The nostalgic appeal of Hot Pockets for 90s kids, a microwave meal that sparked both devotion and dread. This episode delves into the origins of the pizza-stuffed turnover, from its invention to its widespread popularity, and the many times it left its fans with burned tongues.
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13. How The Creators Of South Park Saved Their Favorite Restaurant
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14. The Well-Deserved Death Of The Ice Cream Truck
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15. Does Anyone Still Wanta Fanta?
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16. What Actually Is Blue Raspberry?
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17. Is 7-11 Food Really That Bad?
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19. Are These Hollywood Hot Dogs Worth Over $10?
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20. The Insanely Rapid Rise Of Raising Cane's
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21. What Really Happened To McDonald's Fried Apple Pie
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22. Which Ginger Ale Is The Definitive Ginger Ale?
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25. Why Are Eggs So Expensive Right Now?
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26. Why Did We All Start Hating Guy Fieri?
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27. Why Does Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza Keep Disappearing?
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28. Every Fast Food Secret Menu Item We Could Find
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29. Why A&W Is Still The #1 Root Beer After 100 Years
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30. Who Is the Mike in Jersey Mike’s?
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31. Mochi Donuts Are Secretly American
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32. Why Does Cap’n Crunch Destroy Your Mouth?
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33. Can McDonald's Make A Good Chicken Sandwich?
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34. Is Taco Bell's Meat Really Meat?
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35. Why Nearly Everyone In Korea Drinks The Same Liquor
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36. What Exactly Is An Airhead?
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37. The Minty Fresh History Of McDonald's Shamrock Shake
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38. The Disastrous Fall Of Tony Roma's
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39. What Actually Is Bubble Gum Flavor?
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40. Why Is Shake Shack So Expensive? - V3
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41. The Wobbly History Of Jell-O
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42. The Strange Disappearance Of Umami Burger
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43. The Death Of The Gumball Machine
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44. When McDonald's Tried (And Failed) To Make Pizza
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45. How The Pillsbury Doughboy Became The World’s Most Famous Mascot
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46. How Jollibee Bee-came A Fast Food Titan
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47. What Actually Is An Orange Julius?
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48. How Krispy Kreme Went From Half-Baked To Hot Now
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49. The Flame-Broiled Fall of Burger King
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50. What Exactly Is “Cola” Flavor?
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51. Every Crazy McDonald's Item You Can't Get In America
Aired: May 8, 2025McDonald's has successfully adapted its menu to local tastes worldwide, resul...
52. The Most EXPENSIVE Restaurant In The World
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53. How The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saved Pizza Hut
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54. Is It Safe To Eat Dollar Store Food?
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55. The Tangy Reason We All Love Cherry Coke
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56. How Man v. Food Bit Off More Than He Could Chew
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57. How Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Worked When It Absolutely Should Have Failed
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58. The Disney Magic Behind Dole Whip
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59. The Cheesy Reason The Cheesecake Factory's Menu Is That Long
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60. How Heavy is A Quarter Pounder Really?
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61. Why Nothing Else Tastes Like Movie Popcorn
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62. Why Do Fast Food Restaurants Sell Milkshakes?
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63. Is Whole Wheat Bread Really Healthier Than White?
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65. How Din Tai Fung's Soup Dumplings Took Over The World
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66. What Ever Happened To Tang?
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67. The Top Pizza Chain In Every Region In America
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68. Why The Hell Is It Called Ruth's Chris Steak House?
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69. Were Warheads Ever ACTUALLY Dangerous?
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70. The Death Of The Ice Cream Parlor
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71. Why Doesn't Banana Flavor Taste Like Bananas?
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72. Are Kraft Singles Actually Cheese?
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73. Why Nothing Else Tastes Like A McDonald’s Bun
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74. Why Pizza Pockets Completely Owned The ’90s
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75. Why Is Everyone Obsessed With This Gas Station?
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76. Is Coke Zero Better For You Than Diet Coke?
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77. The REAL Reason That Tipping Became A Thing
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78. Is Luxury Bottled Water Really Better Than Regular Bottled Water?
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79. What Was The Most Popular Burger Of Each Decade?
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80. Is This Soda Actually Good For You?
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81. Everything That Went Wrong With Panera Bread
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82. Everything That Was Fake About Kitchen Nightmares
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83. Classic Lunchbox Juices That Almost Killed Us
Aired: Jul 22, 2025The next episode uncovers the shocking truth about seemingly harmless drinks ...
84. The Strange Reason Sour Patch Kids Are Shaped Like Children
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85. Why Nothing Tastes As Good As A McDonald's Hash Brown
Aired: Jul 27, 2025The next episode features a relatable morning routine, as the protagonist rus...
86. What Even Is "Flamin' Hot" Flavor?
Aired: Jul 29, 2025The next episode delves into the fascinating story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, a ...
87. Why Cream Soda Never Hit The Big Time
Aired: Jul 31, 2025The origins of Cream Soda, a dessert-like drink that was once a staple in Ame...
88. How MrBeast's Feastables Worked When it Absolutely Should Have Failed
Aired: Aug 3, 2025Would you purchase a treat from a charismatic entrepreneur, even if that trea...
89. Why Are Juice Boxes Only For Kids?
Aired: Aug 5, 2025The origins of juice boxes, a ubiquitous part of school lunches worldwide, an...
90. Why The Biggest Mexican Restaurant Of The '80s Suddenly Vanished
Aired: Aug 7, 2025In the next episode, it's a Friday night in 1987, and the scene is set at Chi...
91. What ACTUALLY Happened To Fruitopia
Aired: Aug 10, 2025In the early 2000s, many schools had Fruitopia machines that suddenly appeare...
92. Why Are Continental Breakfasts Only At Hotels?
Aired: Aug 12, 2025Families seeking a comfortable night's stay crave a refreshing start to their...
93. Are There Actual Clams In Clamato Juice?
Aired: Aug 14, 2025The mysterious Clamato Juice, touted as a combination of clams and tomatoes, ...
94. Is Annie’s Mac And Cheese Better For You Than Kraft Mac And Cheese?
Aired: Aug 17, 2025Discover the surprising story behind Annie's Homegrown, the company behind th...
95. Why Is Everyone Obsessed With This Seafood Spice?
Aired: Aug 19, 2025The story of Old Bay's rise to seafood seasoning fame is a fascinating one.
96. Is Celsius Better For You Than Red Bull?
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97. Is Gas Station Sushi Safe To Eat?
Aired: Aug 24, 2025The art of gas station sushi: a culinary enigma that sparks both fascination ...
98. Why Your Favorite "Health" Drink Is Not Healthy At All
Aired: Aug 26, 2025The next episode delves into the world of Naked Juice, a brand of fruit juice...
99. How Soda Fountains Took Over America
Aired: Aug 28, 2025The soda fountain's unexpected dominance in soft drink distribution, with its...
100. Classic Lunchbox Snacks That Almost Killed Us
Aired: Aug 31, 2025A nostalgic look back at childhood lunchboxes reveals a mix of treats packed ...
101. The Ice Cold Death Of The Choco Taco
Aired: Sep 3, 2025The Choco Taco was a revolutionary dessert, combining the unexpected elements...
102. How Long Does Beef Jerky ACTUALLY Stay Good?
Aired: Sep 4, 2025The origins of beef jerky as a popular road trip snack date back to the pione...
103. Why Nothing Else Tastes Like Baja Blast
Aired: Sep 7, 2025The next episode delves into the fascinating story of Baja Blast, a soda that...
104. The Red Hot Rise Of Nashville Hot Chicken
Aired: Sep 9, 2025The origins of Nashville Hot Chicken, a culinary phenomenon that has taken th...
105. Everything That Went Wrong With Blimpie
Aired: Sep 11, 2025The story of Blimpie, a sandwich shop that was once a household name, but now...
106. The Secret Behind Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Aired: Sep 14, 2025In 1968, Red Lobster's founding promise was to create a "harbor for seafood l...
107. How Combos Became The Ultimate Road Trip Snack
Aired: Sep 16, 2025The rise of Combos, those popular pretzel rolls with savory fillings, has bee...
108. Why All Restaurants Suddenly Look The Same
Aired: Sep 18, 2025A new era for fast food chains is emerging, as McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Whi...
109. Why Vanilla Coke Failed (Then Came Back)
Aired: Sep 21, 2025The next episode delves into the mysterious disappearance of Vanilla Coke, a ...
110. How Homer Simpson Saved Donuts
Aired: Sep 23, 2025The next episode explores how popular culture characters have influenced our ...
111. Why Everything Tasted Better In The 90s
Aired: Sep 25, 2025The next episode delves into the nostalgia of the 1990s, reminiscing about th...
112. Everything That Went Wrong With Sbarro
Aired: Sep 28, 2025The iconic Sbarro brand once dominated the mall food court, synonymous with t...
113. Why Does Some Food Taste Better As Leftovers?
Aired: Sep 30, 2025In the next episode, a surprising culinary discovery is made when forgotten l...
114. How Peasant Food Became Fine Dining
Aired: Oct 2, 2025Fine dining is often associated with royalty, nobility, and the elite. Howeve...
115. Pepsi Blue Never Actually Went Away
Aired: Oct 5, 2025The next episode explores the surprising story of Pepsi Blue, a soda that sho...
116. Why Endless Shrimp Was The Dumbest Deal In Restaurant History
Aired: Oct 7, 2025The allure of seafood, particularly shrimp, has captivated many. Restaurant c...
Aired: Oct 9, 2025Seasons: 4
Current Status: Currently Airing
Network: YouTube
Genres:History
