Sylvester Graham: Curing Sin With Crackers Since 1794 | Ep. 159

Graham crackers weren’t invented as a snack, they were part of a moral crusade. In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew unpack the strange story of Sylvester Graham, the 19th-century reformer who believed bland food could suppress sin, alcohol, and sexual desire.

We explore how Graham’s ideas fed into temperance movements, early health culture, and America’s ongoing obsession with controlling pleasure. From crackers to culture wars, this episode connects the dots between one man’s extreme beliefs and patterns we’re still repeating today.


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