Co-host of the Sporkful podcast.
Mark Garrison appears in the following:
Bonus: The Very First Sporkful Ever
Thursday, January 07, 2016
In honor of The Sporkful's sixth anniversary, we're re-releasing our first episode ever, in which Dan and former co-host Mark Garrison debate all things ice cubes.
The Moist Towelette Museum Is A Thing
Monday, March 02, 2015
Dan talks to the Moist Towelette Museum's curator, then discusses whether napkin color affects meal enjoyment and whether restaurants should be banned from using scented hand soap.
Rachel Maddow, Radiolab's Robert Krulwich and Slate's Julia Turner: Eat More Better Book Release Spectacular!
Sunday, October 12, 2014
We celebrate the release of Dan's new book, Eat More Better, by talking to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow about cocktail philosophy and Radiolab’s Robert Krulwich about sandwich science.
Bagels!
Monday, October 06, 2014
On The Media's Brooke Gladstone calls modern fluffy bagels "a betrayal." Anthony Weiner calls BuzzFeed's bagel judging event "offensive.” What's the right way to do bagels?
Last Chance Foods: Hanukkah Doughnut Delights
Friday, December 16, 2011
Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison, the brains behind the Sporkful podcast, talk about the Hanukkah tradition of eating doughnuts and share creative doughnut concoctions. Try Pashman's rec...
Oatmeal Gets Its Moment in the Spotlight
Friday, March 04, 2011
Oatmeal would seem to be an unlikely topic of passionate debate, but these days, everyone has an opinion about the humble breakfast porridge. Let us know what you think about oatmeal ...
Reinventing the PB&J
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
We're talking about something of great import: How to make the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Our weekly food conversation features the two hosts of the blog and podcast, The Sporkful, who each bring a version of the PB&J ... with a delicious twist.
And we're asking you, have you ever experimented with this classic? Tell us your experience.
"Steel City" Plays Host to Wealthy Nations
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Scenes of Pittsburgh in "Flashdance."
You could say it's like the 1980s movie "Flashdance": It's set in Pittsburgh and the main character (the city) has shed its bl...
Hail to the TV: President Obama on Letterman
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
In his ongoing effort to regain public momentum for health care reform, President Obama continued his media blitz yesterday by appearing on Late Night with David Letterman, finishing ...
Push to Fill Kennedy Seat in Massachusetts
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday that the state will hold a special election in January to determine who will replace Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. But Patrick al...
The Audacity of Hops
Thursday, July 30, 2009
As the president prepares to host a kegger to smooth the feathers ruffled over the arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr, the nation's beer drinkers are paying close attent...
Time to Pig Out! Summer Cooking with Craig Samuels
Monday, May 25, 2009
It's the start of summer and the kickoff of grilling season. To give us some cooking tips on we turn to Craig Samuels, Brooklyn's barbecue afficionado and owner of Peaches, a Southern...
swing state world series
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays face off in game one of the 2008 World Series tonight, while in politics, Pennsylvania and Florida are shaping up to become key battle...
Turning tragedy into music
Friday, September 12, 2008
We take a sonic tour of music inspired by tragedy. How composers have turned tragedy into music, and its cathartic power.
NOTES FROM TERRANCE MCKNIGHT ON HIS SELECTIONS
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Security theater: Some measures just for show
Thursday, September 11, 2008
It’s called “security theater:” highly visible measures that serve no genuine security purpose. Those National Guard troops you see at the airport? Generally those big guns aren’t l...
Alaskan political meltdown: Senator Ted Stevens
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
While Sarah Palin gets the spotlight, she’s not the only big political story out of the northernmost state. Alaska’s Ted Stevens, the Senate’s longest serving Republican in office, f...
Two political conventions, two designs, two messages
Friday, September 05, 2008
The Democratic and Republican conventions are as stylistically different as the candidates. Every convention is designed to within an inch of its life. We explore what the designs say about the two campaigns.
Why a U.S.-India nuclear deal matters, before a critical meeting
Thursday, September 04, 2008
A U.S. deal to sell nuclear technology to India will be tested this week, as international nuclear powers meet to finalize the deal. We explain why the deal matters and how it could impact dealings with Iran.
Joe Lieberman changes sides
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
In 2000, Senator Joe Lieberman spoke at the Democratic Convention as Al Gore’s VP nominee. Eight years later, he’s on stage at the Republican Convention, supporting McCain. We’ll compare his convention speeches.
A look at whether China got its money’s worth hosting the Olympics
Monday, August 25, 2008
China spent some 43 billion dollars on the Olympics. But what did they get for that investment? We’ll explore whether world opinion about China has changed, and if the increased att...
