About this episode

The hosts explore the concept of nougat and its existential implications in a humorous and post-modern context.

People in this episode

Hosts: Molly Wizenberg, Matthew Amster-Burton

Topics covered

• nougat
• existential ideas
• food
• comedy
• cooking
• whipping agent
• chew

Keywords

• nougat
• existential
• whipping agent
• food
• comedy
• chew
• Apicius

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simplecast, AdsWizz, Abby's Website, Molly's Substack, Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners, Dire Desires, reddit

Books & works: Episode 628: Ferrero Rocher

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