{"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 2: When Power Takes a Bite: The Birth of Margherita Pizza","slug":"episode-2-when-power-takes-a-bite-the-birth-of-margherita-pizza","published_at":"2026-05-19T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eating-history-7870546/episode-2-when-power-takes-a-bite-the-birth-of-margherita-pizza","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eating-history-7870546","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LMINC7972713479.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LMINC7972713479.mp3","summary":"In episode two of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey continue the saga of Pizza’s origins. Discover the intriguing story of how pizza evolved from a simple Neapolitan street food to a symbol of Italian identity. Was it truly a royal favorite, or just a clever marketing tale? Topics Covered: The legendary story of Queen ’s pizza Pizza as a symbol of Italian pride The iconic tomato, mozzarella, and basil combo How migration spread pizza globally Perfect for food enthusiasts and history lovers, this episode uncovers the fascinating origins of pizza and its journey to becoming a global icon.","meta_description":"In episode two of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey continue the saga of Pizza’s origins. Discover the intriguing story of how pi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1590,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/eating-history-7870546/episodes/episode-2-when-power-takes-a-bite-the-birth-of-margherita-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-2-when-power-takes-a-bite-the-birth-of-margherita-pizza.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}