Unsavory

Unsavory

By Becca Harris & Sarah MuncasterHealth & FitnessNutritionTrue CrimeArtsFood
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Unsavory episodes

  • EXTRA CHEESE: 3D-Printed Ribeye Steaks

    Sarah and Becca chat about the potential downside that comes with eating 30kg of oranges before boarding your flight. Then they discuss a new and exciting innovation in the alt-meat world! 

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    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

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    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

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    15 min
  • The History of Cooking, Teflon, and the Class Action Lawsuit Against DuPont

    Sarah starts the episode off with the fascinating history of cooking, including how fire led to strides in human development. She then highlights the connection between the invention of the dishwasher and the women’s liberation movement. 


    Becca discusses the discovery of refrigerants like Freon and how it resulted in the creation of non-stick pans. She then dives into the true story of a Teflon manufacturing plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and the massive corporate cover-up that led to thousands of lawsuits. Becca leaves you with some actionable steps to take to become a conscious consumer when it comes to kitchen gadgets. Sarah leaves us with a teaser about multilevel marketing schemes and Becca confesses to having joined one.


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  • EXTRA CHEESE: ‘Anything But Tuna’ Subway Scandal

    Becca and Sarah discuss some recent drama around Subway restaurants and their tuna...if you can even call it that. They explain how this new claim relates to Jessica Simpson and a Canadian lawsuit about chicken. Listen to episode 002 for more scandal on Subway!


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  • EXTRA CHEESE: ‘Anything But Tuna’ Subway Scandal

    Becca and Sarah discuss some recent drama around Subway restaurants and their tuna...if you can even call it that. They explain how this new claim relates to Jessica Simpson and a Canadian lawsuit about chicken. Listen to episode 002 for more scandal on Subway!


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Get bonus content on Patreon

    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    17 min
  • "Superfoods" and the Avocado Cartels

    This week, Becca tells us the truth about “superfoods” and Sarah tackles the unfortunate side effects that can occur when a commodity product suddenly becomes ultra-popular.


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  • EXTRA CHEESE: Lab-Grown Meat for Sale in Singapore

    Becca and Sarah discuss the recent authorization for the sale of lab-grown meat in Singapore. They chat about all the potential economic and ethical benefits, their personal feelings about eating meat grown in a lab, and some other important considerations that might surprise you!


    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  • EXTRA CHEESE: Lab-Grown Meat for Sale in Singapore

    Becca and Sarah discuss the recent authorization for the sale of lab-grown meat in Singapore. They chat about all the potential economic and ethical benefits, their personal feelings about eating meat grown in a lab, and some other important considerations that might surprise you!


    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Get bonus content on Patreon

    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    17 min
  • McDonald's and the Infamous Hot Coffee Case

    Caution! Contents of this episode are HOT.


    Sarah starts off with some McDonald’s fast-food history, including how they integrated Ford’s Model-T assembly line to create their quick service and drive-thru, and the key role milkshakes played in their success. She then highlights some international menu items that have been tailored to satisfy consumer preferences around the world.


    Becca covers an instance of tort law that had Ronald Reagan in a tizzy: the case of Charles Bigbee v. Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. She then discusses how this case relates to the most infamous personal injury lawsuit: the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case. She breaks down the details of the case, including testimony, media coverage, and what actually happened to the plaintiff, Stella Liebeck (did she really make 3 million dollars?). Becca then spills the tea on an investigation she conducted and the optimal drinking temperature of your latte.

    Becca & Sarah close the episode by discussing the importance of remaining unbiased and in sticking together when it comes to consumer safety. Sarah leaves us with a teaser about avocados.


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  • EXTRA CHEESE: Alcohol Consumption During Quarantine

    Becca and Sarah discuss a recent study that shows binge drinking has increased due to the stress triggered by COVID-19. Becca leaves you with some tips for healthier alcohol consumption and discusses a surprising silver-lining for the restaurant industry.


    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  • EXTRA CHEESE: Alcohol Consumption During Quarantine

    Becca and Sarah discuss a recent study that shows binge drinking has increased due to the stress triggered by COVID-19. Becca leaves you with some tips for healthier alcohol consumption and discusses a surprising silver-lining for the restaurant industry.


    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!


    For all links and references visit our website.

    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Get bonus content on Patreon

    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    12 min

About Unsavory

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Welcome to Unsavory, the podcast where true crime meets food. Join Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss food-related scandals using an evidence-based…

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