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Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 17: Nudist CoveringsSome music is shared. Some topics are discussed. It's our best episode in years.2025-03-242h 23
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 16: Howellin' 'Bout The FallTen months have passed!! Dan and Andy catch up for an hour or so, then, to celebrate the onslaught of the fall season, Dan shares his five favorite songs by one of his favorite bands... The Fall.2024-11-031h 52
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 15: (Songs) About TimeDan and Andy are back! They talk about songs. Songs about time. Five each.2024-01-301h 53Springfood MediaNew House Chinese Food: The ReturnThe first new episode of Springfood, MO in four months! Sort of! Andy visited Springfield last week, so he and Dan re-reviewed one of the few restaurants they think they got wrong the first time around, New House Chinese Food! They mostly just caught up an goofed around though. Enjoy!2023-06-2858 minSpringfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 14: New DiscoveriesAndy and Dan share some new-to-them music they've been listening to over the last few months, plus they talk about cats and Andy discusses a recent trip to Cambodia.2023-04-132h 01Springfood MediaHemingway's Blue Water CafeAll good things must end, and so must things that are less good, like th the Springfood, MO Revival. On the last episode--for now--Dan and Andy show up late to a date with destiny as they finally review Hemingway's Blue Water Cafe, the wildly expensive restaurant inside the most iconic place in Springfield, Bass Pro Shops. Later, scores are settled from earlier revival episodes as Cole Simmons of Mint Fatigues calls into the show, and Nicole Noonan of the band Big Alive stops by to hash out a grudge with Dan. More surprises after that, but c'mon, you can...2023-02-132h 04Springfood MediaBosky's Vegan Grill with Sarah Jenkins & Nate Black (The Mystery Hour)Chaos reigns as Sarah Jenkins and Nate Black of The Mystery Hour return to Springfood, MO to help review downtown's first and only totally meatless restaurant, Bosky's Vegan Grill, live from Andy's childhood bedroom. Sarah talks about quitting her day job. Nate talks about getting hit by a car. Later, Dan sings some vegan New Year's songs, and then some actors who were rejected for roles in The Bear stop by to share their audition tapes. Or something. Andy and Dan kiss.2023-02-071h 15Springfood MediaGeorge's Family RestaurantFor week three of the Springfood Revival, Dan & Andy review George's Family Restaurant, a 50-year-old late-night diner that features one of the show's more surprising history segments. Your hosts also discuss how much they miss--and/or don't miss--doing a restaurant review every week, and Dan shares how his Springfield dining habits have changed after finishing the show's initial 200-episode run. After reviewing George's, there's a new segment in which Andy shares some complicated feelings about the First Meal he had upon his return to Springfield--at a beloved restaurant that has undergone some major changes over the past couple years...2023-01-311h 34Springfood MediaGilardi's RistoranteSpringfood, MO is back! For a limited time only. On the first of five revival episodes, the Foodmales vow not to get meta. Andy recounts the odyssey he underwent over the last couple weeks trying--and failing--to get a Popeyes chicken sandwich while back in town. Dan provides some absolutely massive updates about his life over the last year and a half. Eventually, they get around to reviewing Gilardi's, then later, you guessed it, a very special guest drops by.
IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK.
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Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 13: Favorite Songs of 2022Dan and Andy recorded this together IN PERSON for the first time in 16 months! They each share their five favorite songs of 2022, along with some honorable mentions and other surprises. There's also some big news about some upcoming episodes!2023-01-021h 49
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 12: Drinking & Hangovers Part IIWe switch it up as Dan shares some drinkings songs and Andy follows with some hangover songs.2022-11-272h 42Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 11: Spooky Scary SongsCheck out the official Radio Springfood compendium playlist on Spotify!2022-10-232h 47
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 10: Drinking & Hangovers Part IAndy shares drinking songs while Dan shares hangover songs! Andy talks about visiting Macau. Other stuff!2022-10-1500 minSpringfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 9: Funny Songs by Serious ArtistsCheck out the official Radio Springfood Compendium playlist on Spotify!2022-08-152h 04Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 8: Whiplash Part IIThe erstwhile Foodmales return after the briefest of hiatuses to bring part two of their Whiplash series! This time, it's Dan's turn to uplift you while Andy makes you sad.2022-07-262h 06Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 7: Whiplash Part IDan & Andy alternate depressing and uplifting songs, respectively! Next time they'll switch.2022-07-171h 53Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 6: BigWe share songs that are big.2022-05-282h 12Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 5: Animalsfavorite animal songs2022-04-292h 07
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 3: Love Songslove songs2022-02-131h 54
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 2Here are some more songs.2022-01-221h 49
Springfood MediaRadio Springfood Vol. 1We're trying out a very original new format: a radio show! With music! And talking too, of course. I'll try to add a list of all the songs later. Maybe.2022-01-071h 39Springfood MediaWelcome to the ZhoungleSpringfood is back, but now it's whatever we want it to be and whenever we want to be it.2021-09-0458 min
Springfood MediaLast MealsWe don't just share our Last Meal picks, we go to each of the eight dining establishments and eat our Last Meals in person. We also revisit some favorite segments for the last time, plus share our favorite moments and episodes of Springfood, MO.
Thank you all for supporting our show the last three years. We'll miss you.2021-07-272h 57Springfood MediaChristmas in July: The Foodmales' Festival of Food Mail: Springfood, MO's Fourth and Final Self-Indulgent Christmas SpectacularOn this special unedited Friday bonus episode, we take an hour to answer listeners' questions for the fourth and final time! We also do our regular Tower Club stuff, breaking KFABE to go behind the scenes of the last few episodes as well as talk about what we've been watching and listening to.2021-07-161h 15
Springfood MediaThe Heathead Coalition's Final ConcursionThe Springfood, MO Heathead Coalition convenes for the final time! Spice champion Verena Fri returns, along with new member Colin Pearson and substitute member Ryan Sala-Bankston, representing the crew from Skully's. We went all out, trying spicy dishes from Coyote's Adobe, Thai Express, and The Riksha, plus two hottest sauces from The Hot Ones. We ALSO did The Death Nut Challenge! If this seems like too much heat... it was!! We're all sick! Enjoy.2021-07-091h 17
Springfood MediaEarly Bird Breakfast Pub with Joe + Luke from Pretending to be PeopleJoe & Luke from Pretending to be People join us to talk about Early Bird Breakfast Pub!
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Springfood MediaGarbo's PizzeriaWe decided to release one of our monthly bonus episodes on the main feed for everyone today, because we're finally talking Garbo's Pizzeria!
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Springfood MediaProgressNew episode OUT NOW!! We're talking Progress with Tower Club members Emily & Tim!
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Springfood MediaMisaki Japanese Restaurant (Little Tokyo) with Chris Gnarly (rock+roll duo) and/or the Skully's Ramen Crew (our friends)We are joined by the rock band Chris Gnarly, which overlaps with the crew from Skully's Ramen, to talk about Misaki Japanese Restaurant, which until recently was known as Little Tokyo!
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Springfood MediaBig Easy Grill with Kudzu (post-punk synth-pop industri-goth band)The band Kudzu joins us to review Big Easy Grill, Springfield's last remaining local Cajun restaurant!
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Springfood MediaGrad School + J.O.B Public House with Brat Pitt (singer/songwriter Cole Simmons)Brat Pitt joins us to review beloved sister-restaurants Grad School & J.O.B Public House!
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Springfood MediaNonna's Italian Cafe with Sarah Jenkins & Nate Black (The Mystery Hour)We are joined by returning champions Sarah Jenkins and Nate Black from The Mystery Hour to review Nonna's Italian Cafe!
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Springfood MediaElotes Don Toño with Doug Smith (A Podcast From Springfield, COOLTOY)We talk Chihuahua food wagon Elotes Don Toño with returning guest--but first-time solo guest!!--Doug from A Podcast From Springfield and the COOLTOY youtube channel!
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Springfood MediaMama Jean's Natural Market & DeliWe review Springfield's most popular health food chain!
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Springfood MediaTriple Eight's with Eleanor & Vance (Prairie Pie & Druff's)Eleanor & Vance return to discuss one of their favorite Chinese spots!
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Springfood MediaThe History of Pizza HouseHappy New Year! Next week we're having an extraordinary guest on the show to help us cover Pizza House, the legendary parlor that started way back in 1958! The history is long one, so we decided to release it a few days ahead of time. Enjoy!
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Springfood MediaTinga TacosWe close out Dancember: Fancember Edition with a review of Tinga Tacos, a restaurant chosen by our guests, the Eudalys, a couple we hadn't met prior to recording! It was a blast!
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Springfood MediaLuco's Pizza with Shay (Moxie Cinema) and Jake (Jake's Burgers)We review Luco's Pizza as Dancember: Fancember Edition continues with fan-favorite fans of the show Shay Rainey from the Moxie Cinema and Jake Herren from Jake's Burgers! Later we share picks for our annual winter playlist. It's a good one!
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Springfood MediaAsia ExpressDancember: Fancember Edition continues as Springfood superfan (ugh) Kelsey joins us to discuss and review Fun Acre-adjacent stealth Vietnamese restaurant, Asia Express!
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Springfood MediaCollege Street Cafe with Butterfaces (cool band)We review and discuss the history of the legendary College Street Cafe with Jahni & Chris from the band butterfaces! We've been looking forward to talking about this place for along time. Was it worth it? PRESS PLAY AND FIND OUT.
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Springfood MediaThe Grotto West Coast GrillWe review Springfield's only West Coast Grill, The Grotto West Coast Grill!
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Springfood MediaEveryday Thai with Dan Chilton (Twitter Verified, Moxie co-founder, Tetris dude)We discuss the extraordinary food and history of Everyday Thai with Springfood favorite Dan Chilton!
Please read this excellent VICE article on the owners of Everyday Thai.
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Springfood MediaEl MagueyYou know the deal at this point. We talked about El Maguey.
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Springfood MediaLa Boba Cafe with Are You There, Pod?We review rolled ice cream, tea, and treats from La Boba Cafe with our old friends from Are You There, Pod?, the world's finest YA Literature podcast for adults!!
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Springfood MediaYum Yum BowlIt's Push & Pull Records Day! Delaney from the band SLUGS and Steve from Reacharounds stopped by to help us review Yum Yum Bowl!
Featuring SLUGS' "Say I Told You To".
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Springfood MediaMillsap Farm Thursday Night Pizza Club with Claire Porter (legend)Legendary Springfood guest Claire Porter from the Carbon Foodprint Coalition finally returns to help us review Millsap Farms Thursday Night Pizza Club, our final Exceptional September entry, maybe ever!2020-09-291h 23
Springfood MediaRedneck Nutz + S&L Donuts with Colin PearsonAward-winning brewer, former KSMU personality, and heathead extraordinaire Colin Pearson joins us to review products from Redneck Nutz, Springfield-based novelty snack company. We also review the newly-opened S&L Donuts, and then take ghost pepper slices to the dome before Colin shares his Last Meal picks.
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Springfood MediaLeslie's Mexican SupermarketNew episode OUT NOW!! Exceptional September continues as we review our first supermarket! Not just any supermarket, Leslie's Mexican Supermarket! Later, Dan introduces TWO new segments, including a game that required Andy to blindfold himself, and... it's dumb. It's really dumb, and we had a lot of fun doing it, and maybe you will have fun listening??
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Springfood MediaQueen City Soul Kitchen with The Milly ProjectExceptional September continues as we review a recent popup event hosted by Queen City Soul Kitchen! We're joined by Emalee Flatness, Jon Herbert, and Lizbeth Chappell--cast-members of The Milly Project. You can donate to the Milly Project's film production GoFundMe here!
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Springfood MediaBillyneck Food Station with Toni L.J. Robinson (President - Springfield NAACP)Exceptional September begins as Toni L.J. Robinson, President of Springfield's NAACP chapter, joins us to discuss Billyneck Food Station, a food truck recently transplanted from Battlefield, MO to downtown Springfield!
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Springfood MediaSmokin' Bob's BBQ with 417foodistBilly Dove II, the 417foodist himself, returns to help us review Smokin' Bob's BBQ!
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Springfood MediaThe Pitch Pizza & Pub with Tessa Cooper (Culture Trip, Feast Magazine)New episode OUT NOW!! We review The Pitch Pizza & Pub with Tessa J. Cooper, a professional writer whose work has appeared in Culture Trip, Feast Magazine, 417 Magazine, and more!
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Springfood MediaOMO Japanese Soul FoodJoin the Springfood, MO Tower Club to get two bonus episodes every month, AND help fight hunger in the Ozarks!2020-08-1154 min
Springfood MediaRiad Burgers & Gyros with Thom Gray (standup comedian)We review Riad Burgers & Gyros with standup comedian Thom Gray!
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Springfood MediaPaPPo's Pizzeria & PubNew episode OUT NOW!!! We tried Pappo's Pizzeria and we talked about it! That's the whole thing we do!
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Springfood MediaLucky House & Big Juicy Crabs with Lillian Stone (The Onion, McSweeney's, The Takeout, Belladonna Comedy)Lillian Stone--the legend--hung out with us in the backyard, and things got truly juicy.
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Springfood MediaNot'cho Ordinary TacoWe talk about Not'cho Ordinary Taco, the wild and wonderful food truck out at the Route 66 Food Truck Park!
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Springfood MediaHappy China with Amos Bridges (Editor-in-Chief - Springfield News-Leader)Amos Bridges, Editor-in-Chief & News Director at the Springfield News-Leader, joins us to review Happy China, Springfield's one and only gas station-adjacent Chinese restaurant. Later, Amos shares his Last Meal picks, another special guest drops in to pitch a new restaurant venture, and then we spend a while talking to Amos about his work. We love this episode.
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Springfood MediaBig Momma's Coffee & Espresso BarWe discuss the wonderful Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar! Later, an old segment returns, and an esteemed doctor stops by to give us some important advice.
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Springfood MediaCafé Cusco: The Return with the Skully's CrewWe close out Victory Month with a return to Café Cusco, and we brought Lora & Joe from Skully's Ramen with us!
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Springfood MediaSkully's Ramen: The Return with Shay Rainey (Moxie Cinema)Fan favorite Shay Rainey (Moxie Cinema) is our first-ever fourth-timer! She's back to help us re-review Skully's Ramen, the second restaurant we ever covered. Later, as tradition dictates, we share our picks for the Springfood Summer Cookout Playlist 2020!
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Springfood MediaLindberg's Tavern: The Return with A Podcast From SpringfieldWe revisit the first restaurant we ever reviewed, way back on our first episode, with our good buddies from A Podcast From Springfield, the godfathers of Springfield podcasting!
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Springfood MediaEpisode 100 - Metropolitan Grill, Great American Taco Company, Hard Knox BBQTo celebrate our 100th episode we review the fanciest restaurant in town, Chef Pat Duran's Metropolitan Grill. But we didn't stop there. We ALSO reviewed Duran's other two restaurants, Great American Taco Company and Hard Knox BBQ! We also play loads of voicemails from listeners and previous guests, as well as run clips from our favorite Springfood moments. Thank you all so much for continuing to support this silly thing we do!!2020-06-092h 30
Springfood MediaNearly Famous Deli & Pasta HouseWe review longtime neighborhood staple Nearly Famous Deli & Pasta House! Later, a special musical guest stops by.
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Springfood MediaLa PalomaWe review La Paloma, Springfield's premiere fine-dining Mexican restaurant! Later, a new segment plus a very special guest stops by!
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Springfood MediaTeriyaki HouseWe review Teriyaki House! Is it a Chinese place with sushi, or a Japanese place with cashew chicken??
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Springfood MediaGold-N-Glaze DonutsWe talk donuts for the first time since fall 2018!! Specifically, we talk Gold-N-Glaze Donuts on East Chestnut, a neighborhood staple for over three decades! Later, an incredibly special guest shows up.
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Springfood MediaBlack Market SmokehouseWe review Black Market Smokehouse!! Plus, we assemble a Quarantine Dream Team! (Listen to find out what that means.)
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Springfood MediaThe Hibiscus Jerk HutThe Foodmales review The Hibiscus Jerk Hut, one of Springfield's only Jamaican restaurants!
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Springfood MediaBig Whiskey's American Restaurant & BarWe talk Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar, Springfield-based kinda sorta chain restaurant! Plus, Vance Hall, owner of Druff's and previous Springfood guest (and sponsor!), drops in to tell us what it's like to run a restaurant during quarantine. There's also a special segment featuring the premiere of a new song by a Swedish music producer!
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Springfood MediaLa HaciendaDan and Andy fly solo (duo?) this week to cover La Hacienda, one of the only Mexican spots in town with a drive-thru window. Later, an old friend hacks into the Zoom call to talk about their experiences in quarantine.
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Springfood MediaThai Express with Shay Rainey (Moxie Cinema)The time has come. Thai Express time. Shay Rainey (Moxie Cinema) returns to review the best drive-thru in town, as well as help compile Springfood, MO's Quarantine Cookout Playlist.
Watch Shay's music video directorial debut, it's Kudzu with, "No Backboooooone"!!
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Springfood MediaRed's Giant HamburgAt long last, Dan and Andy cover the restaurant responsible for Springfield, Missouri's most significant contribution to food culture, Red's Giant Hamburg, original home of the world's first drivethru! It's all downhill from here!
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Springfood Media5 Spice China Grill with Katie Still (Springvegas Sketch Show, Basement Kats, standup comedy)Fan-favorite (and hosts' favorite) guest Katie Still (Springvegas Sketch Show, Basement Kats, standup comedy) joined us to review 5 Spice China Grill for our first ever livestreamed episode recording!! At long last, Katie shares her Last Meal, then an old friend drops by pitch a series of new products.
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Springfood MediaBONUS: the History of 5 Spice China Grill (and Ocean Zen)This Saturday at 8:00 p.m. we'll be livestreaming the recording of our episode covering 5 Spice China Grill on our Youtube channel! Here's the History of the 5 Spice in advance of the show! Standup comic and Springfood favorite Katie Still will be joining us for the review, and she dropped by for this bonus episode as well, for no good reason!
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Springfood MediaThe Hepcat with Pretending to be PeopleWe talked The Hepcat with some friends from the wildly popular Pretending to be People podcast! Zach Reeves, Taylor Reeves, and Justin Sala review brunch and dinner at Springfield's only jazz club and restaurant with us before sharing their Last Meals. Later, a brand new friend drops by!
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Springfood MediaThe Big SliceWe talk The Big Slice with Ryan Sala, stellar rock drummer and professional Magic: The Gathering player. Later, Ryan shares his Last Meal before a very special guest drops by!
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Springfood MediaBair's All-American Sports Grill with Randy Santel (Professional Competitive Eater)Professional competitive eater Randy Santel stops by talk Bair's All-American Sports Grill, as well as an extended interview about his life and work. Later, Randy shares his truly Herculean Last Meal picks before an extra special guest arrives.
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Springfood MediaBawi Korean BBQ with Andy SunAndy Sun, the guest from our all-time favorite episode, returns to the show to discuss Bawi Korean BBQ, the southside's upscale grill-it-yourself joint. Andy shares her Last Meal, and then a new friend stops by--kind of--to make some suggestions to improve the podcast.
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Springfood MediaChicago Cheesesteak Co. with 417foodistBilly Dove II, the 417 Foodist, joins us to talk Chicago Cheesesteak Co., which is actually two separate business with the same name! It's confusing! Later, Billy shares his Last Meal, and then an old friend shows up and Andy constantly interrupts him for no good reason.
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Springfood MediaAnton's Coffee Shop with Ettie Berneking (Feast Magazine, 417 Magazine, Sidecar Media)Writer Ettie Berneking and guest co-host Dan Chilton stopped by to talk about Anton's Coffee Shop! Later, Ettie shares her Last Meal, then the return of Whatchoo Eatin!
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Springfood MediaTortilleria Perches with Mike Stevens (Moxie Cinema)Mike Stevens from the Moxie Cinema is our guest this week to talk Tortilleria Perches, the west side Mexican spot known for its handmade tortillas! Later, Mike shares his Last Meal, and then the crew hosts their second annual movie awards gala, just in time for the Oscars!
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Springfood MediaThe Second Annual Foodmales' Festival of Food Mail: Springfood, MO's Self-Indulgent Christmas SpectacularYou unwrap your present and it's... Dan and Andy spending a full 80 minutes answering listener questions!! It's the greatest Christmas ever!
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Springfood MediaJulie's Chewies with Sarah Jenkins (the Mystery Hour)Sarah Jenkins from The Mystery Hour returns to help review Julie's Chewies, Springfield's most iconic cookie shop. Springfood, MO really went and did it this time, folks. They tried EVERY SINGLE COOKIE, plus some dessert bars and other stuff. Later a fan-favorite guest stops by for a surprise segment.
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Springfood MediaThe Hangout KTV KaraokeDancember heats up as special guests Shay, Kat, and Blake--all of whom are music aficionados as well as have some of the coolest jobs in town--join the Foodmales to discuss Springfield's new private Karaoke room establishment, The Hangout! Yes, The Hangout serves food! Later, the guests detail their Last Meals, and then the group shares picks for the annual Springfood, MO Winter Cookout Playlist! The episodes ends with Andy sharing some weird news that effects the future of the show, and then an extra special guest drops in.
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Springfood MediaCasper'sRecorded live at Bookmarx on Walnut St. in downtown Springfield on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00pm, Andy and Dan review Casper's, their most-requested restaurant, for the podcast's first anniversary! Be sure to listen to our bonus episode covering the History of Casper's first.
Thank you for an awesome first year, 1%ers!
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Springfood MediaGailey's Breakfast Café with Jeff Houghton (the Mystery Hour)Jeff Houghton, host of Springfield-based nationally-syndicated late night talk show The Mystery Hour joins Dan & Andy to discuss and review Gailey's Breakfast Café!! It's truly crazy that he used Jeff time to do this! Later, the trio has a syrup-related debate before Jeff shares his Last Meal picks (sort of.) Andy & Dan then pester Jeff to reveal what dishes visiting celebrities order when they're in town, and then there's another thing at the end.
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Springfood MediaBONUS: Lucky Tiger Sandwich Co. with the Basement KatsDouble 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, who sat down with Andy earlier this week for an interview. This episode was so fun and easy that I don't know why I've spent so much time editing all the other ones.2019-09-2050 min
Springfood MediaOtt's Pasta with Justine & Tim (Springfield Compost Collective) + Randy Ott (founder, Ott's Pasta)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 Street college classic; the bio segment features an in-studio interview with Randy Ott, the founder! Later Justine & Tim share their Last Meals, and then a special guest swings by for some musical hijnks.
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Springfood MediaJ. Parrino's Queen City Deli with Claire Porter (417 Magazine)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 by to let the Springfood crew taste test dishes from his newly-opened food truck!
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Springfood MediaIzumi Hatake with Shay Rainey (Moxie Cinema)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!
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Springfood MediaBruno's Italian Ristorante with Nicole Chilton (co-founder, Moxie Cinema)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 Nicole walks the Foodmales through her Last Meal.
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Springfood MediaDublin's Pass Irish Pub & RestaurantFor the week of St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday about which Andy & Dan definitely care very deeply, the boys spend almost an entire hour talking about Dublin’s Pass Irish Pub & Restaurant. You know, because it’s Irish. There’s a surprising amount of world history discussion and hopefully it’s not boring! Later, there’s a short Movie Meals segment covering an eating scene in Captain Marvel, and a few other recent movie food moments. Please enjoy our longest episode yet!
Springfood, MO is brought to you this week by Fire Lizard Games!2019-03-121h 14
Springfood MediaCanton Inn with A Podcast From Springfieldwith Dustin + Jared from A Podcast From Springfield
Who better than a couple dudes from A Podcast From Springfield to stop by and discuss Canton Inn, the winner AND loser of Springfood, MO's Official Best/Worst Chinese Restaurant Poll. Jared and Dustin join Dan and Andy as they dive into the harrowing story that led to the foundation of Canton Inn, as well as discuss the establishment's particularly unique take on Springfield-style dishes. There's also some talk about MSG, and how people who believe it makes them sick are wrong. Please enjoy!
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Springfood MediaBONUS: Hot Cluckers with the Springfood Heathead CoalitionAs promised/threatened, the Springfood Heathead Coalition convenes to try and discuss Springfield's brand new Nashville Hot Chicken joint, Hot Cluckers. That's Andy & Dan, along with previous guests Verena Fri and Lora & Joe from Skully's. The whole crew sits down, enjoys a meal together on mic, and talks about the food. It is very goofy. Afterward, Joe has Dan, Andy, and Verena try some of Skully's special (very) hot sauces. It goes about as well as you might expect. Party on, mother cluckers.2019-01-1137 min
Springfood MediaThe Foodmales' Festival of Food Mail: Springfood, MO's Self-Indulgent Christmas SpectacularCowards go dark.2018-12-241h 01
Springfood MediaDONUT DEATHMATCH: St. George's vs. HurtsAn episode number that ends with a zero can only mean one thing: a Springfood Faceoff!!! Karen finally hops on the mic to facilitate a blind taste test pitting Hurts against St. George's, Springfield's preeminent dealers of donuts. You won't believe the results. NO SERIOUSLY YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE RESULTS. Also, you'll hear a donut-themed Foodmales' Food Mail, and a wonderful new segment called The Callout, in which Dan and Andy just vent a little bit, maaaaan.2018-11-1949 min