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  • 🥂 The Real Widows Of Champagne Region

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Who was the first person to pop out of a cake? Which supermarket's caterpillar cake has the most disappointing name? What's the best strategy to score the most canapés at a wedding? Farewell from Team Lunchbox! ❤️✨ Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack…

  • ☢️ How The Experts Are Stocking Up For The Apocalypse

    September 27, 2026 · 41 min

    How do you open a can without a can opener? Who ended a military siege armed only with a fake loaf of bread? Why shouldn't you hire a private chef for your luxury fallout shelter? Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex…

  • 🍞 When Bread Was Sold Stale...By Law

    September 20, 2026 · 54 min

    Is it OK to feed bread to the ducks or not? Where can you find Japanese English French toast? What's the difference between a trencher and a sop? Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd…

  • ⭐ Why Some Chefs Hate Getting Michelin Stars

    September 13, 2026 · 47 min

    What five things do you need to nail to impress the Michelin judges? How did a garden shed end up at the top of the Google Review restaurant rankings? Which country did soldiers invade literally armed with a restaurant guide?  Hosts: Alex…

  • 🍍 Does Pineapple Really Make S**** Taste Nicer?

    September 6, 2026 · 47 min

    Why did SpongeBob's house have to be redesigned? How do you make a cocktail out of torpedo fuel? When you eat pineapple, does it eat you back? Hosts: Alex Bell, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

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  • 🛒 Walmart Employees Use Virtual Reality To Practise For Black Friday

    August 30, 2026 · 35 min

    Which supermarket divided Germany down the middle? Who's the sexist cereal mascot? Are you allowed to snack on the food while you shop? Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

  • 🤯 Is Your Local Chip Shop Faking Their Vinegar?

    August 23, 2026 · 46 min

    Why should you smother yourself in mustard? Which is the most Brexit-y condiment? What links James Bond to Gentleman's Relish? Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

  • 🕊️ Eating Gourmet Scabs Off A Peasant's Foot

    August 16, 2026 · 42 min

    What's the secret jingle hidden in Da Vinci's Last Supper? Could you actually feed 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish? What happens when you get a mouse drunk on Buckfast? Hosts: Alex Bell, Manu HenriotGuest: John…

  • 🌶️ The Hottest Ever Chilli Is Locked In A Secret Greenhouse

    August 9, 2026 · 53 min

    Would you eat a chilli placenta? Is there a better cure for chilli burn than milk? What's the secret to the perfect piri piri sauce? Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

  • 🌋 Spain's Volcano-Powered Restaurant

    August 2, 2026 · 49 min

    What is every chef's secret weapon? How did a moustache start a waiters' strike? Would you like to have dinner 150 feet up in the air? Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

  • 🍜 Pad Thai Is A Government Invention

    July 26, 2026 · 48 min

    Where can you ride a train powered by noodle broth? Who uses noodles as currency? When should you replace your pasta with noodles? Hosts: Alex Bell, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

  • 🥒 Why Disney Grew The World's Biggest Cucumber Plant

    July 19, 2026 · 47 min

    How did the Romans build their greenhouses out of stone? When is pickle juice mouthwash a good idea? Is cucumber juice actually any good for you? Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

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About the show

From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: Gastronomically-minded QI researchers Jack Chambers and Manu Henriot join chef and food writer Rosie MacKean to unpack the world of food and drink, one lunchbox at a time. Can you unboil an egg? Why would you milk a spider?  How much Dairy Milk would it take to kill you? Dig in now to get answers to the questions you never knew you had. 2026 British Podcast Awards Finalist Hosts: Rosie MacKean, Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot Producer: Alex Bell © Quite Interesting Ltd 2025