Mount Rushmore of Thanksgiving Food
Episode Release: The Weekend Before Thanksgiving
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Joe and Mike dive into the heart of the holiday—how it started, how it became the cultural giant it is today, and why we continue celebrating it with the exact same foods every single year.
We break down the evolution from early harvest feasts to Lincoln’s national holiday proclamation, the rise of modern traditions like football and parades, and the massive growth of Friendsgiving as a laid-back millennial twist on the classic family meal.
Then the guys explore a spicy theory: Is Thanksgiving food… overrated? If the dishes were truly elite, would we really eat them only once a year? Joe argues that maybe the holiday should be a potluck of everyone’s favorite foods.
They discuss a cultural movement to liberate Thanksgiving cuisine, but ultimately stay true to the theme of the show: building a Mount Rushmore of the foods traditionally found on the Thanksgiving table.
The episode wraps with gratitude for the listeners, the show, and the holiday season. Wishing everyone a reflective, fun, indulgent Thanksgiving with family or friends.
We have some heated debates in this one so would love to hear who you agree with and what foods would be carved on your mount rushmore.
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