The Spicecast

The Spicecast
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A podcast about spices and cooking. Twitch Affiliate streamer at twitch.tv/thespicecastpodcast.

  1. Episode 76 - Spice Oddities: Water Pepper

    JAN 25

    Episode 76 - Spice Oddities: Water Pepper

    On this episode of Spice Oddities, learn about why water pepper is called arse smart, how it's used in Japanese cooking, and more! Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    5 min
  2. Episode 75 - Spice Oddities: Herb Bennet

    12/28/2025

    Episode 75 - Spice Oddities: Herb Bennet

    Happy New Year from The Spicecast! This holiday season, learn about the rhizome that could potentially replace cloves in your recipes, and why it might not be a good guard against the Black Plague. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    4 min
  3. Episode 74 - Spice Oddities: Turkey Berry

    11/30/2025

    Episode 74 - Spice Oddities: Turkey Berry

    Happy Thanksgiving! Explore the far-reaching territory of the turkey berry with Reuben, including culinary and medicinal uses from around the world. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    5 min
  4. Episode 73 - Spice Oddities Lemon Verbena

    10/26/2025

    Episode 73 - Spice Oddities Lemon Verbena

    Blast off to the world of lemon verbena with Reuben! This episode includes culinary and medicinal uses for lemon verbena, as well as some historical context. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    4 min
  5. Episode 72 - Spice Oddities: Lemon Balm

    09/28/2025

    Episode 72 - Spice Oddities: Lemon Balm

    Join Reuben for a quick journey into the world of lemon balm, including historical context and culinary and medicinal uses. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    6 min
  6. Episode 71 - Spice Oddities: Salad Burnet

    08/24/2025

    Episode 71 - Spice Oddities: Salad Burnet

    Listen in as Reuben describes the history of and culinary and medicinal uses for salad burnet, a beautiful summer herb. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    4 min
  7. Episode 70 - Spice Oddities: Moldavian Dragonhead

    07/27/2025

    Episode 70 - Spice Oddities: Moldavian Dragonhead

    Join Reuben for a quick look at Moldavian dragonhead, a lemony-minty herb from temperate regions of Asia. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    4 min
  8. Episode 69 - Spice Oddities: Zedoary

    06/29/2025

    Episode 69 - Spice Oddities: Zedoary

    Listen along as Reuben explores zedoary, a spice that is related to ginger and turmeric and used mostly in South Asia. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thespicecast.bsky.social Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at podcast@thespicecast.com and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)

    4 min
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A podcast about spices and cooking. Twitch Affiliate streamer at twitch.tv/thespicecastpodcast.

Information

  • Creator
    The Spicecast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Spicecast