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Welcome to What the Food?—the podcast that dives into the weird, wild, and fascinating history of food, drinks, and dining cultures around the world. We’re Miles, Andy, and Dom—just three friends with a love for food and a knack for uncovering its untold stories. From surprising food origins to the moments that shaped how we eat, we uncover the strange, unexpected, and often hilarious history behind what ends up on our plates. Join us on our next culinary adventure through time!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to What the Food?, the podcast that dives into the weird, wild, and fascinating history of food, drinks, and dining cultures around the world. We’re Miles, Andy, and Dom, just three friends with a love for food and a knack for uncovering its untold stories.
What the Food? is hosted by Miles, Andy and Dom. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The End: A History of Last Meals" (29 July 2025, 58 minutes), "A History of Sushi (Part 2)" (8 July 2025, 42 minutes), and "A History of Sushi (Part 1)" (1 July 2025, 37 minutes).
What the Food? publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for What the Food? is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What the Food? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What the Food?'s contact route on record: verified email.
Miles, Andy and Dom hosts What the Food?, an arts podcast with 60 episodes published.
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Episode #12
<p>OUR FINAL EPISODE IS HERE! And we're going out with a bang! In our final ever episode of What the Food?, we explore the strange, symbolic, and sometimes darkly funny world of famous last meals.</p><p>From the...
Episode #11
<p>In the final part of this 2 part series, the boys continue their adventure uncovering the fascinating history of sushi! From the ban of outdoor food stalls in Japan, to Dom's awful pronunciations, all the way to the...
Episode #11
<p>In part 1 of this 2 part series, the boys travels back to the stinking banks of the Mekong River to uncover sushi's dirty little secret: it began as a way to preserve fish in fermented rice that was so foul, they...
<p>We're docking our ship, resupplying, and then heading back out onto the seven seas in the second and final part of our series uncovering the mysteries of pirate food and drink!</p><p>We've begun our epic voyage...
<p>Forget the lavish banquets and endless rum of Hollywood's depiction of pirates... In part 1 of this 2 part series, Andy, Dom, and Miles uncover the often disgusting, sometimes desperate, and surprisingly democratic...
<p>It's the explosive finale of our series Wartime Tables & Tyrants' Tummies! In part 3, we brace ourselves for Benito Mussolini's infamous raw garlic salads, his surprising war on pasta, and his own rebellious stomach...
<p>Ready for another helping of history's most horrifying hors d'oeuvres? In part 2, we brave Joseph Stalin's "Sinister Suppers", marathon vodka-drenched banquets where fear was the main course. Then, it's off to...
<p>Welcome to Wartime Tables & Tyrants' Tummies, the series that lifts the lid on what WW2's bigwigs were really eating! In part 1, it's Churchill vs. Hitler: one fuelled by champagne, cigars, and colossal dinners; the...
<p>Part 2 is here! In this week’s episode of What the Food?, we tuck back into history’s most deranged cult diets... We're talking Aum Shinrikyo and the Mormons!</p><p>Join us as we rank the worst of the worst in a...
<p>Ever fancied a spiritual journey that involves applesauce, powdered milk, and starvation so severe you hallucinate a raisin? In this week’s episode of What The Food, we tuck into history’s most deranged cult diets...
Episode #7
<p>Once upon a time, New York was built on oysters, literally. From the Lenape shell heaps to 19th-century oyster saloons (and the dodgy brothels hiding behind them), oysters were everywhere. They fed the rich, the...
Episode #6
<p>*We encountered a couple of audio issues while recording this episode. Before you stamp on your headphones or throw your phone or PC out the window, any glitchy sounds you hear are in our recording...
<p>Step into the roar of the Colosseum! 🏛️ This week’s podcast takes you on a sensory journey through ancient Rome, exploring what it was like to attend the gladiatorial games. From securing your Tessera to feasting on...
<p>What’s more than bread, pickles, and pork? A story of resilience, rebellion, and reinvention. In this episode, we trace the journey of the Bánh Mì.</p><p><br></p><p>From its colonial roots in French-occupied Vietnam...
<p>Step aboard the Hindenburg, where high-altitude dining was once an opulent affair with fine porcelain, crystal glasses, and multi-course feasts—even as disaster loomed... In this episode, we explore the luxurious...
<p>Step into the vibrant world of Ital living, where food isn’t just fuel, it’s a spiritual practice, a cultural statement, and an act of resistance! In this episode, we uncover the history of the Ital Diet, born from...
Episode #1
<p>Season 3 is here, and we’re diving into how French cuisine became the gold standard of fine dining!</p><p>In our new format, we uncover the rich and often outrageous history behind France’s culinary world...
What the Food?
<p>Season 2 finale is here and it's time to pop the lid on the world of Caviar! This luxurious delicacy has graced the tables of tsars, aristocrats, and celebrity chefs alike—but how did it go from a humble fish roe to...
What the Food?
<p>Time to crack open the mystery of the Scotch Egg! This iconic British snack has seen it all—from posh London department stores to wartime rations, and even a gourmet revival in the trendiest gastropubs. But where did...
What the Food?
<p>It’s time to stir things up with the saucy saga of Chop Suey! In this episode, we’re diving into the deliciously complicated history of the iconic dish that’s as much a part of American takeaways as it is Chinese...
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