Proof

America's Test Kitchen

We take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. A production of America's Test Kitchen.

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250 episodes
Updated February 5

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Oct 29, 2020 · 16 min
The Genetics of Taste
Bridget speaks with Dr. Danielle Reed from the Monell Chemical Senses Center about the genetics of taste perception.
Oct 22, 2020 · 13 min
Famous Death Row Meals
Ashley Lecker, Author of the Serial Killer Cookbook, joins Bridget to talk about Famous Death Row Meals.
Oct 1, 2020 · 56 min
Proof Presents: The Walk-In
Bridget Lancaster talks with Elle Simone Scott about Elle’s new podcast, The Walk-In, featuring an episode with Dr. Jessica B. Harris.
Sep 24, 2020 · 34 min
Hive Heist
Under the cover of almond groves, a new branch of crime has an unusual target: bees.
Sep 18, 2020 · 45 min
You're a Good Man, Brady Keys
In the 1960s, the path to Civil Rights was paved with profits — and Brady Keys’ All-Pro Chicken was the gold standard of Black capitalism.
Sep 10, 2020 · 43 min
The Case of the Disappearing Franchise
Historian and fast food detective Marcia Chatelain explores the cases of franchises that disappeared without a trace.
Sep 3, 2020 · 48 min
The Mysterious Yamei Kin
Dr. Kin had charisma, a medical degree, and support from the USDA — but she still couldn't convince Americans to eat tofu.
Aug 27, 2020 · 41 min
Will The Real Mr. Oreo Please Stand Up?
Biscuit wars, rebellion-by-Oreo, and the "Real" Mr. Oreo: In this collaboration with Business Insider’s Brought To You By, we take a closer look at the many layers of history behind America’s favorite cookie.
Aug 20, 2020 · 46 min
The Search for the Queerest Food
Reporter Chad Chenail seeks to answer the question: What is the Queerest food?
Aug 6, 2020 · 4 min
Season 5 starts August 20
Tune in for Season 5 of Proof beginning August 20.
Jul 30, 2020 · 16 min
Summer Cocktails 101
According to cocktail expert Dan Zucarello, the basic Daiquiri might be the queen of all cocktails. Learn these cocktail fundamentals, and your summer will be filled with delicious drinks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 23, 2020 · 22 min
Wine and Whisky Copycats
Some new wines and spirits are being created in the lab, not the cask. Using flavor technology, companies are able to replicate artisan wines and spirits at a fraction of the price. But, is there art in that too? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 16, 2020 · 17 min
Quaran-tiny Sourdough Starter
Creating a sourdough starter can be difficult during a pandemic. Sourdough Guru, Andrew Janjigian is here to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 9, 2020 · 14 min
Science Diction: Umami
Science Diction host Johanna Mayer joins Bridget to talk about the history of Umami and MSG.
Jun 4, 2020 · 36 min
[Bonus] Brought To You By from Business Insider: Jack Daniel's
Listen to this episode about Jack Daniel's from the Brought To You By podcast from Business Insider
May 28, 2020 · 45 min
Exodus Bagels: A Small Business and COVID-19
This is the story of one family, struggling to save their bagel cafe in Boston during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 21, 2020 · 41 min
The Reconstruction of A Royal Cake
When a replica of Queen Elizabeth’s royal wedding cake was destroyed by vandals, hundreds of people would come together to recreate the show stopping replica cake.
May 14, 2020 · 44 min
Cheater Cheater Chili Eater
At a Chili Cook-off Championship, Don Eastep turned in a cup of chili to the judges filled with samples of everyone else’s chili mixed together. And then, he won first place.
May 7, 2020 · 35 min
The Journey of the Nem
How did the nem, a Vietnamese Spring Roll, become a prominent feature on Senegalese restaurant menus in New York City?
Apr 30, 2020 · 44 min
Who Owns Nature?
The Plant Patent Act of 1930 was designed to protect inventions from “The Wizard of Horticulture,” Luther Burbank. But would the law encourage innovation in the plant breeding profession, or stifle it?

Proof

The Genetics of Taste

Famous Death Row Meals

Proof Presents: The Walk-In

Hive Heist

You're a Good Man, Brady Keys

The Case of the Disappearing Franchise

The Mysterious Yamei Kin

Will The Real Mr. Oreo Please Stand Up?

The Search for the Queerest Food

Season 5 starts August 20

Summer Cocktails 101

Wine and Whisky Copycats

Quaran-tiny Sourdough Starter

Science Diction: Umami

[Bonus] Brought To You By from Business Insider: Jack Daniel's

Exodus Bagels: A Small Business and COVID-19

The Reconstruction of A Royal Cake

Cheater Cheater Chili Eater

The Journey of the Nem

Who Owns Nature?