35 Best Food History Podcasts

1. Gastropod

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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world through food. Find us online at gastropod...MORE Ranking #19 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Cynthia Graber, Nicola Twilley
Producer/Network Vox Media Podcast Network
Email ****@gastropod.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 4.6K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Sep 2014 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Culinary Historians of Chicago

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Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and scholarship, though geared to an informed popular audience. We welcome everyone to gather at our table to share food, drink and their life's culinary experiences...MORE Hosts Scott Warner, Catherine Lambrecht
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 1.2KTwitter 853 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Savor

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?MORE Hosts Anney Reese, Lauren Vogelbaum
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@savorpod.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 2.8KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 3.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Eat My Globe

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In Eat My Globe: Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Food, Simon Majumdar will talk about an ingredient, a dish, a theme, a person or a nation and the fascinating story of how they became part of the world that we often take for granted.Over the course of the show, he shall be examining some of the great tales of food history, the origins of some of your favorite dishes and drinks, and the people who helped to create them.He will also share fantastic trivia that you can use to bore people with at parties...MORE Host Simon Majumdar
Producer/Network Simon Majumdar
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 264Facebook 1.1KTwitter 2KInstagram 2K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. A Taste of the Past

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Culinary historian Linda Pelaccio takes a journey through the history of food. Take a dive into food cultures through history, from ancient Mesopotamia and imperial China to the grazing tables and deli counters of today. Tune in as Linda, along with a guest list of culinary chroniclers and enthusiasts, explores the lively links between food cultures of the present and past.MORE Host Linda Pelaccio
Email ****@atasteofthepast.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 516Twitter 1.8KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Dec 2009 Get Email Contact

6. Exploring Filipino Kitchens

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Thought-provoking talks on Philippine food history, traditions and culture from the diaspora looking in.
Host Natasha Alli
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 564Twitter 632Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

7. Season's Eatings podcast

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Have you ever wondered about where our favourite holiday foods come from? What really is a figgy pudding, or how does a Roman Pope stop the world from enjoying German stollen? Join host and certified baker, Glen Warren, as he dives into the history of the foods which shape our holidays in Season's Eatings: The History of Your Favourite Christmas Foods.MORE Host Glen Warren
Producer/Network Glen Warren
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 670Twitter 538 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Delicious Legacy

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A Greek Gourmand, travels through time... Imagine yourself dining with Socrates, Plato, or Pythagoras! What tasty morsels of food accompanied the conversations of these most significant minds in Western philosophy? Now picture yourself as you sat for a symposium with Cicero, or Pliny the Elder or Julius Caesar. The opulent feasts of the decadent Romans! Maybe, you're following Alexander the Great during his military campaigns in Asia for ten years. Conquering the vast Persian empire, while discovering new foods...MORE Host Thomas Ntinas
Producer/Network The Delicious Legacy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The British Food History Podcast

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Welcome to 'The British Food History Podcast': British food in all its (sometimes gory) glory with Dr. Neil Buttery. He'll be looking in depth at all aspects of food with interviews with special guests, recipes, re-enactments, foraging, trying his hand at traditional techniques, and tracking down forgotten recipes and hyper-regional specialities. He'll also be trying to answer the big question: What makes British food, so...British? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpMORE Host Neil Buttery
Producer/Network Neil Buttery
Email ****@britishfoodhistory.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 85 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Rouxde Cooking School Podcast

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Rouxde (pronounced Rude) Cooking School is a food history and cooking comedy podcast. Food writer and cook John Houser III talks food history, cooking and interviews Chefs and food professionals about what it's like in the industry. It's funny, irreverent and informative.MORE Host John Houser III
Producer/Network John Houser III
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 108Instagram 820 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Diaspora Food Stories

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The Diaspora Food Stories podcast explores the stories behind the creators from the African Diaspora, furthering the mission of The Global Food and Drink Initiative to connect Black people through food, drink, and travel. Listeners will enjoy conversations that go deep into the history and origins of our foods and how they have shaped cultures, communities, and the world...MORE Host V. Sheree Williams
Email ****@globalforgood.org
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Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Satay? Okay!

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Satay? Okay! is about the foods that have shaped Malaysia. Go on a deep dive into Malaysian food culture and discover how events in history can be seen in the food today.Join hosts Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson as they explore Malaysia's most iconic foods and how they've been shaped by the past. They'll be joined by food writers, chefs, academics and community leaders, who will share their perspectives on one of the world's most misunderstood cuisines.This is a podcast that will make you rethink everything you know about food...MORE Hosts Noby Leong, Philip Gibson
Email ****@satayokay.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Baking Through Time

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Indulge in the art, science, and history of baking with Baking Through Time, a podcast that elegantly weaves the rich tapestry of humanity's love affair with breads, desserts, pizzas, and cakes. From ancient ovens to modern patisseries, each episode invites you on a journey to explore the cultural, artistic, and culinary significance of baking across the globe. Discover the fascinating origins of iconic recipes, the science behind perfect textures, and the traditions that have shaped the way we bake and share food...MORE Host Susan Rashid
Producer/Network Rashid Publications
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

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Taste buds, Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejon, take a bite out of the most delicious food and its history. Every episode includes - family stories from Eva and Maite, fascinating facts on the yummiest ingredients from their culture, interviews with food enthusiasts, chefs, and historians plus on-location episodes that bring you closer to the hidden history of your favorite foods. Oh, and these's lots of taste testing, drink making, and recipes for you to try at home...MORE Hosts Eva Longoria, Maite Gomez-Ramon
Producer/Network My Cultura Network
Email ****@artbites.net
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 482 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. The History of American Food

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Starting with the first English settlements in the 17th Century, this podcasts traces how we went from barrels of salted meat & peas to Korean bbq tacos and the largest grocery store selections ever seen anywhere in the world. We'll go everywhere - and it is full of surprises.Show Notes: https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/Email: ****@gmail.comInternets: @THoAFoodMORE Host Margaret Hardin
Producer/Network Margaret Hardin
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 102Instagram 298 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Kwentong Palayok

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With the belief that food is culture and history made edible, Kwentong Palayok seeks to understand our identity as a people through understanding Filipino cuisine, its origins and evolution.
Hosts TJ Correa, Anna Manlulo
Producer/Network SBS Audio
Email ****@sbs.com.au
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17. The Reconnection is Power Podcast™ with Tyree Humphrey

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The Reconnection is Power Podcast™ with Tyree Humphrey—founder of THE RIP SUPPLY™ —is where ancestral food history meets modern health. Each episode uncovers how our pre-colonial, pre-global trade ancestors nourished their minds, bodies, and communities through land — long before the world told us to change. From Mesoamerica to Africa, Korea to the Philippines, we explore the stories behind the world's most nutrient-dense traditional foods, the science that validates them today, and how reconnecting with cultural roots can heal us in the present...MORE Host Tyree Humphrey
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Culinary Connections: Asian American Food Stories

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An exploration of how Asian American cuisine has shaped and been shaped by the American cultural landscape. Through personal narratives, historical analysis, and culinary evolution, we examine how traditional Asian recipes transformed into unique Asian American dishes while preserving cultural identity. The series investigates pivotal moments in Asian American food history, from early immigrant-owned establishments to modern fusion innovations.MORE Host Dylan G
Email ****@rhythmpodcaststudios.com
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Apple Rating 1/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. Morsel: Small Bites of Food History

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Produced and presented by Rebecca Boyd, chef and nutritionist with an unashamedly nerdy love of all things history.Designed to be quick, easy to listen to and teach you something surprising about your food. New episodes every Sunday - Follow to never miss a drop!MORE Host Rebecca Boyd
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20. History Of Food and Recipes

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History of Food, followed by a recipe.
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21. THE HISTORY OF FOOD

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What makes us human? Humans are just animals who know how to cook. Whether you're interested in food, history, or both like I am, this podcast is for youVisit anthrochef.blog for recipes.Theme music by Michael Levy of Ancient Lyre. 'An Ancient Lyre' and much more is available from all major digital music stores and streaming sites.MORE Producer/Network Anthrochef
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 246Facebook 930Twitter 459Instagram 319 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

22. Smy Goodness Podcast : Food History & Food Art

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A listen and a look at how food, history and art intersect. From food origins, food history and food art. How foods have traveled the world, been used by different people and how different artists have depicted them throughout time with an emphasis on women artists, under and mis-represented artists.MORE Host Emmerline Smy
Producer/Network Emmerline Smy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 219Twitter 936Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

23. Savory Stories

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A look at Atlanta's people, through its cuisine and food history. Savory Stories traces Atlanta's food story from the past to the present, getting to know Atlanta's culinary creators and demystifying stereotypes about food with hosts Akila McConnell and Asata Reid.MORE Hosts Akila McConnell, Asata Reid
Email ****@wabe.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 9.6KTwitter 2KInstagram 14.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Culture & Flavor

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Coming soon from HRN, Culture & Flavor is a podcast about food and culture centered in Black & Indigenous foodways. Hosted by Zella Palmer, Director and Chair of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana. Each episode features high vibrational conversations with cultural bearers, chefs, farmers, scholars, bbq pitmasters and more - where there is flavor, there is history - Join Zella Palmer and her guests as they share stories that will have you praise dancing, cooking, conjuring and inspiring your culinary journey.MORE Host Zella Palmer
Producer/Network Heritage Radio Network
Email ****@dillard.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Instagram 23.4K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. The Scottish Food History Podcast

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A podcast exploring the folklore, culture and recipes of Scotland, from ancient superstitions to our own granny's cookery books.
Host Peter Gilchrist
Producer/Network Tenement Kitchen
Email ****@tenementkitchen.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Uncovering Authentic Italian Food

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'Stop Italian Sounding: Uncovering Authentic Italian Food,' hosted by Robert Campana, is a show for all enthusiasts of real Italian food and beverage. This show explores Italian food legends, history, and traditions, while simultaneously offering important tips and insightful interviews with industry professionals. Our mission is to educate about the differences between real Italian food and beverage products and Italian sounding products. Stop Italian Sounding LLC productionMORE Host Robert Campana
Producer/Network Robert Campana
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Where Are We Eating?

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Welcome to Where Are We Eating, the food podcast that brings world history to the table! Join cohosts Keyah and Kyra as we chat about food, history, and how they affect each other. We're curious foodies with above-average Google-ing skills and exceptional yapping skills. New episodes every Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Keyah Navarro, Kyra Luker
Producer/Network Keyah Navarro & Kyra Luker
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Cooking Up Culture

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Prepare to embark on an extraordinary sensory journey with 'Cooking Up Culture: How Food Shapes our Sense of Belonging.' Join us as we unlock the tantalizing stories and aromatic secrets that define our diverse world. From family kitchens to culinary traditions, immerse yourself in the flavors, aromas, and cultural tapestry that nourish who we are. Discover the power of food to forge connections, preserve traditions, and mould our identities. Don't miss 'Cooking Up Culture,' where every episode is a passport to the heart of culinary heritage.MORE Host Karla Jubaily
Producer/Network Karla Jubaily
Email ****@gmail.com
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29. Indian Food Explained by Cook Like An Aunty

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You don't have to be an aunty to make delicious Indian food. Cook Like An Aunty shares the history, cultural significance, and recipes of your favorite Indian dishes. It specifically focuses on how American born desis, spouses, and friends experience Indian food in North American. Whether you are cooking to impress your in-laws, connect your children with your Indian heritage, or cure homesickness, you will learn to cook like an aunty.MORE Host Rameya Shanmugavelayutham
Producer/Network Cook Like An Aunty
Email ****@cooklikeanaunty.com
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30. Food and the Story

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I've always believed the best stories aren't just written down they're cooked. I'm Jeanie Jo Cullip, and this is Food and the Story; a podcast where history meets the kitchen. Each week, we'll uncover the past behind a dish or ingredient, explore the story it carries, and end with a recipe you can bring to your own table. foodandthestory.substack.comMORE Host Jeanie Jo Cullip
Email ****@mealandgrace.blog
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

31. Kitchen Kahani with Ranveer Brar

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Food stories and histories are fascinating to say the least. I've always believed that understanding a culture, an ingredient, a dish through its evolution helps appreciate it even more.Here is a collection of stories that I've collated during my travels.MORE Host Ranveer Brar
Producer/Network Chef Ranveer Brar
Email ****@ranveerbrar.com
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32. The Curry Engineer

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Welcome to The Curry Engineer — where every episode serves a bite-sized story from the world of food! From royal kitchens to roadside stalls, we explore the fascinating history, facts, and forgotten origins of dishes you love. In just 5 minutes, uncover how flavors traveled, evolved, and shaped cultures. Whether you're a foodie, a curious cook, or a history buff, this podcast will spice up your day — one story at a time. Follow the Curry Engineer Now.MORE Estimated listeners
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