Schwing! Welcome to a world of legends, where the mightiest weapons aren't just forged from steel, but from the imaginations of countless storytellers. From blades that wield mystical powers to those steeped in prophecy, these badass swords have become as famous as the heroes who wield them and captured our hearts and minds across movies, game, boo…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dig into the history of Savory Pies! What do the Tudors, French-Canadians settlers, and Sweeney Todd have in common? When did pies go from functional to flavourful? Why don't we eat pigeons anymore?Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep …

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) give you a 101 lesson in taking care of cast-iron cookware! What is 'seasoning' and why is it so important? How can you make perfect bread in a dutch oven? What's the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich or pressed panini on a stovetop? And, how can cooking with ca…

*drool* Mmm Donuts. Centuries ago some great innovator came up with punching a hole through fried dough. These dough balls eventually became the familiar ring shape we know today as donuts! Donuts have remained popular not only for it's versatility, coming in all sorts of flavours and sizes, but also for being a bit of a cultural icon in the comfor…

Lick your fingers, folks. It's time.This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the latest collaboration between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kraft Dinner! We also get into the history of both brands in Canada and some of our favorite ways of eating boxed mac and cheese! Disclaimer: we were given free foo…

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest Lee Kim (@hunny_dill_) talk about the great Sriracha Shortage and the drama between Huy Fong creator David Tran and supplier Underwood Ranches, then dig into celebrity chef David Chang's controversial Chili Crisp escapades.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and eternal BFF-of-the-show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) break down everything you need to make the most of Brat Summer!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.orgCheck out Debate Thi…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about pudding! We talk about the history of how it got its name, share some personal favorites, and ask the ever-important question: is haggis a pudding?!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on …

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about edible fungi! We share some of our favorite mushroom dishes, from Escargot Mushrooms to Cream of Mushroom Soup, dig into the history of the mushroom, and more! Also, Teffer shares a little update about their recent trips to Boston and Ottawa and some of the de…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Jon Favreau's 2014 movie "Chef"- this conversation contains some mild spoilers! We get into the themes of The Chef as An Artist, parent-child relationship redemption stories, and how food service workers can touch people's lives with their wo…

Hey Bae, hope you are ready to get turnt up to some lit tunes! We did the 80's, we did the 90's, and then the 2000's, so the time has come to finally listen to the tunes of the 2010 decade ! The 2010's were a huge leap in the music industry with the rise of streaming services and having every song at your finger tips. The songs of the 2010s did won…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of show and Best DM in Podcasting Eric Silver (@el_silvero) for a deep dive into the beauty of Montreal & New York bagels, the best bagel varieties, toppings, and schmears, and which Sex & The City character Eric endorses for President.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodC…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up patron & writer Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) to talk about all the best sides for a backyard cookout! Find out what we think is the peak of the grilled corn experience, what kind of chips pair best with barbecue, the best barbecue drinks, and the incomprehensible presence of mayonnaise.Suppo…

This is Summer! It's time to complete our boozy trilogy. We did Halloween Cocktails, we've done Christmas Cocktails, and now it's time to dive into the summer with refreshing drinks by the poolside! Join Disney Dummies Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon as they once again whip up some delicious drinks and quench your thirst…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Greg Schulz (@lefttriggerrighttrigger) to talk about his recent foray BACK into the world of eggs! Find out what finally made this former vegan CRACK! This one’s no YOLK! We’re so EGGScited. This is a CRY FOR HEL-Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodCon…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about butter! We made homemade butter before this recording and it was awesome! We also talk a lot about BOG BUTTER, clarified butter, beurre d'Isigny, and laminated doughs!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep …

It is another CROSSOVER special in today’s episode of Ranked! If you don't already know the Disney Dummies went on a mission to watch every single Disney Animated Feature in chronological order, discuss them at length, argue about the merits of the movie, shared fun facts, talked about which characters had f*ck energy, and so much more. They eventu…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about sausages! Links! Patties! Loose Sausage Meat! Haggis! Brats! Blood Pudding! The list goes on, but one thing's for sure: we're casing this joint and taking a look at how the sausage gets made!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoo…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Berlin-based improviser, podcaster & journalist Summer Banks (@winter.streams) to talk about New California Cuisine, Alice Waters, Sustainability, and Tuna 'N Rice, a delicious comfort food from her childhood cupboard!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up wit…

It's National Ranking Day! Okay it's not but if we told you that, you'd probably believe it's real because there's essentially a plethora of random National Days EVERY DAY of the year for EVERYTHING. They range from being wholesome to totally obscure to so incredibly niche that you wonder why it got it's own National Day to begin with. That's kind …

TW: Italian Food Crimes are committed in this episode. Mi dispiace, ma è molto divertente!This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) for a deep dive into Matt's favorite rice dish: Pizza Rice! What *is* pizza rice, and how can we elevate it into a fine dining experience?Support the show on…

Tale as old as time. The stories of mythical creatures have captivated the minds and imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Part of the fascination stems from tapping into deep-seated aspects of human psychology, culture, and our universal desire for meaning and connection. Or maybe another part of the interest for this multifaceted…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) take a look into the pantry and talk about different kinds of peppercorns!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Buy some Three of Cups Tea! www.3ofcupsteas.etsy.com Help mak…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Plant-Based Correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) to talk about Vice-President Potato, the people's politician. We get into the Great Irish Potato Famine, ways to prep potatoes in bulk for freezing, Marie Antoinette's buttonhole, and the history of the Potato Head toy!Support the show on Pa…

To me, my X-Men! What's there to say that hasn't already been said about the X-Men? They are easily some of comic books most recognizable teams and for good reason! Not only is it consistently telling quality stories about marginalized groups and discrimination in the form of superheroes, but it also has had a myriad of movies, video games, tv show…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dive into a hot pot of soup! We get into the Bone Broth craze, the beauty of a well-balanced soup, and some fun uses for extra stock! Also, Tom got butt surgery this week, so, we *have* to talk about that.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us an…

Narf! From ranking Fictional Horses, Birds, Cats, Dogs and much more, we have finally arrived to giving the little guys some love on the PodCavern airwaves. That's right, today we celebrate all the rodents out there who despite their size, have the same amount of spunk, whimsy, adventure, and weirdly sexy aspects to them as any other fictional anim…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about a tasty treat that doubles as a great use for your leftover rice- Rice Pudding!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoo…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the riveting rhizome, Rhubarb!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.orgWant to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2…

DK! Donkey Kong is here! It's time to talk about everyone's favourite gorilla with a tie! Yes, we are talkin' Donkey Kong this week! This iconic character has been jumping on alligators, riding on rails on sketchy mine carts, and torpedo-ing himself through explosive barrels for decades now, but part of what makes those adventures so memorable is t…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) call up special guest Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod) from Candy Is Dandy, the world's best candy review podcast, to talk about everyone's favorite puffed rice chocolate bar, the Nestle CRUNCH!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges JP Karwacki (@johnnycrust) and Bailey Eastwood give us their takes on the battle between Chocolate & Rice, crowning the winner of this year's tournament!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge …

Sometimes you CAN eat just one... After an iconic episode ranking of Top 5 Chips, the 'Chip Gang' has RETURNED to put their taste buds to the test through a gauntlet of weirdness. So join Tuong La and Chip-a-holics Hayley Kellett, Simone Dorie, and Leslie Cserepy as they explore uncharted territory and embark on a crunchy and quirky journey of thei…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the semi-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Gab Chernitsky and Tuong La (@podcavern) give us their takes on the battles between Chocolate & Salt and Rice & Berries!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! p…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next quarter-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Erica Jacobs-Perkins (@ejpviolinist) and Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic) give us their takes on the battles between Soup & Salt and Berries & Hot Sauce! Support the show on Patreon for a chance…

Hey there spud! Potatoes are extremely versatile and has become a beloved staple in cuisines across the globe. From golden crispy fries to creamy mashed potatoes and everything in between, the amount of culinary creations that can be made with the humble potato are vast and seemingly infinite. So join Tuong La and his 'Spuddies' Angus MacDonald, Ri…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the first quarter-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) give us their takes on the battles between Ice Cream & Chocolate and Potatoes & Rice!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest ju…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the final two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Andrew Henderson (@debatethiscast) give us their takes on the battles between Soup & Sausage and Mountain Dew & Rice!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be…

It's Oscar season baby, let's talk movies! Get ready for a wild ride through the glitz and glamour of Hollywood movies as we dish out all the juiciest takes of our favourite movies of 2023, leading up to the 96th Academy Awards. From nuclear bombs to star-crossed lovers to massive amounts of Kenergy, we'll be your trusty guides through the cinemati…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Zack Ingles (@zackinglesmusic) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) give us their takes on the battles between Charcuterie & Chocolate and Bread & Hot Sauce!Support the show on Patreon for a ch…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) and David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) give us their takes on the battles between Pasta & Berries and Salt & Curry!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be…

*Charging attack...still charging...still...charging...* We are back on the anime train once again, this time specifically focusing in on those flashy, often high-budget animated attacks that get our blood pumping. These powerful techniques are unique to each character (or set of characters), often defining their combat style and personality. From …

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the first two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) give us their takes on the battles between Potatoes & Pickles and Citrus & Ice Cream!Support the show on Patreon for a chance…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about curry! We give our SuperBowl 2024 recap (mostly the food), share some of our favorite curry dishes, and talk about the immense multicultural potential of curry!Follow us on Patreon before the 12th and you'll be invited to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! pat…

Bang-arang! It's that time of year again where love and consensual** (very important) coitus is in the air! And so, this Valentine's day we thought we would spice up your bedroom, closet, floor, etc. (we don't kink shame) with a sultry list of dulcet tunes that is sure to get your loins fired up. Join Tuong La and sexy music experts Victoria Luloff…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the moment you've all been waiting for: It's time to reveal the 2024 Munch Madness bracket! Which 16 foods made the cut for this year's tournament? What do our first round match-ups look like? How can YOU become part of this year's panel of judges?Follow us on …

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about mustard! Hey did you know that mustard comes from a plant?! It's okay if you didn't, but now you do! We get into medieval cooking, different varieties of mustard-based condiments, and and bring you some exciting new ways to eat it!Munch Madness 2024 is just ar…

This week's episode is going to be....Gr-r-eat! Many moons ago we ranked Top 5 Food Mascots (which you should totally check out still) but we found that our friends the Cereal Mascots were severely underrepresented. Flash forward to the year 2024 where we right these wrongs and give these unsung mascots the time in the limelight they deserve! So jo…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the greatest innovation in grab-and-go breakfasts, the Breakfast Sandwich! Where did the classic egg-cheese-meat sando come from? What's the perfect commercial iteration of it? Does a bagel with lox count as a breakfast sandwich?Munch Madness 2024 is just arou…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk Salt! Where does it come from? What does it do to our bodies when we eat it? What are some of the different kinds of salt and what purpose do they serve in a kitchen? Most importantly, how can you eat the inside of a volcano?!Munch Madness 2024 is just around the co…