No Bad Food

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...

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...

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? Check out Dennis’s work at www.trustyourplate.com Come see The Sound of Music May 28th-June 14th! Tom is in the ROSES cast!...

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...

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 make...

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)! Listen to LA Meekly! https://www.lameeklypodcast.com/ Listen to Candy is Dandy! h...

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)! Listen to The Blank List! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-blank-list/id1892751318 Check out Le Jus! https:...

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)! Listen to Debate This! www.debatethiscast.com Buy How To Share An Egg! www.bonnyreichert.com Get access to the Pa...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first Quarter-Final match ups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Chicken Wings! Noodles vs. Curry! With special guest judges The S.T.E.A.M. Sisters (@steam.sisters) and Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie)! Buy Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers! https://www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the fourth round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Beef vs. Salt! Tomato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Marianne’s Cheesepulls (@mariannes_cheesepulls)! Debate This! www.debatethiscast.com Marianne’s Cheesepulls! instagram.com/mariannes_cheesepulls Get access to the Patre...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs! Chili vs. Curry! With special guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Eric Silver (@el_silvero)! Cupcakedex on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/cupcakedex Left Trigger Right Trigger! www.lefttriggerrighttrigger.com Night Parade! www.nightpar...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the next round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Cake! Pickles vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges, The Jersey Daves: Left Trigger Right Trigger’s David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) and Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer & creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page (@culinary_characters_unlo...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Peaches! Soup vs. Noodles! With guest judges J.P. Karwacki (@j.p.karwacki) and Aslam Choudhury! The Main! www.themain.com The Study Room! www.studyroompod.com Get access to the Patreon-Exclusive fifth bracket here: www.patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Three...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down the bracket for this year’s Munch Madness! Did your favorites make it into the competition? Who do you think will come out on top and be crowned Food Of The Year? Get access to the Patreon-Exclusive fifth bracket here: www.patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Three of Cups Tea! https://www.etsy.com/shop/threeofcupsteas S...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) sneak a bunch of tasty treats into the movie theatre! Slushies! Iced Capps! Popcorn! Junior Mints! Red Vines! Sour Patch Watermelons! Nachos! Plus, clams, brussels sprouts, and marzipan take a trip to the Random Meal Generator for a nice cursed movie snack! Smashing! LAST CHANCE TO VOTE IN MUNCH MADNESS NOMINATIONS: http...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) talk about the unsung hero of the appliance world, the Food Processor! Hummus! Pesto! Dips and Goops! It’s Greg’s first episode as a host of the show! You’ll be hearing more of him from here on out! (Teffer’s still here too, don’t panic!) Plus, the Random Meal Generator serves up SPAM, Sumo Citrus, and Hungarian Wax Pepp...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the relationship between food and magic! What is a Green Witch? What makes things like honey, cinnamon, apples, and black pepper so special? Are Takis magic? Plus, what happens when filet mignon, parsnips, and jelly beans make their way into the Random Meal Generator? MUNCH MADNESS NOMINATIONS ARE HERE! https...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Eric Silver (@el_silvero) talk about Pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat! What’s the difference between these two beautiful staples of the North American Jewish Deli? What link do they have to a common ancestor? Why is Smoked Meat just called Smoked Meat? And what happens when lamb chops, apples, and nutritional yeast find their way into...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about starting the new year with foods that make us feel taken care of, the liminality of the post-holiday season, Sheetz, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and more! Horse go fast! Beans are abundance! Pork is wealth! Eat some legumes! Plus, what happens when canned tuna, pineapple, and nori make their way into the Random...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) announce the nomination form for Munch Madness 2026! VOTE HERE! https://forms.gle/YdyzjMn3c2cS3a6W9 BIG PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/december-update-145442817 WHOLE MILK ENJOYER SHIRT: https://podcavern.myspreadshop.ca/whole+milk+enjoyer+no+bad+food-A68505fa8c99f34694e92b43d?productType=812&sellab...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah! We get into our favorite fried foods, alternate latke toppings, sufganiyot, and the joys of letting your food traditions come from a big blend of influences! Then, we use the Random Meal Generator to whip up a delicious Hanukkah dish using duck breast, blackberries, an...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to Justin Bragg from Le Jus (@lejus_mtl) about bringing his delicious smash burgers to NDG, his love of diner culture, filipino food, and putting mashed potatoes on a sandwich! Then, we see what happens when brisket, rutabaga, and balsamic vinegar find their way into the Random Meal Generator! #PodcastersFightHunger: tinyurl.com/fight-hunger Le Jus...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about gluten! What is gluten, how does it form, how does it work, and why can’t some people digest it? Why is it so hard to make good gluten-free bread? What’s the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease? And, of course, what happens when sausage, carrots, and apple sauce find their way into the Ra...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Kevin Morrison of Butter Hospitality (@thebutterhospitality) about the lessons he teaches restaurateurs in his coaching program, the challenge of choosing the hard things, and the importance of asking for help before it’s too late. Plus, what happens when chicken nuggets, blueberries, and tomato paste go through the Random Meal Gen...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest Miles Taffert (@wheelie.tattoo) about his all-liquid diet, Boost 2.24, auto-immune disorders, and how to make the most of all of it! We get into soups, teas, and the importance of refusing to accept pain and discomfort as the default. Then, what happens when turkey, celery root, and gluten-free pretzels find their way into the Ra...