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Gastropod
Gastropod
Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new... more

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Episodes

No Buzz Booze: The History and Science of Going Low- or No-Alcohol

Dry January may be over, but, for many people, drinking less alcohol or none at all is an increasingly common... more

11 Feb 2025 · 55 minutes
Moon Rocks Wanted (guest episode)

(Guest episode) On September 18, 1998, an unusual ad ran in USA Today — a company called John's Estate Sales... more

28 Jan 2025 · 40 minutes
Is My Dentist Scamming Me? (guest episode)

(Guest episode) Matt wants to know how to tell if he’s being scammed by his dentist. To find the answer,... more

14 Jan 2025 · 48 minutes
Why Are Kids Dipping Cookies in Ranch, Are Food Comas Real, and What's Inside the Mummy's Stomach?

Just in time for the holidays, Ask Gastropod is back with a plate full of listener questions for your listening... more

17 Dec 2024 · 55 minutes
Hacking Taste (encore)

Taste is the oldest of our five senses, and yet perhaps the least understood. It's far more complicated than salty versus sweet: new... more

10 Dec 2024 · 45 minutes
The Curiously Strong Story of Mint

What’s the coolest flavor of the holiday season? It's peppermint, obviously, and it’s showing up in everything from coffee to chocolate and... more

03 Dec 2024 · 51 minutes
Dishwashing Debates: The Soapy Science Behind Everyone's Favorite Chore

Next week, the US celebrates the dishwashing Olympics—also known as Thanksgiving. But how best to tackle the washing-up after the... more

19 Nov 2024 · 55 minutes
V is for Vitamin (encore)

They're added to breakfast cereal, bread, and even Pop-Tarts, giving the sweetest, most processed treats a halo of health. Most... more

12 Nov 2024 · 43 minutes
Bringing Salmon Home: The Story of the World's Largest Dam Removal Project

The Klamath River on the California-Oregon border was once the third largest salmon river in the continental U.S. There were... more

04 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Potatoes in Space! (encore)

Today, a half century after Neil Armstrong took one small step onto the surface of the Moon, there are still... more

29 Oct 2024 · 47 minutes