
Food: Fact or Fiction?
Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever market...
Food: Fact or Fiction?
Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.
Food: Fact or Fiction?
Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever market...

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Episode 1: What's for Dessert
In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we indulge in the best part of...
Episode 2: Passports Please!
In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we take a trip around the food...
Episode 3: Doctor's Note
In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we uncover the truth behind Am...
Episode 4: Breakfast
In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we reveal the truth behind the...
Episode 5: Taste of War
In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we put food on the frontlines...
Episode 6: Hungry for Love
In the episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we dig into the heart of food a...
Episode 1: Hole in One
Host Michael McKean shares the "hole" story of everyone's favorite middle-missing baked goods. See i...
Episode 2: The Kitchen of Good and Evil
Host Michael McKean separates the good from the bad on some downright wicked food tales. He uncovers...
Episode 3: Hungry Eyes
Host Michael McKean chases rainbows to explain how our food's color can leave us tickled pink or fee...
Episode 4: Thanksgiving Winners
Host Michael McKean gives thanks for our favorite Thanksgiving grub. He uncovers whether the turkey...
Episode 5: Breadly Combinations
Host Michael McKean opens up a sandwich discussion and cuts the crust off some "deli-cut" issues. He...
Episode 6: Eat Your Words
Host Michael McKean minces words to get to the bottom of some famous food phrases. He finds out if t...
Episode 7: Rags to Riches
Host Michael McKean takes a look at how some favorite foods went from paupers to princes. He looks a...
Episode 8: Power Couples
Host Michael McKean takes a look at how some favorite food combinations got hitched. Michael traces...
Episode 9: Some Like it Hot
Host Michael McKean cranks up the heat on food myths, discovering who invented chili, if hot wings b...
Episode 10: State Fare
Host Michael McKean takes a road trip around the US to uncover the stories behind our favorite state...
Episode 11: Eat to Win
Host Michael McKean goes to bat finding out how our favorite stadium goods got tickets to the big le...
Episode 12: Carnie Knowledge
Step right up, as host Michael McKean juggles carnival classics with stories that will amaze and ast...
Episode 13: Up in the Air
Fasten your seatbelt and put your tray table in the upright position, host Michael McKean is taking...
Episode 1: Sacred Chow
Host Michael McKean enlightens us on a few divine dining delights. He finds out why we should we be...
Episode 2: Disastrous Dishes
Grab your flashlights and duct tape because host Michael McKean uncovers the truth behind the world'...
Episode 3: Opposites Attract
Join host Michael McKean as he figures out why some classic culinary combos are a match made in heav...
Episode 4: Bloodlines
Host Michael McKean sorts out the problematic pedigrees of some of our favorite foods. We'll find ou...
Episode 5: Name that Dish
Don't forget to bring some form of ID because host Michael McKean gets the scoop on some famous dish...
Episode 6: Nifty Fifties
It's a blast from the past as Host Michael McKean clues us in on some fabulous 50s favorites. Hop in...
Episode 7: Season's Eatings
Host Michael McKean finds the reasoning for the seasoning in some sweet holiday treats. Help unwrap...
Episode 8: The Book of Food
Host Michael McKean does a deep dive into the most holy recipe book of all time: The Bible! He finds...
Episode 9: The Takeaway
If you don't feel like cooking tonight, host Michael McKean gets the scoop on your favorite Take-Out...
Episode 10: Sounds Delicious
On this episode, Host Michael McKean sounds off on how a little sizzle can sell a lot of Fajitas and...
Episode 11: The Shape of Things
Great ready for some mealtime mathematics! Host Michael McKean cracks open the old geometry book and...
Episode 12: Diner Delights
Nothing could be finer than hanging with Host Michael McKean at a diner. Grab your greasy spoon and...
Episode 13: Rainbow Connections
Somewhere over the rainbow, Host Michael McKean's dreams come true as he discovers some of our tasti...
Episode 14: Street Foods
Host Michael McKean flexes his street food, street smarts. Prepare to get your hands dirty as we dis...
Episode 15: Crime Biters
Host Michael McKean takes a bite out of crime and investigates how some of our favorite foods got mi...
Episode 16: Wedding Chows
Join Host Michael McKean and Say 'I do' to Italian Wedding soup as we learn its maiden name, find ou...
Episode 17: Biting Words
Host Michael McKean uncovers the wondrous ways behind some famous food clichés. He takes a bite of h...
Episode 18: Declassifried
Host Michael McKean serves up a heaping helping of history for a few deep fried favorites. Pull up a...
Episode 19: Townie Treats
Pack your bags and grab a map because Host Michael McKean is heading out on a tasty tour of America'...
Episode 20: Gone Camping
Gear up and stake your tents, Host Michael McKean has set up camp and it's suppertime. As you warm b...
Episode 1: Brunch Beauties
Michael McKean skips breakfast and forgets about lunch so he can get to the bottom of brunch. He dis...
Episode 2: Happy Birthday
Michael McKean makes everyone's birthday wishes come true as he celebrates the best holiday of the y...
Episode 3: Game Night
Michael McKean goes into the wild to hunt for juicy game meat myths and fresh fish fibs. He calls fo...
Episode 4: Wicked Good
Michael McKean celebrates Halloween by investigating dishes that are so good they're downright wicke...
Episode 5: Baked Goodies
Michael McKean throws the carb-free diet out the window and uncovers the stories behind our favorite...
Episode 6: I'm Stuffed
Michael McKean goes on a spectacular journey of some super stuffed foods. Find out if bao are good e...
Episode 7: Dishes In Disguise
All is not what it seems as Michael McKean reveals the truth behind dishes in disguise. He uncovers...
Episode 8: Finger Foods
Put down your fork and get ready to pick up some amazing finger food facts! Michael McKean has thing...
Episode 9: Santa's Sweet Tooth
Even Santa eventually succumbs to his sweet tooth after a long night at work! Host Michael McKean ta...
Episode 10: Gadgets and Gizmos
Michael McKean has gadgets and gizmos a'plenty, and he's ready to show them all off! Discover that w...
Episode 11: Dip it Good
Cozy up with a bowl of chips because host Michael McKean has the scoop on our favorite dips! He'll d...
Episode 12: Vegas, Baby!
Host Michael McKean has a date with Lady Luck and is ready to go all-in on some tempting Vegas eats!...
Episode 13: War and Peace
Michael McKean gets caught in the middle of some culinary conflicts as he uncovers some very delicio...
Episode 14: Play with Your Food
Michael McKean turns our plates into a playground as he finds out the stories behind some famously f...
Episode 15: Bon Appetit
Michael McKean is all berets and baguettes as he digs into a few of France's most fantastic feasts....
Episode 16: Tea Time
Michael McKean has his pinkie out because it's tea time! He's discovering espionage may have bagged...
Episode 17: Into the Wild
Michael McKean finds his bearings and heads out into the wild blue yonder! On this appetizing advent...
Episode 18: My Kind of Town
Michael McKean is taking us on a wild ride through the Windy City. He's going to determine if Chicag...
Episode 19: Paradise Nosh
Host Michael McKean has two tickets to paradise and is inviting everyone for a taste of the good lif...
Episode 20: Deli-licious
Dishes from the deli, including how the bagel met cream cheese and lox, black and white cookies, and...
Episode 21: Layers of Flavors
Host Michael McKean layers it on thick as he digs into lovely layered feasts! He'll find out if club...
Episode 22: Fire in the Hole
Michael McKean fans the flames of some fiery hot foods! He discovers that flaming-hot vindaloo may h...
Episode 23: Potlucky
Host Michael McKean enlightens us all on how the potluck got started. He discovers how the casserole...
Episode 24: Tasting is Believing
Michael McKean reveals the flavors we hold near and dear are not always what they appear! He'll show...
Episode 25: Summertime
Host Michael McKean is ready to roll out those lazy days of summer the right way with our favorite s...
Episode 26: Backyard BBQ
Michael McKean learns how barbecue can boost brainpower, discovers Korean barbecue is anything but,...
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