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Bigger Fish to Fry

by Carolyn Mason

"Bigger Fish to Fry" is podcast series focusing on the foodways of Black Americans and other marginalized peoples around the world. Season 1 focused on the food history of enslaved people; season 2 is expanding that focus and discussing all types of histories and phenomena from a Black Food Justice perspective. Happy listening!

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Episodes

  1. All About Cookbooks!

    Today we're going over cookbooks, including print and digital. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

  2. "Fancy" Foods

    What makes a food fancy? Why do we feel that way? Join me in exploring those questions in this episode of Bigger Fish to Fry!

  3. Happy Black History Month from the Bryants!

    Today's episode is kind of special! We're talking to my great aunts and uncle about family foodways and traditions.

  4. What is Health Equity?

    This episode looks at how Black people navigate and experience the food landscapes in their communities to eat and create good food. By looking at some theoretical concepts and fast food as a case study, I take a look at health (in)equity.

  5. Happy New Years

    Welcome back to Bigger Fish to Fry! This episode was a long time coming, but I'm so excited to get it out. Today we're talking about Nathan Green, whiskey, and rituals. Thanks toOleg Fedak from Pixabay for his song Compass for the music on this episode!

  6. Episode 3: Legacy of Enslaved Foodways

    "Bigger Fish to Fry" is podcast series with three episodes focusing on the food history of enslaved people, the nutrition of enslaved people, and the legacy that slavery, health, and diet have on modern populations. My project illuminates the connection between these subjects by answering the...

  7. Episode 2: Nutrition and Enslaved People

    "Bigger Fish to Fry" is podcast series with three episodes focusing on the food history of enslaved people, the nutrition of enslaved people, and the legacy that slavery, health, and diet have on modern populations. My project illuminates the connection between these subjects by answering the...

  8. Episode 1: Enslaved Foodways

    "Bigger Fish to Fry" is podcast series with three episodes focusing on the food history of enslaved people, the nutrition of enslaved people, and the legacy that slavery, health, and diet have on modern populations. My project illuminates the connection between these subjects by answering the...

About this show

"Bigger Fish to Fry" is podcast series focusing on the foodways of Black Americans and other marginalized peoples around the world. Season 1 focused on the food history of enslaved people; season 2 is expanding that focus and discussing all types of histories and phenomena from a Black Food Justice perspective. Happy listening!

Hosted by

Carolyn Mason

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Bigger Fish to Fry have?

Bigger Fish to Fry has 8 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 22, 2025.

What is Bigger Fish to Fry about?

"Bigger Fish to Fry" is podcast series focusing on the foodways of Black Americans and other marginalized peoples around the world. Season 1 focused on the food history of enslaved people; season 2 is expanding that focus and discussing all types of histories and phenomena from a Black Food Justice...

How often does Bigger Fish to Fry release new episodes?

Bigger Fish to Fry publishes irregularly, based on its 8 episodes since December 2020.

Who hosts Bigger Fish to Fry?

Bigger Fish to Fry is created and hosted by Carolyn Mason.
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