in for a treat. We start out with some small talk about pizza toppings and the most amazing things we ate- but then, move on…

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Aug. 15, 2024

A Guest Ep- Chris Finch from Finch BBQ

You've heard us hype his sauce and dry rubs for ages now, in countless references and episodes---- Today it's finally time for Episode 72 of The Food For ThoughtCast, featuring none other than Chris Finch! Chris Finch is the owner and founder of Finch BBQ and we are talking to…

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Aug. 15, 2024

72. Chris Finch- A Guest Ep!

You've heard us hype his sauce and dry rubs for ages now, in countless references and episodes---- Today it's finally time for Episode 72 of The Food For ThoughtCast, featuring none other than Chris Finch! Chris Finch is the owner and founder of Finch BBQ and we are talking to…

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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 Warriors. David is also the author of Food Americana and pretty…

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Aug. 8, 2024

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 Warriors. David is also the author of Food Americana and pretty…

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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 Pennsylvania, cold pizza toppings, and gas station sandwiches. Melissa's facial…

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Aug. 1, 2024

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 Pennsylvania, cold pizza toppings, and gas station sandwiches. Melissa's facial…

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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 give some fun facts…

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July 25, 2024

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 give some fun facts…

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July 18, 2024

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. We discuss all sorts of things from pizza (…

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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. We discuss all sorts of things from pizza (…

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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! That's not quite the story, but it's…

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July 12, 2024

Chef Dominic 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. We are joined by none other than Chef Dominic Hawkes- a pretty amazing guy we found somewhere on the internet! That's not quite the story, but it's still a meat-cute. See what…

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July 4, 2024

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 things that you can pile onto a…

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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 things that you can pile onto a…

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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 road trip snacks. Chips, trail mix,…

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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 electricity, which foods don't…

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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 63! Steve unfortunately hates ketchup, because…

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May 16, 2024

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 ThoughtCast, it's…

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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 ThoughtCast, it's…

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