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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 51 MIN

Germans, Sausages and Dachshunds: Oh, My!

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From baseball games to picnics, from street vendors to haute cuisine, the humble hot dog is an American icon. But where did it come from, and how did it get so popular? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origins of the infamous dog, how it got its name -- and why so many people have so strong opinions about what should or should not go it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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