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Happy Labor Day! This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) to talk burger history, fast food, and the beauty of a Cowboy Burger! We also get into complicated feelings around nostalgia for capitalist chain restaurants, the value of reading history through a modern lens, and the importance of recognizing the biases that come with that. PLUS, some Hamburger History True or False, and an exciting announcement about the future of No Bad Food! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out All About The Burger: A History of America's Favorite Sandwich by Sef Gonzales! https://burgerbeast.com/book/ Check out Debate This! https://debatethiscast.com/ Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check

CW: The first half of this episode deals a lot with disordered eating, diet culture, fatphobia, and body image struggles. If that's a hard thing for you to listen to, we totally get it! You can skip ahead to 26:45 for the more lighthearted second half of the show, where the most uncomfortable thing we talk about is 'wet beef.' This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats (IN STUDIO!) with special guest Noah Hermes (@clownboy514) to wrap up LGBBQ, our Big Gay Barbecue summer series! We talk about midwestern food, Chicago's italian wet beef sandwich, and, y'know, diet culture, fatphobia, disordered eating, and all of that fun stuff! Also, transness and gendered expectations of bodies! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Last year's LGBBQ playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/lgbbq-2021?s

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats (IN STUDIO!) with special guest Jake Bowers talks about heavy Midwestern mom-food classics, the gay American cheese world, and the heavenly taste of a devilled egg! Also- is Kansas City the BBQ capitol of the world?! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Last year's LGBBQ playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/lgbbq-2021?si=3b4537b4277e48658eabffcbe4e131e3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Geordie Theatre Food Fair! https://www.geordie.ca/geordie-food-fair/ MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (a

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk with special guest Alex Griffin (@alexmarcgriffin) about how moving to a new place can give you the freedom to truly express yourself, the value of freezing fruits & vegetables, and how rituals in food can be extremely healing in times of uncertainty! Plus, a delicious rhubarb simple syrup that'll change your life! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Last year's LGBBQ playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/lgbbq-2021?si=7a7f52725a384c32adde78ae9478fc79&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Inn at Little Washington! https://www.theinnatlittlewashington.com/ MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and b

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to longtime friend of the show and YA Podcast cohost Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) about the intersections between the queer community and immigrant communities, the importance of food as a form of community care, and how to use soup to win yourself godchildren. Also, the value of bringing non-alcoholic drinks to a barbecue, so that the next generation (and, y'know, folks in recovery) can feel like part of the party! Plus, Tom shares a tip for eating a tomahawk steak on a budget! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out the YA Podcast! https://soundcloud.com/ya-podcast Listen to the Soup episode! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/293-soup-ft-kadi-diop-giovanni-colantonio Last year's LGBBQ playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/lgbbq-2021?utm_sou

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to vocalist & songwriter Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic) about their brand new EP Medicine, growing up with supportive parents, finding queer family in a new city, and the beauty of sharing your healing process with your community! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Buy or Stream Medicine now! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sophielane/medicine Pickled Green Beans! https://thehouseandhomestead.com/spicy-garlic-dill-pickled-beans-recipe/ Last year's LGBBQ playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/lgbbq-2021?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidfla

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks with Pokemon Master Baker Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex)! We talk about the process of learning how to bake, the educational power of live-streamed cooking shows, and the joy of online communities! Also, we get into all of the different fun foods found in the Pokemon universe, like poffins, malasadas, curries, and… jelly donuts?! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out Cupcakedex! twitch.tv/cupcakedex Check out Brock's Jelly-filled Donuts! https://prettycakemachine.com/recipetutorial-pokemon-inspired-jelly-filled-donuts-for-pokenom-month/ MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with poet, librarian, and Board VP of Geordie Theatre, Carol-Ann Hoyte, about her love of mangoes, the importance of Food Sovereignty, and the upcoming Geordie Theatre Food Fair! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out Geordie Theatre! https://www.geordie.ca/ Check out Babar Books! https://livresbabarbooks.com/ MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with longtime friend of the show Gab Chernitsky (@gabnitsky) about the national drink of Argentina, Maté! We also get into Argentina's bbq culture, whole-roasted cows, choripan, and how capitalism ruins our food systems! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out Che Churro in NDG! www.chechurro.com Check out Librairie Espagnol! www.lespanola.com MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 2258

It's OK to fill up on bread! This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with lawyer, writer, and blogger Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) about the pre-dinner bread basket! Whether it's warm rolls, crunchy baguette, or the snap of a breadstick, the bounty of the pre-dinner bread basket is a beautiful thing. We dig into some of our favourites, talk about the beauty of food-specific packaging innovations, and what Complementary Bread means in the big picture of humanity. Also, what is Scrapple and why do so many places have weird regional pork products?! Editor's Note: At some point, Tom mentions 'andouille' as an example of sausage with tripe in it- they meant andouillette, sorry for any confusion! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Planned Parenthood- a great resource for abortion & other safe se

Ooooh baby it's DADDYS DAY. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Father's Day by sharing some of the dishes that hold a special place in their hearts, because of their connection to the father figures who raised them! We also get into the complicated feelings around gendered parent holidays & societal expectations around what a dad should be. This episode isn't just for the dads, it's also for the folks whose dads weren't great, or weren't around, or who miss their dads- no matter how complicated your feelings around fatherhood are, this episode is for you. You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Donate to ALS research! www.als.ca MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at ht

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with Toronto-based Chef Michael Angeloni (@chefmichaelangeloni) about his background as the child of Italian & Polish immigrants, what drove him to the restaurant business, and how he's bringing Roman sourdough pizza (or pinsa) to the 6ix! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out Chef Drop! https://chefdrop.ca/chef/michael-angeloni/ Check out Union Chicken! https://unionchicken.com/ Check out Amano! https://www.eatamano.com/ Check out Rays Food & Liquor! https://raysfoodandliquor.com/ Check out Mikey's Smash Burgers! https://www.instagram.com/mikeyssmashburgers/?hl=en Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) answers questions from past guests of the show! Featuring questions from Katy Warren (@coldwarren), Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) and Stephen Davidson (@yesandstephen)! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Help a Trans Kid Stay Safe! https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-loved-kiddo Soup & Salad with Katy: https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/36-soup-sandwich-combos-ft-katy-warren?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Okra with Kadi: https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/24-okra-ft-kadi-diop?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing LGBBQ with Stephen: https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/5-lgbbq-chosen-family-toxic-masculinity-ft-stephen-davidson?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) & Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dive into the world of Sourdough (née Sour Doug) and break down terroir, fermentation, and what makes this ancient bread-making method so awesome and tenacious! We also share some fun think-outside-the-bun uses for sourdough, and talk about the biblical origins of esters! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down what makes a sandwich a sandwich! We talk format, structure, and texture; the gravy-soaked mess of the Quebec Hot Chicken Sandwich; and which ice cream sandwiches have the best cream-to-cookie ratio! Plus, the difference between pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat, and some gluten-free options for your celiac sandwich-lovers. You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

APPLY TO BE A GUEST NOW! https://forms.gle/AovYsBC83Hez676b9 You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

A long time ago, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) sat down (in person!) with special guest Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) to talk about meeting one of his culinary heroes for a fine dining experience that changed the way he thinks about food. For years, that interview has languished in the archives, but now, for the first time, we're bringing it to you. You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with Michelin Star Chef Ted Grant about growing up on a farm, shopping the outside aisles of the grocery store, and his new line of all-natural, fruit-forward sparkling water, Viveau! Plus, Tom talks a bit about the history of soda! You can learn all about Viveau on Instagram and TikTok @DrinkViveau! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out Viveau! www.drinkviveau.com Check out A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/171653/a-history-of-the-world-in-six-glasses-by-tom-standage/9780385660877/excerpt SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.b

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down this year's Munch Madness champion, Bread, and discuss plans for loads of delicious, yeasty content going forward! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Listen to the Munch Madness 2022 Playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/munch-madness-2022 SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the final round of Munch Madness 2022! Featuring guest judges Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) and Billy Eff (@billyefflechef)! Which beloved food item will be crowned this year's champion- bread or coffee? Listen now to find out! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out The YA Podcast! https://soundcloud.com/ya-podcast Check out Urbania! https://urbania.ca/ Check out Ragers! https://joyriderecs.com/artists/ragers/ Go to the Abamasic Festival in the woods! https://abamasic.ca/ This episode is brought to you in part by Whisky Lane! www.whiskylane.ca SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music h