Episodes 905
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (1,497)
Since Feb 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
66%
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www.omnycontent.com

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About This Podcast

Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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Recent Episodes

Avocados: It's Not Easy Being Green

Jun 08, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

These oily fruits have been trending for millennia. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind avocados.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savor Tracks the Rise of Dominos

Jun 03, 2026 58m Transcript

This international quick-service restaurant chain is the largest purveyor of pizza in the world. Anney and Lauren toss together the tech-driven science and history behind Domino's.See…

The Vibrant Hibiscus Tea Episode

May 28, 2026 36m Transcript

Beverages made from parts of the roselle hibiscus have a beautiful color, a tart tang, and a place in the history of other red drinks. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and cultures behind…

The Teppanyaki Episode Has Flair

May 19, 2026 45m Transcript

This style of restaurant service is dinner and a show – where cooking dinner is the show. Anney and Lauren flip over the cultures and history behind teppanyaki (often known as ‘hibachi’ in the…

An Important Savor Announcement

May 14, 2026 5m Transcript

Come sit down with us, we’ve got some sad news. This is not goodbye, but Savor is winding down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Galaxy of Star Wars Food Tie-ins

May 08, 2026 51m Transcript

This franchise has spawned a bounty of food- and drink-related merchandise and licensed products, from mundane to amusing to of dubious propriety. Anney and Lauren have a bad feeling about some of…

The Lychee Episode Is Delicate (Isn’t It, Isn’t It?)

May 05, 2026 36m Transcript

This tropical fruit with a thin, leathery skin doesn’t travel well, so it’s inspired all kinds of innovations to get it from tree to plate over the centuries. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at…

The Original Pilsner Episode

Apr 29, 2026 44m Transcript

This style of beer – the most popular in the world today – represents the cutting edge of brewing technology from the 1840s. Anney and Lauren hop into the science and history of pilsners.See…

Savor Snacks: Corporate Candy Drama

Apr 24, 2026 21m Transcript

If you haven’t heard about the KitKat heist and the Reese’s family controversy, you’re in for a treat. In this fun-sized episode, Anney and Lauren cover some developing candy news.See…

Savor Classics: Pretzels

Apr 22, 2026 33m Transcript

Pretzels have morphed from a religious symbol to a bar snack to a metaphor for principles of quantum physics. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the twists of pretzel history, culture,…

A Taste of the Silver Palate Cookbook(s)

Apr 20, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

This cookbook, stirred up by two women in Manhattan in the early 1980s, helped change how America cooks and eats for the fresher (including a lot of vinaigrette), but their success was hampered by…

Going Strong with Mahi Mahi

Apr 15, 2026 36m Transcript

These large game fish, prized for their mild, firm meat, can travel thousands of miles a year through the world’s warm oceans. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of mahi mahi.See…

Gummy Candy: A Mixed Bag

Apr 13, 2026 52m Transcript

This wide category of chewy candies comes in all kinds of flavors and shapes, and can get their bounce from a bunch of different ingredients. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind…

Interview: Preserving the Past and the Future

Apr 09, 2026 1h Transcript

The practice of preserving foods can come from necessity, but it can also be a creative release, a community resource, and even a revolutionary act. In this interview, we chat with Dr. Julia Skinner…

School Lunches: Food for Thought

Apr 03, 2026 53m Transcript

In the U.S., the National School Lunch Program helps feed over half of the nation’s students, creating a baseline for how (and what) millions of kids eat. Anney and Lauren serve up the history…

The Herbaceous Parsley Episode

Mar 27, 2026 39m Transcript

This herb brings pizzaz to all kinds of dishes – and not just as a garnish. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of parsley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hedging on Sloe Gin

Mar 25, 2026 38m Transcript

This ruby-red liqueur gets its color and flavor from the fruit of a plant most often grown as a hedgerow. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of sloe gin.See omnystudio.com/listener for…

The No-Nonsense Naan Episode

Mar 19, 2026 36m Transcript

This leavened flatbread is traditionally cooked up quick, stuck right to the inside of a blistering-hot tandoor oven. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind naan.See…

Savor Classics: Ice

Mar 14, 2026 46m Transcript

Frozen water not only chills our tea and cocktails -- for centuries, it was one of the only ways to keep fresh food from spoiling. In this classic episode: Anney and Lauren dig into the sometimes…

The Lipton Episode Is in the Bag

Mar 12, 2026 34m Transcript

This international brand of teas and other beverages (including instant soups) all got its start with one Scottish grocer. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and businesses behind Lipton.See…

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