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186. Munch Madness: Stonefruit vs. Soft Drinks; Rice vs. Salt ft. DJ Sylvis & Amanda McLoughlin!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges DJ Sylvis (@deejsylvis) and Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey)! Stonefruit vs Soft Drinks! Rice vs. Salt! Who will move forward to the quarter-finals?!

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179. Chickpeas!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the Chickpea (or Garbanzo bean!)- where does this amazingly nutritious legume get its name? How come they’re so good for you? Where do Canadian chickpeas come from? And, of course, what’s the best way to combine chickpeas with mortadella, rice, and celery root?!

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177. New Year, New Segment, New Sandwich?

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) ring in the 2025 season with a run-down of all the great things we ate over the holidays, and introduce a new segment: The Random Meal Generator!

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176. Rice: The People’s Grain

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) wrap up 2024 with a great conversation about all of our favorite rice dishes! Risotto! Arancini! Paella! Holiday Stuffing! This beautiful grain is so versatile it feels impossible to list them all!

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172. Risotto!

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about gooey, starchy, delicious risotto! From its bizarre connection to Milan’s Duomo to a fabulous use for leftovers, risotto has something for everyone!

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153. Tuna N Rice ft. Summer Banks

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Berlin-based improviser, podcaster & journalist Summer Banks (@winter.streams) to talk about New California Cuisine, Alice Waters, Sustainability, and Tuna ‘N Rice, a delicious comfort food from her childhood cupboard!

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152. Pizza Rice ft. Matt Cole

TW: Italian Food Crimes are committed in this episode. Mi dispiace, ma è molto divertente!

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) for a deep dive into Matt’s favorite rice dish: Pizza Rice! What *is* pizza rice, and how can we elevate it into a fine dining experience? 

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148. Rice Pudding

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about a tasty treat that doubles as a great use for your leftover rice- Rice Pudding!

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146. The Nestle CRUNCH Bar ft. Daniel Zafran

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) call up special guest Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod) from Candy Is Dandy, the world’s best candy review podcast, to talk about…

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145. Munch Madness 2024 FINALE: Chocolate vs Rice ft. JP Karwacki & Bailey Eastwood

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges JP Karwacki (@johnnycrust) and Bailey Eastwood give us their takes on the battle between Chocolate & Rice, crowning the winner of this year’s tournament!

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