Welcome back to Gobs and Goblets, the food and history podcast hosted by Maddie and Hannah. On this week's episode, we look at the early history of meat and fire. From the Fertile Crescent to Skara Brae to Hannah cooking steak on an open fire, this week has it all.

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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov

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Happy Season 2 day!

And we’re taking you right back to prehistoric times - the age of the hunter-gatherers. But what were they eating? Meat…right? Right…but also plants!

Join Maddie and Hannah with foraging expert Chris, as they wander around a forest seeing what they can find for lunch.

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Credits: 

Producer - Harry Sheehan

Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 

Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan

Intro Design - Archie Bowers

Music by Vlad Bakutov 

Massive thank you to Chris, Richard and Michelle 

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You saw the title - from sweat cakes to human remains, this episode delves into the deep and dark lengths people through the centuries went through, all for the sake of love!

Join us on our season finale to answer the questions - 1. Was it worth it? and 2. Did these potions and recipes actually work!?

Thank you for all the love this season, the Gobs and Goblets team are sending it right back at you and wish you all a very happy valentine’s day this year x

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The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future.

You can email us at [email protected]

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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov

And a massive thank you to Michelle!

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In this episode, we look at the hectic history of pickles! 

Pickles date back to the Mesopotamians, they were known as Cleopatra's great beauty secret and fueled soldiers for wars.

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Credits: 

Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 

Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan

Intro Design - Archie Bowers

Music by Vlad Bakutov 

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the historical journey of fast food and takeaways. From diseased meat pies in the middle ages, to Hannah’s own personal encounters working at a fast food place, this is an ep full of drama.

Grab a burger, be hungover and slouch with us.

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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov

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In this episode, we look at the complex history of Epiphany Cakes, a festive food still eaten in many places today to commemorate the three Kings' journey and the arrival to baby Jesus. 

It all started with dancing, eating, and… sacrifice. 

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Credits: 

Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 

Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan

Intro Design - Archie Bowers

Music by Vlad Bakutov 

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When you think of New Year's, does slicing bellies open come to mind? I didn’t think so… However for many people back in the day this was a major concern. 

In this episode, we travel around the world to find out about how people celebrated New Year’s throughout history.

We wish you all a very happy new year and will see you next in 2025 xx

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Credits: 

Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 

Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan

Intro Design - Archie Bowers

Music by Vlad Bakutov 

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Christmas… the time for cheer and festivities! Or so you may have thought... 

In this episode join the two grinches/presenters to explore the history behind these two Classic Christmas drinks that have a history of everything from presidential recipes and riots to singing to warn off evil spirits. 

All I want for christmasss issssss *hits the high note* a successful cooking show.

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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov

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Everybody loves French fries (or so it seems). They are a global sensation. But have you ever thought about their history? In this juicy episode, we dive into the hot goss of who made French fries first: Was it the Spanish, French, or Belgians? May the chaos commence…

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The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. 

You can email us at [email protected] 

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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov 

Support the show

In this episode, we look at the history behind one of the cakes that makes life worth it. 

As Maddie turns 22, we examine why birthday cakes became a popular tradition. From fencing away dark spirits to being consumed in the name of Artemis, Goddess of the moon and hunt. 

Join us for our celebration.

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The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. 

You can email us at [email protected] 

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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov

Support the show