Every bite has a backstory. Welcome to Eating History, the podcast that serves up the wild, scandalous, and mouth-watering tales behind the foods that changed the world. Join Michelin-starred chef and Top Chef runner-up Adrienne Cheatham and her husband, history buff Stephen Bailey, as they pair elite culinary expertise with epic historical deep-dives. For Season 1, we’re slicing into the ultimate global obsession: Pizza. Discover how a dirt-cheap street food from the back alleys of Naples conquered the globe, sparked endless fiery debates, and built a multi-billion-dollar empire. Along the way, you’ll cross paths with emperors, immigrants, hustlers, chefs, and royalty—the fascinating people who turned food into history. Grab a seat at the table. New episodes drop every Wednesday!
Episodes
- Pizza Bites: America’s Favorite Pizza Topping Isn’t Italian7/14/20268 min
- Pizza Bites: The World’s Most Controversial Pizza Was Invented in Canada7/7/20267 min
- Episode 8: Pizza Forever: The Future of Pizza on Earth and Beyond6/30/202629 min
- Episode 7: The Gourmet Pizza Revolution6/23/202624 min
- Episode 6: The Great Italian Pizza Migration: From Naples Street Food to Italy's National Dish6/16/202628 min
- Episode 5: Franchise Wars6/8/202625 min
- Episode 4: Pizza Goes Deep6/2/202622 min
- Episode 3: Pizza on the Move5/26/202623 min
- Episode 1: Pizza Before It Was Pizza5/19/202629 min
- Episode 2: When Power Takes a Bite5/19/202627 min
- Introducing: Eating History Season 1, Pizza5/18/20262 min