The See Food Diet

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We see food, we eat it, and then we talk about it. Bob, Kate, and Matt tell you what's in their mouths and on their minds in this weekly podcast about food in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. It's that part of the cookout after everyone's eaten and now you're talking about eating.

  1. FEB 28

    Mattless and Snacking: Vanilla Milk, Steak Pops & What Makes a Foodie

    "I think that automatically makes you some kind of pretentious. Now, could I be a foodie that's only hitting fast food? I mean, I do think I'm living that life right now." - KateBob and Kate are flying solo this week (Matt's got places to be), which means more snacks, more tangents, and zero filter. First up: Hartzler's Dairy vanilla milk gets the official taste test. Is it milk? Is it melted ice cream? Is it both? The nutrition label tells a story, and it's a sugary one. Then, a trip to the Asian grocery store that did not go as planned. Bob went looking for seitan, ended up in a deeply awkward exchange with a very patient employee, and came home with canned wheat gluten and a steak-shaped strawberry ice cream bar — which, honestly, is a win. After a quick detour through Valentine's Day brunch (tap wine mimosas: a cautionary tale) and a road trip to Missouri that included jalapeño pepper chicken, hot and sour potatoes, and a visit to the Uranus Fudge Factory, the crew cracks open a tub — yes, a tub — of local harissa hummus from Dinner Club and gives it an enthusiastic review. Then the real conversation starts: what even is a foodie? Do you have to be annoying to qualify? Is loving Qdoba disqualifying? The hosts dig into the label, the baggage that comes with it, and whether people who host food podcasts are allowed to dodge the title entirely. Snacks, stories, and a surprisingly philosophical detour. Pull up a pretzel crisp and dig in.

    1h 29m

  2. FEB 14

    Ghost Gyros, Lobster Bakes, and Scotland’s Favorite Soda

    "I promise you, I’m not trying to cause problems. I’m just ordering lunch.” - Vanessa A Greek restaurant that doesn’t exist. A Valentine’s Day lobster bake that absolutely does. And a bright-orange Scottish soda no one can quite explain. With special guest, Vanessa! In this episode, the crew swaps food stories that spiral fast—from ghost delivery orders and chain-restaurant disappointments to comfort cooking, meat-free experiments, and the strange magic of Irn Bru. Along the way: salty cheese debates, Super Bowl eats, Valentine’s candy hot takes, and why sometimes the meal you don’t get is the most memorable one of all. Come hungry, stay curious, and maybe double-check that your restaurant is real before you order.

    1h 6m

  3. FEB 8

    Food Maxxing Through the Snow-pocalypse

    “Ohio being number one in Mountain Dew consumption explains… a lot.”→ Matt Snow-pocalypse eats, elite tiramisu, and some truly unhinged snack opinions. This week on the See Food Diet Podcast, we break down what we’ve been cooking, ordering, regretting, and absolutely defending—from high-protein experiments and fried chicken supremacy to caviar-flavored chips and the eternal question of diner food. Toss in Columbus food talk, winter survival snacks, and a few strong soda takes, and you’ve got a very on-brand episode. Eat along at your own risk.

    1h 4m

  4. JAN 31

    Snowstorm Survival: The Microwaved Dorito Method

    "And they were like, 'Oh my god, fish sisters!'" - KateWith a winter storm looming, the See Food Diet team is prioritizing survival snacks over culinary dignity. Join Bob, Kate, and Matt as they debate whether "food maxxing" is a legitimate nutritional strategy or just a fancy word for eating tinned fish out of a box. In this episode: The Art of "Hydro-Maxxing": Matt tries to make smoked salmon and chili crisp look aesthetic for the 'gram, while the group decides that drinking water should be rebranded as high-performance "hydro-maxxing".Fish Sisters Unite: Kate shares a tale of corporate bravery involving a quiet intern, a smelly fish sandwich, and the bond of becoming "Fish Sisters" in a judgmental lunchroom.Snowstorm Essentials: Forget milk and bread. When the power stays on, Bob’s ultimate survival hack is a plate of Doritos topped with shredded cheese and microwaved for thirty seconds.Zodiac Plates: The hosts roast Reader's Digest for suggesting Aries eat spicy cauliflower and decide for themselves what foods define the stars. (Spoiler: Sagittarius is definitely Pho, and Pisces is stuck with an Acai bowl).The Year of the Horse Meat: A discussion on the Lunar New Year takes a sharp turn into medical advice as the group investigates gout, purines, and the illegality of eating horse meat.Whether you are prepping for the apocalypse with canned chicken or just trying to survive a work lunch, this episode has the "food maxxing" tips you didn't know you needed.

    1h 3m

  5. JAN 26

    Trending in 2026: Foodmaxing Grandmacore

    We're taking on the New York Times predictions for 2026. Will we all be using Grandmacore to foodmax our aesthetic sardine can share boxes at the office? Of course we will. Predictions are always right.

    1h 12m

  6. JAN 19

    Help! We Need a Donutologist (Plus: Why We Hate Resolutions)

    Are you team "Cake Donut," "Sour Cream," or "Old-Fashioned"? In this hilarious and hungry episode of the See Food Diet podcast ("If you see food, eat it"), hosts Bob, Kate, and Matt kick off the new year with a culinary identity crisis that threatens to tear the group apart. What starts as a recap of a trip to DK Diner turns into a heated forensic analysis of donut taxonomy. Bob demands a "donutologist" to settle the score after the group fails to agree on the technical definition of a chocolate donut—is it a "sponge" like the grocery store variety, or a "craggy," glazed masterpiece? Meanwhile, Kate battles a mint chocolate chip donut that suspiciously tastes like toothpaste. Beyond the pastry controversy, the trio tackles the philosophy of the New Year. They unanimously ditch "resolutions" (a setup for failure) in favor of "goals" and "balance". Matt aims to cut back on fast food without abandoning it entirely, while Bob tries to navigate a gout-friendly diet—despite admitting he has no idea which online advice is real.

    1h 8m

  7. 12/28/2025

    Food for Your Ears: Top Entertainment 2025

    We don't just consume food at the See Food Diet Pod! The gang also loves music and movies and tv and books. Nila and Kai again join Bob, Kate, and Matt to discuss the best of 2025. There's a little something for everyone. We begin by critiquing various snacks, specifically comparing Smarties-brand "squashies" to Barbie-themed gummies before we transition into a deep discussion of television and cinema, highlighting favorites like Andor, The Chair Company, and the horror film Weapons, while also humorously deconstructing the illogical plot of Rocky IV. A significant portion of the dialogue focuses on music recommendations. We debate the merits of specific albums and singles across genres like folk, country, and electronic pop. To conclude, we share our Spotify Wrapped statistics, revealing personal listening habits (Spotify thinks one of us is 100 years old) and our collective desire for more energetic music in the upcoming year. Our top genres include all of your favorites, like such as, #indietronica #make out #synthpop #uk pop #electro pop #alternative r&b #spooky #bubble grunge #folk #americana We've got playlists for our top songs and albums, so be sure to check those out, too. We don't know how Spotify works, but you can probably find them by searching Bob's username, rdmeeker, or by searching See Food Diet Podcast.

    1h 10m

  8. 12/23/2025

    Best of 2025

    "This is an electric flavor." - Matt The See Food Diet gang welcomes Nila and Kai, newly home from college for Winter break, to eat fancy chips, sample Green Stuff, and talk about all the best things we ate in 2025. This is the only end-of-year list you need and it looks like 2026 will be The Year of Fiber, so you have that to look forward to!

    1h 7m
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We see food, we eat it, and then we talk about it. Bob, Kate, and Matt tell you what's in their mouths and on their minds in this weekly podcast about food in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. It's that part of the cookout after everyone's eaten and now you're talking about eating.

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  • Creator
    rdmeeker
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © rdmeeker
  • Show Website
    The See Food Diet