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This week, it's all about food insecurity & food banks! First, Tom talks to Megan Bridget from The Vintage Kitchen, to hear her stories of growing up with food insecurity and the ways we can work to de-stigmatize poverty and hunger. Then, Tom talks with Kim Fox, the Director of Programming for The Depot, to learn about some of the awesome programs they've got running all over Montreal. Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! And, you can follow Tom Zalatnai everywhere @tomzalatnai. Follow Megan on Instagram & Facebook @TheVintageKitchenLLC Check out everything The Depot is doing at www.depotmtl.org Donate at Canada Helps! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ndg-food-depot/ Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing This episode is brought to

This week, we're talking all about buffets! First, Tom calls up Clay Sandhu, the Food Editor for CultMTL, to hear his story about how he got into food media, his relationship with all-you-can-eat buffets, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on communal food businesses. Then, Tom calls up friend of the show Laura Lee Rhoades to learn about the "Indiana Carry-In"- sort of like a backyard barbecue and an all you can eat buffet had a beautiful midwestern baby! Laura shares great stories of gathering together with family, some awesome recipes, and drops some knowledge about mid-century convenience foods! What's your favorite buffet? Does your family have huge potlucks? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! You can follow Clay on Instagram @claysandhu and check out his website www.claysandhu.com Check out CultMTL, especially

This week, it's all about sauce! Obviously, sauce is a huge topic, and we aren't going to hit everything today. First, Tom chats with friend & patron of the show Chantal Thomas about her famous Bathtub Pesto and the joys of cooking with seasonal ingredients. Also, a quick review of the American Barbecue Showdown and the ways that we can learn from cooking competition shows. Then, Tom calls up Elisabeth Nyveen, one of the producers of October Jones & Fish With Legs, to get a quick lesson in white sauces & rouxs. Roux? I think maybe just roux? I speak french, I should know this… Anyways. Bechamels and whatnot. Also, we talk a little about cranberry sauce and whether or not salad dressings count as a sauce! Side-note: Obviously, the past week has been super stressful and exhausting for a lot of us, given the whole US election thing, so if we all seem a little tired on this episode, that's why. Hopefully you've been managing to take care of yourself through all of this, too! Remember that self-care is super impor

This week, it's all about french fries! First, Tom calls up Stefan Spec, host of Some Good Friends, to talk about what he thinks makes a perfect french fry, and to share stories of their own experiences making homemade fries. Then, Tom, David, and a literal murder of crows right outside the studio window, talk about some alternative ingredients for making fries, what makes a french fry a french fry, and the Israeli phenomenon of putting fries in your shawarma. And, we tackle the important question of whether or not french fries can hold up to spending 15 minutes in some dude's car on their way to your house. Happy Birthday, Toby! We love you a lot, and can't wait for you to be embarrassed to listen to this in a few years when you have the attention span for it. What's your favorite kind of french fry? Have you ever made your own? How'd it go? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by

This week, Tom calls up Tamika Adjemian (@tamikaadjemian) from Unity Kitchen (@unitykitchenmaine) to learn all about the science and techniques behind preserves- what happens on a chemical level to a fruit or a vegetable when you pickle it, and how do you avoid the ever-present threat of botulism? Also, what the heck even IS botulism? What's your favorite kind of pickle? Have you ever canned your own food? How'd it go? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! New Ball Book of Canning & Preserving: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-all-new-ball-book-of-canning-and-preserving-ball-home-canning-test-kitchen/1127589900 Red Pepper Kasundi: https://www.freshpreserving.com/blog/tomato-red-pepper-kasundi Food In Jars: https://foodinjars.com/ Pickled To Please: https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/product/pickled-to-please Tamika'

This week, Tom calls up longtime friend of the show Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) for a history lesson about the Congress of Vienna, the significance of French cuisine, the effects of colonization on food cultures, and how Guy Fieri is the ultimate modern-day culinary diplomat. Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! Check out Ragers and keep an eye out for their new album, coming soon! https://saboteurmusique.com/artist/ragers/ Roundhouse Cafe: https://itineraire.ca/cafe-maison-ronde/ Chef Norma Miqmak Catering: https://miqmak-catering-indigenous-kitchen.business.site/ Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing This episode is brought to you in part by Whisky Lane! www.whiskylane.ca SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www

"If you try too hard to categorize things into subcategories, you end up with Stoup." This week, it's all about Soup! Tom talks with Kadi Diop (@kadi__d) from the YA Podcast about how soup is the king of shareable meals, food security, and stretching ingredients a long way. Then, Tom calls up Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime) from Left Trigger Right Trigger and Duckspeak to dive deep into the semantics around what makes something a soup, a salad, or a sandwich, and, of course, whether or not cereal is a soup. Also, what is a "stoup" and has Rachael Ray ever committed a crime against humanity? What's your favorite kind of soup? Are you a "brothy soup with chunks" person, or do you like your soups puréed and thick? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! Listen to the YA Podcast! https://soundcloud.com/ya-podcast Listen to Dea

This week, Tom calls up food writer, podcaster, and Food Network personality Simon Majumdar (@SimonMajumdar) to talk about the fascinating history and techniques behind Biryani, a wonderfully flavourful and deep Indian dish of "rice and stuff"- we get into the misconceptions about spice in Indian cuisine, the importance of understanding process while cooking, and the value of hospitality. What's your favorite version of "rice and stuff"? Have you eaten Biryani? If not, what are you waiting for? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! GIVEAWAY! Win a $25 Doordash gift card! https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7XA4WHXt7/ Check out everything Simon's doing at www.simonmajumdar.com, and make sure to listen to the new season of Eat My Globe, out today! www.eatmyglobe.com Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7n

This week, we set out with one goal: to learn how to make food look good on camera. First, Tom calls up food photographer Rojarra Armbrister (@kissmytongs) to pick her brain about what goes into getting a perfect shot for your Instagram food photos, and to talk about the ways food media can be great for building and uplifting your community, before sharing some NDG takeout recommendations. Then, Tom chats with YouTuber & cookbook author Cayla Gallagher (@pankobunny) to find out how she makes sure the things she makes look good enough to eat, the thought process behind recipe development for video, and her new cookbook, Reindeer Food, available for pre-order now at the link below! What's your favorite food to take pictures of? Ya got a favorite food instagram or youtube channel? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! You can

"I know what I like, and what I like is Guy Fieri." This week, we're talking Mac & Cheese! First, Tom calls up fellow Fieri-phile Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) from Debate This! (@debatethiscast) for an insightful breakdown of everyone's favorite comfort food, the horrors of Stouffer's On-Tap Mac & Cheese Machine, and to hear all about his girlfriend's dairy-free baked mac & cheese recipe! Then, Jeremiah tells Tom about Trinidad Macaroni Pie and harshly judges the use of frozen peas & corn. Also, a bit of conversation about what makes baking harder than cooking, oral tradition in family recipes, and the importance of understanding fundamentals before improvising. What's your favorite way to eat Mac & Cheese? Do you absolutely hate the idea of putting vegetables in your cheesy pasta? Is eating cold Kraft Dinner the morning after a sinful, horrific abomination, or the best breakfast ever? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon

This week, we're talking BBQ Basics! What are some of the key differences between charcoal and gas grills? What important safety steps can you take to insure you never accidentally set your house (or yourself) on fire? How do rubs and spice blends work? First, Tom calls up fellow BBQ Noob Tuong La (@tuongla_) from the Podcavern (@Podcavern) to learn about the Vietnamese bbq classic, nem nướng! Then, Tom calls up their buddy, Alex, a veteran of the gas grill, to talk about the importance of learning from your mistakes and not being afraid to ask for help, and, some tips about pork loin (and also pork tenderloin, because Tom makes a horrible mistake, and then learns from it!) What's your favorite thing to eat fresh off the grill? Do you prefer gas or charcoal? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? What would you want us to cover in the next BBQ-themed episode? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twit

This week, it's all about breakfast cereal. We dig into our childhood favourites and whether or not they hold up now that we're, you know, adults. Tom and David talk about Kosher cereals and early morning hog-smoking, then, Tom calls up special guest Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime) from the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast to hear about his annual Hottest Cereal Box Mascot Tournament and to address a very important question: Is cereal a soup? Who do you think is the hottest cereal box mascot? Would you drink a cereal milk latte? Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/upfordiscussion or by hitting us up on Twitter and Instagram @DownWithTalking! Check out Left Trigger Right Trigger to hear Giovanni talk about video games! It's very good! In fact, here's an episode Tom was on awhile back! https://ltrtcast.libsyn.com/stealth Check out Natural Toonie! https://soundcloud.com/natural-toonie-podcast Th

Tom calls up longtime friend of the show Mike Carrozza (@mikecarrozza) to promote his BRAND NEW COMEDY ALBUM DROPPING SEPTEMBER 4TH! They get into the process of recording & launching a comedy album, Mike's new podcast xBummerxBoysx, and the importance of chasing your bliss in creative projects. Also, you can hear a sneak peek of Mike's album as part of this episode! It's very good! Go buy it so Mike can reach the top of the iTunes charts! https://music.apple.com/album/1523428723?fbclid=IwAR3iOqG_OYqy3uK5hqe2mkuyckHnYaWITlVjO3LGrVYGTyZkhc7NffuB8v4 www.mikecarrozza.com Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/

Tom, Kate, and special guest Stefan Spec have a chat about new beginnings, transitions, and everything that comes with them. Check out Stefan's new show Some Good Friends wherever you get podcasts! It's very good and fun! This is Kate's last episode as a host! Which is sad! But she'll be back as a guest! Which is happy! Also, this show is switching format and becoming a food podcast starting in September! As a little teaser, Tom answers a question from Kate about silicone baking sheets. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/crack-apart You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media

Tom and David call up friend of the show Seth Day from the Rad Child Podcast (@radchildpodcast) and Natural Toonie (@NaturalToonie) to talk about how we think living through a global pandemic will affect today's kids later down the line. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/crack-apart You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Tom Zalatnai and Alex Smith, co-Dungeon Masters of our D&D show Natural Toonie (@NaturalToonie) do a deep dive into Niconico/Nico Nico Douga, the latest development with the Saiga Antelope, and find out which bugs have horrifying teeth. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/crack-apart You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

"I think we broke it. I think we broke the dungeon." This week, we're talking about Romantic Fiction! Tom and Kate share some recommendations of shows and movies we love and then take a wild ride using the AI Dungeon to try and get married during the apocalypse. It goes… the way it goes. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/crack-apart You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

"Those kinds of institutions that bring joy and levity, you want to keep those around. In my mind, those are more than essential." Tom and Kate call up former host of the show Johan DeNora (@johandenora) to talk about the recent closing of Montreal Improv Theatre, share some memories and hopes for the future, to talk about the importance of the arts during a pandemic, and to reflect on the ways a space contributes to a community. "Hey! I miss you! Do you want to have a chat or a phone call or do a Zoom call or something?" There. Copy paste this next time you want to reach out to somebody! Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.

Tom gives a quick update on some changes coming to the show in coming weeks. You can support us on Patreon for as little as $1! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/crack-apart You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

"As we make it less taboo, we make it safer." For part 4 of Sexy Summer 2020 (Working Title), Tom and Jeremiah talk more about sex education! We get into how sex education needs to be fully comprehensive, and include things like health & hygiene, consent, shame, body positivity, and more. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer for American Dreamers! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY CRACK APART! https://thehoneythorns.bandcamp.com/track/crack-apart You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada