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Ingredipedia

Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

Want to feast on funny food facts and fables? Or slurp up strange and spicy stories from supermarkets and society? Bite into Australia’s funnest food podcast, Ingredipedia. Each episode, competitive hosts Emily Naismith (Broadsheet, frankie magazine) and Ben Birchall (3RRR FM’s Breakfasters, Smith Journal) try to serve the most interesting stories about a specific ingredient (say, Tim Tams or chillies) in a bid for your affection. You get to vote for who was the most interesting on Instagram! It’s

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All Episodes

13:30

🍦Golden Gaytime: Ice-cream stardom and biscuit...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/09/14

They’re an Australian icon, but what the hell do they have to do with the greatest New Zealand biscuit of all time? Plus, find out which international superstar eats five Gaytimes a day when they visit.[1.20] Golden Gaytime biscuits (and other collabs)[9.18] International stardom Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:43

🍞Toast: Can sweat make it better? Plus, an AFL player...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/09/07

Are you missing out on the greatest form of French toast in the world?! How about the simplest sandwich you've absolutely never tried?! We also talk Frasier, cheap toasters and the baffling way the Melbourne Football Club's Christian Petracca eats Vegemite toast.[1.41] The greatest French toast[7.21] Christian Petracca toast[11.19] Toast sweat[17.19] Toast sandwich?!Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See

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9:17

🍫Does anyone actually like Cadbury Twirl? Plus,...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/08/31

We’re trying a lil something new! NEW SNACK ROAD TEST! We’ll put our mouths on the line by taste testing these new snacks and then share our deep thoughts and feelings. Today we’ve got a cavalcade of Twirl varieties and some disturbingly pink Twisties. Strap in. Do you want us to try more new snacks like this? Or stick to strictly the Civil War and ungodly snack combinations? Tell us what you think on Instagram or even email ingredipedia@gmail.com Thanks pals! [0.52] Zooper Dooper

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25:17

😠Parsley: Does the curly one deserve the hate? Garlic...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/08/24

WHAT’S THE POINT OF PARSLEY? We start off asking the big questions and end up with parsley stuck in our teeth. There’s an investigation into supermarket garlic bread and Ben fires up about the merits of three different types of parsley.[1.25] What's the point?[6.57] Why it gets stuck in your teeth[12.42] Garlic bread investigation[18.58] Curly vs flatleaf vs driedFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See

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15:35

🚫Rice cakes: Why the government ban? How to revive a...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/08/17

Are they delicious crispy spread canvases? Or boring stale cardboard? Either way you slice it, we find out which Australian state government has serious rice cake hate and give you two ways to crisp up stale rice cakes. [1.31] Government ban[7.33] How to revive a stale rice cakeFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:51

🍫Dates: Can fruit really replace a Snickers? The best...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/08/10

From a fast-food sticky date pudding you’ve probably never heard of, to a “healthy” Snickers dupe, and even a butter-filled date that tastes like cookie dough – we’re uncovering the sweetest (and strangest) sides of this exotically-coded fruit. Plus, Ben’s deep dive into a famous breakfast buffet sauce! [1.10] Sticky date pudding[7.59] Mysteries of HP sauce[16.39] Can fruit replace a Snickers?[20.49] Cookie dough hackFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and

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16:21

🇯🇵Pocky: Is Pepero coming for them? Plus, all the...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/08/03

Is Korea’s Pepero a copycat, a contender or just a chunkier-coated cousin? Plus, we share our all-time favourite limited edition Pocky flavours (heart-shaped sticks! real cheese!) and the truly wild varieties we wish we could try. From pumpkin to chilli crab, fortune-telling to Star Wars collabs, this episode is a stick-shaped biscuit lover’s dream.[1.39] Limited edition faves[8.07] Pocky vs PeperoFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our

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24:40

🥝 Kiwi: Nature’s sleeping pill… or pizza’s next big...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/07/27

Could a humble green fruit really help you sleep better? And more controversially… does it belong on a margherita? This week, we investigate the kiwi fruit: its surprising sleep science and its unexpected cameo on pizza. We also explore the fruit’s fuzzy history: where it came from and why it’s called “kiwi” (spoiler: it’s not originally from New Zealand). Also, hot sauce (obviously). [1.13] Oh no, not pizza![6.54] A different kind of salsa verde[14.02] Can kiwi

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11:28

🍋Solo: Can you taste the masculinity? What about the...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/07/20

We crack open Australia’s most questionably marketed soft drink and slam it down. Ben investigates the myth of the original ‘Solo Man’ and the sweaty, hyper-masculine world he paddled in from. Meanwhile, Em attempts a taste test to see if she can tell the difference between regular Solo and its boozy rebrand, Hard Rated. Is it still the “thirst crusher”? Or just a Cruiser in disguise?[0.57] The hardest soft drink[6.08] Solo Man Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and

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23:33

🌮Tortillas: Are hard shell tacos actually tacos? (And...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/07/13

Hard shell tacos: iconic or imposter? Em investigates the surprisingly complicated history of crunchy tacos. Meanwhile, Ben makes a tortilla filled with Doritos and gummy bears (yes, really) and shares his deep love for his favourite kitchen gadget which tbh, is pretty impressive. Also, we explain how tortillas have saved lives (well, at least one).[0.53] How hard shell tacos happened[9.46] Ben's favourite gadget[16.10] Tortillas save lives[18.53] Space breadFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia)

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15:47

🐸Which ‘90s Freddo did we bring back from the dead?...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/07/06

We’re diving deep into the murky chocolate waters of Freddo Frog history — from lost flavours of the ’90s to chocolate frog-inspired emotional trauma. Em brings back a colourful, much-loved Freddo (kind of), while Ben shares why he used to be called “Freddo Frog” at school and a wild story that links biosecurity and cane toads to the humble Freddo. We mentioned Eamon Donnelly's incredible book The Milk Bars Book Volume II: A Sweet History in the episode. It is highly

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25:07

🫣Kangaroo is my main protein. Am I a monster? Would...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/06/29

Em makes a shocking confession: a huuuuge portion of the red meat she eats is kangaroo and she feels weird about it. We unpack why eating Australia’s most iconic animal still feels taboo, even though it's iron-rich, sustainable, and weirdly delicious in tacos. Also in this episode:- Why there’s no McRoo on the Macca’s menu- A completely subjective ranking of supermarket kangaroo options- Ben’s homemade kangaroo jerky adventures- And some light food therapy, obviouslyRecipes

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12:54

🍫Mars Bar: Is Moro the ‘Temu’ version? Uncanny Mars...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/06/22

Does the Mars Bar deserve it's status as one of the elite chocolate bars? Or have major developments in the Moro landscape have it quaking in its boots? Also, just what the f**k is a Mars Bar in other countries? Because it'snotthe one we're used to.[1.08] Is Moro finally coming for the Mars Bar?[6.10] Uncanny Mars Bar tweaks around the worldFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:18

🍓Matcha: Are strawberry matcha lattes over? Matcha vs...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/06/15

Plus, can matcha give you a jitter-free caffeine boost (unlike coffee)? And we explore whether “ceremonial grade” is a con. And yes, we look into what’s next in the iced strawberry matcha latte world and also think about whether matcha can make ANYTHING better![1.07] Is the strawberry matcha trend over?[7.30] Can matcha make everything better?[11.43] Matcha vs coffee jitters[16.15] Is 'ceremonial grade' matcha a con?Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia)

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13:36

🤨Milo: Has it finally gone too far? And why is it...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/06/08

How do you drink your Milo? Everyone has their own personal rituals which we’ll explore, but we’ll also cover the incredible ways it’s enjoyed in Malaysia. And of course, we get a little ranty about all the wild Milo products on supermarket shelves. Crack the tin and inhale it with us! [1.28] Why is Milo big in Malaysia? [7.46] Has Milo gone too far? Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See

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21:09

😖Seaweed: How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? Bento...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/06/01

Plus, we find the king of all chips – the one everyone else looks up to! And find a cool way to cook and eat seaweed you may not have come across. [1.09] How the f*ck do you open an onigiri?[5.50] Seaweed knots?[10.47] Uncovering the bento box seaweed secret[15.25] The king of all chips Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:31

🍪Oreo: Is ‘Double Stuff’ all lies? Did the ’90s ad...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/05/25

Plus a hack that will exponentially improve the Oreo eating experience. Twist it, lick it, dunk it… it’s our Oreo episode! [0:53] '90s TV ad and Oreo hack[5:19] Double Stuff exposé Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:08

🥦Broccoli: Will it McFlurry? Plus, the real reason...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/05/18

Also, not one… but two TRULY delicious ways to cook broccoli! Like, we are not even joking. Who knew the broccoli episode would be so god damn yum? [1.05] The real reason kids hate broccoli[6.23] Stems: love or hate? [10.11] The best chips ever[13.08] Broccoli McFlurry Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:02

😭Jerky: You made it from WHAT? Plus, wild and weird...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/05/11

You’ll never guess what we made jerky out of. NEVER! Also in this episode Ben goes a little wild seasoning-wise in his mobile test kitchen (aka car). FYI this episode is best listened to in a truck.[1.31] You made WHAT into jerky?[6.40] Wild and weird flavoursFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:47

Curry powder: How old is too old? And the ‘famous’...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/05/04

Weirdly, this is quite a sentimental episode. We also look into whether curry powder is actually Indian and make a hot hot hot creation featuring Clive of India.[1.04] The ‘famous’ curried tuna[8.25] How old is too old?[14.12] Hot sauce[19.38] Is curry powder is actually Indian?Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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