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The History Of Gyros
Join Kae Sprung and comedian Colin Rourke on this episode of Sprung On Food as they explore the mouth-watering history of Gyros. From Colin's nostalgic childhood memories in Chicago to discovering the origins of this beloved Greek-American street food, uncover how Gyros evolved from ancient Greece, through Ottoman innovations, to a modern American favorite. Learn about key spots, mouth-watering recipes, and even some competitive eating feats. Whether you’re a seasoned Gyro lover or just curious, this episode is packed with delicious insights!
You can follow and support Colin Rourke here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@ballin_rourke
https://www.instagram.com/ballin_rourke
See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood
Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung
You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:
Website: http://katherinesprung.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprung
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung
Looking for half off your first 2 months to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:
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About the show:
Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.
*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!
00:00 Introduction to Gyros
00:33 Colin Rourke's Gyro Story
02:05 The Quest for the Perfect Gyro
02:44 Nostalgia and Flavor
04:00 The History of Gyros
04:46 The Vertical Rotisserie Revolution
09:26 Greek Gyros and Their Evolution
12:29 Gyros in America
13:33 Industrial Gyros and Mass Production
17:41 Gyros Go Mainstream
18:36 Personal Favorites: Trader Joe's Orange Chicken and McDonald's McGriddle
21:01 Gyros Today: From Street Food to Gourmet
27:57 Gyros in Pop Culture
32:28 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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By Katherine SprungJoin Kae Sprung and comedian Colin Rourke on this episode of Sprung On Food as they explore the mouth-watering history of Gyros. From Colin's nostalgic childhood memories in Chicago to discovering the origins of this beloved Greek-American street food, uncover how Gyros evolved from ancient Greece, through Ottoman innovations, to a modern American favorite. Learn about key spots, mouth-watering recipes, and even some competitive eating feats. Whether you’re a seasoned Gyro lover or just curious, this episode is packed with delicious insights!
You can follow and support Colin Rourke here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@ballin_rourke
https://www.instagram.com/ballin_rourke
See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood
Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung
You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:
Website: http://katherinesprung.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprung
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung
Looking for half off your first 2 months to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:
Riverside: https://riverside.cello.so/kbhJQ48RO1S
Descript: descript.cello.so/4oB9cH6HfXH
About the show:
Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.
*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!
00:00 Introduction to Gyros
00:33 Colin Rourke's Gyro Story
02:05 The Quest for the Perfect Gyro
02:44 Nostalgia and Flavor
04:00 The History of Gyros
04:46 The Vertical Rotisserie Revolution
09:26 Greek Gyros and Their Evolution
12:29 Gyros in America
13:33 Industrial Gyros and Mass Production
17:41 Gyros Go Mainstream
18:36 Personal Favorites: Trader Joe's Orange Chicken and McDonald's McGriddle
21:01 Gyros Today: From Street Food to Gourmet
27:57 Gyros in Pop Culture
32:28 Final Thoughts and Farewell