The Sporkful

Dan and Radiolab's Jad Abumrad explore the new frontier of weed-infused foods with a French pastry chef. They'll tell you how it tastes. They'll tell you how it makes them feel. And they'll tell you what happens when you eat way, way too much of it.

Chicago Tribune food writer Kevin Pang reveals his top ten favorite sausages, from Chinese lap cheong to Lil' Smokies. Plus we debate whether hot dogs are a type of sausage, and the discussion brings up painful memories from Kevin's childhood.

Dan talks Buzz Management with Matthew Latkiewicz, author of "You Suck At Drinking," and the founders of Bitch Beer help him pair beers with weather forecasts. Plus, Dan goes on a rant about why he loves light beer but hates their marketing. Pour yoursel

The famously opinionated former New York Times restaurant critic loves frozen Milky Ways and once packed 104 different pastrami sandwiches into her car. Just don't offer her kale. Plus, she reveals the one dish she forgot to include in her new book, "1,0

What's the worst food gig in the ballpark? What's the best Cracker Jack prize? Should you eat the peanut shells? We explore the two foods immortalized in "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" with Mike Pesca from Slate's The Gist, Ted Berg of USA TODAY, and thir

What's the worst food gig in the ballpark? What's the best Cracker Jack prize? Should you eat the peanut shells? We explore the two foods immortalized in "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" with Mike Pesca from Slate's The Gist, Ted Berg of USA TODAY, and thir

Is the perfect burrito a feat of engineering or art? Dan debates burrito construction and the LA/SF rivalry with Jesse Thorn (MaxFun, Bullseye) and Evan Kleiman (KCRW's Good Food). Plus Vox's Matt Yglesias compares Chipotle burritos to iPhones.

Is a buttered roll a sandwich? What about a hot dog? Is it still brunch if it’s 2 pm? Should sparkling water be called water? Dan debates food and language with Peter Kim from the Museum of Food and Drink and Helen Zaltzman from The Allusionist.

Is a buttered roll a sandwich? What about a hot dog? Is it still brunch if it’s 2 pm? Should sparkling water be called water? Dan debates food and language with Peter Kim from the Museum of Food and Drink and Helen Zaltzman from The Allusionist.

The popular comedian talks about the glory of popcorn with Raisinets, his efforts to eat healthier, and the frustrations of getting his autistic son to do the same. Plus he explains why starting out in comedy is a lot like learning to cook.