Author Curtis Chin investigates whether or not his grandmother's claim of having invented the dish, is true.

How far would you go to ensure the hops in your fresh hop IPAs are as fresh as humanly possible?... more

Despite its rich coffee and cafe culture, Italy does not produce its own coffee beans. One man is trying to... more

Why aren't Italians drinking Italian coffee? What's the story behind ABC--a.k.a. almond boneless chicken? How did Philly Cheesesteaks become a... more

In the last 'Best of Proof' episode of the year, we bring you a story from 2021 that gives new... more

Preparing for doomsday might not be as crazy as we think. This week, we bring you an episode from 2019... more

It’s apple-picking season, and one man, Tom Brown, is on a mission to find an elusive variety called the Junaluska... more

What is nixtamalization, and why is it so important when preparing corn-based dishes like tortillas and pupusas? Navajo reporter Andi... more

This week, we’re starting autumn off right with one of our all-time favorite episodes: Fair Foods. Chris Siege reports.

For hundreds of years, Japanese soy sauce was made in wooden barrels, but now, most are made in steel tanks.... more

In Pakistan, alcohol is banned for Muslims, who make up around 97% of the population. But, people drink, and there’s... more

The Proof team presents five bite-size stories on snacks and snacking.

Proof contributor Eliza Rothstein heads to Broadway to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the pies from Sweeney Todd are... more

The Butter Cow draws enormous crowds every year at the Iowa State Fair. But who came up with the... more

Reporter Sarah Baik explores the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learns about the importance of morkovcha--a... more

Former Comedian Nick Lavallee is on a mission to make Manchester, New Hampshire the chicken tender capital of the world.... more

How did the U.S. military create a pizza that warfighters could eat on the battlefield? The Proof team follows the... more

How does beer thrive in a country that bans it? Who's behind the worst pies in London? What does a... more

For the Season 13 closer, we bring you two stories on the theme of fusion food. We look at a... more

In 2017, an iconic brand of Argentina's de facto national dessert, the alfajor, was on the brink of disappearing. ... more

What did dining out look like in 1906? In his search through the New York Public Library’s “What’s on the... more

Fumiaki Matsuura had just started his job as the toji, or brew master of his family's sake brewery in Ishikawa,... more

ESPN's Baxter Holmes was always told: If it weren't for his family's apple pie, he wouldn't be here. The adage... more

Beef noodle soup is Taiwan's national dish, but its existence is surprising, given that eating beef was taboo on the... more

What if you knew you were quickly losing your sight? That’s something reporter Jason Strother has thought a lot about.... more

How do you navigate fasting and nourishment as a sleep-deprived parent during the month of Ramadan? James Beard Award–winning writer... more

How do you navigate the grocery shop while blind? Did an apple pie really seal the fate of one man’s... more

Kevin chats with City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran about the making of our episode on Italian Beef.

Inspired by the TV show The Bear, host Kevin Pang attempts to engineer the World’s Greatest Italian Beef sandwich.

In Proof's holiday episode: An adventure-filled story about family, war, escape, and a very special bread called vanocka.

America's Test Kitchen PR Director Brian Franklin's job? Spread the good word about the delicious food the company creates. There's... more

A breakfast cereal created by religious leaders. Chicken wings, infidelity, and revenge. In this episode, two foods we know and... more

In this episode, travel writer Doug Mack takes us on a trip into the colorful world of old-timey candies.

Not satisfied with standard dog food, reporter Varud Gupta wants to know: Should I cook for my dog Luna? He... more

On the new season of Proof: Meet eccentric dog owners and pet personalities as we investigate whether or not we... more

This week, we bring you a story of a major scandal in 2003 at a Texas chili cook-off where a... more

This week, we tell the story of an unsuspecting fungi and its critical role in Rwanda's growing economy.

This week, we bring back a crowd favorite that dives into the story of an organized effort to wipe out... more

This week, we're spotlighting Proof's very first episode, which takes a deep dive into the former “it” vegetable of the... more

What's actually going on in our bodies when we experience a hangover? In this last episode of the season, host... more

Bigma's Blackberry Pie. A warming bowl of chicken pho. Diner coffee, and a nostalgic meal at a Chinese restaurant in... more

Cake cones vs. waffle cones. New York vs. San Francisco for bagels. Why do we have fights about food? Reporter... more

Author M Shelly Conner explores what it means to be a dapperqueer homesteader, as she recounts her move from the... more

Host Kevin Pang takes a trip to the Southside of Chicago to tell the story of Chicago's most famous culinary... more

From the Legend of Zelda to Dungeons and Dragons, reporter Sarah Vitak talks to the fan cookbook authors who are... more

Leafcutter ants have been a traditional Colombian food for millennia, but they're now vanishing. Reporter Camilo Garzón reports on the... more

Japanese Americans are integral to the California Strawberry origin story. Through three generations of Japanese strawberry farmers, reporter Hannah Kirshner... more

Why is a key ingredient behind a beloved Colombian snack disappearing? What's mild sauce got to do with one of... more

Let your ears wander on this bonus episode where we bring you some of the best moments from Proof, brought... more

Here’s a special preview of Not Lost, a new podcast about finding yourself in places you’ve never been from our... more