In this chapter, they discuss an incident at the 2022 Nathan's contest where a protester stormed the stage, bringing attention to Smithfield food and their mistreatment of employees during COVID.
The history of the hot dog is the history of America. The humble hot dog bun holds not just a tube of delicious-yet-dubious meats, but a long lineage of entrepreneurial effort, regional expressions, and immigrant stories. Comedian and author Jamie Loftus has written the literal book on hot dogs, and joins Adam to discuss the myths, merits, and hard truths about America's favorite food. Find Jamie's book at factuallypod.com/books