Dr Johnny Drain, Co-Founder WNWN Food Labs | How Might We Interviews

Dr Johnny Drain, Co-Founder WNWN Food Labs | How Might We Interviews

From How Might We by Patrick Scally

June 2, 2025 · 58 min

About this episode

Patrick and Dr Johnny Drain discuss fermentation, creativity, and the future of food.

In this week's conversation, Patrick and Dr Johnny Drain discuss the anticipation surrounding Johnny's upcoming book Adventure in Fermentation, the journey of writing and reflection, and the exploration of fermentation as a spiritual and creative process. They delve into the role of serendipity in discovery, the intersection of creativity in science and cooking, and the understanding of microbial intelligence. The conversation also touches on the future of food, sustainability, and the importance of community in driving change. Pre-Order Adventures in Fermentation here Learn more about WinWin Food Labs here Chapters 00:00 Welcome Johnny Drain Author of Adventures in Fermentation 07:27 Fermentation: A New Frontier in Food 20:28 Understanding Biofilms and Their Impact 26:29 The Art of Smen: Aged Butter from North Africa 37:39 João Loco: A Journey to Sustainable Farming 47:21 Lab-Grown Meat: A New Frontier 51:56 Creativity and Nature: Reflections

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Scally

Guest: Dr Johnny Drain

Topics covered

  • fermentation
  • sustainability
  • creativity in science
  • microbial intelligence
  • future of food
  • community impact

Keywords

  • fermentation
  • sustainability
  • microbial intelligence
  • food innovation
  • community
  • cooking
  • serendipity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WNWN Food Labs

Books & works: Adventure in Fermentation

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