Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey joins the guys again to discuss the five basic tastes (bitter, salty, sour, sweet, and umami). Things get spicy as Susie and the guys debate how to categorize things that aren't flavors, like minty and... spicy...

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesWhat Are the Five Basic Tastes - Ajinomoto.comTrigeminal Nerve - ClevelandClinic.orgFood Words Describing Taste and Flavor - Kyrene.orgHow Does Our Sense of Taste Work? - National Library of MedicineTrigeminal Sensations, Beyond the Five Basic Tastes - NewlywedsFoods.comAccounting For Taste - Science.org

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

The guys are joined by special returning guest Gavin Munson as they take their first bite of the Sustainability elephant. In the first of what will be many episodes on a very broad topic, they scratch the surface of everything from single-use disposables to corporate responsibility.

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Gavin Specific Resources

Sites/ArticlesPlant-Based Meat ‘Healthier and More Sustainable Than Animal Products’ - New Study - Bath.ac.ukWant To Save the Planet? Eat Protein From Mushrooms and Algae Instead of Red Meat - TheGuardian.comCarrying Capacity - NationalGeorgraphic.orgMeat Consumption Must Fall by at Least 75% For Sustainable Consumption, Says Study - Phys.orgTool Lending Libraries - SustainableConsumption.USDN.orgThe United Order of Orderville - UtahHumanities.orgDollar Voting - Wikipedia.orgThe Little Things That Run the World (The Importance and Conservation of Invertebrates) - Edward O. WilsonAudio/VideoPlastic Recycling is an Actual Scam - Climate TownStroads are Ugly, Expensive, and Dangerous - Not Just BikesIs Our Food Becoming Less Nutritious? - Veritasium

Books/Movies & TV ShowsThe Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History - Elizabeth KolbertNature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard - Douglas W. Tallamy

General Episode Resources and References:

Sites/Articles8 Apps for a More Eco-Friendly Sustainable Life - CNet.comFood Labels Explained - Farm AidFood Waste - Feeding America5 Tips for Sustainable Eating - Harvard School of Public HealthHow much Americans eat - NPR10 Products That are Killing the Environment (With Better Alternatives) - One Green Planet9 Ways to be More Sustainable at Home - One Tree PlantedHave You Ever Wondered What Homesteading Is? - TreeHuggerAudio/VideoWhat is Sustainability? Explained By An Expert - Go Green Post3 Food Labels That Matter - Organic ValleyWhat is Sustainability? - UCLA

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

Special guest Susie Bulloch creator of Hey Grill Hey (from the "Sponsors" section of this and every episode, aka the boss) joins the pod in an attempt to share some barbecuing and general meat knowledge with the guys.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesThe Grill SquadDixie MeatsMemphis in May International Festival - MemphisInMay.org"Go Whole Hog" Idiom - Merriam-Webster.comAudio/VideoGoose's Death Scene: Top Gun - Boxoffice Movie ScenesSussudio - Phil CollinsNPR's Delicious Dish: Schweddy Balls - SNL

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

In a benchmark episode, Lloyd butchers geometry, Denny keeps raising the stakes, and Todd misidentifies as a Karen.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/Articles

Why Doritos Are so Addicting - BusinessInsider.com

Area of a Circle - CueMath.com

Food Labels Explained - FarmAid.org

Books/Movies & TV

Dopesick - Hulu

Lawyers. Guns, and Honey - Rotten - Netflix

Misc

Area of a Pizza - Twitter

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

The guys take food sensitivity tests, discuss the results, and learn how Todd brought a candy bar back from extinction.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesEverlywell - Innovative at-home Testing

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

The guys try to figure out the right level of sodium intake, discuss emo salt, and debate the legitimacy of celery as a flavor.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesMost People Consume Too Much Salt - CDCTake It With a Grain of Salt - Harvard HealthIs MSG Truly Unhealthy? All You Need to Know - HealthlineSalt & Pepper - The History VaultJacobson Salt Co.How Many Types of Salt Are There? - Koyuncu SaltWhy’s It Called Kosher Salt? - Koyuncu SaltWhat Are Finishing Salts, and When Should You Use Each One? - Martha StewartWhat’s the Difference Between Sea Salt and Table Salt? - Mayo Clinic5 Shades of Natural Salts To Enhance Your Dining Experience - Michelin GuideInteresting Facts About Salt - My SpicerHistory of Salt - Salt Works

Audio/VideoWhich Salt to Use? - Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph - Everyday FoodBooks/Movies & TVPortland: Somebody Feed Phil - Netflix

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

The guys discuss calories, try to understand them better, and become confused by the complexities of figuring out one's BMR. Special ghost Maui joins the Appetizer.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesCounting Calories: Get Back to Weight-Loss Basics - Mayo ClinicHow Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day to Lose Weight? - HealthlineHow to Gain Weight Fast: Tips to Be Safe and Healthy - HealthlineMacros Calculator - If It Fits Your MacrosHow Many Calories Should You Eat? - MDC.eduWhat Are Macros and Why Should I Be Counting Them? - SCL Health

Audio/VideoPeer Pressure - Brain GamesCounting Calories to Lose Weight - Food for ThoughtLetting Go of Calorie Counting - Food for ThoughtShould We Count Macros - Food for ThoughtWhat is a Calorie? - Emma Bryce - Ted-Ed

Books/Movies & TVPeer Pressure - Brain Games

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

Student of biology, brother of Denny, and general wunderkind of science: Gavin Munson, joins the pod to teach the guys about gardening. Instead, they test his patience for stupid questions, and the depths of his knowledge on everything from sustainable proteins to pedagogical approaches.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesThe Goats with Spider Genes and Silk in Their Milk - BBCQuestions and Answers about CRISPR – Broad InstituteUpward Farms Announces World's Largerst Indoor Vertical Farm - Business WirePlant Pregnancy by Alice Kim - DezeenRemember When Apple Forced a U2 Album on Us All? - E! NewsOMAD Diet: Is Eating One Meal a Day Safe and Effective for Weight Loss? - Everyday HealthCan Intermittent Fasting Reset Your Immune System? - ForbesDoes Your Body Really Replace Itself Every Seven Years? - howstuffworksGenetic Code - National Human Genome Research InstituteTour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Ultraviolet Rays - NASAHow the Growth of Monoculture Crops Is Destroying our Planet and Still Leaving Us Hungry - One Green PlanetColorado’s First Dedicated 'Green Cemetery' Helps People Return to the Earth Once They’ve Passed - PBSMeet the Three Sisters Who Sustain Native America - PBSAudio/VideoIs This Your Special Bush??!! - Harold and KumarCreed’s Two Chairs - The OfficeWhat Is a Calorie? - Emma Bryce - TED-EdBooks/Movies & TVAdam Ruins Death: Adam Ruins Everything - Tru TVFantastic Fungi - Moving ArtThe History of Food – Curiosity StreamTurtles of the Eclipse: The Midnight Gospel - NetflixMisc.Amuse-bouche - Merriam-WebsterAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsGoogle ScholarHappy Happy HouseplantKings Play Chess on Finely Grained SandLibrary Genesis

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

Denny learns a new skill, the guys learn the importance cream of tartar plays, and struggle to pronounce it.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/ArticlesThe Grill Squad - Hey Grill HeyNine Essential Ingredients Every Baker Needs - All RecipesWhat is the Best Water Temperature for Yeast - Baking HowWhich Came First, the Bread or the Beer? - Beer AdvocateBaking and Cooking at Higher Altitudes - Betty CrockerFive Weird Things You Didn't Know About Baking - Centennial CollegeWhat It Takes to Be a MOF - Eater.comHow Restaurants Get Michelin Stars - EscoffierWhat Is Yeast? - Explore YeastWhat is Cream of Tartar? - Food NetworkDoes Yeast Go Bad if Not Refrigerated? - Food QuestionsLearn How to Whistle: 4 Ways - HealthLineBaking Soda vs. Baking Powder: What's the Difference? - HealthLineCookie Experiment - Kitchen SanctuaryWhat's the Difference Between Active Dry Yeast and Instant Yeast? - TheKitchnDanish Pastry: A Mistake That Conquered the World - LA TimesWhy Is It Important to Weigh Ingredients When Cooking? - Marsden13 Egg Replacements for Baking and Cooking - PETACucina Cooking Projects: The Cookie Experiment - Seattle CucinaThermapen ONE - ThermoWorksHow to Substitute for Baking Powder and Baking Soda - ThoughCoHistory of Cookies - What's Cooking AmericaAudio/VideoBig Papi on Weekend Update - YouTubeBooks/Movies & TVAda Twist, Scientist - Andrea Beaty (World of Books)Ada Twist, Scientist - Chris NeeRecipesThe Easiest Loaf of Bread You'll Ever Make - King Arthur Baking (the bread Denny made)Pizza Dough in 3 Minutes - Sam the Cooking GuyMisc.Farmstead BakeryThe Butter BookTaylor Digital Kitchen Scale

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

The guys try to understand the Mesopotamian Diet as they learn about the first agricultural community, but mostly end up learning about eating Paleo. Special guest David Hellqvist brings some expertise to the pod.

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Episode Resources and References:

Sites/Articles

Mesopotamian Farming - The British Museum

The Complete Paleo Diet Food List - Eating Well

The Paleo Diet: a Beginner's Guide - Healthline

Fertile Crescent - History.com

Audio/Video

Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3 - CrashCourse

Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent - Daily Dose Documentary

Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent: a Short History - World History Encyclopedia

The First Farmers - Tides of History

Credits

Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson

Editor: Denny Munson

Research and Notes: Lloyd Grimm

Music: Todd Bulloch and Shiny Heads Productions