Midnight Snack

Jack O’Brien

5.0 (17)
Food

A comedic and sincere approach to the history of food - narrated by a guy who sounds like he’d serve you pierogis at a tailgate.

07/10/2020

Episode 6: Hot Dogs - Why do we call them wieners?

Happy Fourth of July (A bit late.) Take a bite into the history of wieners, as well as a few cooking techniques to make sure the next hot dog you eat is as succulent as ever.

26 min
06/27/2020

Episode 5 - Skyline Chili: Get a couch in your kitchen

Discover the Greek roots of Cincinnati chili and its uniquely spicy and sweet chili.

18 min
06/19/2020

Episode 4: Paella - Sometimes I just order rice at chipotle

A history of paella and it's cultural bond between the Moors and the Romans.

23 min
06/10/2020

Episode 3: Pho History - Pho Get About it!

Learn from Jack as he dives into the cultural melting pot of Chinese, French, and Vietnamese culture and history that influences the pho we know today.

39 min
06/04/2020

Chef Boyardee: Was He a Real Guy?

Take a look at the exciting and delicious history of Italian-America Ettore Boiardi. He is the father of canned raviolis and played a pivotal role in providing food and rations through The Great Depression and WWII.

15 min
06/04/2020

Lost in the Sauce - A History of Hot Sauce

Take a look into the zesty history of the Aztecs and other early pioneers that shaped the hot sauce that we know and love today. Watch out! This one is spicy! ;~)

22 min

6 Episodes

5

out of 5

17 Ratings

A comedic and sincere approach to the history of food - narrated by a guy who sounds like he’d serve you pierogis at a tailgate.

Creator

Jack O’Brien
Years Active

2K
Episodes

6
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Jack O’Brien
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Midnight Snack