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  • Location, Location, Location

    Location, Location, Location
    Feb 28 2026
    Amuse Booze: The Gin & Tonic — The Original Location-Driven Cocktail

    In the first segment, Tanner and Jerry break down the psychology of space—why rooftop restaurants feel expensive, basements feel exclusive, strip malls hide greatness, and beach restaurants often get a pass. From airport dining to vacation mode, they examine how context changes perception and why the bar is often the best seat in the house.

    Next, they bring in a commercial broker to discuss the real-world side of restaurant location. What makes a space work? Why do some addresses feel cursed? Is visibility everything? It’s a candid look at the tension between romance and rent.

    The third segment explores the rise of the “third place”—the space between home and work where community happens. From neighborhood pubs and diner counters to listening bars, coffee shops that turn into wine bars at night, and climbing gyms with taps, they unpack why belonging—not just food—is becoming the product. Finally, Short Order Cooking returns with “The Location Awards,” a rapid-fire guide to the best places to propose, break up, impress your boss, eavesdrop, day drink, disappear, or become a regular.

    Thank you for listening! Join us again every weekend for more food inspired fun. Have questions you want answered, comments to make the show better, do you want to join our growing list of radio stations partners, or just keep in touch? Let us know at Flavorphiles.com.

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  • Food That Kills

    Food That Kills
    Feb 21 2026
    Amuse Booze: Tepache — Fermented & Safe, despite what the Dallas Health Department Says

    Tanner and Jerry explore the darker side of dining in an episode dedicated to foods that kills. They begin with cautionary tales from history, including embalmed milk, a 2008 CEO who went to prison, and arsenic-laced candy—reminders that food safety hasn’t always been a given.

    In the second segment, they sit down with one of the scientists responsible for removing salmonella from modern turkey production to understand how it’s done—and what you should know when cooking your own bird. From there, Tanner shares a few health inspector horror stories, reflecting on what happens when enforcement power meets questionable understanding.

    The episode concludes with a nuanced conversation about controversial ingredients—puffer fish, raw milk, and other foods that carry risk. Tanner explains why, in the right hands and under the right conditions, some culinary dangers may be worth taking.

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  • Hangovers: Fact, Fiction, and Fixes

    Hangovers: Fact, Fiction, and Fixes
    Feb 14 2026
    Amuse Booze: The Spicy Pickle Martini

    Tanner and Jerry take on the science—and the suffering—behind the hangover. They start by breaking down what a hangover actually is, how it happens, and whether certain spirits are truly better or worse when it comes to next-day consequences.

    In the second segment, they sort fact from fiction on hangover cures: what works, what doesn’t, and the surprising global remedies people swear by—including ox blood soup. Then they pivot to a thoughtful listener question: how do you cook flavorful food if you can’t rely on salt for health reasons? Tanner explains how chefs think about balance, acidity, texture, and aroma to build flavor beyond sodium.

    The episode wraps with a little honesty as Tanner and Jerry share their own worst hangover stories and explore how restaurants design menus with recovery in mind.

    This week’s sponsor: DIY-IV — the only at-home intravenous hydration solution.

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  • Love, Lust, & Reservations

    Love, Lust, & Reservations
    Feb 7 2026
    Amuse Booze: The Orange Julep (Montréal)

    Tanner and Jerry celebrate Valentine’s Day with an episode dedicated to romance, food, and the realities of making it all work. The conversation begins with nutritionist Lianne Phillipson, as they unpack the idea of aphrodisiacs—Tanner shares his favorite “romance foods,” while Lianne breaks down whether there’s any real science behind the magic.

    Next, they tackle the nightmare scenario: you forgot to make the perfect reservation. From last-minute saves to progressive dinners and thoughtful meals at home, Tanner offers practical solutions—including his infamous Cast Iron Pan Test, how a pan can tell you if someone is marriage material.

    In the third segment, they're joined by Marie-Louise Roy-Bilodeau, winner of The Ultimate Bartender Championship, to talk about what it takes to win at that level and how to bring professional technique into home cocktail making. The episode wraps with a look at winter—why it hits differently in Texas than in Canada, how a little snow and ice shut down Tanner’s restaurants for nearly a week, and what to cook when you’re stuck inside, courtesy of Tanner’s niece Presley.

    This week’s sponsor: Valen-timer — the only app that tracks your aphrodisiacs and lets you know when the effects are peaking.

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  • Super Bowl Sunday

    Super Bowl Sunday
    Jan 31 2026
    Amuse Booze: The Batanga Bar

    Tanner and Jerry kick off Super Bowl Sunday with a guest who truly understands excess. Taylor Rause, Tanner’s business partner and the architect of what may be the most over-the-top Super Bowl party on record, joins the show to explain how and why he goes all in—from a massive food spread to 27 TVs so you never miss a play, even in the bathroom.

    In the second segment, Tanner brings things back to earth with practical tips for hosting if you don’t want to go that hard—or for being the perfect guest when you’re attending someone else’s party. Then it’s pizza time: why pizza became synonymous with the Super Bowl, how there’s actually a worse topping than pineapple, and why pizza sales have quietly been declining in recent years.

    The episode wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles—the things we love to see at a Super Bowl party, and the things that absolutely ruin the vibe.

    This week’s sponsor: Tail-Gator — The Only Live Gator Tailgating Service.

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  • Trends, Tools, & Truths

    Trends, Tools, & Truths
    Jan 24 2026
    With Dry January in full swing, Tanner and Jerry start the episode with a spirit-free Tea Old Fashioned that proves you don’t need alcohol to make a serious drink. Jerry shares a few kitchen woes, which leads Tanner to tackle one of the most common questions home cooks ask: what knives do you actually need—and which ones can wait.

    Next, they look ahead to the coming year with a breakdown of emerging trends in cocktail bars and how drinking culture continues to evolve. Short Order Cooking returns with a rapid-fire round on kitchen myths we’re officially leaving behind in 2025. The episode wraps by busting one last misconception—that chefs eat the way they cook. Inspired by a recent article in the Dallas Morning News, Tanner and Jerry talk about how chefs really eat at home—and why snacking is universal, no matter how good you are in the kitchen.

    Amuse Booze: The Tea Old Fashioned (Zero Proof, Full Flavor)

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  • At the Movies

    At the Movies
    Jan 17 2026
    Tanner kicks things off by sharing the relief of passing the Level 1 Sommelier exam, and why the experience of taking the test was harder than the questions themselves. From there, the conversation heads to the movies as acclaimed film critic Richard Crouse joins the show to break down the best films about restaurants and food culture. Tanner weighs in on how accurate those portrayals really are—from kitchens and service to the realities of restaurant life.

    The episode wraps with a Fantasy Feast, where Tanner and Jerry build the ultimate menu made entirely of famous fictional foods, from Butterbeer and Krabby Patties to Scooby Snacks—proving that even imaginary dishes deserve serious consideration.

    Amuse Booze: Sauternes

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  • New Year, Same Us (But More Flavor)

    New Year, Same Us (But More Flavor)
    Jan 10 2026
    Tanner and Jerry take a look at how the way we drink is changing. They discuss how more people are cutting back on alcohol, the rise of THC beverages, and what those shifts could mean for bars and restaurants moving forward. From there, the conversation turns to the latest diet traps—how good intentions can lead to healthy but flavorless meals, and how to avoid sacrificing taste in the name of wellness. Mary Berg returns to the show to talk about Mary Makes It Easy, and how she makes cooking look so effortless. The episode wraps with a conversation about New Year’s resolutions and some for Flavorphiles.

    Amuse Booze: Agricole Rhum
    This week’s sponsor: Sobrewski — the beer that sobers you up.

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