Produce Buzzers - A Podcast for Lovers of Fresh Fruits and Veggies

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers tell us about fruits and veggies that have inspired romantic love and have been thought to be aphrodisiacs. Yes, we will talk about strawberries, but some of them will surprise you and might make you giggle. But fair warning, don't try to replace your gift of flowers and chocolate-covered strawberries this Valentine's Day with them. You might find your love rej...

Winter can be a gloomy time, but probably one of the few things that is really awesome about wintertime is the marvelous variety of delicious citrus fruits that are in season, plentiful and inexpensive. The winter months and into early spring is the absolute best time for citrus fruits. So today on the Produce Buzzers Podcast, Rick is going to tell us all about winter citrus and what to know as yo...

Dr. Brian Asbill, a practicing cardiologist, and the world’s first board-certified lifestyle medicine physician joins the Produce Buzzers podcast to explain how eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and adopting a plant-based diet can help you not only become healthy, but healthy and whole both physically and mentally. After twenty years as a cardiologist, our featured guest today took a big tur...

Robert Schueller may be the world’s foremost expert on exotic fruits and vegetables. As the Director of Public Relations for Melissa’s World Variety Produce, one of the largest purveyors of fruits and vegetables from all around the world, he knows about thousands of varieties of fresh produce. He joins the Produce Buzzers to talk about a few fruits and veggies that will trend in 2022. Learn about...

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers celebrate National Pizza Week! Why talk about pizza on a show about fresh fruits and veggies! Why of course—the fabulous fruit and veggie toppings that adorn them! That is the best part of any pizza. The crust, sauce, and cheese are just a flavorful delivery system for delicious fruit and veggies! But we will also talk about some of the best ways to make pizza...

Today we celebrate the mighty bean! Because it is National Bean Day in the United States. Beans have been a staple of the human diet for many thousands of years. Learn about all their tremendous health benefits and get a couple of delicious recipes. And hear the strange story of the famous Greek mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras, who was deathly afraid of beans!

Why are fruit cakes so maligned as Christmas gifts? Maybe because they didn't have Aunt Midge's recipe! Which was the victim of the Great Fruit Cake Scandal!

Happy Holidays everyone! Welcome to our special Christmas episode. What the heck are “sugar plums?” Are they real fruit? How many pear trees with partridges will your true love send you on the 12 Days of Christmas? And the fruitful tradition of stocking stuffers including oranges and walnuts!

On this week's podcast, we focus on a little veggie that you may not be too aware of, but chances are you have eaten them at one time or another. And we play another Mystery Fruit or Veggie Quiz Challenge. Play along and see if you can guess what it is.

In this episode we talk about a Southern New Year's traditional meal featuring collard greens and black-eyed peas. And a special guest, our beautiful cousin Colette Worley, joins us to give her collard greens recipe passed down from our grandmother. And she will tell you about our family’s restaurants that always featured delicious vegetable dishes. And of course, we will tell you all about collar...

In this episode, Theresa Nolan tells you all about Leeks, a delicious winter veggie with tremendous health benefits. And Rick Stepp tells us all about Pomegranates since November is National Pomegranate Month and they are fully in season.

This episode is our Thanksgiving special episode in which we will feature some of the most popular Thanksgiving fruits and veggies, including Brussels sprouts and cranberries. Plus, we will once again play the Mystery Fruit or Veggies Quiz Challenge. Play along with our Produce Buzzers and see if you can guess what it is. 

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers tell us all about kiwifruit and share a delicious recipe for Ratatouille, the famous French stew chock full of veggies! And have you ever heard of "Aronia Berries?" They are an antioxidant powerhouse with 12 times that of blueberries!

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers tell you about cruciferous veggies and tell you how to grow and use Lion’s Mane mushrooms. And are you a Super Taster?! Find out what that is and if you are one. And we play another round of the Mystery fruit of veggie quiz. Stay tuned and play along to see if you can guess today’s mystery fruit or veggie.

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers discuss the loss of diversification in fruits and veggies. And it's Halloween, so, of course, It's Pumpkins!

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers tell you about some winter squashes. And play along with them in the Mystery Fruit or Veggie Quiz Challenge. Can you guess today's featured fruit or veggie?

Answer a few questions to determine what kind of guacamole suits your personality. And all you need to know about figs! And what the heck are pawpaws?!

The Produce Buzzers tell us all about mangoes, pea tendrils, and pea shoots. Then they play a round of the Mystery Fruit or Veggie Quiz Challenge. Come play along and see if you can guess the right answers!

In this episode, the Produce Buzzers celebrate a very special birthday with someone who loves fresh fruits and veggies. Then they will tell you all about blueberries and mushrooms. And, as usual, you will be assaulted with a bad pun!

In the first episode of Produce Buzzers, you will meet the Produce Buzzers and learn why they are uniquely qualified to tell you about fresh fruits and veggies. Celebrate a triple fruit and vegetable commemoration. Learn about strawberries, peaches, and some exciting new grape varieties. And play along with the Produce Buzzers in the 'Mystery Fruit or Veggies Quiz Challenge!"

Produce Buzzers is a new podcast with the goal of inspiring people to eat more fresh fruit and veggies. Part informative radio show, part trivia game show, and part funny talk show, it will put a smile on your face while educating you about fresh produce. Join Theresa Nolan, Edwin Stepp, Rick Stepp and Cynthia Benedetto as they share their vast knowledge about fresh fruits and veggies. They will a...