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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) are under the weather, so, what better way to celebrate(?) than by talking about some of our favorite comfy cozy sick day foods! The post 121. Sick Day Food appeared first on PodCavern.

Wanderer makes it hard for his coworkers to sleep. The post Month 3 appeared first on PodCavern.

BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric, because poetry is cool. Kubla Khan, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge I Dream of You, To Wake, by Christina Rossetti The post Dreamroots 01 appeared first on PodCavern.

We think of hospitals as clean and sterile environments. But there will always be bacteria in any environment, including in and on the people in the hospitals. This week’s guest, Rita Lam, is an engineer/microbiologist who investigates how sunlight affects the microbiome in hospitals. Vinny and Katie share science facts about the origins of clothes and science’s new disco mice? The post E31: Killing Bacteria with Light with Rita Lam appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus looks after Sal while he recovers from a broken leg. Super City Gravedigger Michigan Morton (Cole Parkin) comes on the show to discuss his long career and recent viral fame. The post EP94 – Stop And Smell The Noses appeared first on PodCavern.

Cars 2 is for everyone who dared to ask the question “what if cars were spies?” and absolutely no one else. Setting aside the absurdity of different types of vehicles racing in a single class world championship, the Pixar Pals draw the line at this film wasting the voice talents (and precious training time) of motorsport GOAT Lewis Hamilton. Watch if you must, but be warned that there are no winners in this race. (Literally - it just ends.) The post PP12 – Cars 2 (2011) appeared first on PodCavern.

"I probably would do less harm to my body drinking absinthe every day" This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) to share a big gulp of their shared favorite soft drink, Mountain Dew! We dig into the history and cultural impact of the soda, its wild marketing choices, and some extremely cursed exclusive flavors and recipes from the official MTN Dew website. The post 120. In Defense of Mountain Dew ft. Giovanni Colantonio appeared first on PodCavern.

We meet Wahl and Daneeka. The post Day 17 appeared first on PodCavern.

Everything has gone sideways. The Oracle Whale is hurt and has hidden somewhere in the depths of the ocean. The hell cat that escaped from Leonora's boat is wreaking havoc and is proving difficult to catch. To cap it all, the Atlanteans are just abut to get involved. How will our ninja get out of this one? Tune in to find out what happens next! The post S01E16 – Catching Smoke appeared first on PodCavern.

It ain't easy being cheesy. First, we just want to thank whoever squeezed the first animal udder and decided "Hm, I think i can turn that into one of the most delicious things on the planet". Second, some of the best foods revolve around or include cheese in the dish. From adding that extra zing in your meals, to needing something to snack on, to being a solid pot luck item to parties; cheese does it all. But since the dawn of cheese, there has been MANY different types/flavours that has popped up over the years and that's why we are here today. Join Tuong and Grate Cheese Guests Hayley Kellett, Spencer Dunn, and Simone Dorie as they sample a ton of dairy and make a very gouda Top 5 Cheeses list! The post 156 – Top 5 Cheeses appeared first on PodCavern.

No shoes were harmed in the making of this episode. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the ins & outs of crisps, crumbles, and cobblers! How do these three baked-fruit beauties differ from one another, how do you make a simple streusel topping, and which fruits should absolutely never be baked into a dessert unless you're a bad person? The post 119. Crisps, Crumbles, and Cobblers, Oh My! appeared first on PodCavern.

Wanderer finds people in his way. The post Day 2 appeared first on PodCavern.

In Super City the Heroes, Sidekicks, and Professional Victims are on strike! Angus and Sal want the inside scoop so they turn to a pro! Returning Guest Marge O’Donnell (Sarah Conway) returns and uses her expertise as a talent agent and anarchist to fill the guys in. The post EP93 – When Chaos Strikes appeared first on PodCavern.

A third tale of aging playthings may not entice the common-folk among us, but the savviest always knew that Toy Story 3 was certain to tug at our heartstrings in just the right way. The Pixar Pals are playing with some familiar friends and lots’o new acquaintances in this second sequel for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as they prepare to say “so long, partner” as Andy heads into adulthood and they step into a new sandbox - Lincoln Logs and all. The post PP11 – Toy Story 3 (2010) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you a crash course in olive oil! What do olives have to do with the ancient greek goddess of wisdom Athena? What happens to your digestive system when you put olive oil in your coffee? Have you ever wondered what it means for an olive oil to be 'extra virgin'? Turns out, it's kinda super complicated! Let us anoint you with information about the mediterranean's favorite fat! The post 118. Olive Oil appeared first on PodCavern.

Wanderer starts off on the big long road. The post Day 1 appeared first on PodCavern.

You oughta know by now. This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest plant-based food correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) about the best foods to eat before, during, and after a big move! We also pitch a new catering service and learn about some of Chicago's favorite healthy moving day snacks., I guess? Plus- non-beer moving-day drinkies! The post 117. Moving Food ft. Greg Schulz appeared first on PodCavern.

Rolling for initiative... There are so many activities that exist in the world that us humans do to distract us from life's every day woes and get some much needed R&R. But sometimes, the most fun we can have is as simple as getting a good group of friends together around a table with some paper, dice, and our imagination! Tabletop RPGs have been around forever and one of the very few positives of the pandemic was how much the genre exploded in popularity, and finally being more accepted into the public mainstream. And while most people are really familiar with that one RPG with dungeons and dare I say dragons, there are a bountiful amount of tabletop rpgs that exist in the world waiting to be played! So join Tuong La and his party of misfit companions Sascha Lecours, Josef Addleman, Bryan Robinson, and Jordana Heney (Page of the Wind) as they roll a critical hit on ranking Top 5 Tabletop RPGs. The post 155 – Top 5 Tabletop RPGS appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal have a huge night of activities planned; they just need to take a quick power nap. Meanwhile on the Super City Shopping Channel Zap Thunderthighs and Residual Angst show of a range of super powered products you can buy right now! The post EP92 – Glued To Our Seats appeared first on PodCavern.

We’ve heard of children testing the limits of gravity, but a senior citizen making helium bend to his will is uncharted territory - and the start of an unforgettable expedition. Float along to Paradise Falls with the Pixar Pals as we witness the bittersweet story of Karl and Ellie, and see how far love can carry you as long as you believe that adventure is out there. The post PP10 – Up (2009) appeared first on PodCavern.

TCW: 9/11 and associated experiences of racism and discrimination. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about chicken! We get into the health risks of eating undercooked chicken, then dig into some of our favorite ways to eat it! Also, who first domesticated chickens? How do I make a perfect chicken stock? Finally, the most important question: Can chickens be trusted?! The post 116. Chicken! appeared first on PodCavern.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream After a much needed summer vacation, Ranked is back and ready to close off the season by ranking everyone's favourite summer treat - ice cream! In arguably one of our most ambitious episodes yet, we tackle this behemoth of a topic by making it a live SAMPLING episode where the group indulges in an excess quantity of dairy to make the perfect list for you - the listeners! So join Tuong La and Ice Cream Heads Laura Gordon, Jay Smith, and Kristina Bartold (The Social Snippet) as they freeze their brains sampling a ton of frozen dairy to come up with a Top 5 Ice Cream Flavours list! The post 154 – Top 5 Ice Cream Flavours appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Tom's latest milestone birthday by digging into some of their favorite foods of all time. We talk powdered donuts, cheesy bread, calamari, schnitzel, sushi, bagels, and more! The post 115. Tom Turns Thirty! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus gets some work done after finally getting some sleep, Sal gets some concerning feedback and the guys are joined by Anthony Hawke aka BirdDude_69 (Meghan Murphy) a streamer in Super City. The post EP91 – A Fowl Stream appeared first on PodCavern.

Put on your Sunday clothes, listeners - turns out there’s lots of world out there, and the Pixar Pals are about to explore it with everyone’s favourite anthropomorphic robot, WALL-E! Garbage compacting has never been so watchable, and cockroaches have never been so cute, in this unexpectedly charming story that reminds us that there’s a lot of good to see in the world…as long as we look beyond our screens. The post PP09 – Wall-E (2008) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about everyone's favorite leafy green herb, Basil! We get into different basil varieties, fun uses for pesto, and the herb's complicated relationship with beheadings. Cruelty, O Cruelty. The post 114. Basil: Don’t Lose Your Head! appeared first on PodCavern.

The deep, pitch undulating, growl of the hell cat reverberates through the inside of the Oracle Whale. In the brain cavity, the lights turn red and the entryway seals shut, trapping Edelmira and Leonora inside. The air is running out. There is no time to waste, our ninja must jump into action. Will they be able to catch the smoke-made cat in time?! Tune in to find out! The post S01E15 – A Hairy Solution appeared first on PodCavern.

CW: Lots of talk about colonialism, genocide, and war. Some mention of disordered eating. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about H.E. Jacob's prolific tome, 6000 Years of Bread: Its Holy and Unholy History. We get into the interplay of religion, industrialization, and the military, and how all three connect deeply to bread. What lessons can we learn from the history of bread? Where do bagels come from? Why would someone wear Jesus's foreskin as a wedding ring? The answers may (or may not) surprise you… The post 113. Six Thousand Years of Bread by H.E. Jacob appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal sets up a stakeout to bust a corrupt hero. Angus tags along, but can he resist the urge to intervene when someone is in trouble? The post EP90 – Rambler’s Anonymous appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the wonderful world of Edible Flowers! There's so many! Dandelions! Nasturtiums! Borage! Roses! Chamomile! Linden! Lilacs! Lavender! Day lilies! Tulips! Apple Blossoms! Cherry Blossoms! Clovers! Pansies! Johnny Jump-Ups! Pickled Magnolias! Peonies! Wood sorrel! Marigolds! Calendula! Hibiscus! Also- How can you identify edible flowers near you? Why should we look to folk wisdom about food to save us from hunger? How does all of this link to food sovereignty? The post 112. Edible Flowers appeared first on PodCavern.

Our ninja entered into the third mirror shard in search for the last fragment of the prophesy. Now they only have to resist the temptations in the room, for they have been turned into flies. As important as they know paying attention is, the orange Fanta glass on the table sitting next to the half eaten stake, the dog lying on the floor, the sweat covered uniform of the practicing ninja, are all so alluring. Will they be able to resist?! Tune in to find out! The post S01E14 – Whale Doctors on Three appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) recap our recent trip to New York City! Bagel sandwiches! Tahini iced coffee! Oatmeal lace cookies! Dumplings! Hand-pulled noodles! Ice... The post 111. NBF Does NYC! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal receive a call from an old frenemy in prison, Bubo (Matt Barrow). What could possibly go wrong though he is safely locked away…. The post EP89 – Oh, Bubo, Where Art Thou? appeared first on PodCavern.

Our ninja got two parts of the prophesy and things look grim. The book recovered from the library of Babel told a heart wrenching story and left a troubling warning. Will our heroes-to-be find the answers they seek in the last fragment of the prophesy? Will they even be able to obtain it? Tune in to find out! The post S01E13 – Kafkaesque appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about seasonal eating, supporting local farmers, food sovereignty, and more! Why is it a good idea to buy and eat local produce? How does it affect prices? What role do things like terroir and Barbara Kingsolver novels play in all of this? And what exactly IS food sovereignty, and why is it kind of super important? The post 110. Seasonal Eating & Food Sovereignty appeared first on PodCavern.

After a recent string of prophecies, fortunes and predictions Angus and Sal are hooked on getting a sneak peak at what’s in store for them. Eventually TAA Agent Altoid Bench (Jonas Mclean) has to step in and sort their tangled futures out, with what else but…. paperwork! The post EP88 – F.O.M.O. – Fear Of Multiversal Oblivion appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the national fruit of Armenia, the apricot! Learn about Amaretto, Amaretti, surprising stone fruits, and the joys of a dried apricot in an Almond Mom Household. The post 109. Apricots appeared first on PodCavern.

The prophesy is not complete? What?! Our squad has obtained one piece after suffering a great loss, but it looks like they are not done yet. What challenges await them? Will they succeed in obtaining the other pieces? What will be the price? Tune in to find out. The post S01E12 – Shock to the system. appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal Take a night off from paper work and grab dinner at a Zero Gravity restaurant. Sal explains his split from his road warrior gang and Angus talks about being a vigilante. The post EP87 – Out of This World Dining appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and friend of the show Eric Silver (@el_silvero) keep it YUMMY with a great chat about smoked salmon, lox, gravlax, and all the accoutrements! We get into Montreal vs New York fish culture, capers, and the ACME Fish Company's wide array of lox seasonings! The post 108. Lox or Smoked Salmon? Ft. Eric Silver appeared first on PodCavern.

Happy Pride Month 2023! Being part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ family comes with a beautiful community of people that have unwavering love and respect for one another but unfortunately it's not always sunshines and rainbows. The hardships and struggles they face are ones that frankly straight people would never truly understand but should continue to do their best to educate themselves and stand up with their peers as allies. Thankfully, it's slowly but surely gotten better as the years have gone on with the help of individuals who dared to stand up to the status quo and shake things up for the better to fight for a better tomorrow. So join Tuong and Queer Icons themselves Hayley Kellett, Kez Vicario-Robinson, and Aashay Dalvi as we end pride month by celebrating Top 5 Gay Icons! The post 153 – Top 5 Gay Icons appeared first on PodCavern.

Absenthia, Willing to sacrifice themselves, went in first. They placed their palm on the mirror surface and was sucked in at the point of contact, as if they had been made out of cloth. The others would not accept the sacrifice and followed in pursuit into the nightmarish mirror shard. What awaits them on the other side? Will they become trapped? Will they be able to recover the oracle? Tune in to find out! The post S01E11: Choices – Part 2 appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) get into the sticky, sappy world of maple syrup! We get into the great Maple Syrup heist of the 2010s, the Cabane à Sucre, and the wonders of the quebecois breakfast plate! The post 107. Maple Syrup: it’s Liquid Gold! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal do a Live episode of HDDP from a Speakeasy in the Pre-Depression District. They are joined by model couple Patty Globulox (Chelsea Fahey) and Don Oppenheimer (Josh Mayo). The post EP86 – LIVE from the Pre-Depression District appeared first on PodCavern.

Adventurous fish, a family of superheroes, talking cars…what’s next, a charming rat who can cook you a gourmet meal? YUP! The Pixar Pals are continuing the studio’s hot streak of fine fare as they serve up some silliness and a side of heart with Ratatouille. This one goes out to anyone who’s ever needed an ego boost in the kitchen - because anyone can cook! The post PP08 – Ratatouille (2007) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) for an exploration of all things hotdogs! We talk baseball, corn dogs, chili dogs, and the power of one simple sausage to make a place feel like home. Plus, how messy food can help ground us and stop us from dissociating during a meal! The post 106. Hotdogs ft. Aslam Choudhury appeared first on PodCavern.

Cue Victory Fanfare* One of gaming's most beloved and recognizable series, Final Fantasy, has been around for over 30+ years; gracing their loyal fanbase with excellent JRPG content, spiky hair, giant swords, exhilarating stories, and some of the best music in games. So join Tuong and his level 99 party of magical anime warriors (with a touch of teen angst) Spencer Moreland, Joshua Mayo, and Mariel Martinez-Smallwood as they ride up on their Chocobos and rank Top 5 Final Fantasy Songs! The post 152 – Top 5 Final Fantasy Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

Our ninja forcefully learn about whale anatomy as they search for the Oracle. Could it be that they may not return back once they enter? Will they learn their future? Will they finally understand why the adorable gremilin, Pug Louisa, hatched out of its green dotted purple egg? Tune in to find out! The post S01E11: Choices – Part 1 appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) calls up longtime friend of the show Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) to talk about Lavash, the Armenian flatbread! We get into its deep history, its cultural relevance, its relationship to the Armenian Christian church, and so much more! The post 105. Lavash ft. Kadi Diop appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal is out for a minor medical procedure so Angus goes to a local shirt store to buy him a get well gift. Joffrey Checkoff (Matthew Whalley) really tries to sell Angus on his prophetic shirts. The post EP85 – Checkoff’s Shirt appeared first on PodCavern.