Sinopsis
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 goand, regrettably, sometimes further.
Episodios
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Episode 610: Celebration Food
07/09/2023 Duración: 28minThis whole episode is a segment and gets quite philosophical. Celebrate us (but don't look at us!) as we describe how we eat on birthdays and holidays. We are anti-cinnamon roll and pro-scone as we bemoan demagnetized fridges and promote Eating Kingly. Spilled Milk Podcast: Now with extra air! Molly's Now but Wow! - Angela Garbes’s piece in WaPo about getting sober Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 609: Martinis
31/08/2023 Duración: 51minCheers to the 3 martini lunch! Listen as we (barely) sip cold ones, talk Twilight and google stuff. We are negative vermouth as we meet sparkly boys and gumshoes before learning Molly's beverage fear and embracing the glass glass. Unfortunately, not even HOTPOTS himself can help us like this drink. The Life and Death of the Martini Glass by Lizzie MunroAlicia KennedyMatthew's Now but Wow! - Chloe and the Kaishao Boys, by Mae Coyiuto Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 608: Sweet Cherries
24/08/2023 Duración: 45minWe begin with pregnant pauses and delicious babies before moving on to geans and slot machines. As we debate Chekhov's Cherries we learn some alternate history, confess fruit related sins and ogle some droopy pairs before crossing a bing and a van. This episode is best enjoyed with doom drops and jolly beans. Episode 16: Sour CherriesPie ClubRipe by Nigel SlaterPulp by Abra BerensMolly's Now but Wow! - Hanif Abdurraqib on All Things Considered, July 23, 2023Other Hanif Abdurraqib books Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 607: Gumbo with Durand Jones
17/08/2023 Duración: 38minToday we look behind the curtain and discuss how much we hate martinis and if we are actually koalas. Matthew tries to stay cool as we talk to Durand Jones about his Gumbo recipe and new solo album. Eventually our cheerful pessimism shows up and breaks out as we rename our hive mind. Serious Pig by John ThorneDurand JonesMagnalite Gumbo PotMatthew's Now but Wow! - Honeybees and Distant Thunder by Riku OndaEarly to the Airport "Dancing on My Own" Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Durand Jones' Gumbo RecipePrep:1 cup of baked flour(take your favorite white flour-- place in a pile in the middle of the baking pan, bake at 375 degrees for at least one hour. Stir every 15 to 20 mins. My desired color is a medium-dark caramel). Once done, set aside.32oz of Okra cut-- not too thin and still round(spread okra on a baking pan, spread an even amount of olive oil on the okra, place in the oven. Bake at 375 until slime
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Episode 606: Chef Techniques
10/08/2023 Duración: 35minWe're inviting you into our kitchens today as we confess all the cheffy techniques we do (and don't do) from plating to spherification, from velveting to flambé-ing. Molly makes a birthday request and a confession that will not soon be forgotten. Then, we almost pickle ourselves. Molly's Now but Wow - Nepali Traders Himalayan Golden Black TeaGarlic Steak Rice from Just One Cookbook Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 605: Falafel with Yumna Jawad
03/08/2023 Duración: 50minToday we recount some adventures in democracy and our thoughts on the NordicTrack as we learn all about Falafel from our special guest. Yumna Jawad gives us tips and rules to follow for making Falafel and we learn a lot, though we can't help being relentlessly provincial.Yumna JawadFalafel RecipeWebsiteInstagramFalafel Scoop Molly's Now but Wow! - Eric Kim’s tuna mayo rice bowl Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 604: Supermarket Cake
27/07/2023 Duración: 38minToday we taste the flavor of nostalgia and Matthew doesn't get it. We reject the Cold Case and take a long, meandering path towards Memory Lane as we pay penance to our Chocolate Overlord. Then, we're crazy with lust as we discuss unnecessary encumbrances before providing the definitive ranking of blizzards. Cake WrecksShaker Cornmeal Pumpkin Bread with Toasted WalnutsMatthew's Now but Wow - Set On You, by Amy LeaThe Ripped Bodice Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 603: French Dips
20/07/2023 Duración: 31minWe start off strong as we attempt to become natural dippers and wonder "why hot?". After encountering grammar mistakes, sore gums, electric buffets and an unsolved mystery we decide we are part of the 66%. Listen as we discuss the unsexy and the uncool like only we can.This Episode is Rated: NSFW (Not Safe for WOTSL)Rachael Ray recipeMolly's Now but Wow! - More Than Cake, by Natasha Pickowicz Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 602: Prosecco
13/07/2023 Duración: 43minToday we potentially break up, citing fundamental differences and hamburger hoarding. We encounter sub villains, uncircumcised diamonds and another Pliny the Elder cameo as we taste the surprisingly affordable beverage, Prosecco. Eventually a friend showdown is declared before we wonder where Matthew dies. Matthew's Now but Wow! - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 601: Pizza Rolls
06/07/2023 Duración: 30minToday we pair pizza rolls with champagne as we peddle old bread cubes and learn way more than expected from the obituary section. Please come to the podcast where bananas interact with ammonia, spent rods and dinner. 2015 SNL Skit2017 SNL SkitMidnight in ChernobylMolly's Now but Wow! - Then The War by Carl Phillips Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 600: Champagne
29/06/2023 Duración: 49minCheers! We've made it to episode 600! After some false starts, we grow up and party our way through the history, production and consumption of Champagne while dodging swords and boats along the way. Don't miss the moment of disgorgement! Beak of the Week : Standard-winged NightjarMatthew's Now but Wow! - Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha on Netflix Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 599: Sprouts
22/06/2023 Duración: 35minToday 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
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Episode 598: Edibles with Ivy Le
15/06/2023 Duración: 52minToday 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
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Episode 597: Focaccia
08/06/2023 Duración: 36minWe 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
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Episode 596: Extruded Corn Snacks
01/06/2023 Duración: 45minToday 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
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Episode 595: Hot Dogs 2 with Jamie Loftus
25/05/2023 Duración: 45minToday 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
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Episode 594: Sandwich Bread
18/05/2023 Duración: 28minGet 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
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Episode 593: Tangerines
11/05/2023 Duración: 41minWe 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
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Episode 592: Mini-cookies
04/05/2023 Duración: 25minBe 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
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Episode 591: Poppy Seeds
27/04/2023 Duración: 35minThis 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