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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) explore the many borderline-cursed ways humans prepare and eat eggs! We crack into deviled eggs, poached eggs, big ol’ wet eggs on sandwiches, scotch eggs, century eggs, balut, and more! Are pre-peeled hardboiled eggs in a bag a crime? What makes a crime a crime anyway? Are some crimes more...

After seeming decades trapped in the Super Net Angus is found by The Web Admin XXStrykerXX (Josh Degagné) The two must seek out Sal before they can get out of the wed and return home. What dark part of the web has Sal found himself stuck in? The post EP159 – Cannot Resolve Hosts appeared first on PodCavern .

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bust out a delicious summer staple, the Dense Bean Salad! We get into what makes the DBS one of the most nutritious ways to use up pantry staples and a perfect oven-free dish for a hot summer day, then share some of our favorite grains and veggies to throw in there! Plus, what happens when lamb chops, pomegranates, an...

Teffer and Bailey review Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, talking about intergenerational feminism, riot grrrls, and what they liked (and didn't like) about the Netflix adaptation. The post 136. Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu appeared first on PodCavern .

It’s a slow news day for Angus and Sal so they spend their time setting up Angus’ new hand which hurls them into cyberspace. What history will be revealed and what will the guys do on this new digital frontier. The post EP158 – If You Can’t Beat’em, Modem appeared first on PodCavern .

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with farmer and author Dennis Bulani (@bulanidennis) about canola oil, diversified crop rotations, and the unjust vilification of seed oils. Plus, what do we really mean by ‘bleaching’ and ‘deodorizing’ in the context of food? The post 236. In Defense of Canola Oil ft. Dennis Bulani! appeared first on PodCavern .

Untapped Libraries welcomes Fiona to talk about her Doctor Who precon, Masters of Evil. We discuss what it's like to enter the world of Magic: the Gathering and learning to connect with the game. Vinny and Neale talk about whales, cathode ray tubes, and leaving other players to deal with the aftermath of your Magic shenanigans. The post Fiona – Masters of Evil appeared first on PodCavern .

Angus and Sal are unable to do a normal show this week because they both have big scoops they are keeping close to the chest. Who will show up in the second half? Will it be the guys or two perfectly unrecognizable characters? The post EP157 – Under the Cover of Dorkness appeared first on PodCavern .

Chris Walker of Nerdcraft Nation joins Eunice and Teffer to talk about Stamped, Jason Reynolds’ “remix” of Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracism work. We talk about highschool history class, institutional racism, and what anti-racist pedagogy might look like. The post 135. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds appeared first on PodCavern .

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about mayonnaise and aioli! What makes these two classic egg-based french sauces distinct from each other, and why does it drive Teffer crazy when people conflate the two? We talk Provencal roots, anti-Midwestern snobbery, the stigma against eastern european cuisines, and some of our favorite wa...

Angus tries to work exposing wrong doers into articles about animals and Sal goes over the changes he has made as Workplace Safety Officer. The post EP156 – The Highs and Lows of a Safe Workplace appeared first on PodCavern .

Our guest this episode is Jane who brings her Peasant Cube for us to explore. The cube only has commons and uncommons and is meant to be a welcoming entry to the world of Magic and drafting. The whole thing is unsleeved and fits in an old Fat Pack Box. (Plus you MUST riffle shuffle it!) Vinny and Neale talk about our names, going away to play Magic with your friends for a weekend, and the smash hi...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) interviews David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked), creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, host of Culinary Characters Unlocked, and author of Food Americana! David tells us the story of his New York upbringing, his whirlwind journalism career, and how he fell in love with food media, creating one of the biggest food shows of all time. He’s had to...

Angus can’t get his fix with flatlining anymore and has hit a new low. Sal calls in Dr. Amadeus Personae (Joël Paulin) to help Angus cultivate a new better personae. The post EP155 – Falter Ego appeared first on PodCavern .

Maddie’s animation is bold, brash, and confident, with a stated goal of making weird animation for weird freaks. She’s worked with Comedy Central, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, and Bento Box, all while maintaining a distinctive and unmistakable creative voice. Join us as we talk to Maddie about her process, her perspective on the industry, and how she stays independent while also finding collaborat...

Paige TheMaverickGirl joins Vinny and Neale to explore the Pauper format and its evolution with two Elf decks, one from 2018 and another from this year to pick apart how they work and what’s changed. Vinny and Neale talk about their Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease, argue about saying Yes in improv, and introduce a new segment: “Untapped Gems”! The post Paige TheMaverickGirl with Pauper Elves appe...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai), Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear), and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Potatoes vs. Pies! With special guest judges Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod), Gab Chernitsky (@helixivytheatre), and Anisa Cameron (@csldramaticsociety)! The post 233. Munch Madness FINALE: Eggs vs. Potatoes vs. Pies ft. Daniel Zafran,...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai), Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear), and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the SEMI-FINALS of Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Curry! Salt vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges Tranna Wintour (@trannawintour) and Justin Bragg (@lejus_mtl)! The post 232. Munch Madness SEMI-FINALS: Eggs vs. Curry; Salt vs. Potatoes ft. Tranna Wintour & Justin Bragg! a...

Angus has gotten kicked out of his flatlining club and enlists Sal to help him to indulge in his dangerous hobby. The post EP154 – Blasts From The Passed appeared first on PodCavern .

Kayla has a undeniably unique creative voice. Her colorful illustrations of oddball characters are unsettling and delightful in equal measures. These characters come to life in her animated shorts, including 2024's "Hell" a story about an existential crisis in a bowl of alphabet soup. She is currently on a working holiday in Cork, Ireland, but we had a chance to catch up with Kayla while she was i...

Joining the crew on this week’s episode is Judge Bones and he’s brought Eiganjo Drift, a Vehicles-themed Cube! We go deep on being inspired by cubes, pilots, and TV News Vans. Vinny and Neale talk extensively about the Fast & Furious movies. The post Judge Bones with Eiganjo Drift Cube appeared first on PodCavern .

This week on Untapped Libraries we talk to… each other! We’ve had a few requests to get to know us better on the show so we’re exploring Neale’s Commander deck featuring, Darien, King of Kjeldor. We also talk Arena Standard, taking a scalpel to magic cards, and the least interesting colour of Magic. The post Neale with Dari King appeared first on PodCavern .

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the remaining Quarter-Final match ups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Salt! Potato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Andrew Henderson (@debatethiscast) and Bonny Reichert (@bonnyreichert)! The post 231. Munch Madness: Corn vs. Salt; Potato vs. Fried Rice ft. Andrew Henderson & Bonny Reichert! app...

This week, Kadi and Bailey review The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. We talk about well-researched fantasy religions, the experience of living under oppressive systems, brilliant visual metaphors, and how dang much we want this incredible book to be made into a movie. The post 134. The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna appeared first on PodCavern .

Angus and Sal are visited by one of Angus’ childhood heroes! Scott Jasons (Rich Hillborn) comes on the show to talk about everything he’s been up to since he was a Power Stranger as a teen with attitude. The post EP153 – Making an Indifference appeared first on PodCavern .