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Episode 599: Sprouts

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Today it's all the sprouts, all the time except we can't have any. We learn what makes these so dangerous and a childhood promise Matthew made to himself. Then, Molly introduces listeners to a new character and shares the story of a gasp worthy date before we realize that we have no standards. Indian Food Under Pressure by Ashley Singh ThomasMatthew's Now but Wow! - Why Do American Diners Have Such a Limited Palate for Textures? by Ligaya Mishan in the NYT Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jun 22, 202335 min

Episode 598: Edibles with Ivy Le

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Today we share our memories of edibles past and internal delights before throwing Producer Abby under the bus and inventing some alternative facts. Special Guest Ivy Le takes us on a long, strange trip with a whiff of true crime as the blind lead the blind through incredible edible science experiments. We end up impressed, inspired and almost out of a job. Episode 224: The 420 EpisodeFOGO with Ivy LeIvy Le with one EPuff: Wonders of the ReefChimp EmpireRachel Belle's Your Last Meal PodcastMatthew's Now but Wow! - Spice SPC Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jun 15, 202352 min

Episode 597: Focaccia

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We ruin WOTSL's day as we traverse Memory Lane River towards our geography and etymology lessons, crunching on dimpled focaccia along the way. Then, we discover Epiphany and the focus of the home before wondering where the face starts. Bon Appetit’s Shockingly Easy No-Knead FocacciaTaiwanese Bakery Sourdough Focaccia by Joy Huang of Baking with JoySea Wolf BakeryOxbow Bakerywhatsthisbird.reddit.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jun 8, 202336 min

Episode 596: Extruded Corn Snacks

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Today we present Hot Topics and the wrong content warnings as we discuss these finger hats. Matthew quizzes Molly as we put multiple things on blast all before receiving a long awaited update. This episode is sponsored by FlimFlam. Virtual Corn ChipsHow Did This Get Made?The blurriest video on YouTubeEpisode 50: Toothpaste and ShampooMolly's Now but Wow! - “Fishing in the Blood,” a new poem by Donika Kelly Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jun 1, 202345 min

Episode 595: Hot Dogs 2 with Jamie Loftus

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Today we are channeling Marmee as we realize that one just isn't enough. We applaud civic efforts, second families and boards as Matthew attempts to get it together. Luckily, Guest Jamie Loftus sets us straight on The Great Hot Dog Heads vs Hot Doggers Debate before we tune into TikTok trends like the super cool hip people we are. Episode 31: Hot DogsJamie LoftusInstagram: jamiechristsuperstarTwitter: @jamieloftusHELPRaw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot DogsThe Bechdel CastLinktree Joey ChestnutSteve Hackman’s Brahms X. RadioheadMatthew's Now but Wow! - “The Particular Magic of Chicken, Egg, and Rice,” by Bryan Washington in the NYTWhat's this bird? Reddit Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

May 25, 202345 min

Episode 594: Sandwich Bread

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Get ready for thrills of pleasure as we attempt to reduce drips and carnage to provide startling, squeezable softness. The Earl of Sandwich is not welcome and neither are heels as we discuss half sizes, thickness preferences and the lonely, last slice. Molly's Now but Wow! - Beef on Netflix Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

May 18, 202328 min

Episode 593: Tangerines

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We learn nothing today as we get a belated visit from Mr Botany and complain about our thumbnails. We're dropping the Sound as we canoodle and connote with Little Nugget, Big Nugget and Zipper Skin before presenting listeners with 100 seconds of joy. Oranges by John McPheeBeak of the Week: Dark-eyed juncoMatthew's Now but Wow! - De La Soul Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

May 11, 202341 min

Episode 592: Mini-cookies

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Be warned: today's episode is on the thin side and is 80% Matthew saying "cookies". We use coins, spackling and Famous Amos to help us get through these tiny morsels as we look for someone to blame. Listen as we grapple for content and crown a new Perfectly Engineered Food Product before things get real heavy. Episode 541: MangoesMolly's Now but Wow: Blood, oil, and the Osage Nation: The battle over headrights from Planet Money Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

May 4, 202325 min

Episode 591: Poppy Seeds

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This is our penis, I mean our poppy episode. We're back in person, doom scrolling and (again) on the very precipice of getting canceled as we welcome Mr Botany and grade Molly. Get out your magnifying glass as we dodge hail, corpus callosum and maw seeds to get to the bottom of what poppy seeds actually taste like. Episode 498: Sunflower Seeds Matthew's Now but Wow:おひとり様ホテル from Maki Hirochi, author-illustrator of Is Kichijōji the Only Place to Live and Sketchy and other excellent series. Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 27, 202335 min

Episode 590: Nutmeg

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Today we're showing up in unexpected places with weird present requests as we learn (too much?) about nutmeg. We christen Matthew "The Faint of Heart" as we wonder what Mr Etymology is up to and demand abstinence from trees. Nutmeg on WikipediaNutmeg MuffinsJunket Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 20, 202326 min

Episode 589: French Bread Pizza

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We are Certified Professionals as we discuss the long, arduous journey on microwaveable boats from the Titanic, through the Oregon Trail to finally arrive at The PMP. After dodging milk bars, hot trucks and wet mailbags we share criminal confessions and tales of bread assaults. The Best French Bread Pizza Recipe by J. Kenji López-AltThe Hot Truck at Cornell University in Ithaca, New YorkProducer Abby's WebsiteMatthew's Now but Wow! - The Not-so-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei, by Christina MatulaThe Mandela Effect Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 13, 202335 min

Episode 588: Cooking Sounds

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Today we look into whether three strikes are good or bad as we go brain jogging for sounds. Through hisses, sighs, crackles and thwacks we learn the Sound of Danger and discover marshmallows in the forest. Matthew makes Molly cry before realizing what adulthood really is. Episode 3: MilkshakesEpisode 511: FajitasEpisode 150: Sour CreamBeak of the WeekVaried ThrushMatthew's Now But Wow Between Two Knees created by the 1491s Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our redditMolly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's Website 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 6, 202339 min

Episode 587: Salmon Cakes

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Hey there Salmon Cakes! Today our snobbery entitles us to forgo Wikipedia and declare that we are a serious outfit. We promote spouse and recipe swaps, learn what the deadliest catch really is and visit Matthew's vivid imagination. We hope this leaves listeners with an aftershow afterglow. Julia Turshen’s recipe from Simply JuliaCook’s Illustrated recipeRandom Number Generator Horror Podcast No.9Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Pepper Stew Beak of the WeekThe Eastern Great Egret, daisagi in JapaneseWhat’cha Snacking?Matthew: Kit Kat Mugi no Megumi no Zenryūfun Bisketto Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our redditMolly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's Website 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 30, 202342 min

Episode 586: Pan-Fried Noodles with The Woks of Life

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Today opposites attract as we mess up lyrics and trade recipes with Kaitlin and Sarah Leung of The Woks of Life. We discuss nests vs cakes as well as frying approaches as we avoid too much sauce and discover the importance of arm length. Warning: contains excessive snacking The Woks of LifeWebsiteCookbookInstagramYoutube Shredded Pork Pan-fried NoodlesSimple Spicy Pan-fried NoodlesGastro Obscura articleMolly's Whatcha Snackin Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 23, 202337 min

Episode 585: Meal Train Meals

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Today we check our porch and window sills for Meal Train Meals because we are people who need people. This episode is a roller coaster as we look for friends, put people on blast and save lives. Things get spiritual as we learn how a meal train is like Grindr and showcase some hidden talents. Meal Train WebsiteEd Fretwell SoupFuchsia Dunlop's Sichuanese Chopped Celery with BeefGinger Pork Meatballs in Coconut BrothI Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To): Low-Effort, High-Reward Recipes: A CookbookThe Kawasemi or Common KingfisherMatthew's Now but Wow! - Shalom - “Happenstance” and “Soccer Mommy” Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 16, 202346 min

Episode 584: What's New in Tokyo?

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This time, Molly can't have any. Matthew is living his best life in Japan and spends the entire episode sharing his favorite new Tokyo finds while Molly tries (and fails) to act excited for him. We try to define the undefinable as we encounter Hot Milk Machines, the latest trends, seasonal specials and vague understandings. How do you like our new slogan? MUJIMachi CafeMisDo / Mr DonutHina Matsuri - Doll FestivalMusashino Place LibraryNogata Gyoza"Can't Go Home Until You're Done!" Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Single : CornerstonesListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 9, 202347 min

Episode 583: Thai Salads 2 with Pailin Chongchitnant

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Today we reveal our aches, our pains and our skincare regimens before chatting with Pailin Chongchitnant about the concept of salad and Mama's noodles. Finally, we cope with food (and foot) related injuries with rage screams, moral quandaries and humble brags.CW: Deceased Animal Mention Episode 479: Fish Sauce with Pailin ChongchitnantEpisode 48: Thai Salads 1Episode 456: Pad Thai with Pailin ChongchitnantPailin ChongchitnantSabai : 100 Simple Thai Recipes for Any Day of the WeekInstagramWebsite - Hot Thai KitchenYouTube ChannelMatthew's Now But Wow - How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart, by Florentyna Leow, aka Listener FloryTimothee Chalamet "Tiny Horses" SNL Skit Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 2, 202337 min

Episode 582: From the Vault - Childhood Fears

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Join us on The Way Back Machine as we revisit that joyous time, May 2020. This subscriber only BONUS episode is now released for all to hear and is all about our past (and present? and future?) fears. We fan the nighttime flames as we discuss crazy, sexy fears, missed opportunities and the root of dental terror. We cower before crushes, aliens and Fort Lauderdale only to realize how sappy being scared makes us. The Day After (movie)Amazing Stories (tv show)Child's Play (movie)Hidden Jukebox PodcastThe Fixed Stars by Molly Wizenberg Support Spilled Milk Podcast! to listen to ALL these bonus episodes!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 23, 202348 min

Episode 581: Eclairs

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Today we chat mini-breaks and hollow logs as we attempt to avoid glaze squishing and duchesses. After glistens of lightning, corncob pipes and a healthy dose of humble bragging, Matthew introduces his new podcast (and a surprise!) as Molly writes the new song of summer. NugateauLe Fournil BakeryLe PanierRosellini'sMolly's WorkshopsEpisode 472: CustardEpisode 39: Meat SticksSerious Eats ArticleMatthew's single - CornerstonesMolly's Now but Wow! - Hurting Kind by Ada Limón + A Conversation With Ada Limón, in Six Poems The Ezra Klein Show Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 16, 202341 min

Episode 580: Soft Serve with John Tsung

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Is this frozen yogurt? Is this soft cream? Is this our first rodeo? We hope a definition falls out as we confront magic machines, shattered fingers and Celsius Fire in our quest for dependable soft foods. Special Guest John Tsung assists our globetrotting goal before our Crystal Nemesis can strike again. John Tsung's 13 Swirly Soft Serves in NYCJohn Tsung's 13 Top Jewish Bakeries in NYCEmpire Postcards by John TsungJohn Tsung InstagramSpice WaalaMilk DrunkPastry ProjectMatcha Man soft serve and taiyakiIndigo Cow in Wallingford - Hokkaido-style soft creamNana’s Green TeaSeed and MillMcDonald's Ice Cream Machine ArticleMcBroken.comMatthew's Now but Wow! -Initial D, by Shuichi Shigeno Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 9, 202345 min

Episode 579: What's in Your Pantry?

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Today we provide blueprints to our kitchens and reveal our most prized possessions as we channel The Hamburglar. Everything is fine (and surprisingly disorienting) as we share what's on the counter, what's tucked away and when we do (and don't) look out the window. Smitten Kitchen Decadent Hot Chocolate MixMolly's Now but Wow! - Death of an Artist podcastSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 2, 202342 min

Episode 578: Beef Bourguignon

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We enter the long, cold season with too much metal talk, pirate carolers and some Burgundy beef. Thanks to Producer Abby's extreme editing skills, we learn about the un-apeeling nature of having a human body, brother roasts and The Whole Franco and not about Molly's opinion of Taylor Swift. Episode 379: MSGEpisode 556: Bistro NightBoeuf BourguignonWild Salmon Seafood MarketMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Kill Bill” by SZAMatthew's Single - Cornerstones Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 26, 202339 min

Episode 577: Japanese Convenience Stores with Dre Babinski

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Today we encounter sus birds and new nicknames as we chat about the life saving konbini. Listen as we jingle a jingle, chat with a real musician and and learn more than we wanted to about supply chains. Matthew and Molly tease upcoming adventures, a new island and their predictions for tin trends in 2023. Google Map spot where Matthew and December ateDre Babinski aka Steady HolidaySteady Holiday InstagramSteady Holiday Tiny Desk Concert Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 19, 202351 min

Episode 576: Eleven Hot Foods

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This episode is unique in that we just made it up and are going for it. Join us in the buffet of the mind as we sip on hot coffee (until it gets cold) and wonder "What is a metaphor?" and "Who is a hot snack?". We discuss Pet Steves, ear smells and carnal acrobatics before saying "Yum" to the non-gaunt and haunted Tom Hanks. Hot ToddyHot Fudge RecipeSTIR-FRIED MINCED BEEF WITH CHILES AND BASILEpisode 4: Romantic FoodEpisode 160: Cheap BeerMatthew's Now but Wow - Spellling, “Boys at School” live on KEXPJakob Dylan Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 12, 202346 min

Episode 575: Fast Food Favorites

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We're rusty at this recording thing, but it us. We're recounting hit internet memes and wonder what is a time as we tackle the topic of F cubed. We visit the Bedroom Neighborhood which is located just East of Western and provides frosty flavors, speeding tickets and exercise tips. Whatcha Snackin? Matthew: Peek Freans Pirate CookiesMolly: Theo's Milk ChocolateMolly's Now but Wow - Carl Phillips, My Trade Is MysteryMolly's In-person writing workshops Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 5, 202345 min

Episode 574: Figs

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Today, Matthew is in Calgary while Molly delivers a thesis on Figs as they dodge experts, wasps and grocer's itch. We play hard to get as we attempt to deliver injections of knowledge before inventing a new game and identifying the works of Gustav Klimt. Matthew's Now but Wow! - The Weekly Grief, a Substack newsletter by Thu-Huong HaWater Serpents IISupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 29, 202256 min

Episode 573: Oat Milk

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Merry Oat Milk Day! Today we confront crusty carpets, non-human milks and workshop some cocktail ideas as we attempt to stay on topic for more than 2 consecutive minutes. We learn about Aunt Millicent's footwear and wonder what groats are and if chicken have nipples. Episode 35: Scary Food IIEpisode 19: Scary FoodEpisode 150: Sour CreamEpisode 208: Alternative MilksTan Tan Ramen from Woks of LifeMolly's Now but Wow! - Book ExploderSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 22, 202234 min

Episode 572: Philly Cheesesteaks

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Get ready for some greasy entertainment. We begin with a disclaimer and a chance to experience Memory Lane in real time before chunking out and re-christening ourselves. We discover some silver linings to 2020 before Molly forgets information she should have remembered. Oh Crumbdigger! RockRecipes Rolls RecipeDriving Tour Philadelphia's Passyunk Square HoodTarget GranolaLaura Bush’s Cowboy CookiesMatthew's Now but Wow! - I Guess I Live Here Now, Claire AhnSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 15, 202239 min

Episode 571: Smoked Salmon

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Today we bring the drama right away as Molly accuses Matthew of an unforgivable crime. We attempt to remember our memory as we trawl for redundant desserts and encounter unexpected consequences as we swim against a current of knowledge. Molly's Now but Wow! - Kiese Laymon and Tressie McMillan Cottom on The Ezra Klein Show, November 9, 2021. “Two Acclaimed Writers on the Art of Revising Your Life.”100 Cookies by Sarah KeifferSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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 8, 202233 min

Episode 570: Serrano Peppers

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Today we are current on our vaccines and ready for some fiery (or not) rants. It is peak pico season as we get a visit from Mr. Botany and the Smurfs before begging for crackers. Eventually, we learn a lot, forget our ages and decide we're just here for the lollipops. Rick Bayless Roasted Tomatillo Salsa w/SerranosMATTHEW’S SPICY SAUTEED CORNMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Bad Habit” by Steve LacySupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresMolly's SubstackJoin our reddit 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 1, 202243 min

Episode 569: Fruit Leather

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Today we are hungry for fruits and must settle for A Vague Shade of Brown. We wonder if our intelligence as been insulted as we discuss middle school tastes, stretch islands and metric fruit. Then, we rate our Endurance a 10 as we turn up the yellow flavor and look for some papyrus. How to Make Fruit Leather from Simply RecipesThe Surprising, Secret Origins of Fruit Roll-Ups By Gabriella GershensonJoray Fruit RollsMolly's Now but Wow! - Diaspora Co Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Our new website!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Nov 24, 202240 min

Episode 568: 7-Eleven Hot Foods

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Field Trip! Today we partake of a disclaimer sandwich and A Big Bite. We eat a few items that are worse than average and text Toni Negroni before composing a new jingle on the spot. Oatmeal CarmelitasCara-Sel CaramelMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Riders Catch a Little Too Much Air on a Detroit Slide” by Remy Tumin in the NYTSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Nov 17, 202228 min

Episode 567: Smoked Foods

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Today we lick flames and are cured in the smook as we discuss the eating side of smoking. We are visited by Pliny the Elder and abandoned by the whiskey people before Matthew says the least interesting thing ever and faces the consequences. Molly's Now but Wow!: Keep Calm and Cook on with Julia Turshen: Food + Romance: Jasmine Guillory 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.

Nov 10, 202236 min

Episode 566: Cilantro

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Today we encounter more nature than usual as we go full on cilan. We discuss genetic mutations, ethnobotany and have to explain jokes before meeting up with Mr Numerology AND Mr Etymology. We then attempt to describe the taste of this herb while dodging papyrus texts. In conclusion: more research is needed. Molly's Spring Chopped SaladMatthew's Now but Wow! - The Loophole, Naz KutubMatthew's Dressing5 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 shallot1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded1 small garlic clove, peeled1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cuminsalt1.2 cup fresh cilantro3/4 extra-virgin olive oilProcess lime juice, shallot, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, cumin and 1/2 tsp salt in blender until shallot and garlic are finely chopped, about 15 seconds. With blender running, add cilantro, then oil and continue to process until smooth and emulsified about 15 seconds. 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.

Nov 3, 202234 min

Episode 565: Gnocchi

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Today we tackle pronunciation woes, vampires and sex packets to bring you our thoughts on Gnocchi. We go beyond Italy to discuss air hockey and other parlor games before jetting off on our groovy boards. Episode 486: Korean Rice Cakes / Tteok with Michelle ZaunerPasta’s Predecessor: The History of Gnocchi,Molly's Now but Wow! - Juliet Takes a Breath, by Gabby RiveraListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Oct 27, 202231 min

Episode 564: Dried Fruit Showdown

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Today we're dressed in barrels and ready to traverse the Fertile Crescent looking for raisin reasons and Western European Spreads. This is the Ultimate Showdown (or is it?) and after chatting aplicots and thermal sources we eventually reach the untimely demise of the show. Episode 205: DateMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Fast Food in China is a Whole Other World”, reported by Yoyo Chow for Goldthread.Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Oct 20, 202245 min

Episode 563: Travel Food 2 with Jon Gabrus

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Today we're bringing you (drumroll please) The Destination! We've finally arrived and spill the tea with Special Guest Jon Gabrus about how to decide what to eat in a new location and why you can't miss Dumpy's. We discuss the delights of boring cities, what we're too old for and fire dancing before realizing that Matthew needs to get out more. Jon GabrusEaterThe Infatuation101 Places to Party Before You DieAlicia KennedyMatthew's Now but Wow! - Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair, by June GervaisListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Oct 13, 202238 min

Episode 562: Hot Lettuce

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The day has come and we are finally tackling the terrifying topic of Hot Lettuce. We name drop way too much as we discuss greens that grow with heads, platonic bed sharing and the danger of raw leaves. Get ready for the magic of the watery crunch.Hetty McKinnon's Stir-Fried Lettuce with Crispy Garlic and Fried EggsClarissa Wei’s Hong Kong-Style Romaine Lettuce with Oyster SauceCooked Lettuce with Oyster Sauce & Garlic from The Woks of LifeDinner A Love Story NewsletterJulia Turshen's NewsletterMarian Bull's NewsletterMolly's NewsletterThis is Water by David Foster Wallace (Full Transcript and Audio)Matthew's Now but Wow! - Planet Money on best buy and use by dates, reported by Sarah GonzalezListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Oct 6, 202231 min

Episode 561: Hash Browns/Home Fries

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We're Grand Slamming today as we discuss this evanescent dish and debate hard vs floppy and the torque required for the phantom sizzle. As we lift and toss we discover the joys of going halfsies and that language is weird Hash browns from Cook’s IllustratedJohn Thorne’s Serious PigThe Untold Truth Of Home FriesWe did do an Avocado Episode: Episode 433: AvocadosMolly's Now but Wow! - “Cheetos Flamin’ Hots Made Me Who I Am,” by Summer Kim LeeListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Sep 29, 202235 min

Episode 560: Corn-Based Cereals

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Rated NFX. This episode is kid-tested, Judy Amster approved. Temper your lust and your grains as we Jockey for Your Love discussing sexy mascots, drainage channels and masturbation malady cures (citation needed). We ask "Will it Flake?" as we warn against winking at your grocers and inflation. Tori Amos "Cornflake Girl"Hidden Jukebox PodcastFunny jungle land moving pictures bookletHow corn flakes are made: YouTube video from Discovery UKMatthew's Now but Wow! - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (video game)Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Sep 22, 202238 min

Episode 559: Lightning Round 2022

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Today we are going wild from the bottom bunk and bringing you the visionary, the revolutionary, the very mood specific Lightning Round 2022 edition! As we're gifted topics from Producer Abby, we demand gravy, morbid toys and sandwiches of love. After surviving jingles, premium delicacies and illegal foods we finally decide that things are fine. They are just fine. Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Levels of Support for Spilled Milk PodcastLittle Limbertwig - $5/monthMagnum Bonum Sustaining Member - $10/monthGlycine Max Supermember - $20/month 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.

Sep 15, 202250 min

Episode 558: Shepherd's Pie

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Today we turn on the Lamb Signal as we celebrate Pie Day and Valentine's Day all at once. With the help of cool moms, Tinder and good vibes we learn about wetter meat components and pizzles before ending with some weird songs we made up. Cook's Illustrated Shepherd's PiePie Bird Bakeshop Pie ClubMolly's Now but Wow! - Yasmin Williams 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.

Sep 8, 202228 min

Episode 557: Travel Food

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Today we attempt to be lovably harmless while amending our bylaws and revisiting an old topic. We meet Hot Meal Matthew and Chompy Greta as we yank on the chili tube and learn the official drink of the mile high club. Episode 91: Airplane FoodMatthew's Now but Wow! - Hollie Cook, Happy Hour 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.

Sep 1, 202245 min

Episode 556: Bistro Night

Today we discuss the newest Named Night: Bistro Night! We chat about molding fancy people, sad birthday realizations and unwelcome third hosts as we devour these menus with gusto. We propose that Bistro Night is a state of mind and can be planned or accidental so have at it! TranscriptBistro Night Menus!Yukon Gold Gruyère GaletteWhitings WritingsThe Art of the Tart by Tamasin Day-LewisBistro Cooking by Patricia WellsParisian Home Cooking by Michael RobertsBistro Cooking at Home by Gordon HamersleyBouchon by Thomas KellerRebekah PepplerMatthew's Now but Wow! - King Stingray 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.

Aug 25, 202242 min

Episode 555: Cooking with Wine

Today we finally leave the kid's table in the basement, put on our formal wear and discuss the very grown up idea of cooking with wine. We're feeling quite French as we discuss dishes with names, the best way to butter and Moosey. TranscriptHashed Brussels Sprouts with Poppy Seeds and LemonBeef BourguignonRuffage by Abra BerensMolly's Now but Wow! - Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book, by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz: 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.

Aug 18, 202238 min

Episode 554: Non-Milano Pepperidge Farm Cookies

Today we are large and memorable as we channel chatbots and eat our way through some Distinctive Wide Bags of cookies. Through the roller coaster of hiring and firing we eventually realize the perils of barns before becoming completely spritzed out. TranscriptUltimate Pound Cakes by Phyllis Hoffman DePianoMatthew's Now but Wow! - Cook Korean! by Robin Ha 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.

Aug 11, 202242 min

Episode 553: Jack Cheese

We have a bad feeling about this as we dive into the highly colonial history of Jack Cheese. We attempt to solve The Mystery of the Monterey Process as we enter the summer of jack and witness the contradictions outside our window.TranscriptThe Tragic Way Monterey Jack Cheese Got Its Name from Food & WineMolly's Now but Wow! - Pachinko, on Apple TVListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Aug 4, 202228 min

Episode 552: Smoothies

Listen as we take a dive down memory lane to find the Blenderman and try to avoid death by smoothie. This is a Tale of Blades and Bananas as we encounter industrialists, barons, and soda jerks while attempting brazenly erotic wand techniques. Thanks to all our LILYs out there! TranscriptBreakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose BakeryPlease note that we have done a parsley episodeMatthew's Now but Wow! - Asian Salad article from Consumer Report by Perry SantanachoteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jul 28, 202238 min

Episode 551: Charcuterie Platters

Today we celebrate abundance and balance as we traverse paths paved with prosciutto armed with sabers, lasers and chastity. Between moans and groans, Molly discovers a hard truth about Matthew before deciding that we're gonna need a bigger platter.TranscriptMolly's Now but Wow! - Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, by Angela GarbesListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jul 21, 202233 min

Episode 550: Boba

This episode is full of gross exaggerations, dizzying arrays and many stupifications as we chat about the eating and drinking experience of boba. We traverse the peeks and hills of the early espresso era as we discuss bathing in boba, open mic dreams and moving up to a size Small. Shaken, not sealed. TranscriptThe article in the Taipei Times by Edward JonesMatthew's Now but Wow: Now but Wow! - Friend of the show(?!) Japanese Breakfast on SNLListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit 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.

Jul 14, 202235 min