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Cheese & Weather

by Dave Hicking, Zuzana Kunckova, Ben Holmen

Leisure

A small talk podcast about the cheese and the weather.

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Episodes

  1. 27: The Baron of Beef

    Zuzana's planning to run a 10k with a hole in her foot, Ben's putting on a concert at Bean Island, and Dave wants to be something called the "Baron of Beef". It's good to be back. Links: The Baron of Beef, Cambridge Laravel Live UK Laracon EU API Platform Conference NYT Connections Chariots of…

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  2. 26: Treasure on Bean Island

    Zuzana thinks curling is boring, Ben has accidentally made himself important at work, and Dave is ready to shill for sponsors. Plus the Winter Olympics, getting ready for Laracon EU, an important update on the history of Bean Island, and more.

  3. 25: Timezone Supremacy

    Zuzana can never go back to economy, Dave is obsessed with time zones, and Ben gives us some important updates on Bean Island. Plus Zuzana’s new recording setup, Ben’s Kilopixel is getting more famous, and Dave is vibe coding! Links: 'Control the Kilopixel' Friends of Bean Island Mercy Francis…

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  4. 24: Luxury Prison Shower

    Ben adopted a highway, Zuzana wore three t-shirts at the same time, and Dave had an egg deficiency. Plus eating fish on stage in Denmark, new jobs & promotions, shower problems, defining what a bag is, urgent care marketing campaigns, and so much more. Links: Friends of Bean Island Faxe Kondi...

  5. 23: The FBI

    Zuzana is using AI for therapy, Dave is "mostly leg", and Ben has an island (?!). Links: Friends of Bean Island Casa Margarita 2 Ambient Inks

  6. Bonus Episode: PHP × NYC Chaos-Cast™

    Recorded live after PHP × NYC with Ben Holmen, John Drexler, Daniel Coulbourne, Chris Morrell, Ian Landsman, Dave Hicking, and Joe Tannenbaum. Considering we're all podcasters, we decided to sit down and discuss the most important issues of the day: Trader Joe's in basements, Poker, Day 2 Soup,...

  7. 22: That's America!

    Dave is "Horse Ignorant", Zuzana once fell asleep in a meeting, and Ben decided he needs a big mask. Plus Ben started a meetup, Zuzana spoke at Laracon EU, Dave had a heck of a time getting a visa, and so much more.

  8. 21: Toad In A Hole

    Zuzana caught a fish, Ben reveals his experience using a bow & arrow, and Dave went to a "British-style Pub". And a lot more.

  9. 20: Dear Mr. Charles

    Zuzana is speaking at Laracon EU, Ben is organizing PHP x MSP, Dave spoke at Laracon AU, and so much more - fancy kettles, Zuzana's cats, the royal family, etc.

  10. 19: The Sanctity of Time

    The gang returns to talk about Zuzana's new Larabelles website, Heinz Salad Cream vs. Miracle Whip, Dave's stress (all of it. lots of it.), cheese and onion sandwiches, Ben's new job, & more!

  11. 18: The Famous Apple Burn with Joe Tannenbaum

    The gang is back and recapping what Zuzana missed at Laracon with special guest Joe Tannenbaum - and the episode quickly goes wildly off the rails with everything from cockroaches, galaxy brained dishwasher takes, fruit that makes your mouth burn (note this is very bad and you should listen to…

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  12. 17: The Milk of Texas

    We're joined this week by Aaron Francis for a very special pre-Laracon episode to discuss his hatred of certain cheeses, why olives are gross, satisfying vs. maximizing, & more. Plus we make him do the absolute dumbest thing he's ever done. It's great.

  13. 16: Based on a True Story

    Eric Barnes (owner/creator of Laravel News) joins us this week to discuss his adventures in the UK and a lot more - plus Zuzana wonders what's the big deal with golf, Dave gets a movie year wrong, and Ben brags (again) about Wisconsin. Links: Laravel News 45 Year Old Soup Ben's analysis of just…

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  14. 15: Pocket of Big Dairy

    Zuzana is a vegan (in her heart), Dave tries to describe Norwegian Brown Cheese, Ben reminisces about the 'Got Milk' campaign, and a lot more.

  15. 14: The Cheese Tube

    Ben, Zuzana, and Dave return to discuss the best cheese for burgers, Ben's trip to view the eclipse, expensive toilets, Dave's trip to Laracon India, & more.

  16. 13: Schrödinger's Chocolate

    Ben discusses tipping in America, Dave wants to be a hotel secret shopper, and Zuzana discusses her "nuclear grade" worms. Plus roller coasters, Cabot Sharp Cheddar, Czech proverbs, & so much more.

  17. 12: Keep It Fluffy

    Zuzana is recording a new LinkedIn course, Ben talks about casseroles, Dave talks about his trip to Disneyland, & more. Links: Funeral Potatoes Eton Mess Teddie Peanut Butter Fluff

  18. 11: Easter Whip

    The crew is back (!) to discuss everything from how Dave edits the Mostly Technical pod to Seinfeld vs. Friends to something called the "Easter Whip" and a lot more.

  19. Episode 10: Ben Goes to the Drive-Thru

    The gang returns after a couple months off and we're going where the podcast has never been before: the Culver's drive-thru. Plus Zuzana has a "luxury camel experience", Dave has questions about tater tots, & more.

  20. Episode 09: The American Breakfast

    We're back from Laracon (!) so naturally we had to record a podcast about Zuzana's first baseball game, Ben's last minute decision to attend, and Dave's love of random frozen foods from the 90s. Links for this episode:...

  21. Episode 08: Corn Syrup Influencer

    The Cheese & Weather crew makes their long awaited return as Zuzana reveals her connection to both corn and pizza, Ben dives into internet rabbit holes, and Dave gets upset about the ingredients in candy corn. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_corn...

  22. Episode 07: It's Gotta Be Corn

    Zuzana thinks Americans have big cars, Ben has a corn deck, and Dave thinks about a midlife crisis. Links: Barkley Marathons - Wikipedia Race Across the World - Wikipedia Laracon US Laracon AU Cheese puffs (includes Cheez Balls) - Wikipedia Lake Superior Twitter Account Wotsits - Wikipedia

  23. Episode 06: S Tier Sunrise

    Dave is "that camel guy", Ben has containers full of bugs, and Zuzana needs some new shoes. Links: Photos mentioned in this episode https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/tilt-table-test/about/pac-20395124 https://www.zappos.com/c/shoe-size-conversion...

  24. Episode 05: Food Powder

    Dave takes us to History Corner, Ben dives into Geography Talk, and Zuzana has a conservatory. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_Orders_of_Connecticut https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delmarva_Peninsula https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088930/ (Clue)...

  25. Episode 04: The Salsa Jar Problem

    Zuzana's got a bucket list, Dave's feeling "snacky", and Ben dives deep into the biggest "Is It Cheese" question we've ever pondered. Links for this week's show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_Cheese https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheez_Whiz...

  26. Episode 03: The Curse of Knowledge

    Dave's a fan of ChatGPT, Zuzana wants to eat hot sauce on stage at Laracon, and Ben introduces us to the most important question we've ever tackled: Is it cheese? Other topics in this episode include bears, gas station coffee, Doritos, AI, & more. Links: https://chat.openai.com/...

  27. Episode 02: The Pizza Belt

    Dave insists that 'The Pizza Belt' exists and Zuzana & Ben need some convincing. Plus some talk about how English is six languages in a trench coat, clotted cream, 90s sitcom laugh tracks, & more. Links from this episode: Twenty Percent Time: Building With The TALL Stack (and Tighten) Pirates and...

  28. Episode 01: Bathfluencing

    Ben becomes a bathfluencer, Zuzana goes in-depth on Lord Byron (who was apparently a wild boy?), and Dave wishes he fell off a camel. Links from this episode: Ben's shower control manifest Hacker news discussion Ada Lovelace Mary Kenneth Keller Larabelles

About this show

A small talk podcast about the cheese and the weather.

Hosted by

Dave Hicking, Zuzana Kunckova, Ben Holmen

Categories

Leisure Hobbies Arts Food

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Cheese & Weather have?

Cheese & Weather has 28 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 26, 2026.

What is Cheese & Weather about?

A small talk podcast about the cheese and the weather.

How often does Cheese & Weather release new episodes?

Cheese & Weather publishes about every 48 days, based on its 28 episodes since February 2023.

Who hosts Cheese & Weather?

Cheese & Weather is created and hosted by Dave Hicking, Zuzana Kunckova, Ben Holmen.
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