Springfood Media

Double Emergency Bonus Episode!! In the first ever totally unedited and uncut episode of Springfood, MO, Dan & Andy are joined by members of the Basement Kats , a philanthropic comedy collective that puts on some of the funniest shows you can see in this town. The group reviews meals from Lucky Tiger Sandwich Co. , the Kickapoo Corners bahn mi shop recently opened by City Butcher's Cody Smith,...

This episode is sponsored by Druff's! Order Druff's online using promo code SPRING to get 10% off, or mention Springfood, MO when you visit in person! On today's episode, Andy & Dan are joined by Justine & Tim from the Springfield Compost Collective , an organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating sustainable food practices in the Ozarks! We talk about Ott's Pasta , the Cherry Str...

Holly & Karma from the popular I Love Springfield MO Food facebook page join Andy & Dan to discuss the authentic Mexican street food from both locations of Tacos El Gordo . Later the group taste tests two unique Gordo menu items--with two new songs!--then Karma & Holly run down their Last Meals before a pair of visitors show up, an old friend and the podcast's first ever music guest, a...

Claire Porter , Managing Editor and food writer at 417 Magazine --and accidental inventor of the premise of this podcast!--joins Dan & Andy to cover J. Parrino's Queen City Deli. They discuss the storied history of Mr. Parrino and his restaurants of the last few decades, as well as sandwiches, pasta, and desserts. Later, Claire shares her Last meal, and then a local chef and entrepreneur stops...

Guests Jessica Farrow and Josh Arnett from Are You There, Pod? , a hilarious new podcast about YA literature, join Andy & Dan to discuss Patton Alley Pub , the traditional America beer bar and grill located in one of downtown Springfield's oldest buildings. Be prepared for digressions aplenty! Oh, and by the way, Josh also owns and operates Bookmarx , downtown's only independent bookstore. [Su...

This week Andy & Dan head to western Springfield to investigate a highly-recommended shrimp shack called Shrimp & Bayou Classics! Spoiler: it rules. Later, the boys taste test an exotic Cajun meat (there's a new mini-song!), and then some totally culturally relevant surprise guests drop in. It's a real humdinger of an ep, folks! Support the show!

This week Andy & Dan discuss west side staple Golden Korean with Meadowview Botanical Gin co-founder Mitchell Brandt, as well as taste test the gin and run through Mitchell’s Last Meal. A weird guest stops by briefly at the end, but the less said about that, the better. Support the show!

Uli Gulje, polyhyphenate host of the Real State Podcast , joins Dan & Andy to discuss Dancing Mule Coffee Company . There’s a new song, as well as a fresh Whatchoo Eatin’ segment, a weird debate, and Ule’s last meal. At one point Dan makes a very uncomfortable joke. Support the Show!

EPISODE 50!!! Andy & Dan celebrate the momentous occasion by reviewing food from the Ozark Empire Fair , one of Springfield's longest-running (somewhat) food-centric events! They're joined by Nate Black from the Mystery Hour , as well as returning champion Sarah Jenkins , also from The Mystery Hour, who just happened to be around. The group describes the massive quantities of fair grub they've...

Vance Hall, owner/operator of Druff’s, joins Andy & Dan to discuss one of Springfield’s oldest and most-storied restaurants, Pappy’s Place! At long last! Later, Vance breaks down an average day running Druff’s, then shares picks for his Last Meal. Support the show!

This week Andy & Dan discuss Jax & Gabe's Pizzeria, an NYC-style slice shop hidden away in a south side strip mall. Spoiler: it rules. Along for the ride is Allyson Page Dale, who works with River Pretty Arts Foundation . She's also a college instructor, an acclaimed poet, and, most importantly, a former server at Mexican Villa. And, yes, of course they spend some time talking about that,...

This week Andy & Dan had to scrap their original plan and scramble to put an episode together last-minute, the reasons for which they explain. The Foodmales go on to cover Best of Luck Beer Hall, a new downtown establishment known for drinking brews in the open air. It wound up being a pretty fun review! Later, Andy talks about his trip to Portland in a brief Whatchoo Eatin', then they play a...

This week Andy & Dan are joined by esteemed artist and photographer Shay Rainey to talk about Izumi Hatake, downtown Springfield's first sushi spot, the history of which is surprisingly weird! Then the three share their favorite songs for a summer BBQ, just in time for Independence Day. Behold, the Springfood, MO Cookout Playlist 2019 ! Support the show!

This week the boys fly solo (duo?) for the first time in awhile, closing out Patio Month at Black Sheep ASAP, the east side drivethru location of the beloved local burger+shake chain. It’s a loose, goofy episode for reasons they explain, but it’s still a lot of fun. There's music, a French fry taste test, and deep dive into Andy’s Konspiracy Korner. Please enjoy! Support the show!

Sarah Jenkins, writer/performer on The Mystery Hour as well as many other comedy projects, joins the Foodmales to discuss breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts at Rountree’s Tea Bar & Bites, the location of one of Springfield’s most pristine patios. Later, Sarah runs down her Last Meal, which features several restaurants never mentioned on the show before. It’s all quite fun! Support the Show...

Patio Month continues as Andy & Dan are joined by standup comic Katie Still to discuss Cashew Station, the last remaining of a long line of restaurants owned by the same Springfield family over the last few decades. Katie shows Dan & Andy what it’s like to actually be funny. Later, at long last, The Callout returns, and then the show gets interrupted by an uninvited guest. It’s weird how t...

This week the Foodmales talk The DUGOUT, the classic baseball bar across the way from Hammons Field. The early-2000s local rock and film communities figure into the restaurant’s history, so the fellas discuss those a bit too. Later, Dan shares some hot happenings in a new Konspiracy Korner, and then two special guests stop by to help answer listeners’ baseball-themed questions! Support the show!

This week Andy & Dan (Howell) are joined by Nicole Chilton, original co-founder of the Moxie Cinema and also a writer and wonderful artist. They discuss downtown Springfield’s upscale eatery, Bruno’s Italian Restaurant, during which Nicole demonstrates why she hates most podcasts, including Springfood, MO. Later, Andy pits Nicole vs. Dan in a revamped iteration of The Foodlosophers, and then N...

Dan and Andy are joined by Dan Chilton, co-founder of the Moxie Cinema and semi-pro Tetris player, to check out Springfield Diner, a southside hidden gem that claims to serve the best burgers in town. Later, in a surprising special segment, the three investigate the mysterious appearance of an unmarked food truck on the southwest corner of Glenstone and Bennett. Of course, “investigate” just means...

This week Dan and Andy are joined by as somewhat special guest, Andy’s brother, Jeffrey—a multilingual world traveler, to review I Love Tacos Taqueria, the humble food truck parked near the Flying J in northwest Springfield. They begin by discussing their experiences with last week’s live show, including stuff they forgot to talk about and some listener corrections. Later Andy unveils a new song c...

Dan & Andy somehow managed to entertain an audience in-person for an entire hour during their first ever live performance, a full-length review of one of Springfield's longest-running restaurants, Mexican Villa. Recorded on May 5th, 2019 at Pagination Bookshop as part of Artsfest 2019, this episode is one for the record books. I mean, not really. I don't know what record they broke, other than...

Podvengers assemble! This week is an epic crossover extravaganza as Dan & Andy are joined by Daniel & Drew from the Quality Check Podcast to review The Backlot, the restaurant and bar inside the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. No, it's not local to Springfield, and yes, the Foodmales explain why they broke their own very serious rules for this episode. The group reminisces about the bygone days o...

This week, Andy & Dan discuss the intense flavors of Zakya, downtown Springfield’s preeminent proprietor of premium Indian cuisine. They cover the restaurant’s origins, as well as its highly reputable buffet and delectable entrees. Then, the Foodmales take a short jaunt west to briefly review Franks ‘n’ Steins, the Brewery District’s brand new movie-themed gourmet hot doggery. Eventually they...

This week Andy & Dan get incredible as they cover Springfield’s only restaurant with its own bonafide Wikipedia page, America’s Incredible Pizza Company. They discuss pretty much every item on the buffet, plus recount their adventures playing around in the massive game/“activity” room. And then a special guest drops by. Support the show!

This week Dan and Andy are honored to be joined by Eleanor Taylor from Prairie Pie to discuss Druff’s, the downtown diner specializing in breakfast and grilled cheese. After thoroughly reviewing both breakfasts and dinners from Druff’s, there’s a new segment, with an especially dumb name, in which the Foodmales grill Eleanor about her life as a professional pie maker. Eleanor then allows the boys...