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Spilled Milk

Spilled Milk

Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton

757 episodesEN-USExplicit

Show overview

Spilled Milk has been publishing since 2010, and across the 16 years since has built a catalogue of 757 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 400 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 40 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton.

Episodes
757
Running
2010–2026 · 16y
Median length
31 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.

Latest Episodes

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Episode 749: Knife Sharpening

May 7, 202635 min

Episode 748: Absinthe

Apr 30, 202643 min

Episode 747: Pastrami

Apr 23, 202627 min

Episode 746: Pickled Ginger

Apr 16, 202626 min

Episode 745: Vinaigrette

Apr 9, 202626 min

Episode 744: Sandwich Crackers

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Today we encounter high pitched flavors as we taste the brioche of crackers. We name the world's greatest toy and crown a new PEFP as we endure chemical tangs, frissons of danger and failed musical analogies. After some homespun tales and an exciting Spilled Mail, we burst into song yet again even though we hate musicals because it is other people who burst into song. Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 202626 min

Episode 743: Corned Beef Sandwiches

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Hey buddies! We're coming to you from medieval times with yet another sandwich episode. As we spend wooden nickels on our favorite carousel rides we second guess our movie knowledge before letting slip a giant reveal about Mr. Etymology. Then we let listeners in on a live comedy workshopping session before finally succumbing to the meat sleepies. Episode 7 Irish Spring Matthew's Corned Beef Recipe Rub the brisket all over with lots of kosher salt and spices of your choice. Matthew uses: Black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, fresh garlic, brown sugar,, and crushed bay leaves. MSG is also a good idea and I used some.Rub the brisket all over, including any crevices, and put it in one of those big 2- or 2.5 gallon zipper bags. Put it in a sheet pan or casserole pan and stick it in the fridge.Flip it over daily for a week, rinse and pat it dry, and it’s ready to cook! You can also freeze it at this point.Then braise it for a few hours until tender, and slice.Matthew's Now but Wow! - Automatic Noodle, Annalee Newitz Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 202633 min

Episode 742: Iodized Salt

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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 caviar. After a visit to The Goiter Belt we address our own snobbery and delusional taste buds before tackling crystalline structures and musician magicians. Molly's Now but Wow! - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man: podcast Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 202636 min

Episode 741: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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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 grilling we chat about Iowa Skinnies, Minnesota Fatties and exhausted exhaust fans before bestowing new job titles onto Producer Abby which were all news to her. ATK’s How to Make Pork Tenderloin SandwichIowa Skinny Sandwich RecipeMatthew's Now but Wow! - Letter from Japan by Marie Kondo Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 202623 min

Episode 740: Solo Travel

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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 loneliness, crying and experiments in small talk before realizing that there is a fine line between crazy and astute. Through whims and wandering we follow sage advice from WOTSL and share how much better jet lag and eating out solo can be because we are never irritated with ourselves. Episode 651: Cast Iron Skillet with Michele NorrisAiraloSailyMolly's Posts on Traveling AlonePart 1Part 2Part 3Producer Abby's NewsletterMatthew's Now but Wow - De La Soul, Cabin in the Sky Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 202646 min

Episode 739: Condiment Packets

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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 do we eat these? will it packet? and is it worth its weight? With some prudish notions and shlunks, sploots, shloops and stomps food drowning becomes inevitable. Minimus.bizCondiments in SpaceEpisode 682: Ranch DressingMolly's Now but Wow! - A Burning, by Megha MajumdarDon't Drown Your Food Video Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 26, 202627 min

Episode 738: Japanese Pickles

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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 discuss their role in cuisine and in our lives as the universal friend before we decide to just close our eyes and keep crunching. The Wayland MillEpisode 652: Bran1985 TV commercialMatthew's Now but Wow! - K-Foodie meets J-FoodieTwilight Diners New MusicEarly to the Airport - Operation Meteor Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202639 min

Episode 737: Refrigerated Cakes

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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 debate The Useless Pumpkins. I'll tell you right now, if you don't like the word 'moist' you aren't going to like this episode because M & M taste opera cakes, cheese cakes, cream cakes, tree cakes and tea cakes before naming their favorite glycerides, bugbears and jingle hits finally ending the episode with a brazen bowl selection. JustOneCookbook Castella Cake Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 202647 min

Episode 736: Dubai Chocolate

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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 blossoming flavored treats and look for the oily matrix before taking a trip down to a trench.Candy is Dandy Dubai Chocolate episodeEpisode 486: Korean Rice Cakes / Tteok with Michelle ZaunerBehind the Viral Dubai Chocolate: Chef Nouel Catis' Sweet Success | The Lifestyle LabMolly's Now but Wow! - Our Wives Under the Sea, by Julia Armfield Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 202625 min

Episode 735: Puff Pastry

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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. We end by declaring our legacy and our intentions to buy a sheeter before receiving a very pithy Spilled Mail. Dressler Parsons two part series on puff pastryEpisode 94: CroissantsMolly Wizenberg's wikipedia pageTwilight DinersMatthew's Now but Wow: The Divine Comedy, Rainy Sunday Afternoon. Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 29, 202641 min

Episode 734: Rice Krispie Treats

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Today we ask How a Rice Krispie Treat is like a glue gun? and What does LCM stand for? as we taste chewy, crispy congealed goop. We avoid kissing our moms as we learn about cereal sculpting and what the ancients ate before we taste a divisive potato chip. Feel the Fizz of this Snapple Crack! Rice Krispie Treats official recipeSmitten Kitchen Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats.Molly's Now but Wow - If This Ever Gets Weird doc Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 202625 min

Episode 733: Hot Sandwiches

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Today we're in the mind of a sandwich but memory lane keeps yanking us back. We face our fears of odorous funk as we share our hot takes on various hot sandwiches. We're particular and peculiar as we chat hot ham, oozing cheese, Iowa Skinnies and dense, bouncy meatballs before eventually bursting into song. Episode 154: Favorite SandwichesEpisode 219: Ham and CheeseEpisode 7: Irish SpringEpisode 663: Breakfast sandwichEpisode 603: French DipsMatthew's Now but Wow - Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star by Tamara Yajia Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 202643 min

Episode 732: Passionfruit

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Today we're Franch and Kench and consider calling the whole thing off as we taste goo cups and seed sacks. We play a round of Rock or Gloop? before coming up with a new spin-off idea by squinting real hard. This episode has it all: etymology, biology, theology and an exclusive Drop In Addendum. Keep the Flavor Going! ATK Key Lime Pie recipePassion fruit curdPassifloraEpisode 198: Grapes Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 8, 202640 min

Episode 731: Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Is this all just a decadent dream? Today we're watery, whipped and synonymous with sophistication as we tackle these crackly topped, flour free, confusingly textured desserts. We learn that eggs is eggs and wonder where all the adjectives are before Molly drops the ball. Stay tuned after the credits for an important addendum! Episode 163: Birthday Cake LIVE!Culinary ArtistryWinning Hearts and Minds CakeThe Pancake Princess cake bake-offChocolate Nemesis recipeAlison Roman's Fallen Chocolate CakeZuni Cafe’s “Gateau Victoire”Matthew's Now but Wow! - Grand Crew on Peacock Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 1, 202633 min

Episode 730: Lollipops

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This episode is not for the faint of ears. Producer Abby would like the listeners to know that she removed SO MANY sucking sounds from this episode so you're welcome. M and M taste North America's foremost lollipop brands (straightforward candy with handles) as they endure mystery flavors, mouth abrasions and nightmare puppets. We wonder how many licks it takes to reach the end of the show and what Ozzy was thinking before learning an important lesson.'Don't Put it In Your Mouth!' Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 25, 202538 min
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