No Bad Food

This week, we're talking all about buffets! First, Tom calls up Clay Sandhu, the Food Editor for CultMTL, to hear his story about how he got into food media, his relationship with all-you-can-eat buffets, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on communal food businesses. Then, Tom calls up friend of the show Laura Lee Rhoades to learn about the "Indiana Carry-In"- sort of like a backyard barbecu...

This week, it's all about sauce! Obviously, sauce is a huge topic, and we aren't going to hit everything today. First, Tom chats with friend & patron of the show Chantal Thomas about her famous Bathtub Pesto and the joys of cooking with seasonal ingredients. Also, a quick review of the American Barbecue Showdown and the ways that we can learn from cooking competition shows. Then, Tom calls up Elis...

This week, it's all about french fries! First, Tom calls up Stefan Spec, host of Some Good Friends, to talk about what he thinks makes a perfect french fry, and to share stories of their own experiences making homemade fries. Then, Tom, David, and a literal murder of crows right outside the studio window, talk about some alternative ingredients for making fries, what makes a french fry a french fr...

This week, Tom calls up Tamika Adjemian (@tamikaadjemian) from Unity Kitchen (@unitykitchenmaine) to learn all about the science and techniques behind preserves- what happens on a chemical level to a fruit or a vegetable when you pickle it, and how do you avoid the ever-present threat of botulism? Also, what the heck even IS botulism? What's your favorite kind of pickle? Have you ever canned your...

This week, Tom calls up longtime friend of the show Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) for a history lesson about the Congress of Vienna, the significance of French cuisine, the effects of colonization on food cultures, and how Guy Fieri is the ultimate modern-day culinary diplomat. Did we miss something that you think absolutely should've been mentioned? You can join the conversation by supporting us on...

"If you try too hard to categorize things into subcategories, you end up with Stoup." This week, it's all about Soup! Tom talks with Kadi Diop (@kadi__d) from the YA Podcast about how soup is the king of shareable meals, food security, and stretching ingredients a long way. Then, Tom calls up Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime) from Left Trigger Right Trigger and Duckspeak to dive deep into the sema...

This week, Tom calls up food writer, podcaster, and Food Network personality Simon Majumdar (@SimonMajumdar) to talk about the fascinating history and techniques behind Biryani, a wonderfully flavourful and deep Indian dish of "rice and stuff"- we get into the misconceptions about spice in Indian cuisine, the importance of understanding process while cooking, and the value of hospitality. What's y...

This week, we set out with one goal: to learn how to make food look good on camera. First, Tom calls up food photographer Rojarra Armbrister (@kissmytongs) to pick her brain about what goes into getting a perfect shot for your Instagram food photos, and to talk about the ways food media can be great for building and uplifting your community, before sharing some NDG takeout recommendations. Then, T...

"I know what I like, and what I like is Guy Fieri." This week, we're talking Mac & Cheese! First, Tom calls up fellow Fieri-phile Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) from Debate This! (@debatethiscast) for an insightful breakdown of everyone's favorite comfort food, the horrors of Stouffer's On-Tap Mac & Cheese Machine, and to hear all about his girlfriend's dairy-free baked mac & cheese recipe! Then, Jeremiah...

This week, we're talking BBQ Basics! What are some of the key differences between charcoal and gas grills? What important safety steps can you take to insure you never accidentally set your house (or yourself) on fire? How do rubs and spice blends work? First, Tom calls up fellow BBQ Noob Tuong La (@tuongla_) from the Podcavern (@Podcavern) to learn about the Vietnamese bbq classic, nem nướng! The...

This week, it's all about breakfast cereal. We dig into our childhood favourites and whether or not they hold up now that we're, you know, adults. Tom and David talk about Kosher cereals and early morning hog-smoking, then, Tom calls up special guest Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime) from the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast to hear about his annual Hottest Cereal Box Mascot Tournament and to ad...

Tom calls up longtime friend of the show Mike Carrozza (@mikecarrozza) to promote his BRAND NEW COMEDY ALBUM DROPPING SEPTEMBER 4TH! They get into the process of recording & launching a comedy album, Mike's new podcast xBummerxBoysx, and the importance of chasing your bliss in creative projects. Also, you can hear a sneak peek of Mike's album as part of this episode! It's very good! Go buy it so M...

Tom, Kate, and special guest Stefan Spec have a chat about new beginnings, transitions, and everything that comes with them. Check out Stefan's new show Some Good Friends wherever you get podcasts! It's very good and fun! This is Kate's last episode as a host! Which is sad! But she'll be back as a guest! Which is happy! Also, this show is switching format and becoming a food podcast starting in Se...

Tom and David call up friend of the show Seth Day from the Rad Child Podcast (@radchildpodcast) and Natural Toonie (@NaturalToonie) to talk about how we think living through a global pandemic will affect today's kids later down the line. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or...

Tom Zalatnai and Alex Smith, co-Dungeon Masters of our D&D show Natural Toonie (@NaturalToonie) do a deep dive into Niconico/Nico Nico Douga, the latest development with the Saiga Antelope, and find out which bugs have horrifying teeth. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or...

"I think we broke it. I think we broke the dungeon." This week, we're talking about Romantic Fiction! Tom and Kate share some recommendations of shows and movies we love and then take a wild ride using the AI Dungeon to try and get married during the apocalypse. It goes… the way it goes. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?us...

"Those kinds of institutions that bring joy and levity, you want to keep those around. In my mind, those are more than essential." Tom and Kate call up former host of the show Johan DeNora (@johandenora) to talk about the recent closing of Montreal Improv Theatre, share some memories and hopes for the future, to talk about the importance of the arts during a pandemic, and to reflect on the ways a...

Tom gives a quick update on some changes coming to the show in coming weeks. You can support us on Patreon for as little as $1! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos and head to www.khaoslabs.com to check out the trailer...

"As we make it less taboo, we make it safer." For part 4 of Sexy Summer 2020 (Working Title), Tom and Jeremiah talk more about sex education! We get into how sex education needs to be fully comprehensive, and include things like health & hygiene, consent, shame, body positivity, and more. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?u...

For part 3 of Sexy Summer 2020 (Working Title), Tom and Kate talk about sex ed, mushroom trips, the importance of giving yourself some actual time off after losing your job, before diving into doing Too Much Work again, and the struggles and benefits of being a freelancer under CERB. Resources for Allyship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sh...

For part 2 of Sexy Summer 2020 (Working Title), Tom and Adrianne have a great chat about "unexpected intimacy"- both platonic and romantic/sexual! We also talk about social media management systems like Hootsuite, call for McGill to tear down their statue of founder (and notorious slave owner) James McGill, and give a real happy update about the studio's motorcycle problem! Resources for Allyship:...

To kick off Sexy Summer 2020 (Working Title), Tom calls up Kadi Diop (@kadi__d) to learn what's up in the world of Sexology, the importance of intersectionality and representation, and a whole lot about communities- how to find them, how to build them, and how to handle when they change. Also, which members of the cast of Community can get it? Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5...

Tom and Jeremiah share some unfiltered thoughts on allyship, white guilt, and how to use your position of privilege to make a difference. Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing This month, part of our earnings on Patreon will be donated to Raven Trust and The Depot NDG! Learn about Raven Trust's #SolidarityFromHome: www.raventrus...

First, Tom shares some thoughts about BLM, the current revolution, and the importance of defunding (and, heck, maybe even abolishing) the police. Then, Tom and Kate have a great chat about what it means to have "Big Paul Energy," the importance of finding some kind of comfort where you can while the world is falling apart, and how that influences our media consumption! Also, Tom gives an update on...

This show is 5 years old now! That's crazy! Tom Zalatnai, Adrianne Schoen, and Simon Pelletier sit down and reflect on what it means to have a podcast that's old enough to start kindergarten in the Fall, share some highlights, memories, and wisdom, and listen to some messages recorded by friends of the show! We'll be sharing more memories all month to celebrate! Tell us your favorite UFD memories...