Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

Dr Clay Gransden & Associate Professor Bryce Evans

The premier Food studies/food history podcast where an Associate Professor of History and a Dr of Marketing have a chat and cook/prepare food from the past. Your one-stop-shop for discussion of food policy, food history, cookery and mirth Have a listen and let us know what you think: Twitter - @drscoffprof @drbryceevans Email - [email protected]

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Absinthe

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

06/26/19 • 31 min

Absinthe: It Makes The Heart Grow Fonder. It also makes you drunk, as various intellectuals and artists will attest. Everyone's heard of its bad reputation, but we get beneath the Belle Époque glamour and scandalising of the famous green ripple, unleashing the Green Fairy of truth and historical accuracy upon the much-maligned alcoholic drink. Along the way, we hear from an absinthe bar proprietor and proponent and an art detective. Salut!

06/26/19 • 31 min

Feeding History

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

05/21/19 • 29 min

Feeding History: Farming has changed the course of history, from civilisational growth in the ancient ‘Fertile Crescent’ to intensive GM agribusiness today. In this episode we discuss the British Museum’s exhibition ‘Feeding History: the Politics of Food’ and how global trade has impacted consumption.

05/21/19 • 29 min

Easter

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

04/08/19 • 25 min

Easter: a time of blessed renewal and new life. And gluttonous chocolate eating. This episode of the food studies / food history podcast takes a light hearted look at the different culinary traditions attached to this time of the year. In this especially sweet edition Ruby - the newest addition to the chocolate family - is sampled, and there's a bittersweet musical exploration of the links between Nazism and famous food brands.

04/08/19 • 25 min

Gin

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

03/02/19 • 24 min

Gin! From the bacchanal of Hogarth's 18th-century depictions of gin drinking to its current revival, this tipple has an interesting story. We discuss its popular association with the Protestantism of King William III and its various incarnations today. All while sipping a delicious gin martini.

03/02/19 • 24 min

Food Conspiracy

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

02/03/19 • 24 min

In this episode we examine the topic of food and conspiracy. Conspiracy theories around food abound, many centring on the role of multinational companies. Some hold weight and others have more holes than a Swiss cheese. There's a revolutionary Cuban twist to proceedings as we look at coups, poisonings and plots around food. Featuring banana sundae.

02/03/19 • 24 min

Presidential Food

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

01/17/19 • 24 min

US Presidential Foods Donald Trump's preferred diet of fast food and Diet Coke has, like every other aspect of the current US President's life, been heavily scrutinised. But what of the favourite foods of the American Commanders in Chief of the past? In the latest edition of the food studies podcast, our intrepid gastronauts examine Presidential diets of yesteryear. Featuring contributions from expert scholars and even a couple of the office holders themselves.

01/17/19 • 24 min

Christmas Podding

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

12/09/18 • 21 min

Christmas Podding This special festive edition of the food studies podcast sees our favourite gastronauts discuss Christmas food traditions and the newest seasonal food fads. Warm yourself over advocaat and buttered rum and bask in the glow of the fairy lights as Christmas cuisine is given the Dr Scoff and the Prof treatment.

12/09/18 • 21 min

Fast Food

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

11/10/18 • 22 min

Fast food has been blamed for a health crisis in the developed world, but what are the origins of so-called convenience food? Podcast gastronauts Dr Scoff and the Prof discuss the history and significance of fast food and sample the pin-up foodstuff of this type of cuisine: the burger.

11/10/18 • 22 min

Food Riots

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

10/18/18 • 23 min

Food Riots Join Dr Scoff and the Prof for a chat about violent protest around food. From 18th-century bread riots to price-based agitation today, the food riot is a fascinating phenomenon. Also - as Marie Antoinette would have wished - the dynamic duo of the food podcast world are finally let to eat cake

10/18/18 • 23 min

Hyphenated Foods

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

09/20/18 • 23 min

Hyphenated Foods Join your two favourite academic gastronauts for an exploration of dishes with a hyphen! From Tex-Mex to Chinese-Peruvian, the emergence of hyphenated food is a symptom of globalisation, migration and cultural exchange. This episode features Katrina Kokolari, a scholar of Polish-American cuisine. Following Katrina's recommendation, the Prof prepares a gastronomic vision in pink. Follow us on @DrScoffProf

09/20/18 • 23 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth have?

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth currently has 20 episodes available.

What topics does Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth cover?

The podcast is about Weird, Society & Culture, Cooking, History, Funny, Fun, Eating, Podcasts, Arts and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth?

The episode title 'Absinthe' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth?

The average episode length on Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth released?

Episodes of Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth are typically released every 36 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth?

The first episode of Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth was released on Jan 21, 2018.

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