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Hungry Squared: Where the brain and belly meet

Hungry Squared is a free and clean weekly audio podcast about the nerdy side of food: food science, food history, and food design. Plus, we love to solve your relationship problems as they relate to food in our segment called Food Fight.
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Dec 24, 2018

This is Part 2 mini episode where we to talk about a couple of foods, roasted chestnuts and plum pudding, that are in a couple other favorite Christmas songs. We hope you're having a wonderful holiday season!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Dec 17, 2018

This is Part 1 mini episode where we to talk about a couple of foods, sugarplums and candy canes, that are in our favorite Christmas songs. We hope you're having a wonderful holiday season!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Dec 10, 2018

On this week's mini episode (it's getting busy!), we talk about the history of dinner parties and and why we've been throwing dinner parties for thousands of years. What's your dinner party style?

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Dec 3, 2018

In light of the recent romaine lettuce recall of 2018, we discuss how food recalls work, either from the companies themselves or from higher authorities such as the FDA. We also are so excited for new sound effects for our other segments, thanks to our dear listener Joyce S. 

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

 

Nov 26, 2018

We are full swing into the holiday season and we need a little caffeine to get us through. We discuss what happens in our bodies when we consume caffeine, how it affects our taste and perception of taste, and why we are so addicted to it! Plus, we talk about tiny rubber spatulas and Kerrygold butter.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Nov 19, 2018

It's all about Thanksgiving around the world and how they celebrate and what they eat in this week's mini episode. We are thankful for you, our wonderful listeners, and we hope you have a delightful Thanksgiving!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Nov 13, 2018

We are delighted to be with dietician Claudia Wilson RDN, the owner of All of Nutrition and author of the book One Two Punch, and dietician Marysa Cardwell RDN on this episode. Claudia talks about the philosophy behind her book--Burn, Balance, and Become--and how it totally can change how you eat. They also answer some of your questions in our Ask-A-Dietician segment, and we talk about strawberry hullers and quinoa (pronounced keen-wah).

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Nov 5, 2018

We discover on this week's episode the origin of the taste tester and their role in keeping important people alive. Also we discuss how their are professional taste testers, also known as organoleptic panels, and non-professional taste testers and how they are used to shape what we eat. Fascinating!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Oct 29, 2018

Happy Halloween, Hungry Squared listeners! We talk all about blood and guts...in food! Oooooo....creeeeepy! Listen at your own risk: That's your disclaimer! Plus, we talk about good liquid measuring cups and ketchup. Ketchup? Yes, ketchup!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Oct 22, 2018

We dive into the history of the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, from the well-designed Swedish smorgasbord to the ubiquitous and extravagant Las Vegas spreads. We also talk about how AYCE buffets are strategically designed to fill up the customer's belly quickly and cheaply. Plus, we discuss our favorite ThermoWorks Hotpad and Sugar Pumpkins.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Oct 22, 2018

We dive into the history of the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, from the well-designed Swedish smorgasbord to the ubiquitous and extravagant Las Vegas spreads. We also talk about how AYCE buffets are strategically designed to fill up the customer's belly quickly and cheaply. Plus, we discuss our favorite ThermoWorks Hotpad and Sugar Pumpkins.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Oct 15, 2018

We're delighted to chat with Archana Mundhe of The Ministry of Curry about her new cookbook, The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook. She goes into the history and the role that traditional pressure cookers play in Indian cooking, how she transitioned her family recipes to the Instant Pot, and also how you can transition your favorite dishes to the Instant Pot. We also love these Rubbermaid containers and want to try Duke's Mayo.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Oct 8, 2018

We get into the history of vending machines, from Heron of Alexandria's Holy Water dispensing machine all the way to caviar vending in Beverly Hills, California. We also cover a trend of fully vending machine restaurants called automats and cover some of the crazy stuff you can purchase from vending machines nowadays. Plus, we go old school and answer a Food Fight question about Oreos and talk about Chinese sausage.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Oct 1, 2018

We are pleased to discuss with Jenny Eden Berk, an Eating Psychology Coach, the hurdles that affects us and those around us. She delves into diet culture, how she changed her speech and actions for her daughters, and she gives us two tips that help us "embody" our bodies. Plus, Winter officially shares her love for sous vide and Sharon tells us about her love for a new wine she discovered.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Sep 24, 2018

We talk with Kate and Bryce Hansen, inventors and creators of the Ergo Spout, all about designing this kitchen tool. In order to bring this spout that can be used with a regular-mouth Mason jar, they did market research, made prototypes, and hired engineers to get it funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Listeners can still pre-order and get 15% off when you enter the code HUNGRY2 at checkout on their website. Also, Winter and Lee also talk about popcorn popping machines and try out interesting jerky that some listeners sent in!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Winter and Lee Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Sep 17, 2018

Lee joins Winter on this week's mini episode (Happy Honeymoon to Sharon!) to talk about fried foods, especially ones you may find at your local state fair. We briefly talk about the history of frying foods and the science behind a good fried product, then jump into a "Would you eat it?" session. Yikes, that's a lot of fried food!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Winter and Lee Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Sep 10, 2018

Because it's state fair time, we decided to talk about a requested topic (thanks, listener Chad!)--cotton candy! We get into the history of the World's Fair in 1904 and how it came on the scene and what was introduced at that World's Fair. It was historic. We also delve into how spun sugar was the precursor of cotton candy and how cotton candy is made. Fascinating! Plus, Sharon puts in her two cents on a rice cooker and Winter tells us about moon cakes.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Sep 4, 2018

We continue with our interview with Vanessa Chang, ACS Certified Cheese Professional, and she tells us her guidelines for choosing a cheese if you are new to the world of artisan cheeses. She also gives us a taste of producers and agers that she is excited about and shares some of the cheese combinations you can try at your next party. Sharon also talks about a camping French Press coffee maker and Winter tells us all about capers and caper berries.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Aug 27, 2018

In Part 1 of our interview with Vanessa Chang, ACS CCP, we chat with her all about the American Cheese Society's Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) exam. Vanessa talks about why there is even such an exam, her previous experience in the food world that qualified her to take the exam, how she studied for the exam, and what the it entailed. It's pretty intense! Join us next week for Part 2 where she breaks down how to choose a cheese if you're a novice cheese eater. Plus, we talk about Whiskware's Pancake Art Kit and the spice star anise.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Aug 21, 2018

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Darryl Bosshardt of Real Salt about salt. We talk about how the salt is harvested from the salt mine in Redmond, Utah, what the two meanings of Kosher mean regarding salt, and the makeup of different salts. Check out the first part of our interview with Daryl here. We also recommend our favorite microplane and talk about the kiwano melon.

 

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound Engineer and Editor: Leland Redd

Jul 16, 2018

We are delighted to have Daryl Bosshardt of Redmond Inc on today's Part 1 episode. He tells us about the background of salt, the history and science behind salt, and how the sea bed of salt was discovered in Redmond, Utah and how Real Salt came to be. We shout-out a listener whose wife loves cast iron, chat about Pourfect measuring cups, and get excited about cheese mayo.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer/editor: Leland Redd.

Jul 9, 2018

Welcome to our new format and to the guys from the Word on the Main Street Podcast on this week's episode. We chat with Sean, Bryan and Cooper all about what Walt Disney ate in the early days before and after Disneyland opened, cool Disneyland food history, and some insider tips if you're headed to Disneyland. These guys are our Disneyland experts, so we're excited to have them on for an extended podcast episode!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Jul 2, 2018

It's our 100th Hungry Squared Podcast episode! We are here with Ike and Lee to look back on the last couple of years, talk about about our favorite moments and episodes, and announce some awesome giveaways because we want to say thanks and that we love you guys!

Go to www.hungrysquared.com for the show notes and all the details on the giveaways.

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Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Special Guests: Ike Hall and Leland Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Jun 30, 2018

On this week's extended episode, we interview Ned Adams of Dutch Oven Daddy and he gives us all the details of cast iron in America from Griswold, Wagner Ware, and Lodge. He then gets practical and we talk about how to season a piece of cast iron and what to do when the cast iron looks old, gunky, and rusted. Plus, we're having a giveaway on the Hungry Squared Instagram for a Lodge 10" cast iron skillet. Plus, we talk about how not to get hot, but stay fed during summer on our Food Fight segment.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus, Ike Hall, and Winter Redd. Sound Engineer and Editor: Leland Redd.

Jun 18, 2018

We are delighted to interview Jessica Gavin, culinary scientist and author of the new cookbook Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, all about some basic science principles that can elevate your home cooking. We go over dry and moist heat methods, the Maillard reaction, braising and stewing, emulsification, thickening methods and different baking mixing methods. Plus, we have a giveaway of her cookbook, so join us on the Hungry Squared Podcast's Facebook and Instagram pages.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

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