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We take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. Hosted by Kevin Pang. A production of America's Test Kitchen.



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We wrap up awards season with our Signal Award-Winning episode that asks: Will hot-boxing a lobster before it's cooked alleviate its pain? Science reporter Sarah Vitak takes us to a lobster shack in Maine to find out. Bring a taste of Maine home and make your own New England Lobster Rolls.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Author Hannah Kirshner takes us on a captivating journey into the woods of rural Japan alongside boar hunter, Sakura Yoshida. In our IACP Award-winning episode, Hannah shares her experience and the history of meat eating in Japan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Reporter Jason Strother shows us what it’s like to navigate the supermarket while visually impaired. Listen to our Signal award-winning episode to learn what a more navigable world might be like.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chartreuse, a beloved liqueur among bartenders, defies the test of time. We recount the history of this drink that wouldn't die in our 2022 IACP Award-Winning episode on this potent elixir created by Carthusian Monks.Ready to shake or stir? Read our Review Team's recommendations for best cocktail shakers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The plan: To extract dormant yeast from the nooks and crannies of ancient Egyptian pots stored in the vaults of the world’s most prestigious museums and bake bread with it. Can it be done? Find out on this week’s episode from our archives. (New episodes will be back in April!)Make your own sourdough loaf at home (without the need for ancient yeast!) with our fail-proof recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Marcia Chatelain returns to share the story of Brady Keys, a former NFL star and Black entrepreneur whose franchise, All-Pro Chicken, was hailed as the gold standard for Black capitalism in the 1960s. Try making Batter-Fried Chicken at home with our fail-proof recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pulitzer-prize winning historian and fast food detective Dr. Marcia Chatelain explores the cases of three American franchises that disappeared from the American landscape without a trace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we replay our award-winning episode inspired by the food in FX's "The Bear". We get to the meat of the matter on how family can be the secret ingredient to creating (what we think) is the world’s greatest Italian beef sandwich.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comTry making an Italian beef sandwich at home with our foolproof recipe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How did the Philly Cheesesteak make its way to Lahore, Pakistan? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid traces the transcontinental journey.Try Ayesha Sarwar’s recipe for Desi Philly Cheesesteak or America's Test Kitchen's version of the classic Philly style.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're spilling the tea on the origins of boba, or bubble tea. Cookbook author Clarissa Wei reports.Did this episode make you thirsty? Try making our Matcha Fauxba Tea Smoothie, inspired by boba tea! Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island, Georgia, is in a battle against time. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports.To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org.Try our recipe for Hoppin' John.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ABC, or almond boneless chicken, is a popular Chinese-American dish from Detroit. But it's not as well known outside the Motor City. In this episode, author Curtis Chin investigates whether or not his grandmother's claim of having invented the dish, is true.Try making Almond Boneless Chicken at home with our tested recipe.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How far would you go to ensure the hops in your fresh hop IPAs are as fresh as humanly possible? The answer for one Denver-based brewery? Take advantage of the brewers’ pilot licenses. It’s a race against time in this week’s episode of Proof. Kate Bernot reports.Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Despite its rich coffee and cafe culture, Italy doesn't produce its own coffee beans. One man is trying to change that, against all odds. Producer John Last reports.Thirsty for some coffee? Check out ATK's recommended Espresso Machines.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why aren't Italians drinking Italian coffee? What's the story behind ABC--a.k.a. almond boneless chicken? How did Philly Cheesesteaks become a popular sandwich in Pakistan? Find out the answers to these questions and so much more on Thursday, November 9 when the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the last 'Best of Proof' episode of the year, we bring you a story from 2021 that gives new meaning to the question: How did host Kevin Pang's father end up becoming an unlikely YouTube star? Today, the duo are the stars of Hunger Pangs and authors of A Very Chinese Cookbook, but it didn't start out that way.Want to try a Pang family recipe? Check out this sticky, crispy spare rib recipe.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Preparing for doomsday might not be as crazy as we think. This week, we bring you an episode from 2019 that takes you inside the culinary minds of people who are ready and prepped for the worst.Stockpiling wheat at home? Try making ATK’s recipe for Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It’s apple-picking season, and one man, Tom Brown, is on a mission to find an elusive variety called the Junaluska before it’s too late. Will Tom succeed? Claire Donnelly reports.Gone apple picking? Check out ATK’s recipe for Classic Apple Pie.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is nixtamalization, and why is it so important when preparing corn-based dishes like tortillas and pupusas? Navajo reporter Andi Murphy walks us through her journey of nixtamalizing blue corn, and embarks on an Indigenous information exchange with chefs, scholars, and poets in the process. Want to make your own corn tortillas? Check out ATK’s recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we’re starting autumn off right with one of our all-time favorite episodes: Fair Foods. Chris Siege reports. Craving that sugar cream pie from the Indiana State Fair? Check out ATK’s recipe for Hoosier Pie. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Marjan Davoodi

I teared up so many times listening to this episode. I definitely need to check out your dad’s cooking videos, the professional ones and the cheesy ones…🥹

Jan 11th
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Lori C.

chew with your mouths closed ....! nasty

Jun 30th
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Ashley May

Hi there! I'm Ashley May, and Isaac and I were featured in the Dungeons and Dragons and Devilled Eggs episode. If you're interested in our cookbook that was mentioned, you can find more info here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/youmaytry/fantasy-feasting/

Aug 11th
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Shari McCauley

you dont know what thats doing to the lobsters brain. it could be making it more aware or conscience

Jan 4th
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Nick Schrombeck

This episode should be titled "BURGER + KETCHUP" or "KETCHUP WARS": anything but this title. Before even listening to the cast, I imagined that I would be learning more of a history and future outlook of ketchup overall. It's my favorite sauce after all. This episode did that for maybe 5 minutes. Most of the cast was dedicated to a story about one of the earliest burger joints in all of the U.S. and their specific stance to NOT serve ketchup on their sandwiches.Ketchup doesn't only go with burgers. I understand the choice to prioritize burgers because they're consumed by most in the U.S., but they became the center of the episode: not ketchup. It would have been nice instead to learn more about the diversity of ketchup makers in the U.S. aside from Heinz, like Good Food for Good, Primal Kitchen, Sir Kensington's, or even local, artisanal takes on the condiment. From ketchup lover to fellow ketchup lover, I would appreciate the thing so much more after learning about the making of, the

Oct 22nd
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Dan B

Very moving and beautiful story.

Aug 26th
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Rachel

I love this show. Great episode! I miss Bridget's voice, though.

Aug 12th
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Rachel

I like Francis. He's nice to listen to.

Jan 28th
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Long Nguyen

sure is great hearing about those vietnamese war brides who got fucked over

May 9th
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David Duncan

I love this podcast but why is it I can't find out more information about proof when I go to Americantestkitchen.com/proof. Your help would be greatly appreciated.... thank you all.

Dec 27th
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D in Dixie

Living in hurricane territory, I try to keep a 3-6 months' pantry. But even in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, (during which my pantry was relied upon a bit), I could not bring myself to eat the MREs that were handed out by the government. I am a 1980's-era veteran, and in my mind, MREs are synonymous with "awful", "cardboard", and "never-food". I am sure technology has improved MREs, but I just cannot get past the remembered horrible taste and texture of those early 80s attempts. Sorry, ugh!

Dec 4th
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Fulawhhh

nm

Jul 14th
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lizzyb

)))llllp

Jul 6th
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Gunnard Engebreth

artisan Sriracha aioli tbh!

Feb 17th
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Matthew Armand

great show. lets do some on food and diet trends! I'd love to hear more on Keto, Paleo, gluten free, veganism and more!

Jan 21st
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Kevin Sochia

y'all I found Lia Haddock!

Jan 17th
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Levi Andersen

BOWLS host has my bowels howling :)))

Jan 8th
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Kimberly

love the new show!

Nov 8th
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Matthew Schrank

I really enjoyed this one- keep it up! I want more!

Nov 8th
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