Vote In Munch Madness 2025! https://forms.gle/N22rJCnKdc79MKyW7This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) break down Stanley Tucci's 1996 cult classic, Big Night! This iteration of the No Bad Food Food Film Festival gets into the push and pull between food as art and food as business, the immigr…

In a land before time... Dinosaurs? Overrated! Okay, maybe not completely because we actually did an incredible episode ranking Dinosaurs years ago...but there's a whole world of amazing prehistoric creatures beyond the T-Rex. So join Tuong and PAL-eontologists Desiree Connors Warmington, Geoff McBride, and Catherine Ballachey as they journey back …

Vote In Munch Madness 2025! https://forms.gle/N22rJCnKdc79MKyW7This 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 …

Vote In Munch Madness 2025! https://forms.gle/N22rJCnKdc79MKyW7This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) explore what makes the food in anime and manga look so delicious, why that matters, and why that's less of a thing in Western cartoon culture! Also, what happens when cottage cheese, fennel, seaf…

It's our final, epic Game of the Year ranking! For the past 8 years, we've celebrated the awesome power that is video games with our GOTY deliberations. We've witnessed the gaming landscape change drastically over the years, but through thick and thin, we've delivered Top 5 lists of our favourite gaming experiences through rowdy and passionate deba…

Vote In Munch Madness 2025! https://forms.gle/N22rJCnKdc79MKyW7This 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!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us…

Vote In Munch Madness 2025! https://forms.gle/N22rJCnKdc79MKyW7This 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!Support the…

End of an Era...literally. As Taylor Swift's epic Eras Tour comes to a close, we're taking a moment to celebrate the magic, the memories, and of course, the music from this beloved multi-talented icon. There are few artists that come to mind that have been able to capture the hearts and minds of their fans like Taylor has with her music. Her abilit…

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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks to special guest registered dietitian Miriam Zeira about fibre! Which foods are rich in this wonderful nutrient and what benefits does it provide to our digestive systems? What are some exciting and delicious ways to introduce more of it into our diets?Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/noba…

When you rank upon a star... In celebration of Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals crossing our 100th episode, we decided to make one last crossover with Ranked doing what we do best! In this episode, we're taking on the enchanting task of ranking music that has captured the minds and hearts of Disney Dummies across the world. From heartfelt ballads to mag…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) answer questions sent in by listeners of the show! What foods freeze best? What inspired us to make a show about food? What's the best soda? The answer to all these questions and more await.NEW MERCH! https://podcavern.myspreadshop.ca/Model Our Nations! https://multitude…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) rant about the cultural and political importance of the olive! We get into the stuffed olives of Ascoli Piceno and the glorious Kalamata, with a side dish of anger at the state of the world.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with …

Get your groove on! Throughout our time on this show we have listened and ranked A LOT of music spanning from the 80's, 90's, 2000's, and the 2010's. So where do we go from here? Backwards of course! It's time to end our pentalogy of ranking decades of music by boogying on down to the 70's. The 70's was a big turning point for contemporary music, e…

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!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on …

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) try to stump each other with trivia questions from the Food & Drink Ultimate Foodie Quiz card game!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.or…

You are not prepared. On our final Halloween special of Ranked, we dive into the dark side of the internet to unravel the eerie mysteries of some of the most insidious groups on Earth. From twisted charismatic leaders to money gouging schemes to mass murders, we explore the sinister side of human beliefs and the rippling effects that come from it. …

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) explore the origins behind the names of 8 of the most frequently searched foods! Why do French-Canadians call shepherd's pie "Pate Chinois" and how did Baloney end up getting called that if it's *not* from Bologna?Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodCont…

Trick or Treat! For our Halloween special this year, we are heading back into the candy aisle to debate once and for all the best chocolates to satisfy our devilish sweet tooth. So join Tuong La and Chocolate Chums Rob Lewin & Cas Knihnisky (Corpse), and Emily Vance (The Phlegmies) as they creep their way into a fang-tastic debate and rank Top 5 Ca…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash! Why do these three plants work so well together? What significance do they hold in mythology, history, and agriculture?Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're…

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Juzo Itami's 1985 Japanese 'Ramen Western' Tampopo and all of its delicious, campy meanderings!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out…

Great Scott! Time travel is a storytelling device that has been used in countless pieces of fiction, pop culture, movies, and more that has always added an extra wrinkle to a story for better or worse. Who among us hasn't wished they could turn back the clock, face off with a dark gritty version of our future self, ride in the DeLorean, or be stuck…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) follow the tomato on a journey from Mexico to Italy and beyond, learning about how this weird fruit became a beloved icon of Italian cuisine and how its American cousins became flavourless styrofoam husks of their former selves, and share some of our favorite ways to mak…

Schwing! Welcome to a world of legends, where the mightiest weapons aren't just forged from steel, but from the imaginations of countless storytellers. From blades that wield mystical powers to those steeped in prophecy, these badass swords have become as famous as the heroes who wield them and captured our hearts and minds across movies, game, boo…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dig into the history of Savory Pies! What do the Tudors, French-Canadians settlers, and Sweeney Todd have in common? When did pies go from functional to flavourful? Why don't we eat pigeons anymore?Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep …

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) give you a 101 lesson in taking care of cast-iron cookware! What is 'seasoning' and why is it so important? How can you make perfect bread in a dutch oven? What's the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich or pressed panini on a stovetop? And, how can cooking with ca…

*drool* Mmm Donuts. Centuries ago some great innovator came up with punching a hole through fried dough. These dough balls eventually became the familiar ring shape we know today as donuts! Donuts have remained popular not only for it's versatility, coming in all sorts of flavours and sizes, but also for being a bit of a cultural icon in the comfor…

Lick your fingers, folks. It's time.This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the latest collaboration between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kraft Dinner! We also get into the history of both brands in Canada and some of our favorite ways of eating boxed mac and cheese! Disclaimer: we were given free foo…

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest Lee Kim (@hunny_dill_) talk about the great Sriracha Shortage and the drama between Huy Fong creator David Tran and supplier Underwood Ranches, then dig into celebrity chef David Chang's controversial Chili Crisp escapades.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and eternal BFF-of-the-show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) break down everything you need to make the most of Brat Summer!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.orgCheck out Debate Thi…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about pudding! We talk about the history of how it got its name, share some personal favorites, and ask the ever-important question: is haggis a pudding?!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on …

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about edible fungi! We share some of our favorite mushroom dishes, from Escargot Mushrooms to Cream of Mushroom Soup, dig into the history of the mushroom, and more! Also, Teffer shares a little update about their recent trips to Boston and Ottawa and some of the de…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Jon Favreau's 2014 movie "Chef"- this conversation contains some mild spoilers! We get into the themes of The Chef as An Artist, parent-child relationship redemption stories, and how food service workers can touch people's lives with their wo…

Hey Bae, hope you are ready to get turnt up to some lit tunes! We did the 80's, we did the 90's, and then the 2000's, so the time has come to finally listen to the tunes of the 2010 decade ! The 2010's were a huge leap in the music industry with the rise of streaming services and having every song at your finger tips. The songs of the 2010s did won…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of show and Best DM in Podcasting Eric Silver (@el_silvero) for a deep dive into the beauty of Montreal & New York bagels, the best bagel varieties, toppings, and schmears, and which Sex & The City character Eric endorses for President.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodC…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up patron & writer Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) to talk about all the best sides for a backyard cookout! Find out what we think is the peak of the grilled corn experience, what kind of chips pair best with barbecue, the best barbecue drinks, and the incomprehensible presence of mayonnaise.Suppo…

This is Summer! It's time to complete our boozy trilogy. We did Halloween Cocktails, we've done Christmas Cocktails, and now it's time to dive into the summer with refreshing drinks by the poolside! Join Disney Dummies Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon as they once again whip up some delicious drinks and quench your thirst…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Greg Schulz (@lefttriggerrighttrigger) to talk about his recent foray BACK into the world of eggs! Find out what finally made this former vegan CRACK! This one’s no YOLK! We’re so EGGScited. This is a CRY FOR HEL-Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodCon…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about butter! We made homemade butter before this recording and it was awesome! We also talk a lot about BOG BUTTER, clarified butter, beurre d'Isigny, and laminated doughs!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep …

It is another CROSSOVER special in today’s episode of Ranked! If you don't already know the Disney Dummies went on a mission to watch every single Disney Animated Feature in chronological order, discuss them at length, argue about the merits of the movie, shared fun facts, talked about which characters had f*ck energy, and so much more. They eventu…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about sausages! Links! Patties! Loose Sausage Meat! Haggis! Brats! Blood Pudding! The list goes on, but one thing's for sure: we're casing this joint and taking a look at how the sausage gets made!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoo…

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!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up wit…

It's National Ranking Day! Okay it's not but if we told you that, you'd probably believe it's real because there's essentially a plethora of random National Days EVERY DAY of the year for EVERYTHING. They range from being wholesome to totally obscure to so incredibly niche that you wonder why it got it's own National Day to begin with. That's kind …

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?Support the show on…

Tale as old as time. The stories of mythical creatures have captivated the minds and imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Part of the fascination stems from tapping into deep-seated aspects of human psychology, culture, and our universal desire for meaning and connection. Or maybe another part of the interest for this multifaceted…

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) take a look into the pantry and talk about different kinds of peppercorns!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Buy some Three of Cups Tea! www.3ofcupsteas.etsy.com Help mak…

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Plant-Based Correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) to talk about Vice-President Potato, the people's politician. We get into the Great Irish Potato Famine, ways to prep potatoes in bulk for freezing, Marie Antoinette's buttonhole, and the history of the Potato Head toy!Support the show on Pa…

To me, my X-Men! What's there to say that hasn't already been said about the X-Men? They are easily some of comic books most recognizable teams and for good reason! Not only is it consistently telling quality stories about marginalized groups and discrimination in the form of superheroes, but it also has had a myriad of movies, video games, tv show…

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dive into a hot pot of soup! We get into the Bone Broth craze, the beauty of a well-balanced soup, and some fun uses for extra stock! Also, Tom got butt surgery this week, so, we *have* to talk about that.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us an…

Narf! From ranking Fictional Horses, Birds, Cats, Dogs and much more, we have finally arrived to giving the little guys some love on the PodCavern airwaves. That's right, today we celebrate all the rodents out there who despite their size, have the same amount of spunk, whimsy, adventure, and weirdly sexy aspects to them as any other fictional anim…