Defending Bologna

"Look at my face and please match the spice level to what's happening here." - Bob In this episode we're catching up after an extended unplanned hiatus caused by a broken ankle, a power outage, and a trip to Nashville. The episode opens with self-aware apologies for being gone and quickly dives into a detailed debrief of the Ohio State Fair, covering everything from the infamous deviled egg stand (birthday cake, apple pie, brisket, mac and cheese, and ranch-flavored eggs) to a Korean churro corn dog, bingsu, dirty soda made with Schmidt's cream soda, and caramel sauces from a traveling Orlando vendor. There's also an on-mic taste test of Goo Goo Clusters from Nashville and "Long Chip" — a bookmark-shaped mashed potato snack that absolutely baffles and delights us both. The second half of the episode ventures into food opinions, nostalgia, and mild controversy. We defend American cheese and bologna as underrated culinary staples, get into childhood memories of Miracle Whip sandwiches and grandma's tuna salad, and roast Wolf's Ridge for bad cod and the audacity of asking how someone wants their pork cooked. We also sample a peach cobbler cheesecake and pumpkin roll from Weiland's, debate Littleton's Helen's Heavenly donut, and spiral into a passionate discussion about Desi Bites' biryani being dangerously, unforgivably spicy. The episode ends with music recommendations (Dolly Parton, Kesha's *Rainbow*) and an extended, enthusiastic rave about the British comedy show Taskmaster. The vibe is cozy, unscripted, and genuinely funny — two siblings who clearly love food, have strong opinions, and could talk forever. It's the kind of podcast that feels like being in the room.