The 18 Best Food Podcasts to Sink Your Teeth Into in 2025

Are you a self-proclaimed foodie who salivates at the thought of trying new foods and experimenting with recipes? Or are you a curious food connoisseur passionate about exploring new culinary horizons? Either way, we prepared a notable list of the best food podcasts for you.

If you want to dive even deeper into the science behind what you eat, apps like Headway offer quick summaries of nutrition, health, and food science books to keep expanding your understanding of how food impacts your wellbeing.

Download Headway today and discover the fascinating stories behind every meal you eat.

Quick answer: Top 5 best food podcasts to listen to in 2025

1. 'Gastropod' — The perfect blend of food science, history, and culture with expert storytelling from Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley.

2. 'The Dave Chang Show' — Chef David Chang's honest conversations about food, creativity, and culture, featuring diverse guests discussing everything from culinary inspirations to personal failures and successes.

3. 'Home Cooking' — Samin Nosrat and Hrishikesh Hirway offer warm, accessible cooking advice that transforms kitchen anxieties into confidence.

4. 'The Splendid Table' — Francis Lam's award-winning show featuring celebrity chef interviews and global culinary insights for all cooking levels.

5. 'Dinner SOS' — Bon Appétit's Chris Morocco provides real-time cooking solutions for desperate home cooks facing kitchen emergencies.

18 best podcasts about food

If we could hand out James Beard Awards to these podcast hosts, our editorial team would give one to every chef and food lover who brings culinary magic directly to our ears!

1. 'Gastropod'

Ever wonder how pizza became pizza? And how chocolate became a political weapon? Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley have spent years tracking down these stories.

'Gastropod' takes the food you eat every day and reveals the wild history hiding behind it. These co-hosts don't just tell you facts — they actually investigate. They visit labs and explore historical records to figure out how your favorite food came to your refrigerator.

Average episode length: ~ 45 minutes.

What to expect? Graber and Twilley talk to experts who've dedicated their lives to studying single ingredients or food processes. You'll learn things that make you look at your grocery store completely differently. They've covered everything from the surprisingly dramatic history of salt to how climate change is messing with wine.

2. 'The Sporkful'

Is there a right way to drink milk? Should you tip at coffee shops? Dan Pashman has thoughts about this stuff — strong ones.

On 'The Sporkful,' Pashman digs into food questions that seem silly until you really think about them. Like, why do we eat certain foods with our hands but not others? What does your lunch order say about you as a person?

Average episode length: ~ 30 minutes.

What to expect? Pashman spent years perfecting a new pasta shape (seriously, it became a whole TV show), so when he gets obsessed with food logistics, he goes all in. He interviews experts about the optimal burrito construction and debates whether pineapple belongs on pizza with the passion of a Supreme Court justice.

He makes you realize that food choices reveal a great deal more about culture and identity than you might expect. Why do some people get genuinely angry about how others eat their steak? What's behind all the unspoken food rules we follow?

3. 'Gravy'

Experience the heart of the South without leaving your kitchen. In this show, the host shares the stories behind Southern food that resonate. 

You can discover how collard greens nourished families through challenging times and explore gumbo recipes that connect three states. 

Average episode length: ~ 25 minutes.

What to expect? Each episode invites you to sit on a porch with someone who cherishes these dishes and grasps their importance. 

4. 'Burnt Toast'

Ever wonder how fatphobia took over social media? Or do you need to tell your loved ones that you want to try Ozempic?

'Burnt Toast' digs into the random food stories and science facts. You'll find out which foods were accidents, which ones started as medicine, and why some dishes stick around while others disappear.

Average episode length: ~ 35 minutes.

What to expect? Recent episodes tackle controversial subjects. The hosts aren't afraid to ask bold questions, like "Are core workouts a diet industry scam?", and challenge listeners to rethink their beliefs on body image and wellness in episodes like "You Can Count Your Protein and Still Be Nice to Fat People."

5. 'The Splendid Table'

What happens when you put Francis Lam in charge of one of the most respected food shows on the radio? Magic, basically.

'The Splendid Table' has been around forever, and Lam keeps it fresh by talking to people who actually know their stuff. One week, he's chatting with a celebrity chef about their biggest kitchen collapses. Next, he's interviewing someone who spent years documenting how their grandmother's recipes traveled across four continents.

Average episode length: ~ 50 minutes.

What to expect? The show covers everything from "how to fix your burnt garlic" to "why this flour is everywhere." You'll learn about ingredients you've never heard of and techniques that sound impossible but aren't. 

6. 'The Great British Baking' 

Can't get enough of watching people stress-bake on TV? These four comedians feel you. Tessa Hersh, Jonathan Braylock, Jenson Titus Lavallee, and Nicholas Scheppard turn The Great British Bake Off into your friends’ group chat. They recap every soggy bottom, every technical challenge disaster, and every time Paul Hollywood gives someone that look.

But they don't just make jokes (though they do that plenty). They break down the baking processes and give you behind-the-scenes details you won't catch watching the show.

Average episode length: ~ 65 minutes.

What to expect? Why do the bakers always struggle with pastry week? What's the deal with British baking traditions that seem totally bizarre to everyone else? These hosts have answers, plus they're genuinely funny without being mean about the contestants. Grab some tea and prepare to understand way more about choux pastry than you ever expected.

7. 'Dinner SOS'

'Dinner SOS' is the podcast for desperate home cooks in need of culinary rescues. Join Bon Appétit's food director, Chris Morocco, and a rotating cast of cooking experts as they tackle highly specific kitchen conundrums and present two innovative solutions. 

Average episode length: ~ 35 minutes.

What to expect? In each episode, callers with dinner emergencies seek guidance, select a solution, cook through it, and report back on the success of their mealtime rescue. 

8. 'A Taste of the Past'

What did Romans actually eat at those legendary feasts? How did pizza become American? Linda Pelaccio knows the answers, and she's got stories that'll blow your mind. On 'A Taste of the Past,' this culinary historian connects the dots between what people ate centuries ago and what's sitting in your kitchen right now.

Take bagels — they didn't start in New York delis. Or consider how immigrants completely transformed American food by bringing their recipes and adapting them with local ingredients. 

Average episode length: ~ 45 minutes.

What to expect? Pelaccio talks to guests who've spent years researching topics such as medieval spice trades or the impact of wars on cuisine. Remember that "authentic" dish you love? It probably has a way more complicated origin story than you think.

9. 'Cooking Issues'

Why does bread rise? Why do onions make you cry?

Dave Arnold from the Museum of Food and Drink answers these questions and goes beyond! This guy turns cooking into a science experiment, but somehow makes it fun instead of intimidating.

Average episode length: ~ 60 minutes.

What to expect? Arnold takes calls from home cooks dealing with kitchen mysteries. Someone's sourdough starter died? He'll explain microbiology. Your hollandaise keeps breaking? There's actual chemistry behind why that happens.

But here's where it gets wild — he also talks about cooking steaks with liquid nitrogen and making cocktail foam that defies gravity. Don't worry; he includes plenty of normal-kitchen advice, too. Like, why does your garlic turn green sometimes, or why does salt make everything taste better?

10. 'Spilled Milk'

Hosted by comedians and food writers Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton, the show covers food topics with a funny twist. 

With great chemistry between the hosts and plenty of laughs, 'Spilled Milk' is an entertaining show full of banter and jokes that make it easy to listen to, even when the topic may be obscure or niche.

Average episode length: ~ 30 minutes.

What to expect? This comedy podcast offers valuable tips and advice for food lovers. The hosts share their cooking adventures, delivering ideas for experiments in your kitchen.

11. 'The Food Programme'

Check out 'The Food Programme' from BBC Radio 4 for an in-depth look at food trends and culture. This long-running podcast covers a wide range of topics, from the future of apple farming to the intersection of food and impact on our health.

Average episode length: ~ 40 minutes.

What to expect? Listen to it if you want to understand the social and political implications of any food choice. Each episode features meetings with experts and food world advocates, in-depth reporting, and investigation.

12. 'Doughboys'

In this show, comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger rate chain restaurants, combining humor and nostalgia. 

From fast food favorites to casual dining establishments, 'Doughboys' is a hilarious and often surprising exploration of the American chain restaurant landscape, from McDonald's to Olive Garden.

Average episode length: ~ 140 minutes.

What to expect? The hosts have no problem calling out bad food or service, but they make it sound so funny you won't mind. This podcast is a treat for listeners who love long-form conversations, with most episodes clocking in at over two hours.

13. 'The Feast'

What did Napoleon eat before Waterloo? What did the Titanic's passengers have for dinner before the tragedy?

Laura Carlson digs up these stories on 'The Feast,' and trust us, history gets way more interesting when you know what people were eating. She'll tell you about medieval banquets where they served entire roasted peacocks (feathers and all), or how one White House dinner nearly started a diplomatic incident.

Average episode length: ~ 40 minutes.

What to expect? Carlson doesn't just list ingredients from old cookbooks. She explains what these meals meant to the people eating them. Why did Victorian dinner parties have so many courses? What does it say about a culture when they put gold leaf on their food?

It's like getting the gossip from every dinner party in history. Plus, you'll never look at your holiday menu the same way again.

14. 'Milk Street Radio'

Tired of eating oatmeal and chicken breast for the third time this week? Christopher Kimball knows what's wrong with your menu.

The former America's Test Kitchen host travels the world through food — and he brings you along. In one episode, he's figuring out why Thai cooks add fish sauce to everything. Another time, he's obsessing over how Persian families make their rice so fluffy it's basically edible clouds.

Average episode length: ~ 50 minutes.

What to expect? Kimball doesn't just tell you what to cook. He explains the reason behind it. Why does this spice combination work? Why do you add the garlic at this exact moment? Once you get the logic, you can improvise.

It’s perfect if you're bored with your usual rotation and want to steal some techniques from kitchens around the world.

15. 'The Dave Chang Show'

What happens when a James Beard Award-winning chef gets brutally honest about the food industry? You get David Chang spilling everything.

Chang doesn't sugarcoat anything. Restaurant failing? He'll tell you exactly why. Food trend driving him crazy? You'll hear about it. The guy who built the Momofuku empire talks about his failures just as openly as his wins.

Average episode length: ~ 75 minutes.

What to expect? Want to know what it's really like to open a restaurant? Or why certain foods become trendy while others disappear? Chang digs into all of it — the business side, the cultural stuff, and the personal toll of working in kitchens.

His guests range from fellow chefs to completely random people who've somehow influenced how we eat. One episode might feature a famous cookbook author, the next could be someone who changed how we think about a single ingredient.

16. 'The Slow Melt'

If you're obsessed with chocolate, you need 'The Slow Melt' in your life. Journalist and chocolate expert Simran Sethi takes you through the entire chocolate journey — from cacao farms to that bar sitting in your pantry.

Average episode length: ~ 30 minutes.

What to expect? Simran talks with chocolatiers who know their craft inside out and scientists explaining why chocolate does what it does to our brains. You'll learn about chocolate's wild history and some tough truths about how cacao farming actually works. 'The Slow Melt' will change how you think about your next chocolate bar.

 17. 'House of Carbs'

Ever wonder what food writers actually eat when they're not reviewing restaurants? Food writer Joe House spills the details on 'House of Carbs.'

This isn't your typical stuffy food show. The podcast keeps things loose and funny while chatting with chefs about their worst kitchen disasters, food writers about their most embarrassing restaurant moments, and industry insiders about which trends are actually worth your time (spoiler: not all of them).

Average episode length: ~ 55 minutes.

What to expect? What's the latest restaurant everyone's talking about? Which food trend is about to take over your Instagram feed? The answers are here.

18. 'Home Cooking'

Burned those eggs again? Can't figure out why your pasta always turns to mush? You're not alone!

Hosts Samin Nosrat and Hrishikesh created a show where no question goes unanswered, covering everything from ketchup wars to your favourite holiday dishes. 

Average episode length: ~ 50 minutes.

What to expect? Hosts' chemistry and humor make complex cooking concepts feel approachable, while episodes like 'Cultural Anther-pology' and 'Starch Nemesis' showcase their approach to food education. 

Get a taste of knowledge with Headway

The Headway app can help you learn a new topic in just 15 minutes. It transforms the best ideas from non-fiction books — including titles on food and nutrition — into actionable summaries. So put on your headphones and start exploring, turning your downtime into an opportunity for growth.