Episode 742: Iodized Salt
We are burning the midnight oil to bring you one more thing to worry about, goiters. We meet some French chemists and give ourselves a totally achievable goal for 2026 as we decide to let them eat cav...
19 Mars 36min
Episode 741: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
We're coming to you live from Matthew's ruined kitchen to discuss a breaded and fried meat sandwich created with great pounding force. (so. much. pounding.) As we take a break from felling trees and g...
12 Mars 23min
Episode 740: Solo Travel
Today we're alone together as we take listeners along our solo travels to Paris, Tokyo, Rome, Lisbon and Bainbridge Island with Special Guest Producer Abby. While HOTPOTS walks alone we discuss loneli...
5 Mars 46min
Episode 739: Condiment Packets
Today we tackle Matthew's fears, hoop houses and micro tubules as we taste these tiny format condiments. After our two musical hating hosts spontaneously burst into song, they ask when, where and why ...
26 Feb 27min
Episode 738: Japanese Pickles
We're switching things up for Producer Abby's birthday and thank ourselves before secrets are revealed. We have a brush with a concussion and anoxic pockets as we taste a panoply of pickles then discu...
19 Feb 39min
Episode 737: Refrigerated Cakes
Alright, whether you are in a closet or in Tokyo let's clear the air here with some sold cold, easy treats. We get deep into history and call Mr. Etymology on his vacation to taste 12 cool cakes and d...
12 Feb 47min
Episode 736: Dubai Chocolate
Today we get some apocryphal origin stories and corporate histories as we go viral before finally achieving Pistachio. As Lawyer Lenny schools us on soft power, soft babies and rich chocolate we taste...
5 Feb 25min
Episode 735: Puff Pastry
Have you met Matthew? Today we're looking for Epiphany in chippy boats, laminated layers and soggy shards. We ask 'what this stuff is?' as we endure another Mr. Etymology drop by and WAY too much math...
29 Jan 41min
