Tradwives and the Original Kitchen Influencers
In 1924, a man in Iowa named Henry built a radio station so that he could sell more seeds. Then, his rival Earl also created a radio station to sell more of his seeds. This rivalry laid the groundwork...
7 Aug 202550min
Brand New Episodes of Proof Starting August 7th!
The new season of Proof is filled with food origin stories that you'll want to share at your next dinner party. We ask: What can we learn from trad wives and kitchen influencers from a century before?...
31 Juli 20251min
As American as Pie
While developing her award-winning cookbook, 50 Pies, 50 States, Stacey Mei Yan Fong was about to become a permanent American resident. As she navigated the application process, she researched, develo...
3 Juli 202545min
Love (and Food) Actually
Proof contributor Aaron Pang wasn't sure if he'd find community and people to eat with when he arrived in Iowa to attend his creative writing program. In this episode, Aaron offers listeners a slice ...
5 Juni 202550min
Cracked Open: An Episode from the Feet in 2 Worlds Podcast
Today’s story comes from The Hustle, the new podcast series from Feet in 2 Worlds about the ways immigrants navigate a changing economy — today and throughout history. In the face of oppressive workin...
29 Maj 202537min
Return of the Ancient Brews
We dig into Ireland's storied spirit, poitin, Peru's historic beverage, chicha and Uganda's traditional brew, malwa. What accounts for their staying power, and how has their popularity transcended tim...
22 Maj 202549min
More Cheese Boat, Please!
Proof's fact-checker sets off in search of Georgia's famed dish. Craving Georgian food now? Check out America's Test Kitchen's recipe for Adjaruli Khachapuri! Get a 14-day free trial for an America...
15 Maj 202540min
A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom
You may know our America's Test Kitchen colleague Sarah Ahn as the popular content creator behind the social media account, @AhnestKitchen. Sarah chronicles her mother Nam Soon's Korean recipes again...
11 Maj 202544min
