Episode 38 - Star Anise

On this episode of The Spicecast, Reuben is joined by special guests Dee and Isaac for a rousing discussion of star anise. Join the crew as they work through the many uses for star anise, including as a spice, in cosmetics, and in medicine. Additionally, the show walks through the history of star anise and references to star anise in pop culture, and also includes a Chinese five spice guessing segment. Follow Isaac on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/darkwingslol Twitch: https://twitch.tv/darkwingslol Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespicecast Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at [email protected] and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)