Topic: Food Criticism

2 chapters across the catalog

Swedish Fish
Episode 1588

1588: Swedish Fish

Swedish Fish Candy, Grocery Outlet Bargains

The hosts open the program with a critique of Swedish Fish candy, which was purchased on sale at a Grocery Outlet. One host describes the flavor as merely "red dye number four" and notes that even in Sweden, where the candy originates, the product is ubiquitous but unappealing.

Axis of Abuse
Episode 325 25:46 - 28:09

325: Axis of Abuse

New Orleans Cuisine, Fried Oysters and Local Criticism

A discussion of New Orleans food culture follows a local meetup at the Red Fish restaurant, where fried oysters were sampled for the first time. The conversation addresses local pushback against previous criticisms of the city's "dated" culinary scene and repetitive Cajun flavors.