{"podcast":{"title":"Eating History","slug":"eating-history-7870546","podcast_index_feed_id":7870546,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LMINC3490391283","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/28409b6e-5306-11f1-869c-1bf16cf094db/image/3dd96a68aaa0d5b90681aeba0378c612.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Level Media Inc.","episode_count":9,"summary":"Every bite has a backstory. Welcome to Eating History, the podcast that serves up the wild, scandalous, and mouth-watering tales behind the foods that changed the world. Join Michelin-starred chef and Top Chef runner-up Adrienne Cheatham and her husband, history buff Stephen Bailey, as they pair elite culinary expertise with epic historical deep-dives. For Season 1, we’re slicing into the ultimate global obsession: Pizza. Discover how a dirt-cheap street food from the back alleys of Naples conquered the globe, sparked endless fiery debates, and built a multi-billion-dollar empire. Along the way, you’ll cross paths with emperors, immigrants, hustlers, chefs, and royalty—the fascinating people who turned food into history. Grab a seat at the table. New episodes drop every Wednesday!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:21:04.396591+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eating-history-7870546"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 1: Pizza Before It Was Pizza","slug":"episode-1-pizza-before-it-was-pizza","published_at":"2026-05-19T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eating-history-7870546/episode-1-pizza-before-it-was-pizza","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eating-history-7870546","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LMINC9358009056.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LMINC9358009056.mp3","summary":"Join us on episode one of Eating History as we explore the fascinating origins of pizza. Hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey start at the very beginning. Discover how this beloved dish evolved from ancient flatbreads to a global icon. Topics Covered: The beginnings of flatbread in ancient Persia Pizza's evolution through Roman and Middle Eastern cultures The introduction of tomatoes to Europe and their impact Stories of early pizza vendors in Naples How a royal decree helped popularize pizza worldwide Perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this episode uncovers the rich history behind every slice.","meta_description":"Join us on episode one of Eating History as we explore the fascinating origins of pizza. Hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey start at the very begi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1731,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/eating-history-7870546/episodes/episode-1-pizza-before-it-was-pizza/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eating-history-7870546/episode-1-pizza-before-it-was-pizza.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}