Molly Wizenberg
Co-Host of Spilled Milk
Molly Wizenberg has been writing about food since 2004, which sounds less impressive than 1999, but oh well, whatever. Her proudest accomplishments include eating a lot of peanut butter and winning a dance marathon at her cousin's bat mitzvah. She's the author of two books, Delancey: A Man, a Woman, a Restaurant, a Marriage and A Homemade Life, both New York Times bestsellers.
Molly Wizenberg has hosted 388 Episodes.
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Episode 381: Cheese Toast
April 18th, 2019 | 26 mins 35 secs
How have we missed this!? Today Wilf Chumbly introduces us to the magic that is Cheese Toast. We debate wearing barrister wigs, the merits of LARPing and where the word "rarebit" comes from all while avoiding the dreaded burnt edges.
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Episode 380: Pregnancy Cravings
April 11th, 2019 | 27 mins 57 secs
Today we bring you unfortunate accents, oral hygiene tips and some tales of Dorito Deficiency as we chat about pregnancy cravings. We also learn about the genetics of taste, Molly's new royal obsession and vampire lore. It is a pretty full episode.
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Episode 379: MSG
April 4th, 2019 | 30 mins 40 secs
Get ready for the Salty Superheros! Today we get super science-ey yet again as we delve into that woefully misunderstood origin of flavor, MSG. We learn about the nocebo effect and palate concordance before starting a new religion.
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Episode 378: Frozen Fruit
March 28th, 2019 | 41 mins 3 secs
Today we sample wild brick fruit at peak ripeness and return to Celestial Smoothies. We reminisce about Handsome Older Man Tony, newspaper shagging and raspberry coulis while wondering what it takes to be a mentor.
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Episode 377: Sauerkraut
March 21st, 2019 | 35 mins
Today we discuss that favorite of moms everywhere, Sauerkraut. We learn about hot dogs in Vegas, CRISPR and what high rollers are. Get out the turkey gravy!
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Episode 376: Cheesy Puffs
March 14th, 2019 | 39 mins 16 secs
Today we are confused but power through to find out just what cheesy puffs are. Molly remembers her history of cheese ball abuse as we discuss convening panels, oozing puffs and Superman trivia. Be sure to stick around for the Beautiful People of Friday Night Lights segment.
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Episode 375: Savory Pancakes
March 7th, 2019 | 31 mins 40 secs
Today we go down rabbit holes to discover lots of fat and history as we munch on pancakes of the savory variety. Along the way we wonder where we got this idea, encounter a Japanese Patrick Swayze and find that the chance of a nap is 100%.
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Episode 374: Hot Toddy
February 28th, 2019 | 34 mins 7 secs
Today we visit Warm Cocktail World to find out what kind of podcast this really is. We decide Matthew's bartending skills need some work as we encounter rolodex hackers, hot acid and oily sugar.
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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.