Food For Pod: Recent Episodes

Dylan Scott

Liz and Dylan are comedians who love to eat. Join them each week as they sample a variety of dishes, discuss food history and trends, and try not to talk with their mouths full.

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On this episode of Food for Pod, Liz and Dylan go across the pond and dive into some fish and chips.

Later, Liz teaches Dylan about the Cod Wars.

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In this episode of Food For Pod, Dylan teaches Liz the history of the Hawaiian lunch plate and where SPAM comes from.

Then, they finally get to the bottom of whether they can copyright food.

Later, our duo reminisce about a recent meal they had at Roister.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan grab Korean corndogs and talk about this new food trend as well as the history of the corndog.

Later, they talk about their educational and filling trip to Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan celebrate Bastille Day by eating filling egg, ham, and cheese dishes.

Then, they discuss their recent trip to a pop-up restaurant and try to answer the question, "What is an Oklahoma smash burger?"

Later, our duo makes an announcement that will change the podcast forever.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz introduces Dylan to the wonderful world of Rhode Island-style calamari.

Then, they sit down with warm soups and discuss the origins of New England clam chowder.

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On this episode, Liz and Dylan sit down with two cheesy Italian dishes and discuss their origins.

They also discuss Joey Buttafuoco, Kraft singles (not cheese), and their recent excursion to Stephanie Izard's new restaurant Little Goat.

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After a mishap changes their dinner plans, Liz and Dylan discuss their weirdest delivery experiences.

Then, Liz teaches Dylan the history of fish tacos.

Later, our duo recounts their trip to a "family" favorite chain restaurant.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Dylan cooks giant turkey legs for a skeptical Liz while telling her their surprising origin story. Hint: they're from "the happiest place on earth."

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with dinner from Siam Noodles & Rice to discuss the government conspiracy that made yummy Thai food so prevalent in the United States.

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Liz and Dylan are back from their spring hiatus with a brand new Food For Pod!

Join them this week as they discuss all things chicken sandwiches!

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On this controversial episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan dissect the Chicago classic, Al's #1 Italian Beef.

Later, they play a game about stadium foods.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with lunch from Evette's, one of the 50 restaurants nationwide named to The New York Times' Restaurant List. They talk about fusion food, hard cheeses, and what constitutes nachos.

Later, Dylan tells Liz about his favorite meals from his last couple of weeks on the road.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan grab dinner from Rangoli Indian Cuisine and talk about the history of vindaloo and Indian takeout in America.

Later, our friends discuss the duality of their weekend, including a 8-course plant-based tasting menu and a duck butchering class.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with some arepas form 11 Degree North.

Later, they discuss Liz's trip to Khmia Cambodian Fine Dining.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with some pizza and arancini from Sfera to talk Sicilian street food.

Later, they talk about a new law in California that might make some candy fans feel a little sour.

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On this very special episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down for the first ever hand pie bracket challenge.

Eight hand pies enter, only one will be crowned champion!

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan grab some Vietnamese food from Saigon Sisters and talk about why it is one of their favorites!

Then they relive about their experience at the Let Talk Womxn Gold. Glitter. Gourmet event.       

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with lunch from First Slice Pie Cafe and discuss the history of the Cobb salad.

Later, they revisit their recent Mardi Gras meal at Ina Mae's Tavern.

After that, the duo tries to rehabilitate a misunderstood fast food meal.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz grabs a big dinner from Tesfa and teaches Dylan about Ethiopian food.

Later, the dynamic duo examine workplace microwave etiquette.

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On this episode of Food for Pod, Liz teaches Dylan the history of Mississippi Hot Tamales as they eat food from The Delta.  

Later, Dylan teaches Liz about the newest trend in college binge drinking.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with some food from Dr. Birds for an history lesson in Jamaican cuisine.

Then, they reminisce about their trip to Farmer's Grain in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Later, they read a message sent by a fan and dive into grocery store ethics. 

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz introduces Dylan to the bocadillo with carryout from Bocadillo Market.

Then, they talk about their experience at the Michelin Star restaurant Porto.

Later, Dylan tells a story of embezzlement, deceit, and chicken wings. 

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On this episode of Food For Pod, the tables are turned as Dylan teaches Liz the history of "America's Favorite Drive-in".

Later, they discuss Dylan's recent trip to Los Angeles and Trejo's Tacos.  

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In this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan eat and discuss all things sushi.

Later, they investigate a very fancy world record. 

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Liz and Dylan celebrate National Bagel Day with breakfast from Steingold’s Deli and a look into the histories of the everything bagel and the Reuben sandwich. 

Then, they revisit one of their favorite meals of 2022, dinner at Marrow in Detroit.

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On this week’s episode, Liz and Dylan try huaraches for the first time and dive into the fascinating history of tacos al pastor. Then, they discuss New Years food traditions and party strategies.

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Rejoin Liz and Dylan on the second installment of their Food For Pod end-of-year extravaganza as they talk about all the wonderful things they ate in 2022 and everything food-related they're looking forward to 2023!

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Join Liz and Dylan on this first installment of a two-part Food For Pod about all the wonderful things they ate in 2022 and everything food-related they're looking forward to 2023! 

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On this episode of Food for Pod, Liz and Dylan grab a slice of a true Chicago food staple as they discuss their food adventures in Belgium. 

Later, Dylan introduces Liz to the newest internet food villain, "The Liver King." 

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan stay in their neighborhood to try one of Chicago's new acclaimed restaurants, Ragadan.

Then, they go to Europe to talk about their recent food excursions in Amsterdam.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan get brunchy as they sit down with breakfast sandwiches from Smack Dab.

Then, they recap their recent trip to the Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant Galit.

Later, they talk about the newest American food folk hero, "Rotisserie Chicken Guy."

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On this week's episode of Food For Pod, Dylan and Liz sit down with dinner from D Cuisine and discuss the true origins of three classic American Chinese dishes with geographically misleading names. 

Then, they debate the merits of pop-up bars and restaurants. 

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In this episode of Food For Pod, Dylan pulls a reverse and surprises Liz with a treat from Down Under.

Then, they debate the age old question, "Is Thanksgiving the best holiday?"

Later, our duo talk about the perks of drinking with the kitchen staff. 

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On this Episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with Greek food from Athenian Room and learn about its most famous fan. Then, they discuss the accuracy of claims in the media that millennials are killing the "spontaneous night out" industry. 

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with sandwiches from TriBecca's Sandwich Shop and talk about their most recent tasting menu adventures.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with dosas from The Art of Dosa and talk about the history of this classic South Indian dish.

Then, they reminisce about their recent trip to Demera, their favorite Ethiopian restaurant.

Later, they mark the beginning of "soup season" by discussing a list of America's 20 most-liked soups.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with some dinner from Bayan Ko and discuss the meaning of "fusion."

Later, Liz tells about her recent trip to San Fransisco and her favorite salad in the entire world.

Then, the duo go over some recent food headlines.

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On this Episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with tacos from two Austin staples (Torchy's and Tacodeli) to find out once and for all who has the best tacos in Texas.

Then, they talk about their experience at another Austin restaurant (Tiny Pies) and try to answer the age old question: What constitutes an hand pie?   

Later, the duo discuss the good, bad, and ugly sides of wedding meals.

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan take a trip to "The Natural State." Live from their Airbnb, they eat Penguin Ed's BBQ and talk fried okra and fried pickles and why Liz likes one and not the other. Later, they discuss their trip to Hugo's Restaurant in Fayetteville and what makes a good college restaurant.

Finally, the two settle the debate about what are the best places to eat while on the road.

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On this  episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan try southern delicacies from one of Chicago's hottest new restaurants, Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern. 

Then, they talk about their dining experience at Virtue, the celebrated restaurant by James Beard Award winner Erick Williams.

Later, they discuss football foods, which NFL city has the best food, and why it is not Cincinnati.     

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On this episode of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan sit down with some smørrebrød from Ørkenoy as they discuss Danish food and Liz's experience at Noma (once named the best restaurant in the world).

Then, they talk about a recent trip they took to Raising Cane's (not the best restaurant in the world).

Later, Dylan gives a flaming hot take on a food fad he wishes would die.

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On the maiden voyage of Food For Pod, Liz and Dylan try a new dish, chat about their latest adventure in tasting menus, and discuss why they started the podcast and what Dylan has been cooking this week.

Restaurants discussed in this episode: 

Borinquen Lounge

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Raisu Sushi (both in Chicago)