The Chocolate Podcast

Join writer and lifelong chocoholic Ed Easton, and amateur chocolate historian Andrew Nason of Melt, as they delve into the world of the Keto Diet in this episode of 'We Need to Talk About Chocolate.' Ed and Andrew dress as prehistoric cavemen to explore the impact of ketosis—a state triggered by a zero-carb, zero-sugar diet—on their love for chocolate. Through funny analogies and scientific discu...

Welcome to 'We Need to Talk About Chocolate,' hosted by writer and lifelong chocoholic Ed Easton and world-renowned chocolatier Andrew Nason of Melt. In this episode, Ed undergoes a challenging experiment to understand the real impact of a sugar crash. Guided by Andrew, Ed consumes the maximum daily sugar limit in an hour to explore how sugar affects the body and debunk the myth that sugar equals...

Welcome to the 'We Need To Talk About Chocolate' Podcast! Join us, host Ed Easton and chocolatier Andrew Nason in part two of our fermentation special. Andrew explains why his homemade cacao experiment failed, discussing the complexities of chocolate fermentation and the impact of temperature on bacterial growth. We also explore the intricate world of taste, engaging in fascinating experiments wit...

In this episode, hosts Ed Easton and Andrew Nason delve into the fascinating world of chocolate fermentation from their chocolate yurt in West London. They discuss how the intricate process of fermentation, involving various bacteria and fungi, plays a crucial role in crafting high-quality chocolate. While debunking myths like the 'Mars bar being made on Mars,' they explore the concept of pansperm...

In this episode of 'We Need to Talk About Chocolate,' host Ed Easton and Andrew Nason, also going by the name Montezuma II, dive into the rich and diverse cuisine of the ancient Aztecs. Broadcasting from the Melt Chocolate Yurt, they compare the plain, often unappetizing diet of the 16th-century Spanish conquistadors to the vibrant and varied foods of the Aztecs, including avocado, maize, chili pe...

Are You a Grass-Eating Cow? The Shocking Truth About Your Diet! Join hosts Ed Easton and Andrew Nason in this eye-opening episode of the 'We Need to Talk about Chocolate Podcast' as they delve into the surprising parallels between modern human diets and the eating habits of cows. Ed tries to convince Andrew that he's ready to embark on a journey towards enjoying dark chocolate, while Andrew challe...

Blind Taste Test: Cheap vs. Expensive Chocolate – Uncovering the Truth Welcome to the latest episode of the 'We Need to Talk About Chocolate' podcast where host Ed Easton and co-host Andrew Nason delve into the world of chocolate. In a special blind taste test, they compare cheap supermarket chocolates with high-end brands like Montezuma and Melt. Along the way, they discuss the origins of chocola...

The Dark History of Chocolate: Slavery and Exploitation In this episode of 'We Need to Talk About Chocolate,' host Ed Easton and chocolatier Andrew Nason discuss the grim history of slavery linked to sugar and chocolate production. From the Portuguese and Spanish slave trades to the brutal conditions on sugar and cacao plantations, the hosts delve into the atrocities committed in the name of profi...

Join us at the Melt chocolate yurt for another episode of the We Need to Talk About Chocolate podcast! Hosted by Ed and co-host Andrew Nason, this week’s discussion dives into the compelling topic of sugar and its various effects on the body, using the Snickers bar as a prime example. From historical monkey brain instincts to modern food industry tactics, we explore how sugar tricks the brain and...

The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just a confection. It’s been a symbol of...

The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just a confection. It’s been a symbol of...

The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just a confection. It’s been a symbol of...

The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just a confection. It’s been a symbol of...

The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just a confection. It’s been a symbol of...

The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just a confection. It’s been a symbol of...

This is the REAL story of chocolate. The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just...

This is the REAL story of chocolate. The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just...

This is the REAL story of chocolate. The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just...

This is the REAL story of chocolate. The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just...

This is the REAL story of chocolate. The story the big corporations don’t want you to know. Welcome to We Need to Talk About Chocolate , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From sacred rituals performed by the Mayans and Aztecs to the industrial empires that flood supermarket shelves today, chocolate has never been just...