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What happens to all that stuff on America’s favorite antiques show once the cameras leave town? DETOURS reveals the stories, secrets, and surprises of TV treasures which go beyond the screen. Join host Adam Monahan, a longtime producer with GBH’s Antiques Roadshow on a journey of discovery from behind the scenes of the hit PBS series. Each episode tells the deeper story of one object, amazing and amusing listeners along the way. From GBH and PRX.
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The world's greatest (and only) Antiques Roadshow fancast! Each week, two friends watch the latest episode of Antiques Roadshow US and then break it down for you. Spicy appraisers, elderly guests, haunted antiques: we're here for all of it. This podcasts contains bad words and great jokes. New episodes released on Wednesdays. Tweet @AntiquesSidesho
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Their Story Is On Their Chest

ABF The Soldiers' Charity

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Their Story is on Their Chest is a five programme series charting the evolution of the medal from the Battle of Edgehill to the Second World War. Each episode is hosted by Harry Bucknall and presented by Mark Smith, The Antiques Roadshow’s arms and militaria expert.
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There is a cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure – whether it’s high-speed rail or off-shore wind – it feels like this country can’t build big things anymore. No one project embodies that cynicism quite like what Bostonians call ‘The Big Dig.’ Infamous for its ever-increasing price tag, this massive highway tunneling effort was once ridiculed as the Big Mess, the Big Hole, the Big Pig, the Big Lie. But now, decades later the story looks more complicated. So how did th ...
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Ingredipedia

Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

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Want to feast on funny food facts and fables? Or slurp up strange and spicy stories from supermarkets and society? Bite into Australia’s funnest food podcast, Ingredipedia. Each episode, competitive hosts Emily Naismith (Broadsheet, frankie magazine) and Ben Birchall (3RRR FM’s Breakfasters, Smith Journal) try to serve the most interesting stories about a specific ingredient (say, Tim Tams or chillies) in a bid for your affection. You get to vote for who was the most interesting on Instagram ...
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The Corner Store Variety Show

Corner Store Variety Show

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The Corner Store Variety Show is an original, scripted, sketch comedy podcast produced in Boston. We've got elevator-building squirrels, "The Dating Game" for moms, and chocolate chip aliens. Come here when you need a little bite of comedy.
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Ben wrote a song about lemon Pez, Em dabbled in Pez art… so let these two Pez ~artists~ show you how to put your Pez dispenser to work for you every day, and tell you whether you should have them insured. [1:20] Pez hacks [7:56] Pez antiques roadshow Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and s…
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Photos from Admiral Byrd’s famed Antarctic expedition brought in 2021 to GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in Sands Point, NY reveal rare glimpses into life at the South Pole almost 100 years ago. Join host Adam Monahan as he discovers how science and PR collide in this tale of one man’s quest for fame and a secured place in history and how that compares to …
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There’s also an adults-only jelly slice and we take condensed milk to the savoury side, with pleasingly NOT CURSED results! [1:02] Vietnamese iced coffee [6:06] Boiling magic [12:20] Jelly slice [20:22] Savoury condensed milk?! In the middle of the episode we mentioned Oxfam shampoo. Help take action by supporting Oxfam to #UnacceptInequality today…
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It’s the most dad-core treat of them all. Let’s find out why Dutch licorice is so divisive and whether it’s the kind of thing you should really give the paternal figures in your life. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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A collection of 1993 "Magic: The Gathering" Beta cards are appraised on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow for up to $100,000 leaving producers wondering when–and why–did these modern collectibles get so valuable? Host Adam Monahan heads straight to the source for answers: with a trip to a Magic tournament, and an interview with Richard Garfield, the creator …
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WTF is in crab sticks? And also, did The Simpsons lie to us about crab juice? This episode is 50% real crab and 50% fake crab, and tbh that is a whole lot less fake crab than we’d expect from ourselves. [0:42] Em cooks a crab [7:50] WTF is in a crabstick? [12:49] California rolls: good or bad? [18:02] Is crab juice real? Follow us on Instagram (@in…
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In 1965, Gale Sayers was the first-round draft pick for the Chicago Bears, kicking off a history-making NFL career. 41 years later, a bloody, torn up jersey worn by Sayers appears on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow after narrowly being saved from a fate as a cleaning rag. What follows is an epic TV appraisal that leads to a surprise at the auction block. J…
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Ben ruins Em’s fave fruit by using it in a truly cursed vintage cabbage recipe but there’s also delicious cabbage things like an okonomiyaki park and wild kimchi pairings. There’s also creepy dolls. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Oh no big deal, just our idol having a chat about her favourite bread and most-loved recipes in Australia's most iconic cookbook The Cook's Companion. Find out why Stephanie Alexander is such a goddess of the Australian food scene and what she has in store for Kitchen Garden Month. Want more? Follow Stephanie Alexander or the Kitchen Garden Foundat…
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When humorist Mo Rocca appeared on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow, he was eager to find out the true identity of a treasured antique store purchase - a bronze-painted plaster bust he long believed was President Grover Cleveland. Though his TV appraisal yielded no answer, the name of the stranger he’s lived with for years has finally been revealed! Join ho…
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Would you try a Kewpie pudding? We make one and the results are… surprising. Plus, some ideas on how to use the last part of the Kewpie in the bottle and what to do if you’re – GOD FORBID – without Kewpie in the house. [0:46] Kewpie Cafe Pop-Up [6:22] DIY Kewpie Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our…
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Hmmm, are you making guacamole wrong? There’s a crucial step you might be missing. Plus the weird, wild and medically useful tale of the Gimlet cocktail. We round up the best bogan fake-lime flavoured food and drink and make your new fave hot-day drink! [0:49] Bogan fake-lime things [6:26] What is Brazilian Lemonade? [11:41] How to make elite guaca…
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GBH’s Antiques Roadshow is known for mind-blowing valuations, but often the owners and their stories are the true treasures–like Arnold Shapiro, the guest who was responsible for putting Peanuts cartoons on Hallmark greeting cards. Hear more about Arnold’s 12-year relationship with the iconic Charles Schulz and follow the journey of his comic strip…
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We bow down! Super smart cook, TV show host and author Adam Liaw shared his baking tips with Ben and schooled Em on why black pepper is so appealing. We spoke about his fave condiments and chip packets and also beer, because Adam has created one in collaboration with James Squire – a pale ale called Chef Blend and it's out today. You should already…
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This episode sucks (nah, it might genuinely be one of our best… if you like unhinged Spicks & Specks and want to know how lollipops have changed massively since you were a kid). Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It is the dream scenario on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow: your object is appraised for more than you ever imagined. But when that object is a beloved family treasure, do you keep or sell? This hypothetical becomes a reality for Theresa after she learns that her inherited New Orleans Art Pottery jardinière, which she personally kept safe during Hurricane…
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Want to know the best supermarket sardine tins? And how you can smoke them IN THE TIN for your next party trick? There’s also some unhinged concoctions (of course) but they’re actually… delicious?! [1:00] Em’s fave sardines [7:15] Why are sardines so hot (literally) right now? [14:49] Vintage sardine cigarettes [19:01] Oh noooooooo... Ben's sardine…
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Why is Biscoff the most popular thing on the internet? We take a look at this popular spread and make some wildly delicious (and easy) things with it. Em has strong feelings about this spread’s presence in the supermarket and Ben cranks out his fave adorable kitchen appliance again. [0:43] Is Biscoff taking over? [8:18] Going viral [12:53] Biscoffe…
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Celebrity letters provide a glimpse into what was happening in that person’s life in a particular moment in time, beyond what the newspapers were printing. When a fiery letter written by legendary star Frank Sinatra was appraised on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in Tulsa, OK in 2018 that glimpse revealed a raw response to a letter from a prison chaplain,…
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This time it’s Ben’s turn to veer off course into questionable old school recipe territory… with a war rationing number and a truly irresponsible use of cream and tomato sauce (yes, together). Meanwhile, Em dabbles in whipped cream of all forms and creates a family recipe in the style of a ripple cake. [0:44] Whipped Cream Wars [5:02] The Worst Use…
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Did you know there's Bertie Beetle PEANUT BUTTER!? If you expected actual honeycomb in this episode, you're gonna be shattered... it's all Violet Crumbles, Crunchies and Bertie Beetles. Ben goes full mad scientist in the kitchen and Em bribes you with a special Bertie Beetle offer. At the end of the episode we have a little note about supporting In…
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Longtime folk art expert for GBH’s Antiques Roadshow, Wes Cowan, has seen so many unusual items that very little surprises him. But a perplexing apothecary bottle filled with colored sand brought to the show in Hot Springs, AR in 2002 led to his discovery of a 19th century artist with an amazing story and no auction records at that time. Join host …
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Overwhelmed by the choice in the baked bean aisle? We tell you the best (and worst) tins to look out for. Em wonders why no one ate her ninth birthday cake while Ben pimps his beans in three different ways (warning: one is cursed). [0.46] Em’s 9th birthday cake [4:45] Pimp my beans [10:48] Best tin of baked beans? [17:33] Baked bean museum Follow u…
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Did you survive the great beetroot shortage of 2024? Why do we put tinned beetroot on burgers? Can Ben overcome his baking fear to make a lovely little sweet treat? And most importantly… piss: why does beetroot turn it red? [0:32] Aussie burgers [8:41] Beetroot shortage of 2024 [13:01] Beetroot wee [15:30] Chocolate beetroot cake Follow us on Insta…
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A collection of vintage mousetraps appraised on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in 2016 became eerily relevant as DETOURS host Adam Monahan faced an ongoing war with rats in his own urban backyard. Are these disease-carrying pests or intelligent emotional beings? Join the lively journey tracing back to the earliest forms of traps and efforts to control rat…
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Which underrated biscuit is the ultimate nanna bikkie? Is white chocolate even chocolate? And more importantly, does it even matter? Warning: Ben gets fired up in this episode. Whether you’re pro or anti-Caramilk, there’s more than enough chocolate (ok “chocolate”) to go ‘round. [0:48] Is white chocolate chocolate? And does it matter? [7:36] Ben’s …
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What if everything you thought you knew about cinnamon was a lie? Did you too wake up one day and everyone was talking about cinnamon scrolls and you had no idea why? Also in this ep, find out how you can revive always-stale supermarket cinnamon donuts with a lil pizazz! [0:59] Cinnamon Scrolls: WTF [7:51] It’s all lies [11:49] Toothbrushing hack […
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GBH’s Antiques Roadshow has a fair share of characters cross its set, but none like the towering, booming-voiced cowboy who attended the 2018 taping in Tulsa, OK. With a rare red diamond ring, cowboy Jim sought to learn the gem’s value. But would his $35K gamble pay off big? Join host Adam Monahan as he uncovers the mystery behind red diamonds and …
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Sorry in advance. But this episode is more disgusting than delicious. We bring up (almost literally) some 1950s to 1970s ‘recipes’ featuring tinned soup which should never see the light of day. But on the more positive side, Ben cracks a tinned soup conspiracy wide open! [0:59] Soup On The Rocks [7:36] A Nostalgic Cream of Asparagus Recipe [13:57] …
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We get sprinkling with DIY furikake made from Ingredipedia’s favourite fish and also blow our own minds with a dessert hack for the sweet-and-savoury fiends. There’s also a Maccas hack that will leave you questioning everything and also a big tip for a hidden and extremely delicious black-sesame snack that will change your life (no exaggeration). […
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Toasting marshmallows on company time? It’s possible. Ben unearths some relics from the past to cook ‘Smokeshow’ fire jaffles and rounds up the best fire-based restaurant experiences. Also, we get inspired by Lennox Hastie from Sydney’s Firedoor restaurant and try out one of his recipes. This flammable episode of Ingredipedia is sponsored by Vivid …
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Ever freak out at the thought of ruining an expensive piece of meat? Or wondered why anyone would deep fry a smoked leg of ham? Same. We turned to meat expert and live fire cook Jess Pryles, who’s an Australian chef living in Texas, for the answers. Aside from being the oracle on all things meat and fire, Jess is the founder of both Hardcore Carniv…
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News that a famous Galileo manuscript at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor was revealed to be a fake raises questions about a similar letter that appeared on GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in 2014. Did the show get it wrong? And how can a fake be so convincing it fools multiple experts? Host Adam Monahan, joined by forgery-sniffing historian Nick Wildi…
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Is there a difference between Nutella made here and Nutella imported from Italy? Why did we lose our minds about Nutella doughnuts in 2015? Also, the great Nutella riots and Ben gets freaky with savoury biscuit pairings. [0:46] Do Italians do it better? [5:06] Nutella doughnut trend [13:07] Nutella riots [15:54] Nutella Arnott’s Shapes pairings Fol…
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This is the most heated Ingredipedia has ever got. Who knew Em and Ben had such strong opposing pepper opinions? There’s also a deep dive into the world’s oldest soft drink Dr Pepper and a multi-faceted exploration of one of the truly great pasta dishes. [00:37] Should black pepper be outlawed? [05:21] Cacio e pepe, two ways [10:42] WTF is in Dr Pe…
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An early-American desk and bookcase set was appraised in 2006 at GBH’s Antiques Roadshow for a whopping $250,000. But was this coveted circa 1775 two-piece secretary a match made in heaven? Join host Adam Monahan as he discovers how a shocking secret revealed after the show making the piece even more rare, along with a powerful new market trend com…
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There's a huge crumpet problem. We’ll guide you in navigating the rough crumpet seas to ensure you have delicious crumpets (or at least innovative and interesting crumpets) for your breakfast and/or mid-morning snack. Also, is crumpet toast worth buying? And WTF is it? [0:42] Crumpet problems and crumpet toast [7:34] Unhinged crumpet topping Follow…
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Huey is one of Australia’s most iconic TV chefs (hello, food-themed braces) and he is BACK! We loved watching him on school sick-days, so we lost our minds when we actually got to talk to the great man himself! We chatted about wiping the plate with a tea towel, his fave anchovies and evidently… being in a band!? Follow Huey on TikTok: @huey_on_tik…
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Boston Red Sox fans are a committed bunch – to the game, the team, the players, and the belief that a curse from 1918 kept the team away from a World Series win until broken in 2004. So, when a guest brought a Red Sox calendar, discovered behind a barn door after almost 100 years, to GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in 2021, that fan commitment clearly shon…
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Rant incoming! Em has something to say to those who eat still-frozen peas. Ben turns into a chip maestro creating the perfect pie floater snack and also delves into the depths of his freezer. Also… soooo many pea snacks (all delicious)! [00:52] Frozen peas: an angry rant [06:00] DIY pie floater chips [13:52] Pea chips snack wrap [18:57] Ben's Chris…
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Ever wondered why we can’t watch a movie without drastically overpriced buttered popcorn? Or what INSANELY GOOD topping you should be sprinkling on top? Grab a handful and shovel it in. [01:07] By the fistful? [06:45] Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? [13:03] Was popcorn the first breakfast cereal? [18:51] Best flavourings Follow us on Instagram…
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This is a meaty one. Em faces her fear of cooking lamb by buying a mysterious piece of meat and doing a little cooking therapy session (content warning for anyone who’s a little bit meat-squeamish) while Ben for some reason puts sandwiches in a food processor. It’s weird, it’s wild, but don’t worry, there’s a genuinely beautiful Italian dessert pil…
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Ask fans of GBH’s Antiques Roadshow if they have a favorite appraiser and you’ll hear many names, including one known for his big character, creative mustache styles and bold plaid suits. Nicholas Lowry is a poster expert and master auctioneer – two qualities that were integral to the story of a larger-than-life aquatic poster bathed in muted water…
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Melbourne makes the greatest donuts in the world – but how did it all begin and why does nowhere else in the world make them? In the final episode of our DEEP FRIED DEEP DIVE, we also look into some nostalgic donut experiences (looking at you Smorgy’s) and ask some philosophical and holy (ok hole-y) questions about what makes a doughnut a doughnut?…
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Calling all dog lovers and true-crime aficionados! In 2022 Linda brought a chipped, cracked, and stained ceramic plate featuring the portrait of a long-ago dog to GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in Santa Fe, NM. But why would the story around this unassuming item soon ignite controversy among appraisers as to the plate’s true worth? Join host Adam Monahan …
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We commit some heinous crimes against Pringles in this episode and we will not apologise! We also speak to Australian royalty: the alien from Smith’s chip ads in the ‘80s and ‘90s (you know, “CHIPPIES!”). Ben and Em also taste some unusually flavoured chips (including a little ‘duck tongue’ number) and make some delicious chips using 1980s technolo…
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Dimmies! Truly the highlight of any fish and/or chip experience (also just a highlight of life). We investigate the truly iconic origin story of these mysterious morsels and trial a new method of cooking them. We also investigate which Australian suburb is lobbying to be the home of The Big Dim Sim. This episode is part of Ingredipedia’s Deep Fried…
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An episode from a new GBH News podcast about reparations: "When a City Tries to Heal Itself" Boston, a city entrenched in the history of the American Revolution, creates a task force to explore the city’s history of slavery and economic discrimination and to consider reparations for Black citizens. The effort is delicately balanced to navigate poli…
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