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Perhaps no other plant is as entwined with pain and pleasure as the chile pepper. But why does it burn—and why on earth do we crave that uncomfortable sensation? How did capsaicin's fungus-fighting, digestion-enhancing, and adrenaline-triggering powers convince early hunter gathe ...  Show more

If leafy greens and a little vinaigrette is salad, and chicken with mayo is salad, and vegetables in Jello-O are ALSO salad… What exactly is salad?! That's the big question we're tackling this episode—and it takes us down some unexpected rabbit holes. Listen in now to hear how ‘s ...  Show more

Today, Josh and Nicole explore the historical, cultural, and culinary reasons behind this uncommon food pairing. Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1Check out the video version of this podcast: http://youtube.com/@mythicalkitchen 

Is American cheese a worthy representative of these United States on your charcuterie board, or a chemically derived imposter? Today, Josh and Nicole are debating: 'is American cheese really cheese?' on this episode of A Hotdog Is A Sandwich. 

Cilantro aversion: a genetically predetermined distaste, or a scientific hoax purported by unsophisticated palates? Today, Josh and Nicole are debating: 'are cilantro haters faking it?' on this episode of A Hotdog Is A Sandwich. 

Today, Josh & Nicole debate the taste of water – does it even have a taste? Plus, they test the acidity of their spit!Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1Check out the video version of this podcast: http://youtube.com/@mythicalkitchen