Topic: Grasshoppers

3 chapters across the catalog

Micro Livestock
Episode 1004 2:06:22 - 2:10:19

1004: Micro Livestock

Nicole Kidman's Bug-Eating Video

Vanity Fair released a video of actress Nicole Kidman eating various insects, including live hornworms, mealworms, and fried grasshoppers. The hosts describe her technique with chopsticks and her "reptilian" demeanor, noting the sound of the insects being crushed in her mouth as she promotes "micro livestock" as a food source.

Climate Justice Cancelled
Episode 776 2:34:53 - 2:37:12

776: Climate Justice Cancelled

Entomophagy Trends, High-End Grasshopper Burgers and "Bug Juice"

A discussion on the push for humans to eat insects highlights a "high-end" hamburger made from grasshoppers, which the hosts view as a marketing ploy to make bug-eating appear elite. They share family anecdotes about the term "bug juice," which referred to soy sauce in one host's family and off-brand Kool-Aid in another's. The segment touches on the "bug drawer" Kickstarter for home mealworm production.

Episode 473 2:20:25 - 2:23:44

473: Mac and Cheese

SpaceX Grasshopper Test, Elon Musk and Private Rocketry

SpaceX released video of its "Grasshopper" rocket successfully hovering and landing vertically. The hosts express skepticism toward Elon Musk's ventures, characterizing the private space industry as a playground for wealthy "douchebags" rather than a revolutionary leap for humanity.