
Proof
We take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. A production of America's Test Kitchen.
Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2024 • 53min
From The Sporkful: ANYTHING'S PASTABLE
This week, we're bringing you the first episode from a new, four-part series from our friends at The Sporkful. Host Dan Pashman shares the inside story of creating his first cookbook, Anything’s Pastable — from the highs and lows of recipe testing, to a research trip across Italy, to the agonizing decisions over the design of the cover. By the end, you'll never look at a cookbook the same way again. Episode 2 is available in The Sporkful feed right now! See if Dan is visiting a city near you on his tour of book signings and live podcast tapings with special guests. And follow Dan on Instagram to see photos and videos from the Anything’s Pastable journey!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 45min
Award Winners: Should I Get My Lobster High?
We wrap up awards season with our Signal Award-Winning episode that asks: Will hot-boxing a lobster before it's cooked alleviate its pain? Science reporter Sarah Vitak takes us to a lobster shack in Maine to find out. Bring a taste of Maine home and make your own New England Lobster Rolls.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 60min
Award Winners: Sakura and the Wild Boars
Author Hannah Kirshner takes us on a captivating journey into the woods of rural Japan alongside boar hunter, Sakura Yoshida. In our IACP Award-winning episode, Hannah shares her experience and the history of meat eating in Japan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 53min
Award Winners: Navigating Blindness at the Supermarket
Reporter Jason Strother shows us what it’s like to navigate the supermarket while visually impaired. Listen to our Signal award-winning episode to learn what a more navigable world might be like.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 46min
Award Winners: The Drink that Wouldn't Die
Chartreuse, a beloved liqueur among bartenders, defies the test of time. We recount the history of this drink that wouldn't die in our 2022 IACP Award-Winning episode on this potent elixir created by Carthusian Monks.Ready to shake or stir? Read our Review Team's recommendations for best cocktail shakers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 57min
Award Winners: Raiders of the Lost Yeast
Join Seamus Blackley on a daring mission to extract 4,500-year-old yeast from ancient Egyptian pots for a unique bread-baking adventure. Explore the biases against ancient civilizations and Seamus' passion for Egyptology. Follow the quest for ancient yeast and the challenges of baking with ancient grains. Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian yeast and the innovative extraction methodology. Experience the thrill of baking ancient history with a potential 4,000-year-old yeast strain.

Feb 8, 2024 • 50min
Award Winners: You're a Good Man, Brady Keys
Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Marcia Chatelain returns to share the story of Brady Keys, a former NFL star and Black entrepreneur whose franchise, All-Pro Chicken, was hailed as the gold standard for Black capitalism in the 1960s. Try making Batter-Fried Chicken at home with our fail-proof recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 47min
Award Winners: The Case of the Disappearing Franchise
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, Pulitzer-prize winning historian and fast food detective, explores the mysteries of three American franchises that disappeared without a trace. She investigates the rivalry between White Castle and White Tower, the rise and fall of Arthur Treachers fish and chips, and the intriguing story behind the disappearance of Mahalia Jackson's Glory Fried Chicken and Mini Pearl's Chicken.

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h
Award Winners: World's Greatest Italian Beef
This week, we replay our award-winning episode inspired by the food in FX's "The Bear". We get to the meat of the matter on how family can be the secret ingredient to creating (what we think) is the world’s greatest Italian beef sandwich.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comTry making an Italian beef sandwich at home with our foolproof recipe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 45min
Cheesesteaks Go to Pakistan
How did the Philly Cheesesteak make its way to Lahore, Pakistan? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid traces the transcontinental journey.Try Ayesha Sarwar’s recipe for Desi Philly Cheesesteak or America's Test Kitchen's version of the classic Philly style.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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