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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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United States

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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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English


Episodes
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Episode 689: Sun-dried Tomatoes

3/13/2025
We are your wildly talented hosts and today we're bringing you back in time as we flail for content and demand that Matthew 'say more' about these darlings to pariahs. We discuss The Mystery of the Disappearance of The Sun-dried Tomato before encountering ancient friends, Princess Buttercup and The Bucket Man. Finally we decide that these are best in small amounts. Kind of like us. Whatever Happened to Sun-Dried Tomatoes? by Priya Krishna Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Pasta With Silkiest Eggplant Sauce From Francis Lam Matthew's Now but Wow! - TV on the Radio Tiny Desk Concert 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

Duration:00:26:37

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Episode 688: Ice

3/6/2025
Buckle UP listeners because a monster has been unleashed. Molly presents her treatise on these cold, hardened drips as well as her top tip for enjoying a hospital stay. The IceKing Cometh as we debate the physics of keg stands and are molded and crushed into assorted shards because we're as predictable as a broken ice dispenser. “The good ice” Helen Rosner’s NYer piece Molly's Now but Wow! - Rostam Batmanglij's Half-Light 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

Duration:00:36:55

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Episode 687: Edamame

2/27/2025
Today we've got yet another edition of "I can't believe we haven't done this already!" as we stroke the furry napes of these bliefly blanched hairy beans and erupt into some spontaneous poetry (citation needed). Our thirst is slaked by prizes, ravens, crows and rooks before we lick our salty fingers and erupt into a spontaneous apology segment. Episode 11: Peas Edamame by bbno$ and Rich Brian 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

Duration:00:23:59

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Episode 686: Marmalade

2/20/2025
Just when you thought we left the jam stands behind. We're going Paddington on this marmalade before going granular on these gloop promoters. Molly is very un-fun and Matthew chokes before we meet Dr. Mustard Crockman and Jam Trashman as we wonder when breakfast began and what is a chef. And yes, Producer Abby did hate that opening. Matthew's Now but Wow - Shogun Episode 330: Crumpets 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

Duration:00:42:29

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Episode 685: Greek Salad

2/13/2025
We're standing tall on the wings of our dreams while Matthew serenades us as we dance with Greek Salad. On our Quest for Seasonal Bounty we encounter Ordinary Zorba the Virgin, escapist fingers, gummy pants and some seriously heretical beliefs about Zeus. Are we historians? Greek Salad Recipe from Serious Eats Episode 609: Martinis Matthew's Now but Wow! - The Solitary Gourmet (English translation) 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

Duration:00:34:28

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Episode 684: Carbonara

2/6/2025
What came first, the baby or the licorice? We're really wanging it today as we fool around with food and ask 'how weird is your mouth'? Through twisted teeth, apocryphal origin stories, vittles and vice we become surprised, interested and loose as we buck tradition and add extra bacon. Pasta Cacio e Uova (Neapolitan Pasta With Eggs and Cheese) Recipe ramen carbonara Episode 667: Udon Episode 136: Non-Tomato Pasta Sauces Pt. 1 Whatcha Snackin? Molly: Judy Rodgers’s Roasted Applesauce Matthew's Now but Wow! - Aooo ' Salad Bowl' 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

Duration:00:29:13

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Episode 683: Edible Flowers

1/30/2025
Unfortunately there are no butts in this episode just chive blossoms, lavender jelly, nasturtium stems and candied violets. We're chomping on petals and avoiding bezoars before discussing jam bands, band stands and jam stands. After providing a few warnings, we share our favorite fictional food and wonder if we are heroes. duh. Epicurious article Molly's Now but Wow! - The Seventy Percent,” by Yiyun Li 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

Duration:00:29:24

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Episode 682: Ranch Dressing

1/23/2025
Matthew is very afraid because we're talking cold, creamy and savory today. And also because there's a horny ghost about. Mollthew discuss this mildly interesting topic, sneak in a Singles quote and become desperate for validation from teenagers. Lesson Learned: If give a man a dude ranch he's going to want a steakhouse. QuaintCooking.com Pull-Apart Bacon Bread Matthew's Now but Wow! - Chop Fry Watch Learn by Michelle T. King What She Put on the Table Netflix Series 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

Duration:00:37:22

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Episode 681: Frozen Kimbap

1/16/2025
Today we're more on trend than usual and never get on Memory Lane as we try the perfect snack of gateway kimbap. Through spicy experiences we're first harmonious, then horrified before becoming almost overwhelmed as we declare Spilled Milk: A Hungry Time. Spilled Milk Bingo Episode 486: Korean Rice Cakes / Tteok with Michelle Zauner Tiktok video by Ahnest Kitchen Matthew's Now but Wow: The Wonder of Stevie 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

Duration:00:26:36

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Episode 680: Quindecennial

1/9/2025
Happy 15th birthday to us! It's our Crystal Anniversary so join us along Memory Lane as we reminisce about scrapped episodes, missteps, regrets and harrowing encounters before we, yet again, proposition Dennis Quaid. We share memories of corporate retreats and defunct segments before interviewing Mrs Cubbinson and Cookie Monster and sharing advice to our past selves. After a group pinkie swear we play Real or Fake Episode before Molly refuses to get sappy and we reveal the location of our next corporate retreat. Dire Desires - our spin-off miniseries about erotic thrillers Episodes Mentioned Grapes Apples Puffy snacks Heirloom Tomatoes Popcorn Korean Rice Cakes with Japanese Breakfast/Michelle Zauner Cast Iron Skillet with Michele Norris Grilled Cheese Croutons New Zealand Junk Food Canned Childhood Heat Wave Memories Winter Squash Romantic Food Salt German Christmas Irish Spring Yeast 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

Duration:00:46:28

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Episode 679: Punch 2

1/2/2025
We are pleased as punch to wish you a Happy New Year and ourselves a Happy 15th Birthday! We know the sequel is never as good as the original but this one includes alcohol and jungle birds so... five stars? Benjamin Franklin keeps showing up as we wonder if a martini is a punch and discuss the Grandmother of all cocktails, pervasive funks and red goo. We're having a grand ol' time! Episode 677: Punch Like at School Dances Rum Punch Recipe Difford's Guide comprehensive article on punches 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

Duration:00:38:04

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Episode 678: Graham Crackers

12/26/2024
We know we always say this but seriously, how have we never done this before!? The anticipation is over because today there are no rules except the rules as we break off a piece of that graham cracker and loose wiles beget looser morals. We want to assure our listeners that ALL of our magnetic appliances are thoroughly tested against the unchaste passions of youth and that we've done a 180 on some of our policies. Episode 245: S'Mores Episode 592: Mini-cookies 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

Duration:00:30:55

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Episode 677: Punch Like at School Dances

12/19/2024
Today we revisit memories of school dances past, their soundtracks and dance partners as we wonder what 'spiking' the punch means and tackle pronunciation quandaries. Ice rings, ladles and wrestling lead us to noisy cooking and quiet meals before Matthew turns into a summer boy. Southern Living Punch Recipes Rainbow Sherbet Punch Matthew's Now but Wow: Natsu-mon: 20th Century Summer Kid, by Kaz Ayabe and Chunsoft Studios 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

Duration:00:31:29

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Episode 676: Breadsticks

12/12/2024
Today we're talking all things, but not all things Breadsticks. We tackle these non-nostril shaped bread lumps that are burnished with time and butter as we use this opportunity as a soft launch for 'A Big Time for Cuisine' and 'Not Bad with Matthew Amster-Burton'. Dreams get dashed, thumbs get big and futures are thrown into question as the innuendos fly. Basic New York-Style Pizza Dough Culture Study Podcast on recipes by Anne Helen Petersen 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

Duration:00:28:20

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Episode 675: Terry's Chocolate Orange

12/5/2024
Welcome to the show of shows! Today we're bitter and sweet as we whack, tap and unwrap 20 segments of corporate history before milking our feelings. We discover there is a fine line between flailing and success as we encounter grocery stores, cereal mascots, pulpoids and pulp boys before moving in our graves. Dawn French Ad Another Dawn French Ad Elliot Smith's Waltz #2 (XO) Molly's Now but Wow: Charlie’s Queer Books 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

Duration:00:32:04

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Episode 674: Brookies

11/28/2024
Flesh Warning! Join us as we play NameSmash and wonder why. We discover alllll the nicknames as we discuss soap operas, hefty horses and the girth and withers of these Franken Desserts. This coarse tool talk causes Molly to cry but luckily we escape without any dental emergencies! Preppy Kitchen blog brookies Mel’s Kitchen Cafe recipe Bake It, Brookie Molly's Now but Wow! - Andre 3000, New Blue Sun 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

Duration:00:24:58

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Episode 673: Gouda

11/21/2024
Today we wake up from a nap and travel The Gateway to Gouda before diving into the most interesting topic ever before discussed on this show. After one of our classic scoops, we decide to leave podcasting behind to become EXTREMELY old artisan cheese porters just as soon as we find our hats. Cheeses Tasted 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

Duration:00:32:02

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Episode 672: Spindrift

11/14/2024
Gather round all ye who thirst for fruited bubbly water and put your cans together for this effervescent citrus beverage tasting. As we sample this spray of the ocean with a hint of mint straight from the cooler, Matthew transforms into a prepper with an accent before dunking on Dayton while Molly travels back to 1993. Molly's Now but Wow! -Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler 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

Duration:00:27:32

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Episode 671: Cherry Tomatoes

11/7/2024
Time passes but our love for Staples and R rated tomatoes will never die. We traverse reverse Memory Lane for some reason as we discuss the explosion of wetness that is the little teeny tiny tomato before Molly recounts a strange encounter and Matthew volunteers for The Secret Skirt Steak Scenario. Seared Skirt Steak with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Polenta The laughing scene in Ramen Girl Matthew's Now but Wow: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai 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

Duration:00:29:56

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Episode 670: Black Licorice

10/31/2024
Today we're just a couple of harmless eccentrics in our dotage as we provide listeners with another classic chewing episode with strong dirt components. Its true that Molly has come a long way, but she still gets weepy as she tries to shirk her professional duty while Matthew decides to get rich or die trying. Toxic and poisonous flavors open up to us before we share some accidental origin stories and our failed attempts at palette expansion. Calling all LILYs ! Send us your Memory Lane for our upcoming 15 year anniversary! 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

Duration:00:41:09