Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton

Spilled Milk

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Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.

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Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton

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Arts

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www.siriusxm.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 558: Shepherd's Pie 08.09.2022

Today we turn on the Lamb Signal as we celebrate Pie Day and Valentine's Day all at once. With the help of cool moms, Tinder and good vibes we learn about wetter meat components and pizzles before ending with some weird songs we made up.   Cook's Illustrated Shepherd's Pie Pie Bird Bakeshop Pie Club Molly's Now but Wow! - Yasmin Williams     Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's...

Episode 557: Travel Food 01.09.2022

Today we attempt to be lovably harmless while amending our bylaws and revisiting an old topic. We meet Hot Meal Matthew and Chompy Greta as we yank on the chili tube and learn the official drink of the mile high club.   Episode 91: Airplane Food Matthew's Now but Wow! - Hollie Cook, Happy Hour Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners...

Episode 556: Bistro Night 25.08.2022

Today we discuss the newest Named Night: Bistro Night! We chat about molding fancy people, sad birthday realizations and unwelcome third hosts as we devour these menus with gusto. We propose that Bistro Night is a state of mind and can be planned or accidental so have at it!   Transcript Bistro Night Menus! Yukon Gold Gruyère Galette Whitings Writings The Art of the Tart by Tamasin Day-Lewis Bistr...

Episode 555: Cooking with Wine 18.08.2022

Today we finally leave the kid's table in the basement, put on our formal wear and discuss the very grown up idea of cooking with wine. We're feeling quite French as we discuss dishes with names, the best way to butter and Moosey.   Transcript Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Poppy Seeds and Lemon Beef Bourguignon Ruffage by Abra Berens Molly's Now but Wow! - Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book...

Episode 554: Non-Milano Pepperidge Farm Cookies 11.08.2022

Today we are large and memorable as we channel chatbots and eat our way through some Distinctive Wide Bags of cookies. Through the roller coaster of hiring and firing we eventually realize the perils of barns before becoming completely spritzed out.   Transcript Ultimate Pound Cakes by Phyllis Hoffman DePiano Matthew's Now but Wow! - Cook Korean! by Robin Ha   Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's...

Episode 553: Jack Cheese 04.08.2022

We have a bad feeling about this as we dive into the highly colonial history of Jack Cheese. We attempt to solve The Mystery of the Monterey Process as we enter the summer of jack and witness the contradictions outside our window. Transcript The Tragic Way Monterey Jack Cheese Got Its Name from Food & Wine Molly's Now but Wow! - Pachinko , on Apple TV Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join o...

Episode 552: Smoothies 28.07.2022

Listen as we take a dive down memory lane to find the Blenderman and try to avoid death by smoothie. This is a Tale of Blades and Bananas as we encounter industrialists, barons, and soda jerks while attempting brazenly erotic wand techniques. Thanks to all our LILYs out there!   Transcript Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery Please note that we have done a parsley episode M...

Episode 551: Charcuterie Platters 21.07.2022

Today we celebrate abundance and balance as we traverse paths paved with prosciutto armed with sabers, lasers and chastity. Between moans and groans, Molly discovers a hard truth about Matthew before deciding that we're gonna need a bigger platter. Transcript Molly's Now but Wow! - Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change , by Angela Garbes Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddi...

Episode 550: Boba 14.07.2022

This episode is full of gross exaggerations, dizzying arrays and many stupifications as we chat about the eating and drinking experience of boba. We traverse the peeks and hills of the early espresso era as we discuss bathing in boba, open mic dreams and moving up to a size Small. Shaken, not sealed.   Transcript The article in the Taipei Times by Edward Jones Matthew's Now but Wow: Now but Wow! -...

Episode 549: Box Graters 07.07.2022

Today we break the fabric of the multiverse as we attempt true shred with one of these perfectly engineered utensils. We get raspy and up close with shower drains and dirty beds before ending up with chips of cheese. Transcript Molly's Now but Wow! - The Sentence , by Louise Erdrich  Cuisipro Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners P...

Episode 548: Cup Noodles 30.06.2022

Today we conquer a panoply of topics as we taste Cup Noodles: armor, lad culture, corporate jargon, blowing agents and the fearsome Mild Aroma. We discover some nice ways to die and our status as spicy lovers is cemented. Rated NSFJ Transcript Cup Noodle Museum What we tried: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Paldo Gomtang Beef & Vegetable Nissin Cup Noodles Curry Nongshim Shin Black Nongshim Neoguri Spi...

Episode 547: Japanese Curry 23.06.2022

Today we learn lots about Japanese Curry, retort pouches and what sailors eat. As we brave water stew and precise measurements, Molly sets the scene before we attempt to discover how WOTSL feels about torque. Transcript S&B Curry The article in the Japan Times by Makikoh Itoh Molly's Now but Wow! Partners Podcast Episode with Roxanne Gay and Debbie Millman Still Processing Episode " Skip Intro" De...

Episode 546: Supermarket Lunch 16.06.2022

Welcome to the Season of Steam where we are dangerous but alluring while revealing our favorite grocery store lunchables. While chatting soup cauldrons, Krusty Krumbs and the membrane industry Matthew gets more excited than ever before while Molly confesses her true feelings about Town & Country.   Transcript Matthew's Now but Wow! - Say Sue Me, The Last Thing Left Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Mo...

Episode 545: Tajín 09.06.2022

Today the beach is in our mouths as we discover the worst part of being a human and demand a mouth makeover and a suggestion box. We learn how to tell when you are a real grown up before meeting General Extreme and that guy. Not a Candy. Transcript Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Molly's Now but Wow! - Last Night at the Telegraph Club , by Malinda Lo Support Spilled Milk Po...

Episode 544: Salad Spinners 02.06.2022

Another day another centrifuge. Today we wonder whether Salad Spinners are essential, where all the cranks went and why a STOP button is necessary. We perform a very scientific experiment complete with wash and dry cycles and encourage callers to help us understand What Have We Done. Transcript Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Matthew's Now but Wow! - Soul Glo, Diaspora Prob...

Episode 543: Chicken Thighs 26.05.2022

Today we narrowly avoid falling into Dire Desires territory as we attempt to give thighs the appreciation they deserve. Then, we confess our history of marination in college while debating the merits of breast bites, bush legs and thigh domes. Words, words, words. Transcript Pressure Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos Conveyor Belt Chicken Butadon recipe A 2011 article from Slate about white meat...

Episode 542: Underappreciated Cookbooks 19.05.2022

Today we traverse a long and winding Memory Lane as we discover forgotten treasures inside the pages of beloved yet underrated cookbooks. Molly learns her magical legacy and we narrowly escape murder by lasagna. Non, Non et Non! Transcript Books Mentioned Pasta Presto by Norman Kolpas Still Life with Menu by Mollie Katzen Cucina Simpatica by Johanne Killeen and George Germon (1991) The Campagna Ta...

Episode 541: Mangoes 12.05.2022

Today we're channeling our corporate selves and using dastardly means to invent business ideas that for some reason are all hat focused. We learn to check the neck for ripeness while wondering what our circumference is and why Matthew knows so much about the movie Sideways. Where are your sweet and sour buttons? Transcript Molly's Now but Wow- “My Mustache, My Self,” by Wesley Morris Support Spill...

Episode 540: Top Chips with Ese Atawo 05.05.2022

Today we're at the corner of High Street and Memory Lane asking "What the hell is a Top Chip!?" We talk chip luring, tongue scouring and hurdle foods with Special Guest Ese Atawo before almost getting kicked off our own show. We learn how chips are like boyfriends, how Matthew is like a guinea pig and then finally reveal the results of a listener poll. LAYS! LOWER YOUR PRICES! Transcript Ese Atawo...

Episode 539: Trader Joe's Favorites 28.04.2022

You ask and we deliver. We're finally revealing our favorite Trader Joe's items, awakenings and research concerns. Listen as we chew constantly, mourn discontinued items and discover what is located to the right of the bacon. Transcript Trader Joe's Molly's Now but Wow! - Lucille Clifton’s “Blessing the Boats” Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and...

Episode 538: Morning Beverage Routine 21.04.2022

Join us at The Waning of The Day as we experience shivers of french press fear while sharing the infinitesimal details of our morning beverage habits. We divulge first date stories, anniversary gift ideas and reveal Matthew's alter ego before concluding that stains are the evidence of love. Transcript Producer Abby's new podcast: Everything Cookbooks Where Matthew buys his tea Molly's sweater that...

Episode 537: Non-Alcoholic Beer 14.04.2022

Today we wish we were at the beach as we try to remember how to record an episode and what beer we drank as kids. Listen for the aftertaste while we get super sciencey and chat about bad dads, 25 year edging and the secret to a happy marriage. It's not what you'd think. Transcript Grüvi Molly's Now but Wow: The One Recipe podcast Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Earl...

Episode 536: Herbal Tea 07.04.2022

Today we're popping p's and dropping h's as we curl up with a mug of morning beverage to discuss Molly's crazy college days, tea cults and death juice all in our signature interminable drone. We go a bridge too far on a long, winding Memory Lane and eventually end up in a completely different show. Transcript Café de la Mosquée de Paris Harbor Herbalist Korean toasted rice tea Episode 322: Chamomi...

Episode 535: Chili Crisp with J. Kenji López-Alt 31.03.2022

Welcome to Moron Time which is full of trickling explosions, bottled tornados and chunky stuff. Matthew's handyman skills are called into question as Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt leads another taste testing and we learn the best part of baby showers. Transcript Extensive Eater piece from mid-2020 Lao Gan Ma Fly By Jing KariKari Chili Crisp Homemade Spicy Chili Crisp Recipe J. Kenji López-Alt W...

Episode 534: Mimosas 24.03.2022

Listen as Matthew ostentatiously enjoys a mimosa alone in his closet as Molly watches and they recount Events that Happen in the Morning. We get the bubbles out of the way as we royally confuse our royals, learn about Matthew's adventures in tooth modeling and finally reveal our favorite ratios. Transcript Lying for Money by Dan Davies Love and Lemon's Mimosa Jenny Rosenstrach's crispy broccoli wi...

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