Episodes

  • The Sufferin’ Succotash Episode
    Nov 27 2025

    This versatile vegetable dish frequently features beans and sweet corn, but part of its appeal is that anything goes. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and cultures behind succotash.

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    34 mins
  • Pining for Spruce Beer
    Nov 21 2025

    This carbonated beverage made from the tender tips of new spruce branches can be alcoholic or not – but it’s always a bit bracing. Anney and Lauren stick it out through the science and history of spruce beer.

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    33 mins
  • The Syrupy Stroopwafel Episode
    Nov 20 2025

    These thin, crisp sandwich cookies with a chewy caramel center are a favorite snack of café patrons and endurance athletes alike. Anney and Lauren iron out the science and history of stroopwafels.

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    43 mins
  • The Portable Jamaican Patty Episode
    Nov 14 2025

    These golden yellow hand pies are a savory comfort food that’s traveled around the world. Anney and Lauren fill out the history and cultures behind Jamaican patties.

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    41 mins
  • Introducing Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel
    Nov 13 2025

    Wayfinder invites you to indulge in the art of travel through story, sensation, and self-discovery. Hosted by Daniel Scheffler, veteran travel writer, this immersive new series ventures beyond guidebooks and itineraries into the transformative journeys that reshape how we see the world and ourselves.

    Rediscover the beauty and awe-inspiring moments that define life-changing travel. From swimming with whales in Tahiti to savoring local flavors and hidden traditions in Tunisia, each episode captures the heart and humor of adventure through the eyes of real travelers.

    Every other week, join Daniel as he explores the experiences that can only be found when we follow our senses, trust our inner compass, and let curiosity lead the way.

    Check out Daniel Scheffler's Substack: https://withoutmaps.substack.com/about

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    2 mins
  • Making Scents of Jasmine Tea
    Nov 8 2025

    This fragrant beverage combines (usually green) tea leaves with jasmine flowers just as they bloom. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of jasmine tea.

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    30 mins
  • Savor Classics: Peas
    Nov 5 2025

    The seemingly humble garden pea has soil superpowers, caused a medieval craze, and drove Orson Welles to distraction. Come along with Anney and Lauren as they give world peas a chance in this classic episode.

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    34 mins
  • Butterfinger Candies: Crunch Time
    Oct 31 2025

    This brand of candy – with crisp layers of peanut buttery toffee and a chocolatey coating – is almost as memorable for its marketing as it is its signature crunch. Anney and Lauren don’t fumble the science and history of Butterfinger.

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    44 mins