Spilled Milk

Spilled Milk

Author: Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton Language: English Episodes: 100
You’re in for a treat with Spilled Milk, where food becomes the starting point for a conversation that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. Each week, writers and comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton pick a single ingredient or dish-maybe something as simple as an apple or as daunting as winter squash-and then just let the discussion fly. What unfolds is less a formal critique and more like eavesdropping on two clever friends who can’t help but digress, riff, and occasionally overshare, all in the name of culinary curiosity. The charm of this podcast lies in its delightful detours; they follow every tangent with genuine enthusiasm, whether they’re debating the merits of a specific cheese or recounting personal kitchen disasters. It’s a blend of thoughtful observation and pure comedy, rooted in a shared love for the subject but never taking it too seriously. You’ll come for the food talk but stay for the laughter and the surprising places each episode ends up. Tune in for a consistently warm and witty escape that celebrates the messy, funny, and deeply human side of eating and cooking.
Episodes
Episode 741: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:47
We're coming to you live from Matthew's ruined kitchen to discuss a breaded and fried meat sandwich created with great pounding force. (so. much. pounding.) As we take a break from felling trees and grilling we chat abou…
Episode 740: Solo Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:58
Today we're alone together as we take listeners along our solo travels to Paris, Tokyo, Rome, Lisbon and Bainbridge Island with Special Guest Producer Abby. While HOTPOTS walks alone we discuss loneliness, crying and exp…
Episode 739: Condiment Packets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:39
Today we tackle Matthew's fears, hoop houses and micro tubules as we taste these tiny format condiments. After our two musical hating hosts spontaneously burst into song, they ask when, where and why do we eat these? wil…
Episode 738: Japanese Pickles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:08
We're switching things up for Producer Abby's birthday and thank ourselves before secrets are revealed. We have a brush with a concussion and anoxic pockets as we taste a panoply of pickles then discuss their role in cui…
Episode 737: Refrigerated Cakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:43
Alright, whether you are in a closet or in Tokyo let's clear the air here with some sold cold, easy treats. We get deep into history and call Mr. Etymology on his vacation to taste 12 cool cakes and debate The Useless Pu…
Episode 736: Dubai Chocolate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:47
Today we get some apocryphal origin stories and corporate histories as we go viral before finally achieving Pistachio. As Lawyer Lenny schools us on soft power, soft babies and rich chocolate we taste blossoming flavored…
Episode 735: Puff Pastry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:33
Have you met Matthew? Today we're looking for Epiphany in chippy boats, laminated layers and soggy shards. We ask 'what this stuff is?' as we endure another Mr. Etymology drop by and WAY too much math. We end by declarin…
Episode 734: Rice Krispie Treats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:59
Today we ask How a Rice Krispie Treat is like a glue gun? and What does LCM stand for? as we taste chewy, crispy congealed goop. We avoid kissing our moms as we learn about cereal sculpting and what the ancients ate befo…
Episode 733: Hot Sandwiches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:17
Today we're in the mind of a sandwich but memory lane keeps yanking us back. We face our fears of odorous funk as we share our hot takes on various hot sandwiches. We're particular and peculiar as we chat hot ham, oozing…
Episode 732: Passionfruit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:17
Today we're Franch and Kench and consider calling the whole thing off as we taste goo cups and seed sacks. We play a round of Rock or Gloop? before coming up with a new spin-off idea by squinting real hard. This episode…