Today we visit The Boil Belt and cross a fine line to discuss nutmeats, groundnuts and goobers. We use a lot of official sounding words, tell some boring stories and introduce you to Mister Edymology as we learn the correct pronunciation of "legume". Transcript Hank the Cave Peanut These Precious Days By Ann Patchett Cyclist meets family of skunks Hostess Mascots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Welcome to our longest and most self-helpy episode ever as we display crazy self control and then begin a dance of intimacy. It's Molly vs the Superfluous Apostrophe as we discuss living down the hatch, candy in wartime and when we should eat our own faces. Transcript Baby Malaysian Tapir from a Singapore zoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today we hope that the second time is the charm as we welcome Guest Listener Kayoko to chat with us about yakisoba. We discover how this dish is like a sloppy joe, Molly's thimble obsession and that Matthew is a monster. On an unrelated note: we vow to never again record at night.   Reddit  Just One Cookbook  Jeopardy Earth at Night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today is Groundhog Day. Again. Our alter egos, Bob and Sue, welcome a very special guest into the studio and discuss squeezing cookies, marriage advice and how much is too much Jim Carrey. After encountering adorable assassins and The Gottman Institute, yet another segment is pitched. Producer Abby is running out of theme songs Transcript 2001 Sunset Cookie article  Molly and Luisa Weiss make Biberle cookies Snacking Cakes by Yossy Arefi  Baby pine marten See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today is a whole lot. While discussing Chawanmushi, M and M get into Monster Trucks, invent chunky sprays and float more time travel hypotheticals. Through lingering smells, Big Foot and tea sets we eventually get to (yet another) new segment.   Transcript Reddit  Just One Cookbook Chawanmushi  Sourdough Waffles Lazy cat sleeps on busy restaurant floor refusing to move See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today we discover Colonel Custard with Pokémon in Russia as we address our phobias and pot de crème encounters. Through groaning spreads and crustards of flessssh, we finally realize the dark, universal dominance of custard. Please, no gifts and no speeches.   Reddit  Cute "Animal" video  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Rated NFJ. Welcome to Apple Pie Lane, which is populated by The Pie Police, The Three Kates and more vampires and beatniks than you'd expect. Today we discuss tarts with tops, The Great Pie War and then things get quite morbid. Do it Forth and Bake Well! Transcript Once Bitten  Coyle's Bakeshop  Mock Apple Pie Finnegan Fox    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today we "draw a man’s mouth awry with much torment" as we emerge from our cave, hand ripened and ready to travel down a nonexistent memory lane. We're thin, snappy and woody as we invite you into our nightmares and learn the dangers of this berry tomato. Mind the owls! Transcript Reddit Molly's Workshop  hoshigaki  David Lebovitz Persimmon recipes  Simply Recipes Persimmon Pudding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Welcome to our Crackling Cold Cider episode where we time travel and stuff stockings before our friendship exorcism. As we mull things over, Matthew goes behind Molly's back and we encounter way too many segments for one show.   Reddit  Molly's writing workshop  Eric Bordelet Cider Pygmy Marmoset Eats a Grape at Taronga Zoo Sydney    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today we go off the rails with a visit to Middle Earth and our local grocery store. After deciding what constitutes a "fun cracker", we discuss sports cars, Parade Magazine and more animals than Producer Abby is comfortable with.   Episode Transcript Spilled Milk Reddit What are Oyster Crackers? Coronet Guinea Pig Common Cracker Ask Marilyn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more