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Health Wealth and a Taste of History

Health Wealth and a Taste of History

By Bob and Tom

Who is Big Pharma or what is a Corporate Farm? How terrible is E-coli? Why is free range expensive? If it is Organic, are the rest Inorganic? Or just what does M&M stand for and why don’t they melt in your hand? This podcast will take you on an immersive journey through history, business, and outlandish trivia. Listen as Bob and Tom roll the food Pyramid over to see if the other sides really are equal.
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#1 The Real Pork in the Defense Act

Health Wealth and a Taste of HistorySep 30, 2020

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#8 Truth or Dairy

#8 Truth or Dairy

Bob and Tom discuss everything Milk and Dairy.  Cows, Goats, and Mobsters!?  Listen up and you might learns something.

Feb 05, 202101:05:03
#7 Coca-Cola, Christmas, and Cocaine

#7 Coca-Cola, Christmas, and Cocaine

Bob and Tom discuss the history of Christmas and Santa Claus.  They discuss some common ideas like whether or not Coca-Cola is responsible for the current red and white Santa Claus.  They also give you the facts on whether Coca-Cola had, or still has cocaine in their recipe.  

Dec 24, 202001:22:15
#6 Dr. Who?

#6 Dr. Who?

Tom takes the week off as Bob hosts an interview with a very special mystery guest.  See if you can guess who it is before the end of the episode!

Dec 09, 202026:11
#5 Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Presidents

#5 Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Presidents

Bob and Tom discuss the history of the Thanksgiving holiday.  They talk about it's origins, give you some fun facts about how it's evolved through history, and throw some cool stats at you to use at the dinner table.

Nov 25, 202028:45
#4 Interview with Major Patrick Sorensen US Army
Nov 11, 202001:20:56
#3 Candy, Cavities, and Chocolate

#3 Candy, Cavities, and Chocolate

Bob and Tom discuss the history of candy, some of the world's biggest Chocolatiers, and a brief history of Trick or Treating for Halloween.

Oct 28, 202026:29
#2 For the Love of Sugar, Legends, and Legacies

#2 For the Love of Sugar, Legends, and Legacies

Bob and Tom discuss the history of Sugar leading up to Christopher Columbus sailing the ocean blue.

Oct 14, 202001:00:12
#1 The Real Pork in the Defense Act

#1 The Real Pork in the Defense Act

Bob and Tom discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the food industry, the Defense Production Act, and the way forward.
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