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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ZEPPOLES
Zeppoles are a staple of the San Gennaro street fair in New York city.
Jan 24, 2019 · 8 min
KETCHUP
Do burgers need ketchup? We infiltrate Louis’ Lunch, a notorious no-ketchup joint, to get answers.
Dec 20, 2018 · 35 min
BOWLS
When did adding the word bowl to everything from grain to breakfast become a thing? In this episode, we do a deep dive into bowl culture.
Dec 13, 2018 · 38 min
FAIR FOODS
How and why did deep fried foods become a sport at state fairs?
Dec 6, 2018 · 28 min
BEANBOOZLED, Part 2
In part 2 of our Beanboozled story, we go inside Givaudan, one of the largest flavor houses in the world, to uncover how stinky sock flavored jelly beans are made.
Nov 29, 2018 · 39 min
BEANBOOZLED, Part 1
How in the world did Jelly Belly create a stinky sock-flavored jelly bean? We take a deep dive into the weird science of flavor in part 1 of this 2 part journey.
Nov 22, 2018 · 45 min
TIKI
We follow the popular cocktail on a historical journey through the rise and fall of tiki culture in America.
Nov 15, 2018 · 31 min
CRAVINGS
Where do food cravings come from? Are they cultural, genetic, gender-specific? We find out if science has the answer.
Nov 8, 2018 · 30 min
CELERY
Celery was the "it" vegetable of the Victorian era. We trace celery's fall from grace and ask the important question: is it poised for a comeback?
Oct 31, 2018 · 37 min
Proof from America's Test Kitchen
Proof is the flagship narrative podcast from America's Test Kitchen, where we take ATK's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking stories about food and drink. It's not a recipe show. And it's not a show about celebrity chefs. Proof plunges into history, culture, and science--through the lens of food--to reveal more about our world. Hosted by Jack Bishop.
Oct 25, 2018 · 1 min

Proof

ZEPPOLES

KETCHUP

BOWLS

FAIR FOODS

BEANBOOZLED, Part 2

BEANBOOZLED, Part 1

TIKI

CRAVINGS

CELERY

Proof from America's Test Kitchen