Published by Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton
Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.
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Today we present a loose concept and ask: Who likes these things? We take Tootsie to task, start a Rooney convention and refuse to stop bursting into song as we taste nuts, nougat, gummies, mounds and duds. Please, hold your applause and voice memos until the end. Dire Desires: 9 1/2 Weeks Molly's Now but Wow - The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear and Gracey Zhang Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
40 min
Come on over for some soup! We're hanging verbs and gratinating as we serve a spoonful of broth in a lion's head tureen. Predictably, Molly shares her experience tasting this French soup in France and Matthew recounts tales of spicy onions, clingy cheese and pervasive eggs. Finally, we wonder at the ideal broth to onion ratio, the origins of Mario and taste of making out. Presto! Serious Eats recipe Matthew's Now but Wow! - Super Nintendo, by Keza MacDonald Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
31 min
It's a showdown on Spice Island: Mexican vs Greek Oregano! Listen as we shill for subscribers, endure Mr Etymology, learn latin, botany and geography and declare ourselves Historical Geniuses. We're rocking up the scenery as we discuss these herbs and the memories they evoke before a Nut Stop at Pound Town and a quick sniffing session. Matthew's Now but Wow - The Road Through Miyama, by Leila Philip Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
33 min
Get back to earth because we're talking Buffalo Sauce! We're South of North Madre as we learn the brainy and accidental origin stories of this specialized sauce for unbreaded, fried and rubbed chicken. We're visited by George Clooney and Simon and Garfunkel as we talk Mumbo sauce, genius combinations and exploding mayo. Note that Molly is recovering and Matthew failed to thread the needle so give us a break but also call in your criticism. Episode 285: Chicken Wings LIVE! Article from Chinese Cooking Demystified The Best Oven-Fried Chicken Wings Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
52 min
We leave dreams behind and enter reality today as we tackle Grocery Shopping. With help from Special Guest Alex Mayyasi we chat price comparison, admin nights, coupon clipping and competitive friendship. After proposing illegal schemes and learning the difference between Joan Rivers and Barbara Walters, we open our digital mouths and try to understand the psyche of the store with its loyalty programs, discounts and impulse buys before some truly disturbing Spilled Mail leaves us with spurting centers and orange scabs. Episode 462: Dream Grocery Store Alex Mayyasi Planet Money: A Guide to Economic Forces that Shape Your Life Gastro Obscura Gastronomics podcast Planet Money Podcast The Curious Cult of Aldi on Bloomberg Matthew's Now but Wow! - Even the Good Girls Will Cry by Melissa Auf der Maur Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
46 min
Well it is definitively Spring, except when its not, so that means we're hyped up slugs fresh off the factory line to taste creme, peeps and 'chocolate'. After some salivation activation we cheese plate candy and declare them to be "Remarkable!" and "Violently Sweet!" before breaking some bunnies. After a very short appearance by Dr Peeper we treat our itchy cheeks the only way we know how. Peeps Wikipedia page Reese's New York Times article Matthew's Now but Wow! - Naomi Hirahara, Hiroshima Boy and Crown City Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
44 min
We're feeling remote and wonder if we need to schedule a vow renewal before we return to The Great Thai Curry, this time with an expert. Matthew becomes too cool for the show and Molly learns about popular music as we barely avoid jumping the shark by inviting Pailin back to give us the freedom to riff. We learn how a curry paste is like a jam, discover what nuggets to use when and sing the praises of spoons before we embrace our inner Handyman. Episode 326: Thai Curry 1 Episode 432: Pomona Hot Thai Kitchen Website Hot Thai Kitchen 10th anniversary edition How To Make Any Thai Curry YouTube video Episode 583: Thai Salads 2 with Pailin Chongchitnant Episode 479: Fish Sauce with Pailin Chongchitnant Matthew's Now but Wow! - Maintenance of Everything, Part One , by Stewart Brand Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
30 min
We're on the cusp of summer and maybe a little too happy. Today we have a cold noodle salad that is almost too beautiful to eat and Matthew shills his book and his app. After an exclusive reading we chat toppings, dressings and motorized tombstones before whining about under-equipped vacation homes. But hey, at least we're not the noodle police! Just One Cookbook recipe Food Forum Kikkoman Magazine Pretty Good Number One by Matthew Amster-Burton EkiWalk Walking App Matthew's Now but Wow - The Score, C. Thi Nguyen Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
36 min
Today we're filled with confusion as we ask 'what nouGAT is?', meet up with Apicius and ponder some existential ideas. After being compacted by waiting, we discover The Whipping Agent and Fluffy before succumbing to the essence of chew in this, our most post modern episode. Episode 628: Ferrero Rocher Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
40 min
Today we're enriched, blessed and definitely not de-verbal as we talk Brio trains, curving tracks and when to say NO to Brioche. After some butter bashing and a few compendiums we decide to lean into our Big Disc Energy and declare 'Let Them Eat Brioche' before steaming off. Episode 655: Burger Buns Baking with Julia Homemade Brioche by Sally's Baking Addiction Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
36 min
Within the curves of our arms lies some sweaty takes. We're gaslighting our children just like the marketers gaslight us as we learn about the history and odors of deodorant so get ready for strong, ph balanced roll-ons, sticks and sprays. We wish we were sweaty blacksmiths, but instead we're sissified and bathing in grain alcohol. Raise your arms! Episode 50: Toothpaste and Shampoo Episode 240: New Zealand Junk Food How Advertisers Convinced Americans They Smelled Bad Molly's Now but Wow! - My Dear You by Rachel Khong meredithsmith.bandcamp.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 min
Today we're tatted up and backed by shadowy shell corporations to confront Matthew's nemesis— cold, creamy, savory spreads. Pimento Cheese has hovered over us for too long so now we can finally confirm: what goes on between the cheese, at the epic poetry slam and what the most up to date sandwich is. We end the episode by canceling candy, getting banned from the duck pond and teasing our listeners. All in all, it's another typical Thursday. Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35 min
There will be blood. Today Matthew Scissorhands takes us from the Stone Age to the Golden Age as we get super nerdy about friable sharp tips. We debate knife blocks and mag strips then have a live on air knife sharpening demonstration before we decide to keep our stones to ourselves. Seattle Times Article historical photos of ventres jaunes Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
43 min
Sup bruh, it's us your favorite Bohemians. Producer Absinthe helps us figure out now what we knew yesterday as we go deep on this toothpaste adjacent drink. We meet Normal Pete and learn the green fairy's role in murder and mayhem while flouting bans and laughing in the face of madness. Stay tuned till the very end to hear Molly lose big time at Never Have I Ever. Whatcha Snackin? - Bibigo Japchae potstickers! Matthew's Now but Wow! - A Spoonful of Time by Flora Ahn Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
27 min
Beep Beep! We're flying the friendly skies to Pastrami Land via Rye Air and hope to avoid blowouts along the way. We learn how babies are made and how cult leaders are killed as we attempt to list out Romanian facts before meeting Grandma Sycamore. Then we land on some creative storage solutions and solicit listeners' signature sandwiches. Huang Fei Hong Spicy Peanuts Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 min
After assigning yet another segment theme song to Producer Abby, M &M recount sushi experiences both childish and VERY adult. They wonder about the color red, the concept that is Mr Etymology and the tenets of post-modernism before deciding to avoid haunted floor plans altogether. Character referenced: 紅 Matthew's Now but Wow - Strange Pictures, by Uketsu Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 min
Today we tackle these countertop jars as we lose interest in birthdays and deliver inside jokes to subscribers only. We deal with dressings, Blink 002 and a brand new special guest who oozes everywhere before declaring that ignorance is bliss. Through emulsifiers and polarities we finally decide on our vinaigrette boundaries even as we deny mustard its due. Matthew's Salmon Cucumber dish 4 salmon fillets, about 8 ounces each, skin on Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 English cucumber, halved, seeded and cut on the diagonal into half-moons 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 2 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Put 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 12-inch ovenproof skillet and place over high heat until oil is shiny. 2. Add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin side up. Sear one minute. Flip the fillets and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes (you can check for doneness by peeking between the flakes). 3. While fish is roasting, place the cucumbers in a bowl and add the shallot, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, sugar, scallions and mustard seeds. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. 4. Divide the cucumbers evenly among four plates. Place a salmon fillet, skin side up, on top of each portion of cucumbers. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve. Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 min
Today we encounter high pitched flavors as we taste the brioche of crackers. We name the world's greatest toy and crown a new PEFP as we endure chemical tangs, frissons of danger and failed musical analogies. After some homespun tales and an exciting Spilled Mail, we burst into song yet again even though we hate musicals because it is other people who burst into song. Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
33 min
Hey buddies! We're coming to you from medieval times with yet another sandwich episode. As we spend wooden nickels on our favorite carousel rides we second guess our movie knowledge before letting slip a giant reveal about Mr. Etymology. Then we let listeners in on a live comedy workshopping session before finally succumbing to the meat sleepies. Episode 7 Irish Spring Matthew's Corned Beef Recipe Rub the brisket all over with lots of kosher salt and spices of your choice. Matthew uses: Black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, fresh garlic, brown sugar,, and crushed bay leaves. MSG is also a good idea and I used some. Rub the brisket all over, including any crevices, and put it in one of those big 2- or 2.5 gallon zipper bags. Put it in a sheet pan or casserole pan and stick it in the fridge. Flip it over daily for a week, rinse and pat it dry, and it’s ready to cook! You can also freeze it at this point. Then braise it for a few hours until tender, and slice. Matthew's Now but Wow! - Automatic Noodle, Annalee Newitz Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
36 min
We are burning the midnight oil to bring you one more thing to worry about, goiters. We meet some French chemists and give ourselves a totally achievable goal for 2026 as we decide to let them eat caviar. After a visit to The Goiter Belt we address our own snobbery and delusional taste buds before tackling crystalline structures and musician magicians. Molly's Now but Wow! - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man: podcast Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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