This week, stories about what’s going into your mouth.

 

Avocado by Michael Sun

This story follows Michael’s bizarre coming-of-age journey - stuffed with avocados, awkward dates, and complicated moments with his mom. Born with a big mouth and having a “stronger-than-average immune system”, he went on to claim a Guinness World Record by devouring 20 avocados in a minute - and then so much more.

So, are you ready to devour 21 avocados in a minute?

Produced by Michael Sun 

Supervising producer was Allison Chan

Sound design by Mia Hull

 

Eating and Order by Rania Omar

This story traces Rania’s journey through a lifelong struggle with eating disorders, shaped by racism, sexism, and impossible beauty standards.

From childhood fears of food as an enemy, to panic attacks in the snack aisle, to a bowl of shish barak she made for herself, Rania slowly learns to reclaim her plate, her body, and her joy.

You are not just what you eat, you are who you are.

 

Produced by Rania Omar

Supervising producer was Sophie Ellis

Additional mixing by Zac Pennington.

 

Dark Cherry, Limestone and Meat by Eugenia Zoubtchenko

This is a story with lots of fermenting, sipping, and the drinkers ‘ahhhh’.

Navigating the vineyard with Eugenia, we witness the magic as each barrel brews fermented potions of raspberries, dark cherries, smoky earth, and even fairy floss.

P.S Next time, if a friend accuses you of being an alcoholic, be sure to tell them you are just ‘oenophilic’.

 

Produced by Eugenia Zoubtchenko

 

All The Best Credits

Host: Kwame Slusher

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programs and Community Coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Artwork: Ruijie Tang 

Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout out to Ray, Sue, Lindsay, Andrew and Ash

 

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