Eat This Podcast

Eat This Podcast offers a unique and intellectually stimulating exploration of food, transcending typical culinary shows. Host Jeremy Cherfas uses food as a fascinating lens to investigate its profound influence on and by history, archaeology, trade, chemistry, economics, geography, evolution, and religion. Rather than recipes or restaurant reviews, the podcast delves into the societal, scientific, and cultural narratives woven around what we eat, from the role of breadlines in revolutions to the global journey of a simple spice bag. It appeals to curious listeners eager to uncover the hidden connections between food and the broader human experience, offering an eclectic and insightful smorgasbord of knowledge.