17min chapter

Gastropod cover image

Ask Gastropod: White Chocolate, Jimmies, Chile vs. Mustard Burns, and Asparagus Pee

Gastropod

CHAPTER

The Origins of 'Jimmy's'

This chapter discusses the history and origins of chocolate sprinkles, also known as jimmies. The hosts investigate the claim that a candy company invented chocolate sprinkles and the name jimmies, and discover evidence that contradicts this claim. They also explore the various theories about the origin of the term 'Jimmy's' and address concerns about its potential racist connotations.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode