Eating History

Every bite has a backstory. Welcome to Eating History, the podcast that serves up the wild, scandalous, and mouth-watering tales behind the foods that changed the world. Join Michelin-starred chef and Top Chef runner-up Adrienne Cheatham and her husband, history buff Stephen Bailey, as they pair elite culinary expertise with epic historical deep-dives. For Season 1, we’re slicing into the ultimate global obsession: Pizza. Discover how a dirt-cheap street food from the back alleys of Naples conquered the globe, sparked endless fiery debates, and built a multi-billion-dollar empire. Along the way, you’ll cross paths with emperors, immigrants, hustlers, chefs, and royalty—the fascinating people who turned food into history. Grab a seat at the table. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

Eating History is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Pizza Bites: The Rise of Pizza Delivery

  Aug 18, 20267 min

  Welcome to the newest installment of Pizza Bites! This week, Adrienne and Stephen explore the origins of pizzas delivered straight to your door. While pizza didn't invent the concept of food delivery, it was uniquely built to perfect it. Discover how post-WWII suburban sprawl, the rise of the telephone, and the golden age of home video rentals turned a convenient dinner choice into a beloved American cultural tradition. In this episode: The culinary engineering that makes pizza the perfect travel food (hint: it's all in the crust and cheese) How suburban growth and longer commutes fueled a massive demand for at-home convenience Domino’s revolutionary impact on turning food delivery into a speed-driven business model

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  Pizza Bite: How WWII Created America’s Pizza Obsession

  Aug 11, 202610 min

  This week, Stephen and Adrienne uncover the unexpected military history behind America's favorite food. When millions of servicemen returned home from Naples, their deep cravings transformed pizza from a regional Italian-American specialty into a nationwide phenomenon. In this episode: Why the strategic port of Naples became the greatest accidental pizza field trip in history The reality of wartime pizza: Why severe ingredient scarcity meant these slices looked very different from today's pizza How returning soldiers fueled pizza's rapid expansion across America Why the grassroots post-war pizza boom laid the essential groundwork for massive chains like Pizza Hut and Domino's

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  Pizza Bites: How One Pizza Oven Changed New York Forever

  Aug 4, 20266 min

  Welcome to episode five of Pizza Bites! This week, Adrienne and Stephen explore how a single coal-fired oven in early 20th-century New York City sparked an entire culinary dynasty. Tune in to discover the intricate family tree of New York pizza and how master pizzaiolos passed down the unwritten secrets of the craft from one generation to the next. In this episode: Why serious pizza fans debate whether America's first licensed pizzeria was actually the first The legendary branches of the Lombardi's family tree: Totonno's, John's of Bleecker Street, and Patsy's How Adrienne and Stephen's personal Harlem favorite, Patsy's, helped carry them through the pandemic The dramatic story of Patsy Grimaldi and his enduring legacy Why the true secret to New York pizza isn't the water or the dough, it's mentor

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  Pizza Bites: Chicago’s Pizza Identity Crisis (Deep Dish v Tavern Style)

  Jul 28, 20268 min

  Welcome to episode four of Pizza Bites! This week, Adrienne and Stephen tackle a fierce Midwestern debate: If Chicago is famous for deep-dish, why do most locals actually eat tavern-style pizza? Tune in to explore the 1930s neighborhood origins, the culinary differences, and the ultimate showdown between the city's two iconic pies. In this episode: The defining characteristics of tavern-style pie (crispy edges, caramelized cheese, and toppings to the rim) The 1930s tavern origins and the brilliant business strategy behind the square "party cut" The legendary baseball-related origin story of Home Run Inn Why deep-dish became the global tourist ambassador while tavern-style remained the true hometown favorite

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  Pizza Bites: Is This City the Pizza Capital of America?

  Jul 21, 20269 min

  In the third edition of Pizza Bites from Eating History, Adrienne and Stephen ask a big question: Is New Haven, Connecticut, the real pizza capital of America? Tune in to explore the intense family rivalries and unique coal-fired "apizza" that put this small city on the culinary map. In this episode: Why New Haven produces more elite pizza per capita than any other city in America The defining characteristics of coal-fired "apizza" (and how to properly pronounce it) The fierce, decades-long family rivalry between Frank Pepe's and Sally's Why a traditional New Haven plain pie often arrives without mozzarella cheese The delicious, rule-breaking innovation behind the famous white clam pizza

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