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Yum But Why?

Yum But Why?

By: Yum But Why?
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Yum But Why? is the food podcast that makes you go… yum… but wait… why?! Join mom and daughter duo as they munch, crunch, and giggle their way through food mysteries, silly snack debates, and tasty experiments. From figuring out if a tomato is really a fruit to trying new foods, it’s a delicious adventure for curious kids (and hungry grown-ups)!

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Episodes
  • The Ultimate Food Trivia Challenge
    Nov 30 2025

    Get ready to test your food knowledge! In this fun-filled trivia episode, we challenge each other (and YOU!) with four rounds of food facts, myths, and mysteries.

    🥕 Round 1: Fruit & Veggie Mystery - Can you guess the food from the clues?

    🍫 Round 2: Quick-Fire Trivia & Jokes - From chocolate chip cookies to the longest noodle ever recorded!

    🍕 Round 3: This or That - Switzerland vs USA chocolate consumption, popsicles vs ice cream, and more surprising comparisons

    🦃 Round 4: True or False - We're busting food myths! Does turkey really make you sleepy? Can cranberries bounce?

    Play along at home and see how many you can get right! Plus, we've got food jokes that will make you groan and laugh at the same time.

    Challenge: Pick one food fact from this episode and share it with someone at dinner tonight. See if they believe you!

    Perfect for curious kids, food lovers, and families who want to learn while having fun. No points, no pressure - just pure food trivia fun!

    Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy

    Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

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    17 mins
  • Fall Festival Foods
    Sep 30 2025

    This fall, we are taking you on a delicious journey through:

    🪔 Diwali's Festival of Lights & sweet traditions

    🎃 Halloween's 2,000-year journey from turnips to pumpkins

    💀 Día de los Muertos beautiful celebration of memory

    🌕 China's Mid-Autumn Festival & the legend of Chang'e

    Did you know jack-o'-lanterns used to be carved from TURNIPS? Or that mooncakes symbolize family reunion? Every festival food has a story!

    Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy

    Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

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    18 mins
  • Tantalizing Taste Buds
    Sep 5 2025

    Join us as we dive into the amazing world of taste buds! 🍕🍋🍫 From the five fantastic flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami) to the truth about spicy foods, sour face scrunches, miracle berries, and even why cats can’t taste sweet, this episode is packed with fun facts, jokes, and a tasty challenge you can try at home. Get ready to explore the flavor party happening right inside your mouth! 🎉👅

    Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy

    Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

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    16 mins
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