It would be an understatement to suggest that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has revolutionized the planet. As social distancing principles have led to a more virtual existence, both personally and professionally, the epidemic has transformed how we work, study, and communicate. During the Covid-19 pandemic, countries conducted lockdowns in which people were encouraged to spend as little time as possible outside of their houses and work from home.
This life-changing event may have resulted in changes in lifestyle behavior, which is a key determinant in disease initiation and progression. In line with this, as everyone was locked down at home, Spotify has been one of the friends of everyone. Podcasts have always been a hit even before the pandemic started and studies prove that the pandemic has further accelerated the natural rise of podcast listening. What more can we do than listen to a podcast with one of our comforts, food and cooking? Let’s take a look into the best food and cooking podcasts of 2021.
The Splendid Table
Since the late 1990s, The Splendid Table has been broadcasting distinctive and contemporary insights on food culture, food science, and food news. Their episodes offer a wide range of topics, all of which are related to global cuisine. They also invite guest experts that are highly trained and have distinct insights in the field. Also, one of their aims is to have interaction with the audience. In line with this, during the podcasts, they take calls and questions from listeners, making the podcast quite participatory. “The Splendid Table” has been on the air since 1997, when Lynne Rossetto Kasper presented it on Minnesota Public Radio.
After Kasper’s retirement in 2018, award-winning culinary writer Francis Lam took over as host of the show. The podcast, which combines culinary, cultural, and lifestyle content, offers a contemporary look at the food world as Lam and his guests explore diverse cultures, cuisines, and ideas, focusing on what people prepare and how they eat. Themes frequently revolve around each special guest’s individual projects and initiatives as well. Episodes are 50 minutes long and air once a week on Fridays.
Doughboys
The podcast “Doughboys” is about America’s most well-known and popular chain eateries. Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, comedians, examine a different fast food or sit-down establishment each episode, ranging from major pizza franchises like Pizza Hut to regional favorites like Culver’s and Rita’s Italian Ice. On iTunes and Stitcher, you may listen to “Doughboys.” This will undoubtedly benefit folks in the United States, who miss going out to chain eateries.
Spilled Milk
“Spilled Milk” on the other hand, writers/comedians Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton begin with a food-related issue, such as apples or winter squash, and follow it as far as they can – and sometimes even beyond.
Inside Julia’s Kitchen
It is created by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. The Foundation’s world is revealed through the podcast. Its listeners will meet the brilliant stars of today’s food industry through the podcast, the foundation funds and collaborates with to further Julia’s legacy to individuals at the cutting edge of cooking, culinary history, and food writing. It will speak with those who are influencing how we eat, cook, and think about food, just like Julia did by inviting the best chefs in the country to her kitchen. So take a seat at the table of the Foundation and listen in.
Meat + Three
Meat + Three is a culinary audio content, Brooklyn-based Heritage Radio Network offers up a veritable food court of options. It offers a unique way of presenting contents in podcasts. For those who love stories, they have “Evolutionaries”, a docu-style series in which industry heavyweights discuss the events that shaped their lives and professions. On the other side, on “Cooking Issues,” listeners find science-y (and infectiously animated) chef Dave Arnold answering your nerdiest, most bizarre culinary questions. And don’t forget about “Radio Cherry Bombe,” which features interviews with the women who are creating today’s food world and is even more pertinent in this #metoo age. They offer a variety of podcasts that will work best for each listener.
Food for Thought
Another lens that is presented by this podcast is eating and living compassionately and healthfully. Each episode debunks the fallacies surrounding veganism by answering frequently asked topics about being vegan, such as animal protection, food, cooking, eating, and nutrition. It is hosted by bestselling author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and have been inspiring and changing lives for over 12 years.
