Best Tam White Podcasts (2024)

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🔥 Biscoff: WTF Is It And Why Are We Obsessed? Also, Biscoff Tiramisu 🤤 26:14

40m ago26:14

26:14

Why is Biscoff the most popular thing on the internet? We take a look at this popular spread and make some wildly delicious (and easy) things with it. Em has strong feelings about this spread’s presence in the supermarket and Ben cranks out his fave adorable kitchen appliance again. [0:43] Is Biscoff taking over? [8:18] Going viral [12:53] Biscoffe…

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😻Cream: Is Canned Whipped Cream The Best or Worst? ’70s Style Ripple Cake!🍍 22:53

39m ago22:53

22:53

This time it’s Ben’s turn to veer off course into questionable old school recipe territory… with a war rationing number and a truly irresponsible use of cream and tomato sauce (yes, together). Meanwhile, Em dabbles in whipped cream of all forms and creates a family recipe in the style of a ripple cake. [0:44] Whipped Cream Wars [5:02] The Worst Use…

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Honeycomb: Bertie Beetles Year Round? Did White Choc Crunchie Exist? 29:24

17d ago29:24

29:24

Did you know there's Bertie Beetle PEANUT BUTTER!? If you expected actual honeycomb in this episode, you're gonna be shattered... it's all Violet Crumbles, Crunchies and Bertie Beetles. Ben goes full mad scientist in the kitchen and Em bribes you with a special Bertie Beetle offer. At the end of the episode we have a little note about supporting In…

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🤔Baked Beans: Why Were They On Em’s 9th Birthday Cake? Pimp My Beans!😋 24:51

17d ago24:51

24:51

Overwhelmed by the choice in the baked bean aisle? We tell you the best (and worst) tins to look out for. Em wonders why no one ate her ninth birthday cake while Ben pimps his beans in three different ways (warning: one is cursed). [0.46] Em’s 9th birthday cake [4:45] Pimp my beans [10:48] Best tin of baked beans? [17:33] Baked bean museum Follow u…

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😰Beetroot: Why Your Wee Is Red; Aussie Fish & Chip Shop Burgers🍔 21:11

20d ago21:11

21:11

Did you survive the great beetroot shortage of 2024? Why do we put tinned beetroot on burgers? Can Ben overcome his baking fear to make a lovely little sweet treat? And most importantly… piss: why does beetroot turn it red? [0:32] Aussie burgers [8:41] Beetroot shortage of 2024 [13:01] Beetroot wee [15:30] Chocolate beetroot cake Follow us on Insta…

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🍫White Chocolate: WTF Is Caramilk? Microwave White Chocolate Crumb With Potato Chips😻 26:14

1M ago26:14

26:14

Which underrated biscuit is the ultimate nanna bikkie? Is white chocolate even chocolate? And more importantly, does it even matter? Warning: Ben gets fired up in this episode. Whether you’re pro or anti-Caramilk, there’s more than enough chocolate (ok “chocolate”) to go ‘round. [0:48] Is white chocolate chocolate? And does it matter? [7:36] Ben’s …

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🤔Cinnamon: It’s Lying To You; Cute KMart Hack to Revive Stale Donuts😻 22:35

1M ago22:35

22:35

What if everything you thought you knew about cinnamon was a lie? Did you too wake up one day and everyone was talking about cinnamon scrolls and you had no idea why? Also in this ep, find out how you can revive always-stale supermarket cinnamon donuts with a lil pizazz! [0:59] Cinnamon Scrolls: WTF [7:51] It’s all lies [11:49] Toothbrushing hack […

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😱Tinned Soup: ‘Soup On A Stick’ and Other Truly Cursed Horrors 😨 26:24

1M ago26:24

26:24

Sorry in advance. But this episode is more disgusting than delicious. We bring up (almost literally) some 1950s to 1970s ‘recipes’ featuring tinned soup which should never see the light of day. But on the more positive side, Ben cracks a tinned soup conspiracy wide open! [0:59] Soup On The Rocks [7:36] A Nostalgic Cream of Asparagus Recipe [13:57] …

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🍔Sesame: A Questionable Big Mac Hack; Everything Bagel Seasoning… Dessert?😱 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

We get sprinkling with DIY furikake made from Ingredipedia’s favourite fish and also blow our own minds with a dessert hack for the sweet-and-savoury fiends. There’s also a Maccas hack that will leave you questioning everything and also a big tip for a hidden and extremely delicious black-sesame snack that will change your life (no exaggeration). […

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🔥Fire: How to Make S’Mores at the Office; The Smokiest Campfire Jaffles🏕️ 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Toasting marshmallows on company time? It’s possible. Ben unearths some relics from the past to cook ‘Smokeshow’ fire jaffles and rounds up the best fire-based restaurant experiences. Also, we get inspired by Lennox Hastie from Sydney’s Firedoor restaurant and try out one of his recipes. This flammable episode of Ingredipedia is sponsored by Vivid …

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 58: The Sweetest Taboo ft. Erica Schultz 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Our dear friend Erica Schultz is back on the show — coincidentally right around Mother’s Day — to talk about her book, The Sweetest Taboo: An Unapologetic Guide To Child Kills In Film (which you can still buy through that link if you haven’t ordered it yet, though get on it because it’s selling like hot cakes). We talk about how the book came to be…

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🔥Pitmaster Jess Pryles Knows About Fire (and Tomahawk Steaks)🥩 [Bites] 14:45

2M ago14:45

14:45

Ever freak out at the thought of ruining an expensive piece of meat? Or wondered why anyone would deep fry a smoked leg of ham? Same. We turned to meat expert and live fire cook Jess Pryles, who’s an Australian chef living in Texas, for the answers. Aside from being the oracle on all things meat and fire, Jess is the founder of both Hardcore Carniv…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: (Staten) Island of Lost Souls 3:43

2M ago3:43

3:43

What force on earth could compel us to the suburbs of New Jersey and Staten Island to watch movies? Learn more by following us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes, video essays, written essays, and several of Samm’s ongoing solo podcasts. Support Twitch of the Death Nerve and help …

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 57: Soccermomsploitation ft. Rob Weychert 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

We’ve gotten a lot of requests to do an episode on the great Stalked By My Doctor series, starring the absolute king Eric Roberts, and we finally delivered. Lifetime Channel thriller enthusiast Rob Weychert joined Charles and Samm to talk about this wild trend in made for TV movies and we honestly had the best time. We discuss everything from histo…

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🇮🇹Nutella: Do Italians Do It Better? Random Suburbs That Made Nutella Doughnuts Famous🍩 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

Is there a difference between Nutella made here and Nutella imported from Italy? Why did we lose our minds about Nutella doughnuts in 2015? Also, the great Nutella riots and Ben gets freaky with savoury biscuit pairings. [0:46] Do Italians do it better? [5:06] Nutella doughnut trend [13:07] Nutella riots [15:54] Nutella Arnott’s Shapes pairings Fol…

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😡Pepper: Should It Be Banished From Tables? Cacio e Pepe Two Ways🍝 23:50

3M ago23:50

23:50

This is the most heated Ingredipedia has ever got. Who knew Em and Ben had such strong opposing pepper opinions? There’s also a deep dive into the world’s oldest soft drink Dr Pepper and a multi-faceted exploration of one of the truly great pasta dishes. [00:37] Should black pepper be outlawed? [05:21] Cacio e pepe, two ways [10:42] WTF is in Dr Pe…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 56: Return of the Texas Psychorama ft. Jon Dzwonar & Erica Schultz 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

The latest Death Nerve is here, and it’s a real throwback! Acting as a spiritual successor to our Texas Psychorama episode from a couple years back, Death Nerve founding member and true dyed in the wool freakshow Jon Dzwonar is back with a fiendish 6 movie marathon! Unfortunately, Samm got stuck in the hospital visiting her catatonic friend Patrick…

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🍯Crumpets: WTF Is Crumpet Toast? Ben’s Saucy Crumpet Topping🤯 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

There's a huge crumpet problem. We’ll guide you in navigating the rough crumpet seas to ensure you have delicious crumpets (or at least innovative and interesting crumpets) for your breakfast and/or mid-morning snack. Also, is crumpet toast worth buying? And WTF is it? [0:42] Crumpet problems and crumpet toast [7:34] Unhinged crumpet topping Follow…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: The Pleasure Principle Superhighway 3:18

3M ago3:18

3:18

In this episode, Samm gives an impassioned argument for why you should watch as many Kenji Misumi movies as possible and Charles dons a tinfoil hat to explore the connection between the death drive and ’00s disaster movies. What the hell does that mean? Learn more by following us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entir…

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🤩Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson Is Back (And We Are Starstruck!) – The Interview!😱 [Bites] 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

Huey is one of Australia’s most iconic TV chefs (hello, food-themed braces) and he is BACK! We loved watching him on school sick-days, so we lost our minds when we actually got to talk to the great man himself! We chatted about wiping the plate with a tea towel, his fave anchovies and evidently… being in a band!? Follow Huey on TikTok: @huey_on_tik…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: Immaculate X Benedetta: The Nun Empire 6:29

3M ago6:29

6:29

How am I supposed to relate to a character who has CGI blood coursing through their veins? Find out the answer to this question for the ages by following us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes, video essays, written essays, and several of Samm’s ongoing solo podcasts. Support Twitc…

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😵Peas: Eating Still Frozen Peas (WTF); Pie Floater Chips & Pea Snacks✨ 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

Rant incoming! Em has something to say to those who eat still-frozen peas. Ben turns into a chip maestro creating the perfect pie floater snack and also delves into the depths of his freezer. Also… soooo many pea snacks (all delicious)! [00:52] Frozen peas: an angry rant [06:00] DIY pie floater chips [13:52] Pea chips snack wrap [18:57] Ben's Chris…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 55: Spice World ft. Mike White 1:11:50

4M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Dune has been one of Samm’s favorite books since childhood and Charles has become similarly obsessed (maybe even more so), so it was inevitable that we were going to do cover it at some point, because… the spice must flow. For this episode — which covers everything from Herbert’s first few books to David Lynch’s adaptation and the two Villeneuve fi…

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🍿Popcorn: Is It Socially Acceptable To Eat By The Handful? The World’s First Cereal? 🧐 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

Ever wondered why we can’t watch a movie without drastically overpriced buttered popcorn? Or what INSANELY GOOD topping you should be sprinkling on top? Grab a handful and shovel it in. [01:07] By the fistful? [06:45] Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? [13:03] Was popcorn the first breakfast cereal? [18:51] Best flavourings Follow us on Instagram…

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🐑Lamb: In Memory of Maccas’ Serious(-ly Bad) Lamb Burger; Cute Sicilian Marzipan Lambs 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

This is a meaty one. Em faces her fear of cooking lamb by buying a mysterious piece of meat and doing a little cooking therapy session (content warning for anyone who’s a little bit meat-squeamish) while Ben for some reason puts sandwiches in a food processor. It’s weird, it’s wild, but don’t worry, there’s a genuinely beautiful Italian dessert pil…

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🍩Donuts: Why Hot Jam Donuts Are Elite (And Rare); Donut Hole Lies 🤯 14:50

4M ago14:50

14:50

Melbourne makes the greatest donuts in the world – but how did it all begin and why does nowhere else in the world make them? In the final episode of our DEEP FRIED DEEP DIVE, we also look into some nostalgic donut experiences (looking at you Smorgy’s) and ask some philosophical and holy (ok hole-y) questions about what makes a doughnut a doughnut?…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 54: The Salò Episode ft. Annie Rose Malamet 1:13:11

4M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

From the inception of Twitch of the Death Nerve, an episode on Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) seemed inevitable. It’s a film that has had an incredible influence on Samm’s life, plus we got to see it on 35mm recently at a sold out screening in NYC. Luckily we found the perfect guest, Annie Rose Malamet, who shares Samm’…

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🥔Potato Chips: Why Pringles Suck (Except For Breakfast😇); Gobbledok ("Chippies") Interview🤩 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

We commit some heinous crimes against Pringles in this episode and we will not apologise! We also speak to Australian royalty: the alien from Smith’s chip ads in the ‘80s and ‘90s (you know, “CHIPPIES!”). Ben and Em also taste some unusually flavoured chips (including a little ‘duck tongue’ number) and make some delicious chips using 1980s technolo…

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🤩Dim Sims: The Iconic Australian Origin Story (Plus, We BBQ Them) 14:49

4M ago14:49

14:49

Dimmies! Truly the highlight of any fish and/or chip experience (also just a highlight of life). We investigate the truly iconic origin story of these mysterious morsels and trial a new method of cooking them. We also investigate which Australian suburb is lobbying to be the home of The Big Dim Sim. This episode is part of Ingredipedia’s Deep Fried…

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🍟Fish & Chips: Trying The Weirdest Order And Is Minimum Chips A Lie?😱 29:52

5M ago29:52

29:52

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ordered from a fish and chip shop? Trust me, what we try in this episode is stranger: straight-up unhinged… and delicious! This is the first episode of our Deep Fried Deep Dive, a weekly series where we explore Australia’s favourite deep-fried foods. We’re starting at the fish and chip shop, and in this episode you…

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🐰Hot Cross Buns: Are Savoury Hot Cross Buns Okay? Flavoured Whittaker’s Chocolate🍫 12:26

5M ago12:26

12:26

Hot Cross Bun season is the most blessed time of the year. In this episode we get a little creative with our hot cross bun fillings – Ben goes down the savoury route and Em doubles down on sweetness with the Whittaker’s Choc Cross Bun chocolate block. Next week we're launching a special miniseries focussing on tales from the deep fryer. Join us for…

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🚢Titanic: Can Kids Have Titanic Birthday Cakes?🎂 What They Ate On Board 11:41

5M ago11:41

11:41

Is there a reason the Women’s Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book didn’t feature a Titanic-themed cake? We ponder the moral dilemma of whether it’s in bad taste to create a cake-version of the sinking steamship if your kid requests one. We also look into what people ate on board the Titanic and speak to a chef who has interpreted some of the Titan…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: Let My Puppets Hug 4:00

6M ago4:00

4:00

Follow us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes, video essays, written essays, and several of Samm’s ongoing solo podcasts. Support Twitch of the Death Nerve and help us keep the show ad free and on the airwaves forever! The post Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: Let My Puppets Hug …

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 53: Patrick Tam & the Hong Kong New Wave ft. Bobby Rodriguez 1:03:42

6M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

For this episode, we’re diving in to the Hong Kong New Wave through the work of underrated auteur Patrick Tam. Dear Death Nerve friend Bobby Rodriguez joins to help break down the history of political turmoil in Hong Kong in the ’60s as it relates to the birth of the New Wave. We talk about its origins in television, how the Hong Kong New Wave is d…

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💩Plums: Can Prunes Become Cool?Japanese Pickled Plum Mouth Party🤩 27:52

6M ago27:52

27:52

Is there a reason we don’t see prunes on fancy menus? They certainly have a bit of a stench about them. We explore why and whether prunes can become popular and/or cool again. We also explore the god-tier plum variety and share two seriously life-changing ways to eat plums (yes, one is in chip form). Fair warning, there’s also monkeys and fairies i…

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🌈Paddlepops: You’re Not Imagining It, The Recipe Has Changed🤨 12:51

6M ago12:51

12:51

Why do Paddlepops look and taste different when compared to the Paddlepops from our childhood summers? We work out just who is to blame. Plus, we look into why Paddlepop has a monopoly on craft projects and decide ONCE AND FOR ALL if the Paddlepop Lion is hot or not. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals o…

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🍇Grapes: Is Supermarket Grape Theft Actually Fine? Why Is Maggie Beer Obsessed with Verjuice? 28:37

6M ago28:37

28:37

Have you ever stolen a grape from a supermarket? Same, so we’ll explore why that’s kiiiind of a legal grey area (according to Em and Ben who have no legal training whatsoever). We also learn about how to turn bricks into wine, the hidden X-rated meaning of the grape emoji and why Maggie Beer puts verjuice into literally everything she’s ever cooked…

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🌭Hot Dogs: How To Eat 47 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes; Disney Princesses as Hot Dogs 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

Please enjoy this delicious episode from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes Jan 22. Do you like surprises? Hot dog-related surprises? Because the 1970s was absolutely brimming with them and this episode both Em and Ben delved into the PROSECUTABLE CRIMES people were co…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: 2023 Was All Bad 2:50

7M ago2:50

2:50

Follow us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes, video essays, written essays, and several of Samm’s ongoing solo podcasts. Support Twitch of the Death Nerve and help us keep the show ad free and on the airwaves forever! The post Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: 2023 Was All Bad ap…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 52: 2023 Wasn’t All Bad 1:19:45

7M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Happy New Year! Charles and Samm had a lot of fun talking through their respective favorite films of the year: this includes both their top 10 films watched for the first time, but a few runners up and a run through of some Letterboxd stats like top actors and top directors. As a result this episode is all over the place in terms of geography, genr…

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[Re-Heated] 🍦Vanilla: Vienetta World Tour; Does Imitation Vanilla Really Come From A Beaver’s Ass? 32:33

6M ago32:33

32:33

Please enjoy this delicious episode from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes Jan 22. Your favourite bogan dessert Vienetta takes centre stage in this episode (rightly so, too). There’s a Drumstick vs Cornetto showdown to round out our ice-cream focus. Then we check whet…

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[Re-Heated] 🍗Chicken: Are Chicken Twisties Superior? Replacing Salt With Chicken Salt 40:19

7M ago40:19

40:19

Please enjoy this delicious episode from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes Jan 22. Prepare yourselves for bombshells and confessions. We will ensure you never look at chicken salt the same way again (don’t worry, we won’t ruin it) and share some secret opinions regard…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: A Kaiju Christmas Miracle 6:50

7M ago6:50

6:50

Follow us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes, video essays, written essays, and several of Samm’s ongoing solo podcasts. Support Twitch of the Death Nerve and help us keep the show ad free and on the airwaves forever! And have a happy holidays!!! The post Twitch of the Death Nerve…

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🦐Prawns: Should You Remove the Poo Chute? Filet-O-Fish’s Hotter Cousin🍔 33:19

7M ago33:19

33:19

Are you a filthy animal if you leave the poo chute in your prawns? Why do we serve prawns in cocktail glasses? And most importantly – where do you stand on the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish? (Because we want to introduce you to its hotter cousin.) Answers inside! In this episode Ben claims prawn crackers and explores some Big Prawn controversies (yes, mu…

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💍Burger Rings: The Ultimate Engagement Ring? Plus, Burger Rings Fried Chicken🍗 9:45

7M ago9:45

9:45

In this short and snacky Burger Rings episode, Em shares her opinion on engagement rings and whether or not Burger Rings featured in hers while Ben turns his focus to fried chicken to see if Burger Rings are any better when seared onto a bird with hot oil. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird…

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🥐Almonds: Are Almond Croissants Overrated?🤔 Ben’s Activated Almond Claim 29:15

7M ago29:15

29:15

Do you prefer standard croissants or almond ones? Em boldly argues the latter are overrated. Who really started that ‘activated almonds’ meme? Ben claims it was him and also tries Sustain cereal after it featured heavily in our Nutri-Grain episode. We also make our own scroggin-inspired almond butter and steal green almonds off trees and eat them. …

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🥞Pancake Parlour Part 2: ‘Unreasonable’ Use of Maple Syrup and Food Truck Memories 9:55

8M ago9:55

9:55

After our Pancake Parlour episode, so many listeners shared their own unhinged Pancake Parlour stories. They were simply too good to not share! In our follow-up episode, we hear what constitutes ‘unreasonable’ use of maple syrup, what a wedding with Pancake Parlour catering was actually like and a few more classic sweet and savoury memories. Thank …

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🥣Nutri-Grain: Fun-Size Cereal Pack Rankings; WTF is Nuts and Bolts? 12:25

8M ago12:25

12:25

Do you like your Nutri-Grain sweet, savoury or on holidays in a cute fun-size box? All avenues are covered in this carb-loaded episode of Ingredipedia. Em buys a fun-size cereal variety pack and surprises Ben with her favourite choice as a child, while Ben turns your favourite cereal into a savoury snack with a mystery special ingredient straight o…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: Questions Part Deux 4:18

8M ago4:18

4:18

Follow us on Patreon to unlock this full episode and instantly access our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes, video essays, written essays, and several of Samm’s ongoing solo podcasts. Support Twitch of the Death Nerve and help us keep the show ad free and on the airwaves forever! The post Twitch of the Death Nerve Preview: Questions Part Deux…

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Twitch of the Death Nerve Episode 51: Questions? Questions! 1:23:40

8M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

We’ve been wanting to do a Death Nerve Q&A episode for awhile and we got so many great questions from social media, the Patreon, and our Discord. We got to talk about everything from rape revenge movies to dream blu-ray releases, favorite books, under-seen films of the 1940s, Stalked By My Doctor, why Samm dislikes New Hollywood, Stalked By My Doct…

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