Midnight Snack
Midnight Snack
Jack O’Brien
A comedic and sincere approach to the history of food - narrated by a guy who sounds like he’d serve you pierogis at a tailgate.
Episode 6: Hot Dogs - Why do we call them wieners?
Happy Fourth of July (A bit late.) Take a bite into the history of wieners, as well as a few cooking techniques to make sure the next hot dog you eat is as succulent as ever. 
Jul 10, 2020
25 min
Episode 5 - Skyline Chili: Get a couch in your kitchen
Discover the Greek roots of Cincinnati chili and its uniquely spicy and sweet chili. 
Jun 27, 2020
18 min
Episode 4: Paella - Sometimes I just order rice at chipotle
A history of paella and it's cultural bond between the Moors and the Romans. 
Jun 19, 2020
23 min
Episode 3: Pho History - Pho Get About it!
Learn from Jack as he dives into the cultural melting pot of Chinese, French, and Vietnamese culture and history that influences the pho we know today. 
Jun 10, 2020
39 min
Chef Boyardee: Was He a Real Guy?
Take a look at the exciting and delicious history of Italian-America Ettore Boiardi. He is the father of canned raviolis and played a pivotal role in providing food and rations through The Great Depression and WWII. 
Jun 4, 2020
14 min
Lost in the Sauce - A History of Hot Sauce
Take a look into the zesty history of the Aztecs and other early pioneers that shaped the hot sauce that we know and love today. Watch out! This one is spicy! ;~)
Jun 4, 2020
22 min