Ingredipedia

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!

It’s fun! It’s lighthearted! It’s largely unhinged! It’s the McDonald’s Happy Meal of the podcast world (but back when you actually got a Cheeseburger and a toy inside).

Join us on social media for more weird and snacky food pursuits
Instagram: @ingredipedia
TikTok: @ingredipedia

Credits
Music: Jarrad Brown of Eagle and the Worm
Artwork design: Jess Ramsey
Photography: Phoebe Powell

🍓Matcha: Are strawberry matcha lattes over? Matcha vs coffee jitters😰
Jun 15, 2025 – 22:18
🤨Milo: Has it finally gone too far? And why is it huge in Malaysia?🦖
Jun 8, 2025 – 13:36
😖Seaweed: How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? Bento box salad secret!🤯
Jun 1, 2025 – 21:09
🍪Oreo: Is ‘Double Stuff’ all lies? Did the ’90s ad make you angry?😡
May 25, 2025 – 11:31
🥦Broccoli: Will it McFlurry? Plus, the real reason kids hate it 🫢
May 18, 2025 – 18:08
😭Jerky: You made it from WHAT? Plus, wild and weird seasonings🍜
May 11, 2025 – 16:02
Curry powder: How old is too old? And the ‘famous’ curried tuna
May 4, 2025 – 24:47
🎂McDonald’s party cake & Hungry Jacks’ ‘coolest’ promo ever🍔 [Nostalgic Restaurants]
Apr 27, 2025 – 18:30
🌋Smorgy’s Memories & Taco Bill Fishbowl Margaritas🍹 [Nostalgic Restaurants]
Apr 20, 2025 – 22:18
🇮🇹 La Porchetta… best jingle ever? Fasta Pasta’s kids’ menu 🍝 [Nostalgic Restaurants]
Apr 13, 2025 – 21:43
🍕Remembering Pizza Hut ‘The Works’ and Sizzler’s Cheese Toast🧀 [Nostalgic Restaurants]
Apr 6, 2025 – 21:02
🍫Have you tried the new Lindt bunny? Malteaster bunny controversy🐰
Mar 30, 2025 – 16:24
🍫Pistachio: WTF is Dubai chocolate and why is Pistachio Papi so delicious?😋
Mar 23, 2025 – 26:39
🫣Kombucha: WTF is a scoby? And why did we eat it? 😓
Mar 16, 2025 – 15:05
🔪Marshmallow: Death to Chocolate Royals & elevating Wagon Wheel hot cross buns😋
Mar 9, 2025 – 22:53
😈Ginger beer: ‘Beef fizz’ and a slow cooker recipe from hell😭
Mar 2, 2025 – 15:59
😟Cauliflower: Is it coming for your coffee? Does it stack up as rice?🙅‍♀️
Feb 23, 2025 – 22:28
💰School Canteen: Which Zooper Dooper Was Cheaper Than The Rest? Lunch Order Nostalgia😻
Feb 16, 2025 – 25:35
🥪Which School Sandwich is Illegal? Plus, A Stras & Sauce Investigation🕵️
Feb 9, 2025 – 24:17
🍭Ranking ’90s Recess Snacks & Mamee Monster Noodle Controversy👹 [School Snacks]
Feb 2, 2025 – 28:28
School Snacks: Lunchbox Envy or Anxiety? The Art of the Vending Machine Bonus
Jan 26, 2025 – 22:03
🍑Peach: Allen’s Party Mix Controversy; Fiesta Peach Spam Bake🙀
Jan 19, 2025 – 21:10
[Re-heated] 🤩Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson Is Back (And We Are Starstruck!) – The Interview!😱
Jan 12, 2025 – 17:53
[Re-heated] 🤩Kewpie Mayo: A Kewpie Pop-Up Cafe; How to Make It Yourself 🔨
Jan 5, 2025 – 12:56
[Re-heated] 🙈Hot Cross Buns: Is It Too Early? Can They Be Savoury?🤔
Dec 29, 2024 – 13:08
[Re-heated] 🤔Pepper: WTF Is In Dr. Pepper? Why Black Pepper STILL Sucks 😠
Dec 22, 2024 – 24:39
End of Year Wrap: Crack Confession & McDonald’s Merch (Plus Fave Holiday Food)
Dec 15, 2024 – 11:13
🤩How To Make the Original Milo Bars; The Problem With Cadbury Roses🍫 [Zombie Snacks]
Dec 8, 2024 – 18:58
🍪Easy Quatro Biscuit Hack; Do You Eat Cream Wafers Correctly?🤨 [Zombie Graveyard]
Dec 1, 2024 – 15:01
⚠️The Dangerous Chips That Ripped Your Mouth Lining [Zombie Snacks]💀
Nov 24, 2024 – 15:32
🤯Your Fave Unhinged ‘90s Ice-Cream Is Back From The Dead [Zombie Graveyard]💀
Nov 17, 2024 – 17:52
🍫 M&M’S: Avoid This Flavour At All Costs; A Therapy Session for Em 😭
Nov 10, 2024 – 12:44
🥒Cucumber: Why It’s So Cool Right Now; Are People Who Hate Cucumber Toddlers or Genetically Superior?🤔
Nov 3, 2024 – 20:37
🍌Flavoured Milk: Is Korean Banana Milk Elite? A Big M Rant and Revelation😡
Oct 27, 2024 – 11:31
🥜Saladas: Peanut Butter Breakfast ‘Crack’; Have They Changed Recently?🤔
Oct 20, 2024 – 13:02
🍕Ben and Em’s Mexican Pizza Battle Feat. Beer, Pork Shawarma and… Gummies? 😝
Oct 13, 2024 – 14:22
🤯Condensed Milk: Levelling Up Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Cheese; Tin-Boiling Magic!🪄
Oct 6, 2024 – 26:15
😫Licorice: Why Is The Salty Kind So Gross? Will It Kill Your Dad?☠️
Sep 29, 2024 – 11:05
🦀 Crab: Why California Rolls Suck (Or Do They?); We Cook An Actual Crab 😱
Sep 22, 2024 – 25:01
🥳 Pez: A Questionable Yet Fun Dispenser Hack; Antiques Roadshow, But Pez! 🤑
Sep 15, 2024 – 13:27
🇯🇵Cabbage: Japanese Pancake Theme Park; Is Kimchi Magical?🪄
Sep 8, 2024 – 25:38
👑 Stephanie Alexander’s Favourite Snack And How She Gets Kids To Love Veggies 🥦
Sep 1, 2024 – 20:23
✨Kewpie Mayonnaise: A Magical Kewpie Pop-Up Cafe; How to Make Kewpie Yourself 😻
Aug 25, 2024 – 12:18
🐸 Lime: Spiders, Cordial & Frog In A Pond; What Is Brazilian Lemonade?🤔
Aug 18, 2024 – 21:59
🍬Adam Liaw’s Fave Japanese Gummies And Underrated Malaysian Dishes🌶️
Aug 11, 2024 – 23:59
🍭Lollipop: Can You Guess The Melody Pop Tune? And Candy Deodorant... Lollipops? 🤨
Aug 4, 2024 – 13:00
🐟 Sardines: Why Are They So Hot Right Now? Plus, Sardine Cigarettes 🤨
Jul 28, 2024 – 25:37
🔥 Biscoff: WTF Is It And Why Are We Obsessed? Also, Biscoff Tiramisu 🤤
Jul 21, 2024 – 26:14
😻Cream: Is Canned Whipped Cream The Best or Worst? ’70s Style Ripple Cake!🍍
Jul 14, 2024 – 22:53
Honeycomb: Bertie Beetles Year Round? Did White Choc Crunchie Exist?
Jul 7, 2024 – 29:24

Recent Reviews

Djmdone8

Happy quality show

Great banter and insight throughout.
Devonmcke

Love it

Not sure how you make food so interesting, but week after week you keep me listening. Love the podcast, love the show!!!