Podcasts by Mastication Nation - a food podcast without the fuss.
A podcast covering everything that's great about food without all the fuss. Each episode we pick a food or country, in alphabetical order, and give it the love it deserves.
Brought to you by the team behind the award-winning online travel show Attaché, Mastication Nation is the food podcast for those of you who don't mind getting a little messy when you eat.
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Indonesia! from 2021-07-05T05:59:46
We're *really* pushing it by trying to cram all of Indonesia's deliciousness into an hour long episode. But we tried. With staples like satay and nasi goreng to the definition of Fresh, Gado Gad...
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Hong Kong! from 2021-06-07T10:18:03
How could H be anything but our beloved and precious Hong Kong. It doesn't hurt that Hong Kong is one of the richest food cities in the world. So much to talk about. Dim sum, roast goose, milk t...
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Guatemala! from 2021-05-24T13:54:11
We open with a bang on this one, you don't want to miss it. A reasonably mysterious and uncharted country for most of us, Guatemala is complex but hugely important in food history. Home to one o...
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Australia! from 2021-02-08T14:44:33
A pint of Fosters and a Bloomin' Onion, right? WRONG. So many stereotypes, so many hidden gems. Australia is packed with great food inspired by its incredibly diverse population. Dive in and bus...
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We're Back! from 2021-01-26T11:02:44
We're going to pretend like 2020 didn't happen. So it's only been 3 months since our last episode, not 15 (!). But a lot has changed in those intervening months and we're excited to be back in t...
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EP028 - Z is for "We Made it!" from 2019-10-18T20:39:47
We finally got there, once round the horn! It only took us a few years but we got there in the end. In this episode we look back on what we enjoyed over the summer, our favourite cookbooks, the "fa...
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EP027 - Y is for YYZ! (Or...Surrender pronto or we'll level Toronto!) from 2019-07-12T14:44:41
The "lost episode" episode. We re-recorded our Toronto episode because the city needs an episode to itself. One of the most diverse cities on earth, Toronto's food scene is unbelievable.
Episode X - The Lost Episode from 2019-07-01T12:47:33
Alex and GREG...yes, Greg, graciously filling in for Will, talk about the best and worst foods they've discovered during their filming of 40 episodes of Attaché.
EP026 - W is for WHISK(E)Y! (Or...Does whiskey count as beer?) from 2019-05-08T11:28:24
We barely scratch the surface of this complex and fascinating subject but thanks to special guest Chris Ratcliffe (and Will's educated enthusiasm)we unlock a few of its secrets. Like why *is* it sp...
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EP025 - V is for VINEGAR! (Or...remind me to get my my brain flushed out with vinegar.) from 2019-04-17T13:12:03
Vinegar. On the face of it, not the most appetising of subjects but there's a lot to love about this ancient potion. So many uses, so many varietals...but is Will wrong to not like malt vinegar? Al...
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EP024 - U is for UMAMI! (Or...Don't scoop me gelato unless it's got umami.) from 2019-03-21T08:59:47
Umami. The "latest" taste to be discovered and codified but one that we just couldn't live without. Weaponised as a way to beat poor nutrition, instead it was vilified in the West. A lively and som...
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EP023 - T is for TACOS! (Or...adequate sustenance for the Doctor Who marathon.) from 2019-02-21T14:13:58
*sigh* Could there be a more wonderful food on this, our glorious earth? No. No is the answer. Tacos have a long and storied (and delicious) history which we explore in this episode. Plus we settle...
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Ep022 - S is for Supplies (or...There, there. I think your grilled crayon sandwich was delicious.) from 2019-01-10T14:12:26
What do you need in a kitchen vs what's a total waste of time and money? What's the most effective way to dismember oneself in a common household kitchen? What's the best gadget money can buy? We e...
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Ep021 - R is for Ramen (or...shut up, man! I'm making me ramen noodles!) from 2018-12-20T16:56:15
Described by ramen expert Brian MacDuckston as an "everyman's food" Ramen is one of the most universally adored dishes on earth. It's a big, complicated, nuanced topic but we dive in with both feet...
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Ep020 - Q is for QUICHE! (or...is that a pie or a quiche?) from 2018-11-29T16:23:28
Quiche. Is it the champion of all brunch foods or baked rubbery egg in damp pastry? The factions are clear in the episode but what do YOU think. We also discover the world's best pizza, taste some ...
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EP019 - P is for Deja Vu (or...Hot pizza, the food of Kings.) from 2018-10-27T13:00:03
Do not adjust your set, this is SUPPOSED to happen. We've got a double dose of P for you with a great episode on glorious Pizza. Scott Weiner from Scott's Pizza Tours joins us to talk about all tha...
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EP019 - P is for PEANUT BUTTER! (or...Things that go bump in Will's House) from 2018-10-09T20:06:53
We've broken the space-time continuum with this one, but it was worth it! We have a special guest with us to talk about one of God's greatest creations, the hallowed butter d'peanut (or "peanut but...
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EP018 - SUMMER OF EATING (Or...You ate all the tarragon and you drank all the soy sauce.) from 2018-09-12T12:51:45
We take a break from our regularly scheduled alphabetic ramblings and talk about what was great and what was terrible about food this summer. Oysters, pork scratchings, beer. The essentials. (And a...
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Ep017 - O is for OLIVE OIL! (or...We love our bread dippin'!) from 2018-07-04T20:46:13
Ah Olive Oil, that universally delicious lubricant of the Gods. Legion in its application, cherished for millennia, and available at your local gas station. How is it made, which type should you bu...
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EP016 - B is, and will always be, for BOURDAIN. from 2018-06-20T07:34:48
In this episode we take a break from our usual alphabetic ramblings to pay respects to a great man who is no longer with us. Anthony Bourdain influenced us in so many ways and his passing has left ...
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Ep 015 - N is for NACHOS! (or...Nacho, Nacho Man...I want to be a Nacho Man!) from 2018-05-17T19:26:34
Could there be a more universally wonderful food? I think not. As Saveur magazine said, even bad nachos are good. But what are they exactly and where did they come from? How DO they make that wonde...
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EP014 - M is for MUSTARD! (or...The evening began at the gentlemen's club, discussing Wittgenstein) from 2018-04-23T20:11:08
Could there be a more universally adored condiment than mustard? No. The answer is no. But what makes mustard so great? And which mustard is the best and why? We settle some mustardy scores in this...
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EP013 - L is for Layovers (or...what's the deal with airplane food?!) from 2018-03-21T20:10:45
THIS is the greatest crossover, all others be damned. We welcome Layovers co-host Paul Papadimitriou to the Mastication Nation saloon to discuss the ups and downs of airplane food in all its glory....
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EP012 - K is for KALE! (Try Mr. Kale! The great taste of Kale...in a soft drink!) from 2018-02-26T14:59:12
We're back! Sorry for the long break, all explained within. But we restart with a contentious subject - KALE! Love it or loathe it, Kale is crazy popular these days. So popular that we have a speci...
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EP011 - J is for JAM! (or...my favourite is Swapper Jack's Boysenmelon Jelly) from 2018-01-02T16:20:40
Ah jam, could there be anything sweeter? Well yes, depending on what country you live in there could be jam that's a lot sweeter. This weird nugget and lots more (including something of the worst p...
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Ep010 - HOLIDAY FOOD SPECTACULARRRRRR! from 2017-12-15T11:30:03
It's the most wonderful time of the year....FOR EATING! We dive headfirst into holiday feasts from around the world and throughout history. And along the way we settle some old scores like Turkey v...
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Ep009 - I is for Phineas Q. Butterfat (or...31 flavours of awesome.) from 2017-12-01T12:36:24
Finally we talk about something sweet! Ice cream in all its beautiful glory. What makes it good, what makes it bad, the best, worst, and weirdest - it's all inside episode 009 of Mastication Nation...
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Ep008 - H is for Sugar, Sugar, do, do do, do, do. (or...wait so is it bee sh*t?) from 2017-11-14T16:51:32
Woo boy, was this one a doozy. A huge technical problem in the post production process meant that it's taken hours and hours to put the track together. So apologies for the delay but I hope you agr...
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ep007 - G is for THE CAUSE OF & SOLUTION TO ALL LIFE'S PROBLEMS! (Or...is lime or lemon with a G&T?) from 2017-10-04T10:33:05
We break protocol here and talk about a DRINK! A great drink though, the wonderful Gin. Where does it come from? Did the British invent it? How do you use it? Featuring our very first guest who tel...
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Ep006 - F is CRUNCH PATTIES! (or...fava beans or chickpeas?) from 2017-08-26T20:30:18
Tiny little balls of deliciousness, these chickpea....or fava...or both (contentious)Middle Eastern staples are hearty, satisfying, delicious, AND interesting. Sounds like the perfect date!
Ep005 - E is for BABY DEER... LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA, LA, LA, LA-LA!(or...do you call it Aubergine?) from 2017-07-12T21:25:41
Eggplant, aubergine, brinjal...it goes by many names but it always means delicious. Versatile, dependable, and SUPER interesting, eggplant is full of surprises in Episode 005 of Mastication Nation....
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Ep004 - D is for GALAXY OF PRAWNS! (or...do you like your Char Siu Bao steamed or baked?) from 2017-06-26T15:30:12
It may seem intimidating at first but Dim Sum is one of the most laid back, inclusive, downright FUN foods in all of Asia. There's something for everyone in these beautiful bite-sized treats...and ...
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Ep003 - C is for MERCILESS PEPPER OF QUETZALACATENANGO! (Or...do beans belong in chili?) from 2017-06-04T15:02:56
What makes a great chili? IS it Mexican? Do beans belong anywhere near it? Is Alex's chili the best in the entire world? All this and more in Episode 003 of Mastication Nation.
Ep002 - B is for STEAMED HAMS! (Or...is a burger a sandwich?) from 2017-05-27T21:04:12
What makes a burger? What makes a GREAT burger? Does lettuce have any place on a burger? What's the best burger in the world? All this in more in Episode 002 of Mastication Nation.
Ep001 - A is for...AVOCA*ANNOYED GRUNT*! (Or... is Avocado Toast the Devil's Breakfast?) from 2017-05-07T14:57:46
Do you like alligators? Do you like testicles? Then do we have a food for you...the avocado! Great for guac, of course, but the humble avocado is so much more than a taco topping. We also discuss w...
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