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The Chocolate Podcast

by Ed Easton and Andrew Nason

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  • Did M&M's Change American Chocolate Forever?

    October 9, 2026 · 40 min

    How did Forrest Mars fight his way back into the family business and turn Mars into one of the most powerful companies in the world? In Part Two of the Mars story, Ed Easton and Andrew Nason are joined again by Melt’s chocolate researcher…

  • The Weird Link Between Dog Food and Mars Bars

    September 15, 2026 · 31 min

    How did Mars go from a failed family candy business to the beginnings of one of the biggest chocolate companies in the world? In this episode of The Chocolate Podcast, Ed Easton and Andrew Nason are joined by Melt’s Kitty to uncover the…

  • The Villain of El Dorado | Lope de Aguirre

    August 25, 2026 · 46 min

    In this episode of The Chocolate Podcast, Andrew & Ed Easton roleplay and discuss the life of Lope de Aguirre, a Basque conquistador who fought for Spain in Peru, who was publicly whipped for mistreating indigenous people, hunted down and…

  • Rum, Resilience, and Revolution: Henry Morgan's Last Stand Pt.3

    August 18, 2026 · 46 min

    How did Captain Henry Morgan pull off one of the most audacious pirate attacks in history? In the final chapter of our story of Captain Henry Morgan, we follow the legendary privateer as he attempts the seemingly impossible: the capture of…

  • Ruthless Criminal or Tactical Genius? Andrew & Ed Investigate Henry Morgan Pt.2

    August 10, 2026 · 44 min

    The legend of Henry Morgan continues. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the life of the world’s most famous (and misunderstood) pirate, we explore the daring raids, political maneuvers, and the surprising legacy he left behind. Was Henry…

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  • The Pirate & The "Sheep's Poo" | Captain Henry Morgan Pt.1

    July 28, 2026 · 40 min

    In our limited series - The Chocolate Pirate Series, Ed Easton and Andrew Nason discuss Captain Henry Morgan’s role in 17th-century European power struggles that shaped the histories of sugar, plantations, and chocolate, including an…

  • How The "Gentleman Pirate" Can Teach Us About Chocolate in the 17th Century | Andrew & Ed Adventure with Stede Bonnet

    July 21, 2026 · 45 min

    Was Stede Bonnet really the worst pirate in history? Or has history been too harsh on the so-called "Gentleman Pirate"? In this episode of The Chocolate Podcast, in our limited series - The Chocolate Pirate Series, Andrew & Ed dive into…

  • Chocolate, Crime and the Pirate Peter Hein

    July 14, 2026 · 51 min

    In this episode of the Chocolate Podcast of our limited series - The Chocolate Pirate Series, we are diving into the incredible life of Peter Hein—the man who went from being a "privateer" to one of the most successful and feared naval…

  • Sir Francis Drake Bankrupted an Empire

    June 30, 2026 · 52 min

    In this episode of The Chocolate Channel, Ed Easton and Andrew Nason (aka "The Don Chocolier") don their armor to dive into the high-stakes world of 16th-century piracy and its surprising connection to the history of chocolate. We explore…

  • The World’s “Worst” Chocolate Pirate | William Kidd

    June 24, 2026 · 43 min

    In this episode of The Chocolate Podcast, In our limited series - The Chocolate Pirate Series, we are continuing our conversation about Chocolate Pirates. This time...the Shocking Political Scandal of Captain William Kidd 🏴‍☠️⚖️ Was…

  • The Brutal Legacy of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

    June 16, 2026 · 45 min

    Did you know that the journey of your favorite chocolate bar was once written in blood? In this episode, Ed and Andrew dive deep into the ruthless 16th-century maritime world where the line between "Admiral" and "Pirate" was razor-thin…

  • The Secret Energy Source that Won Sea Battles | Andrew & Kitty talk Chocolate Pirates

    June 10, 2026 · 50 min

    Did pirates actually drink rum, or is that just a Hollywood myth? 🏴‍☠️🍫 In our limited series - The Chocolate Pirate Series, this episode of the Chocolate Podcast we sit down with guest Kitty Nason to debunk the "drunken sailor" tropes…

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About the show

Welcome to The Chocolate Podcast, the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world’s most beloved treat. From the sacred rituals of the Mayans and Aztecs, to the shelves of modern supermarkets, chocolate has always been more than just mere confection. It’s a symbol, a currency, a craving, and a billion-dollar industry with a not-so-sweet side. I’m Ed Easton - writer, journalist, and lifelong chocoholic - and I’m joined by a man who truly lives chocolate: Andrew Nason is the visionary behind Melt Chocolates. He’s a master chocolatier, a flavour obsessive, and someone who can tell his Forastero from his Criollo with just one sniff. Together, we’ll be digging deep. Tracing the rise of cacao from sacred bean to global obsession. discovering how chocolate has shaped and been shaped by the world around us.  Brought to you by MELT Chocolates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.