196 Episodes

  1. 🐸Which ‘90s Freddo did we bring back from the dead? Plus, Ben's childhood nickname trauma😖

    Published: 7/6/2025

  2. 🫣Kangaroo is my main protein. Am I a monster? Would you eat a McRoo?🦘

    Published: 6/29/2025

  3. 🍫Mars Bar: Is Moro the ‘Temu’ version? Uncanny Mars Bar tweaks worldwide🤯

    Published: 6/22/2025

  4. 🍓Matcha: Are strawberry matcha lattes over? Matcha vs coffee jitters😰

    Published: 6/15/2025

  5. 🤨Milo: Has it finally gone too far? And why is it huge in Malaysia?🦖

    Published: 6/8/2025

  6. 😖Seaweed: How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? Bento box salad secret!🤯

    Published: 6/1/2025

  7. 🍪Oreo: Is ‘Double Stuff’ all lies? Did the ’90s ad make you angry?😡

    Published: 5/25/2025

  8. 🥦Broccoli: Will it McFlurry? Plus, the real reason kids hate it 🫢

    Published: 5/18/2025

  9. 😭Jerky: You made it from WHAT? Plus, wild and weird seasonings🍜

    Published: 5/11/2025

  10. Curry powder: How old is too old? And the ‘famous’ curried tuna

    Published: 5/4/2025

  11. 🎂McDonald’s party cake & Hungry Jacks’ ‘coolest’ promo ever🍔 [Nostalgic Restaurants]

    Published: 4/27/2025

  12. 🌋Smorgy’s Memories & Taco Bill Fishbowl Margaritas🍹 [Nostalgic Restaurants]

    Published: 4/20/2025

  13. 🇮🇹 La Porchetta… best jingle ever? Fasta Pasta’s kids’ menu 🍝 [Nostalgic Restaurants]

    Published: 4/13/2025

  14. 🍕Remembering Pizza Hut ‘The Works’ and Sizzler’s Cheese Toast🧀 [Nostalgic Restaurants]

    Published: 4/6/2025

  15. 🍫Have you tried the new Lindt bunny? Malteaster bunny controversy🐰

    Published: 3/30/2025

  16. 🍫Pistachio: WTF is Dubai chocolate and why is Pistachio Papi so delicious?😋

    Published: 3/23/2025

  17. 🫣Kombucha: WTF is a scoby? And why did we eat it? 😓

    Published: 3/16/2025

  18. 🔪Marshmallow: Death to Chocolate Royals & elevating Wagon Wheel hot cross buns😋

    Published: 3/9/2025

  19. 😈Ginger beer: ‘Beef fizz’ and a slow cooker recipe from hell😭

    Published: 3/2/2025

  20. 😟Cauliflower: Is it coming for your coffee? Does it stack up as rice?🙅‍♀️

    Published: 2/23/2025

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Want to feast on funny food facts and fables? Or slurp up strange and spicy stories from supermarkets and society? Bite into Australia’s funnest food podcast, Ingredipedia.  Each episode, competitive hosts Emily Naismith (Broadsheet, frankie magazine) and Ben Birchall (3RRR FM’s Breakfasters, Smith Journal) try to serve the most interesting stories about a specific ingredient (say, Tim Tams or chillies) in a bid for your affection. You get to vote for who was the most interesting on Instagram! It’s fun! It’s lighthearted! It’s largely unhinged! It’s the McDonald’s Happy Meal of the podcast world (but back when you actually got a Cheeseburger and a toy inside).  Join us on social media for more weird and snacky food pursuits Instagram: @ingredipedia TikTok: @ingredipedia Credits Music: Jarrad Brown of Eagle and the Worm Artwork design: Jess Ramsey Photography: Phoebe Powell