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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 48 MIN

BOBP 139: How to Feed the World

from The Brothers on Books Podcast · host Jack and Alex Allweil

A summary and discussion of the book How to Feed the World by Vaclav Smil. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the math laid out in the book about feeding the world, the history of agriculture, why we eat what we do, and the requirements for a healthy diet. If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below: https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweilOr the following code at checkout: RNSN6VAYNKA link to the book can be found below: How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food: Smil, Vaclav: 9780593834510: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book How to Feed the World by Vaclav Smil. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the math laid out in the book about feeding the world, the history of agriculture, why we eat what we do, and the requirements for a healthy diet. If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the ...

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