Weird History Food: The Unexpected and Untold Chronicles of Food

Have you ever noticed the striking similarities between Carl's Jr. and Hardee's? These two fast-food chains are essentially siblings, sharing so much in common while claiming their own unique identities. Which one have you dined at, and do you have a preference? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Carl'sJr. #Hardee's #fastfood #similarities #differences See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history-food/episodes/6944434038a7160e2a3b0f11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you're caring for a child with a cold or just don't feel like cooking, soup is a household essential. One brand dominates the market: Campbell's, famously known for its “Chunky” variety. #campbells #soup #chunky #history #householdstaple See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history-food/episodes/69419edb71dd0545aa195b74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2023, McDonald’s sought to maintain relevance by targeting the caffeine-loving, TikTok-savvy audience more interested in sipping than chewing. They launched a new coffee chain, reminiscent of Starbucks with an extraterrestrial twist, named CosMc’s. Unfortunately, it wasn’t destined to last long. #McDonald's #fastfood #coffeechain #CosMc’s #Starbucks #TikTok See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history-food/episodes/693efbe0251a5f5acfa07271 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attending an NFL game often involves enduring the roaring crowd, navigating long parking lot lines, and paying for overpriced beer. But one thing makes the experience worthwhile. No, it's not the game itself—you can enjoy that on your couch. We're talking about the stadium food. #stadium #food #NFL #AFC #culinarydelights See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history-food/episodes/693b075af5edc8471cce003c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seasons bring changes, especially in foods and drinks. Join us as we explore signature seasonal foods. What's your favorite? Share in the comments! 00:00:00: Why the Hell Do People Love Pumpkin Spice So Much?00:12:52: Why Do We Eat Turkey During the Holidays?00:24:53: How the Backyard BBQ Became an American Pastime00:37:19: Stories About Your Favorite Halloween Candy00:52:57: Our Favorite Nostalgic Holiday Food-Related Commercials01:01:10: Is the Razorblades In Apples Halloween Story Actually Real?01:14:22: Is the Filet-O-Fish Actually Fish?01:28:23: Why Do We Drink Eggnog During the Holidays?01:37:03: Every Fried Fair Food We Could Find In America #seasonalfoods #pumpkinspice #turkeyholidays #BBQAmericantradition #Halloweencandy #nostalgiccommercials #eggnogholidays #friedfairfood See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history-food/episodes/6939b5db285e17b6a7ce09e2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices