
The Adam Ragusea Podcast
YouTube cook Adam Ragusea offers his weekly views on food and food-adjacent topics, and occasionally talks to someone else.
Latest episodes

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Nov 27, 2023 • 54min
What antidepressants do to appetite and digestion, with Dr. Tony Ragusea (E84)
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Nov 13, 2023 • 43min
On 'Dad bod' (E83)
Exploring the origins and evolution of the 'dad bod', its attractiveness and connection to a young male audience, the geography debate of Clemson, South Carolina, the changing concept of the 'dad bod' over time, the reasons why women are attracted to it, and its impact on relationships and body longevity.

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 5min
On knives and Gaza (LIVE PODCAST E82)
Host shares thoughts on knives, sharpening and safe cutting practices. Comparison between knife enthusiasts and Israel-Palestine conflict. Moral responsibility in Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Live streaming decision and importance of electrolytes. Moral implications of military response in Gaza. Appreciating sponsors and love for San Francisco-style burritos.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 10min
Adam talks about "1989," New York, and his Swifty status (E81)
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Oct 23, 2023 • 45min
Adam and Kenji talk about pumpkin spice (E80)
Food writer and chef J. Kenji López-Alt joins Adam to explore the cultural phenomenon of pumpkin spice, discussing its history, association with fall dishes, and the lack of actual pumpkin in it. They also cover the uses of bay leaves in cooking, the naming of foods by what they're eaten with, the presence of pumpkin spice in Seattle, and the differences in foam texture using different milk types for coffee drinks.

Oct 16, 2023 • 51min
Why we use plain water to clean produce, weirdest restaurant meals, etc (E79)
Topics discussed include the importance of using plain water to clean produce, scrubbing produce and dad duties, lighting setup and albums, the speaker's partner and an Indeed sponsorship, cooking with what you have, sweet peppers and whole wheat tortillas, and a terrible restaurant experience.

Oct 9, 2023 • 60min
What Ukraine conversations are really about, w/ Vlad Vexler (E78)
Vlad Vexler joins the host to discuss the underlying reasons for the debate on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including internal conflicts and challenges. They also discuss the choices Ukraine faces, opposition to U.S. aid, cultural reasons for individual support for Russia, and the importance of avoiding nuclear war. The podcast also touches on the causes of the war in Ukraine, responsibility in providing valuable content, incentives and challenges in online conversations, and the distinction between musicians and music lovers.

Oct 2, 2023 • 44min
On 'comfy' content (E77)
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Sep 25, 2023 • 48min
Yes I'm also weirdly into Ancient Rome and it's weird (E76)
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
That time the U.S. almost banned franchise restaurants (E75)
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