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Our ninja-to-be continue to make progress in their graduation exam as they struggle on their mission to rescue their loved ones. Will they enter the Jungle Layer in the Restricted Section of the Claybelt Ninjitsu Museum in time? Listen to find out! The post S01E03: The Jungle Layer appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) to talk about pancakes! That's right baby, it's a Mardi Gras episode! We get into the history of pancakes, the ideal texture for a perfect pancake, and also some cursed things! Then, Tom leads Matt through a game of IHOP or I Shop! The post 90. Pancakes! Ft. Matt Cole appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus is still adjusting to having some kind of superpower while Sal works himself to the bone. The guys are joined by Kenny Splitz (Alexander Wozny, @alexanderwozny) a mini donut maker at the Super City Fair. Kenny describes the challenges of working with his coworkers and Sal reveals his disdain for carnival staff. The post EP77 – Life Isn’t Fair appeared first on PodCavern.

You didn’t think the Dummies were going to leave you hanging, did you?! Your three best pals - and also Brad - are continuing on their whirlwind (Disney) World tour as they journey through Epcot and wrap up at the one and only Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss a minute of the magic and memories, and be sure to stay for the fireworks. The post Disney World Vacation Part 2: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Valentine's Day the only way they know how: with an intimate investigation of aphrodisiacs, human sexuality, and the power of pleasure in both food & sex! Warning: this show is and always has been explicit, but today's episode is like.. extra full of words you might not want your kid to hear in the car, so, like, you've been warned! The post 89. Aphrodisiacs! appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth confronts some loose ends. The post 13. In Another Kitchen appeared first on PodCavern.

Five years have gone by, our heroes-to-be, Tony, Carmen and Absenthia, are all grown up and it is the day of their final exam at the Claybelt Ninjitsu Academy: It's a heist! It is their intent to join the Claybelt Field Ninja Corps upon graduation, but they need top marks to achieve this. Will they manage it? The post S01E02 : Of Pretty, Fragile, Things appeared first on PodCavern.

Meet our heroes, Carmen, Absenthia and Tony as they enter the Ninja world. The post S01E01: Those Who Spark – The Prologue appeared first on PodCavern.

Holla newbies! We are in the 2000's now! We did the 80's, we did the 90's, now it's time to tackle the best music of the 2000's! The 2000's was a big turning point in the music industry. With the rise of portable music players (ie mp3 players and the iPod classic) and digital storefronts to download songs, listening to music became easier and more accessible than ever. Because of that, we got a boom in the quantity and quality of songs that came out in this decade from essentially every genre which is what made today's episode particularly difficult (but not impossible!). So join Tuong La and your "Baller Homeskillets" Axandre Lemours, Colleen Wang, and Victoria Luloff as they bring back "fetch" while getting "crunk" and make a Top 5 2000's songs list! The post 144 – Top 5 2000’s Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) dish up tons of funs facts about everyone’s favorite hyper-seasonal squishy fruit, the persimmon! The post 88. Persimmons! appeared first on PodCavern.

In this sidetrip, I read Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, by Robert Browning. The post Bonus Sidetrip 5. Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are guinea pigs in return for a place to stay. Giger (or Gieger) Industries is running cruel and unusual experiments on the guys, the two of them will never be the same. The post EP76 – Experimental Rental appeared first on PodCavern.

It’s finally the day every young podcaster dreams of - the Dummies are going to Disney World! In this first of two very special episodes, the Dummies (and bonus Brad) are sharing their personal tips on what to know before you you go, from Disneybounding and Dole Whips to reservations and rope dropping - plus a run-down of their visits to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and other highlights from the the most magical place on Earth. The post Disney World Vacation Part 1: Planning your trip, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) invite you to consider supporting our show on Patreon! We've set ourselves a goal of $50/month in pledges by the end of February 2023! Tune in to learn about all of the awesome perks included for members at different levels, and then run over to www.patreon.com/nobadfoodpod and help us get there! Plus, we tease our exciting new side-project, the No Bad Food Recipe Club! The post 87. The No Bad Food Recipe Club On Patreon & Discord! appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth and Cicada fail to buy a book. The post 12. On the Sea appeared first on PodCavern.

It is a CROSSOVER special in today's episode of Ranked! For the past few years, the Disney Dummies went on a mission to watch every single Disney Animated Feature in chronological order, discuss them at length, argue about the merits of the movie, shared fun facts, talked about which characters had f*ck energy, and so much more. Flash forward to present day where they have finally caught up and it's about time to make a definitive list of which movies are the best! So join the Disney Dummies (Tuong La, Laura Gordon, Samantha Leggatt, and Brad Sales) as they use that Disney magic to make a Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films list! The post 143 – Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with a very special guest about peanut butter! We talk crunchy vs smooth, peanut cheese, and a quick lesson on patents! Plus, we share our favorite ways to eat peanut butter and some great alternatives for those with allergies! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Become a Patron today! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Make your nominations for Munch Madness 2023 now! forms.gle/d1xUtmwyPshuzsZZ8 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 MERCH! podcavern.myspreadshop.ca Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ The post 86. Peanut Butter appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal has a morning mixup while Angus is reporting on a somewhat comical gang war. The guys are joined by Bramwell Smith (Jordan Moffat), a lifeguard in Super City, who breaks down the lengths he will go to save a life. The post EP75 – Beware the Woggle Swaggle appeared first on PodCavern.

If you thought watching and reviewing all 61 Disney animated feature films was an impressive feat, you’ll be blown away by what the Dummies are up to next: we’re ranking in this CROSSOVER SPECIAL, baby! That’s right, we’re assembling the ultimate top five list as your friends Tuong, Laura, Sam, and special guest Brad duke it out to decide which treasured story earns the title of Disney’s greatest animated feature. We’re not pulling any punches for this one, so tune in for some fiery debates and to see if the Dummies’ friendships survive their greatest challenge yet! The post From the Dummies Vault: Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about everyone's favorite starchy tuber, the potato! Tell me about it, spud. We get into different textures, colours, and flavours of potatoes, our favorite ways to cook them, and... All He Wants For Christmas Is A Fingerling?? The post 85. The Humble Potato appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth and Cicada have a row. The post 11. In the House appeared first on PodCavern.

Starting the year like we always do...ranking games of last year! Now you might be asking, "PodCavern, isn't it a little late to be releasing the best video games of 2022 list when so many websites have already done that in December?". To that we say, "No". So join Tuong La and self-proclaimed gaming LEGENDS Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Mathew Whalley as they compile all their knowledge and hours of gaming from last year into one mega sized podcast so that they can come up with the Top 5 Video Games of 2022! The post 142 – Top 5 Video Games of 2022 appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks with special guest Shivani Bhatia (@shivanimb) about the relationship between spaces & the foods we eat in them, the importance of holistic nourishment, and multigenerational cooking! We also get into Masala Chai, warming & cooling properties in spices, and appropriation in wellness culture! The post 84. Masala Chai ft. Shivani Mehta Bhatia appeared first on PodCavern.

After almost 5 wild and wonderful years, the YA Podcast is coming to an end. Join Kadi, Teffer, and Bailey as we reminisce over the years, the books, and the friendships we’ve shared. Stay in touch! The post 176. A Final Bow appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) kick off the new year by sharing some of their personal, professional, and podcasting goals for 2023, including some exciting teasers for new content coming soon! Talking points include: being intentional about being adventurous with food; setting achievable goals; finding joy in self-care; eating disorder recovery; TikTok; and of course, Munch Madness! The post 83. 2023! appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth and Spider attend a concert. The post 10. Into the Net appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) wraps up this year of Bread with a final foray into the sandwich! Eric Silver (@el_silvero) joins the party to talk about the Bacon Industrial Complex, a walkthrough of the thought process behind how much meat goes into a good sandwich, and the pork-forwardness of Italian sandwich culture. Plus, a game of Is This Sandwich Appetizing Or Too Much?! The post 82. The Craziest Sandwich in New York?! ft. Eric Silver appeared first on PodCavern.

In this sidetrip, I read Shambleau, by C.L. Moore. The post Bonus Sidetrip 4. Shambleau appeared first on PodCavern.

It’s the holiday season in Super City, with nowhere to stay Angus and Sal meet at the Daily Deposit office to celebrate together. Sal has recently gotten into some libertarian literature and tours Angus around the traps he has laid down to secure the office. The post EP74 – A Libertarian Guide to Surviving the Holidays appeared first on PodCavern.

Jaeger Clade may be hard as nails, blazing trails, the manliest of guys, but that doesn’t mean his son Searcher wants to follow in his footsteps as an explorer…but fate has other plans for this family. Adventure down to a new and Strange World with the Clades, the Dummies, and company (both two- and three-legged) in this fun family film (and stealth biology lesson). If there’s one thing you take away from this story, let it be this: this world, this world we live in today, is a pretty strange world too. The post DD61 – Strange World (2022) appeared first on PodCavern.

Polar bears are incredible animals native to the Arctic and manage the feat of being both adorable and fearsome. Camille Jodouin is doing her Master’s at University of Alberta studying how polar bears move around the sea ice in Hudson Bay and how that affects their populations. Katie and Vinny share science facts about X and Y chromosomes and the failed American version of the CERN particle accelerator. The post E30: Tracking polar bear movements with Camille Jodouin appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) chats with special guest Mallory Skinner (@mal_skinner) about the interplay between food and chronic illness! We get into Ulcerative Colitis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and... The post 81. Food & Chronic Illness ft. Mallory Skinner appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth and Cicada wonder about stories. The post 9. In the Margins appeared first on PodCavern.

Throw on another log to the fire because we are bringing the heat for this year's Christmas special! There's nothing like the holiday season to watch and rewatch our favorite festive shows and movies. What makes the viewing experience even better is that there are certain characters out there that make us blush more red than Santa's outfit and Rudolph's nose put together. Before we all knew it, we realized that 'Christmas Crushes' is definitely a thing so we might as well do what we do best...and rank it! So join Tuong and Santa's Elite Squad of Naughty Elves Cassie Pyatt, Justin Otto, and Gillian Manchee as they perform a Christmas miracle and come up with a Top 5 Holiday Hotties list for you all to enjoy! The post 141 – Top 5 Holiday Hotties appeared first on PodCavern.

There are always competitive pressures in nature. Alexa Scott studies how species in competition with each other are affected by environments that have a natural cycle, like the tide or seasons, at the University of Guelph. Katie and Vinny talk about attracting mosquitos and what a supercomputer has to do with the moon’s origin. The post E29: Coexisting in periodic environments with Alexa Scott appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) about everyone's favorite sticky treat, honey! We get into honey's connection to Judaism, the joys of micro-dosing on plant-based allergens, and the ethics of using animal by-products! The post 80. Honey ft. Amanda McLoughlin appeared first on PodCavern.

Zip down to Colombia with the Dummies to meet the members of the family Madrigal…including the one we don’t talk about. Dance your heart out while it breaks to Surface Pressure, fall in love with Dos Oruguitas, and bust a move to THAT song over and over again in one of Disney’s most colourful, creative, and caring films in recent memory. And remember, listeners - the miracle is you. The post DD60 – Encanto (2021) appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal have found places to live and are really getting into the groove of writing their articles. Guest Cristobal Cross the 3rd (Josh Mayo) tells the guys about his experiences as a Risk Assessment Officer in Super City. The post EP73 – Ordo Cautionum appeared first on PodCavern.

Our circadian rhythms regulate our lives: how we sleep, when we eat, and our energy levels throughout the day. Cassandra Goldfarb is a PhD student investigating chronotypes in the psychology department of Concordia University. Vinny and Katie share science facts about the Voyager satellites and fish sounds. The post E28: Clocking the impacts of circadian rhythms with Cassandra Goldfarb appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) shares book recommendations to help you find the perfect holiday gifts for the Food nerds in your life! The post 79. 6 Great Food Books for your Holiday Gift-Giving! appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth loses something and Cicada finds something else. The post 8. On the Moon appeared first on PodCavern.

Chill out to some of gaming's best tunes! We've already tackled Top 5 Video Game Theme Songs but the spectrum of what songs in gaming can offer is so much more vast. Today's episode is inspired by how popular Lo-Fi beats have become (Thanks Lo-Fi Girl!) and so we wanted to bring you some of gaming's best chilling and relaxing tunes. So join Tuong and 8-Bit Cool Cats Samantha Leggatt, Spencer Moreland, and Joshua Mayo as they get into their cozy vibes while ranking Top 5 Chill Video Game Songs. The post 140 – Top 5 Chill Video Game Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

Competitive sport spends a lot of effort to catch athletes who abuse drugs to gain an edge on their competitors. But what about cannabis? It’s legal to consume in Canada but does it help or hinder? Christian Cheung studies the effects of cannabis on the cardiovascular system. Vinny and Katie share science facts about artificial sweeteners and double liquid water. The post E27: Working out on cannabis with Christian Cheung appeared first on PodCavern.

In this sidetrip, I read L'albatros by Charles Baudelaire, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, Erlkönig by Goethe, and Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti. In the original languages. The post Bonus Sidetrip 3. Eerie Poems in Three Languages appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's new edible Pokemon, its restaurant meal mechanics, Kosher Bacon, and… Olive Pizza? Yeah that sounds about right. The post 78. Eating Pokémon Scarlet & Violet ft. Cupcakedex! appeared first on PodCavern.

With only thirty minutes until the deadline Angus and Sal must rewrite a piece praising one of Super City’s beloved heroes. Will they make it in time? The post EP72 – Mythic Malpractice appeared first on PodCavern.

The Dummies are journeying into new worlds with Raya and the Last Dragon - specifically, the world of Kumandra, a land made up of five warring kingdoms, each of which covet the powerful Dragon Gem. The stakes are high and the dragons are full of laughs in this land-spanning adventure, which comes with an important lesson: In a world full of Druuns, be a Sisu. The post DD59 – Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) appeared first on PodCavern.

Bison used to roam North American in the millions but were hunted to near-extinction by settlers during the late 19th century. Alexander Araujo is this week’s guest and his research covers the reintroduction of wild bison to the Banff National Park. Vinny and Katie chat about the secret lives of quarks and dinosaur eyes. The post E26: Reintroducing bison in Banff with Alexander Araujo appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth and Flea are at cross purposes. The post 7. On the Backbeat appeared first on PodCavern.

Turning the raw materials of food into all the products we find in our stores is a science unto itself. Learning how to make, store, and preserve food without generating waste is a tricky and important problem to solve. This week’s guest is Louis Colaruotolo, a food science researcher to tell us about the incredible work that goes into what we eat. Katie and Vinny talk about dinosaur-human hybrids, lactose intolerance, and the opposite of leap seconds. The post E25: Extending food’s shelf life with Louis Colaruotolo appeared first on PodCavern.