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July 23, 2026

158. Kalm with Kava with Morgan Smith

Hey there food fans, welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. Episode 158 brings us Morgan Smith from Kalm with Kava. Morgan is the CEO of Kalm with Kava. He has spent the past decade immersed in the world of kava. What is kava? Listen to find out! It is…

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July 23, 2026

Kalm with Kava with Morgan Smith

Hey there food fans, welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. Episode 158 brings us Morgan Smith from Kalm with Kava. Morgan is the CEO of Kalm with Kava. He has spent the past decade immersed in the world of kava. What is kava? Listen to find out! It is…

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July 19, 2026

The Quails of South Carolina

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. I'm glad you're here! You're just in time for Episode 158. Today I'm talking to Brittney Miller. Brittney is the CEO of Manchester Farms, America's first and oldest quail farm. This was an amazing conversation. More than 40 years…

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July 16, 2026

158. The Quails of South Carolina

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. I'm glad you're here! You're just in time for Episode 158. Today I'm talking to Brittney Miller. Brittney is the CEO of Manchester Farms, America's first and oldest quail farm. This was an amazing conversation. More than 40 years…

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July 9, 2026

157. Farmer, Interrupted

Hey there food fans! After a short hiatus, I am glad to bring you more of The Food For ThoughtCast. Thank you so much for listening and for following on social media. I am joined today for Episode 157 by Wayne Swanson Jr. He is the Founder and CEO of…

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July 9, 2026

Farmer, Interrupted

Hey there food fans! After a short hiatus, I am glad to bring you more of The Food For ThoughtCast. Thank you so much for listening and for following on social media. I am joined today for Episode 157 by Wayne Swanson Jr. He is the Founder and CEO of…

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June 19, 2026

156. Pasta and Other Stuff

In quite possibly the most "Seinfeld" episode ever of The Food For ThoughtCast, Steve and Melissa take a soft glance at random pasta shapes, talk briefly about pasta sauces, go on rabbit trails galore, and explore lots of other tangents about absolutely nothing. Sometimes we need a break from the…

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June 18, 2026

Pasta and Other Stuff

In quite possibly the most "Seinfeld" episode ever of The Food For ThoughtCast, Steve and Melissa take a soft glance at random pasta shapes, talk briefly about pasta sauces, go on rabbit trails galore, and explore lots of other tangents about absolutely nothing. Sometimes we need a break from the…

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June 11, 2026

155. What Happens In Atlanta

After a bit more shenanigans than usual, we're back for Episode 155 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Melissa returns from a trip to Atlanta and surrounding areas, visiting a couple of dear friends, and tells Steve all about it. If you're around the area, be sure to check out Marietta…

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June 11, 2026

What Happens In Atlanta

After a bit more shenanigans than usual, we're back for Episode 155 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Melissa returns from a trip to Atlanta and surrounding areas, visiting a couple of dear friends, and tells Steve all about it. If you're around the area, be sure to check out Marietta…

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June 4, 2026

154. Chef Hawkes Returns!

Hey there food fans, we have a special guest returning for his third time on The Food For ThoughtCast- Chef Dominic Hawkes! You may remember him from such favorites as Episodes 67 and 100. He's the incredible culinary educator , all around food hero, a master chef of Great Britain,…

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June 4, 2026

Chef Hawkes Returns

Hey there food fans, we have a special guest returning for his third time on The Food For ThoughtCast- Chef Dominic Hawkes! You may remember him from such favorites as Episodes 67 and 100. He's the incredible culinary educator , all around food hero, a master chef of Great Britain,…

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May 28, 2026

153. Steve's Chicago Extravaganza

Did you think we forgot about you today, food fans?! Fear not, Episode 153 is here- hot off the presses and better late than never! That's right, if it's a Thursday, it's time for The Food For ThoughtCast, so don't you worry. Today's episode is a travel recap of Steve's…

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May 28, 2026

Steve's Chicago Extravaganza

Did you think we forgot about you today, food fans?! Fear not, Episode 153 is here- hot off the presses and better late than never! That's right, if it's a Thursday, it's time for The Food For ThoughtCast, so don't you worry. Today's episode is a travel recap of Steve's…

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May 21, 2026

152. Blackwell Smith- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! Episode 152 of The Food For ThoughtCast is shaping up to be mighty tasty, because our guest today is a master of flavors! We're talking to Blackwell Smith, he is a Southern cook who believes in honest flavor and hands-on practices, always grounded in real kitchens…

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May 21, 2026

Blackwell Smith- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! Episode 152 of The Food For ThoughtCast is shaping up to be mighty tasty, because our guest today is a master of flavors! We're talking to Blackwell Smith, he is a Southern cook who believes in honest flavor and hands-on practices, always grounded in real kitchens…

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May 13, 2026

151. Yousuf Ahmed- A Guest Ep!

The allure of the 90s is back, baby! In snack form, that is. It's that time again- The Food For ThoughtCast is kicking off Episode 151 by welcoming Yousuf Ahmed to the show. Yousuf is dedicated to infusing joy back into snacking. B-SIDES crafts allergen-free , accidentally vegan, protein puffs…

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May 13, 2026

Yousuf Ahmed- A Guest Ep!

The allure of the 90s is back, baby! In snack form, that is. It's that time again- The Food For ThoughtCast is kicking off Episode 151 by welcoming Yousuf Ahmed to the show. Yousuf is dedicated to infusing joy back into snacking. B-SIDES crafts allergen-free , accidentally vegan, protein puffs…

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May 6, 2026

150. Heidi Herman- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! It's time to eat your veggies. Today on Episode 150 we are talking to Heidi Herman, author of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults. Heidi takes us on her cooking and literary journey and we talk all about the ways we love…

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May 6, 2026

Heidi Herman- A Guest Ep!

Hey there food fans! It's time to eat your veggies. Today on Episode 150 we are talking to Heidi Herman, author of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults. Heidi takes us on her cooking and literary journey and we talk all about the ways we love…

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April 30, 2026

149. Brian Baumal- A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, food fans! Today on Episode 149, we are joined by Brian Baumal, a registered psychotherapist who specializes in food addiction. This is a bit of a different episode, really focusing on the "thought" part of the "cast." We explore diet culture, the stories…

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April 30, 2026

Brian Baumal -A Guest Ep!

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, food fans! Today on Episode 149, we are joined by Brian Baumal, a registered psychotherapist who specializes in food addiction. This is a bit of a different episode, really focusing on the "thought" part of the "cast." We explore diet culture, the stories…

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April 23, 2026

148. Virginia Is Not For Lovers

Nothing better than a back-up plan, right? Sometimes the pivot is the ultimate consolation prize! Melissa had a trip to Virginia planned, but had to cancel at the last minute so she took full advantage of being a tourist in her own town instead. Welcome back to The Food For…

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April 23, 2026

Virginia is Not For Lovers

Nothing better than a back-up plan, right? Sometimes the pivot is the ultimate consolation prize! Melissa had a trip to Virginia planned, but had to cancel at the last minute so she took full advantage of being a tourist in her own town instead. Welcome back to The Food For…

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