Matthew Amster-Burton
Co-Host of Spilled Milk
Matthew Amster-Burton has been writing about food since 1999, but let's talk about some of his other accomplishments. He was the first person ever to use the phrase "erotic pirate haiku" on the web (really!) and took home the gold in ski jump at Innsbruck, 1964 (not really). He's the author of five books, including Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo and the young adult novel Our Secret Better Lives. He is big in Japan (really!).
Matthew Amster-Burton has hosted 396 Episodes.
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Episode 373: Flip Yogurt
February 21st, 2019 | 32 mins 24 secs
Today we prove that we are not Car Talk by talking about sidecars, horsepower, torque and The Monkees. We find out if M & M are MFEO and learn to watch out for cherbies. Let's be real, this is all tangents.
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Episode 372: Oklahoma City
February 14th, 2019 | 32 mins 46 secs
We are coming to you live from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a love letter episode to Molly's hometown. We hit up all the most iconic spots: Borg's, Nichol's Hills, the Fretwell's house, Casady Square and the various (now closed) storefronts of Molly's youth. Happy Valentine's Day! Be sure to stay away from Michael Douglas.
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Episode 371: Slurpees
February 7th, 2019 | 44 mins 38 secs
Field trip! Today we make our true yet invalid opinions about Slurpees known to the world. We discover M & M's birthstones and their favorite My Little Pony characters, all while battling some serious brain freeze.
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Episode 370: Fried Rice
January 31st, 2019 | 35 mins 57 secs
Put on your VR helmets because it's time for Molly's annual review and to talk about confetti rice. We discuss backbone aromatics, injured fingers and studded food as we decide what was authentic for the time.
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Episode 369: Mayonnaise
January 24th, 2019 | 44 mins 56 secs
Welcome to Matthew's nightmare. Today we wade through some Back to the Future trivia to bring you a live mayo demonstration and an attempt at exposure therapy. Spoiler alert: we just end up tired.
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Promo: Josie & Jonny Are Having a Baby (With You!)
January 18th, 2019 | 2 mins 14 secs
Spilled Milk is proud to present a preview of a new podcast we are super excited about. Check out the trailer for JOSIE AND JONNY ARE HAVING A BABY (WITH YOU!) and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode 368: Rotisserie Chicken
January 17th, 2019 | 36 mins 49 secs
Welcome to The Danger Zone! Neither wind nor downed telephone poles nor minor illnesses will prevent us from bringing you some Molly bait, aka Rotisserie Chicken. Hop on the train of discussion as we learn the real definition of vegetarianism and remind Molly that this is, indeed, a comedy show.
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Episode 367: Baking Chips
January 10th, 2019 | 51 mins 14 secs
Rated NFJ (Not For June)
Today we live through excessive nibbling, alien abductions and more of Molly's Willy Wonka obsession to bring you an episode all about Baking Chips. Or Baking Morsels. Whatever they are called, they are better than any Baldwin. -
Episode 366: Cabbage
January 3rd, 2019 | 42 mins 34 secs
Whether you boil, stuff or braise it, cabbage is a canvas. We chew into eternity as we become Cabbage Heads and discover that this beloved of brassicas will one day save us all. Get ready to ooh and ahh.
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Episode 365: Mulled Wine and Cider
December 27th, 2018 | 43 mins 16 secs
Today our traffic jam of voices discusses holiday train sets, and hygge over glasses of painful wine. On our journey we encounter Hadrian's Wall, time capsules, space travel and even more fiery desserts than we planned on.
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Episode 364: Tea Lattes
December 20th, 2018 | 33 mins 49 secs
Get out your foaming wands! Today we discover just how fun Matthew is to travel with and then we get all science-y again. We discover that anything can be yucky, some interesting mom facts, and that Medium Art 101 would be a great class.
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Episode 363: Multi Cookers (Instant Pot)
December 13th, 2018 | 43 mins 27 secs
Today, the Rice Cooker Vigilantes confront patent trolls and scary rap to bring you lots and lots of science. We drop truths you may not be able to handle, such as how dentures are like pressure cookers, whose instant pot is best and the ups and downs of natural vs manual release.
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Episode 362: Bulk Bins
December 6th, 2018 | 38 mins 28 secs
Today, we are in a bulk state of mind as we discuss shrimp scoops, Amélie and our new #1 Fan. Eventually, Molly divulges her bulk section past and Matthew shows off his memorization skills. Oh, we also take luxury vehicles to task so this episode is a lot.
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Episode 361: Risotto
November 29th, 2018 | 33 mins 39 secs
Welcome to... Risotto World! We've been given a mission and chosen to make it, blowing right through nap time in the process. This quickly devolves into our "sexiest" episode as we discuss scheduling adult time, building bedroom suspense and Carnaroli vs Arborio.
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Episode 360: Cookies and Cream
November 22nd, 2018 | 26 mins 59 secs
So what if it is our second ice cream themed episode in one week? We do not have a problem so don't email us. Today we confront cookie smooshed frozen dairy desserts and ask: Are they cookie enough for us? Beware of false memories and melting blizzards.
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Bonus: Milkshakes 2
November 19th, 2018 | 47 mins 29 secs
Welcome to Milkshakes: The Sequel. Today, we are steeped in legacy as we ponder the modern meaning of milkshake, whether you can be jealous of a high school and UPS drivers' secret coded language of beeps.