Topic: Sea Salt

4 chapters across the catalog

Climate Chaos
Episode 617 29:15 - 34:17

617: Climate Chaos

Tokyo Hospitality, Salt Piles, and Culinary Experiences

Adam Curry recounts his experiences being hosted by Sir Mark and Dame Astrid in Tokyo, including a smooth arrival at the airport and high-end dining. He describes seeing piles of salt and watermelons at restaurant entrances, which are traditional talismans used to ward off evil spirits. The segment concludes with a discussion of Japanese delicacies like uni (sea urchin) and oversized asparagus.

Climate Chaos
Episode 617 29:15 - 34:17

617: Climate Chaos

Tokyo Hospitality, Superstitions, and Uni Consumption

Adam describes being hosted by Sir Mark and Dame Astrid in Tokyo, including a ride in a luxury car featuring live Sumo wrestling on TV. He recounts a visit to a restaurant where a watermelon and piles of salt were placed at the entrance to ward off evil spirits. The segment concludes with a discussion on eating high-quality uni (sea urchin) and giant asparagus.

Doomsday is Tomorrow
Episode 216 1:10:04 - 1:13:30

216: Doomsday is Tomorrow

Lindsay Lohan, Kombucha, Salted Espresso

The hosts discuss Lindsay Lohan's "SCRAM" alcohol-monitoring bracelet, which she claimed was triggered by drinking kombucha tea from Whole Foods. This leads to a tangent about the legality of various substances and a personal recommendation to add a dash of sea salt to espresso for a unique flavor profile.

Obama's Lobsters
Episode 124 0:01 - 4:30

124: Obama's Lobsters

Formentera Vacation, Naked Walkers, and Sea Salt

A host returns from a vacation in Formentera, Spain, describing the island's history and the "naked walkers" tradition. The discussion covers local dining at Can Carlos and the process of cooking fish in sea salt. Technical difficulties with GPRS data speeds and solar charging during the trip are also noted.