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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Great Sourdough Starter Black Market of 2020

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When pandemic lockdowns turned everyone into amateur bakers, one Facebook group's sourdough starter trading network devolved into accusations of starter theft, quality gate-keeping, and surprisingly intense debates about naming conventions. We dive into the wild world of fermented flour drama that had neighbors blocking each other over 'Herman' vs 'Bertha.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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When pandemic lockdowns turned everyone into amateur bakers, one Facebook group's sourdough starter trading network devolved into accusations of starter theft, quality gate-keeping, and surprisingly intense debates about naming conventions. We dive into the wild world of fermented flour drama that had neighbors blocking each other over 'Herman' vs 'Bertha.'

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When pandemic lockdowns turned everyone into amateur bakers, one Facebook group's sourdough starter trading network devolved into accusations of starter theft, quality gate-keeping, and surprisingly intense debates about naming conventions. We dive...

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