Eating History

Level Media Inc.

Topics: Food · History · Society & Culture

No. 7 in Arts

Every bite has a backstory. Welcome to Eating History, the podcast that serves up the wild, scandalous, and mouth-watering tales behind the foods that changed the world. Join Michelin-starred chef and Top Chef runner-up Adrienne Cheatham and her husband, history buff Stephen Bailey, as they pair elite culinary expertise with epic historical deep-dives. For Season 2, we’re biting into the most debated meal on earth: The Sandwich. Discover how a simple culinary category traveled the globe, adapted to every culture it encountered, and conquered the American lunch break. Along the way, you’ll cross paths with gambling aristocrats, exiled convicts, factory workers, and immigrant street...

Latest episodeSeason 2 (Episode 5): How Peanut Butter and Jelly Became an American Childhood RitualOctober 28, 2026 · 20 min

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Latest episodes

1. Season 2 (Episode 5): How Peanut Butter and Jelly Became an American Childhood RitualOctober 28, 2026 · 20 min
2. Season 2 (Episode 4): How the Hamburger Became America’s SandwichOctober 21, 2026 · 20 min
3. Season 2 (Episode 3): The Sandwich Spreads to the PeopleOctober 13, 2026 · 19 min
4. Season 2 (Episode 2): The Sandwich Goes GlobalOctober 7, 2026 · 19 min
5. Season 2 (Episode 1): Who Really Invented the Sandwich?September 29, 2026 · 20 min
6. Season 2 Reveal: The World’s Hardest to Define Food!!September 23, 2026 · 8 min
7. Pizza Bites: The Day Pizza Became AmericanSeptember 15, 2026 · 9 min
8. Pizza Bites: Pizza Hut Used to Be Really CoolSeptember 8, 2026 · 9 min
9. Eating History Presents: History Daily "The First McDonald’s Opens"September 1, 2026 · 18 min
10. Pizza Bites: How Friday Became Pizza Night in AmericaAugust 25, 2026 · 6 min

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