Spice, Spice, Baby! Why Some Of Us Enjoy The Pain Of Spicy Foods

Spice, Spice, Baby! Why Some Of Us Enjoy The ...

Up next

Are extreme wildfires the new normal?

With parts of the U.S, Canada, Spain and France all ablaze with wildfires, you might be wondering: Are wildfires on the rise? If so, know that you mind-melded with the entire Short Wave staff. We had the exact same thought – and then went down some reporting rabbit holes and turn ...  Show more

A cooler of eggs and a bold plan to save leopard sharks

Leopard sharks have nearly vanished from the waters in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The country is one of the largest shark fishing nations in the world. Now, a first-of-its-kind conservation project is working to bring Indo-Pacific leopard sharks back from the brink of extinction. Thi ...  Show more

Recommended Episodes

Does Spicy Food Burn Your Tastebuds?
BrainStuff

Hot chili peppers can make you feel like your mouth is on fire, but are they actually doing any damage? Learn about the science of spice in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...  Show more

BrainStuff Classics: Does Spicy Food Burn Your Tastebuds?
BrainStuff

Hot chili peppers can make you feel like your mouth is on fire, but are they actually doing any damage? Learn about the science of spice in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/can-spicy-food-burn-out-taste-buds ...  Show more

Why Do We Like Spicy Food? ft. Sohla El-Waylly
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich

Today, Josh and Nicole unravel the mystery of our spicy food obsession with chef, food writer, and culinary personality Sohla El-Waylly.Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1Check out the video version of this podcast: http://youtube.com/@mythicalkitchen 

What makes jalapeños spicy, and what other crazy properties do they have?
Chemistry For Your Life