Weird History Food: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Weird History Food Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The History of the Microwave Oven
Jan 1, 2023
Weird History Food is going to radiate you with the history of the Microwave Oven.The microwave was invented accidentally by an engineer named Percy Spencer, who was leading a defe
Stories From The Torrid History Of Absinthe
Jan 8, 2023
Weird History Food is going to get you sauced on some absinthe. It’s the stuff of writers, poets, artists, and madmen . . . all of whom are, arguably, the same thing. There are few
The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper
Jan 15, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you out for a Whopper. Burger King's highest-ranking burger, the Whopper, has a surprising history, making that delicious flame-broiled burger taste ev
The Not So Sweet Secrets of the Sugar Industry
Jan 19, 2023
Weird History Food is going to give you a spoonful of sugar with these sugar facts. We all know that sugar is delicious, but not the healthiest thing to eat. We’re starting to unde
Important Advancements Because of Beer
Jan 22, 2023
Weird History Food is pouring you a frosty video on beer. As summed up by Homer Simpson, the most important philosopher of the 20th century: Beer is the cause of and solution to al
The History of the Sloppy Joe
Jan 29, 2023
Weird History Food is going to get sloppy with this one talking about the history of the Sloppy Joe. Whether it came from Sioux City, Iowa, Key West, Florida or Havana, Cuba, the S
The Snack-Filled History of Little Debbie
Feb 5, 2023
Weird History Food is getting snacky with this history of Little Debbie. One of the most iconic logos in food, did you know that Little Debbie is an actual person? Founded in 1960,
The Surprising History of Taco Bell
Feb 12, 2023
Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in S
Traditional Ice Cream Flavors Americans Have Never Heard Of
Feb 16, 2023
When it comes to food, what is a staple in one country may be considered bizarre in another. One country’s classic is another country’s exotic novelty treat. One’s hot trend is ano
The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup
Feb 19, 2023
Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the firs
Foreign Foods That Are Banned In the U.S.
Feb 23, 2023
Weird History Food is getting banned. Americans love their food, and they are able to buy (almost) anything imaginable at restaurants, farms, markets, and other stores, but some fo
How White Castle Built Their Slyder Kingdom
Feb 26, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you to White Castle to learn all about the history of the Slyder. Yes, we spelled that right. White Castle was the first fast-food franchise, so we wil
The Surprising Origins of Your Favorite Desserts
Mar 2, 2023
Weird History Food wants to serve you some delicious Dessert Origins. Desserts around the world have come a long way since they were first made. Dainty versions of well-known dess
The Heart-Stopping History of KFC's Double Down
Mar 5, 2023
Weird History Food is going to clog your heart with the history of Kentucky Fried Chicken's Double Down sandwich. KFC's viral offering flipped the sandwich and instead of offering
Delicious Things You Didn’t Know About KFC
Mar 9, 2023
Weird History Food is going out for some KFC facts. Who hasn't fallen in love with the unique and mouthwatering flavor of KFC’s deep-fried chicken? At the very least, you might rec
Reasons Why American Breakfasts Are the Way They Are
Mar 12, 2023
Weird History Food is serving you some breakfast. When you think of American breakfast food, what comes to mind? For many, it's likely things like cereal and milk, toast, eggs, and
Tastiest Things You Didn't Know About McDonalds
Mar 16, 2023
It’s no secret that McDonald’s food is unhealthy and the company is prone to scandals. But it might surprise you just how unhealthy it really is and how many scandals there truly a
The Surprising Real Origins Of Your Favorite Ethnic Foods
Mar 19, 2023
Weird History Food is giving you some food secrets. Every state has a food it is known for, and we often take pride in claiming that our home makes some of the best barbecue, seafo
Amazing Facts And Innovations About Pizza
Mar 23, 2023
Weird History Food is delivering some Pizza Innovations to your eyes. Immigrants to the United States brought their staple food with them, and pizza became a sensation in their ne
Where Did Cracker Barrel Get Its Name?
Mar 26, 2023
Weird History Food is talking about the history of Cracker Barrel. We're pulling off on the next exit because we saw a billboard for the Cracker Barrel. Originally built as a fill
How Mac And Cheese Became an All-American Dish
Apr 2, 2023
Weird History Food is serving you a big cheesy bowl of the history of Mac and Cheese. Macaroni and cheese goes back in history well beyond the Kraft Mac & Cheese that every kid in
Are Oreo Cookies Really a Knockoff Brand?
Apr 9, 2023
Weird History Food is opening up a bag of the history of Oreos. Oreo cookies are one of the most recognizable cookies in the world. We're going to show you the entire history of Or
How Meatloaf Became an American Classic
Apr 16, 2023
Weird History Food is giving you a big piece of the History of Meatloaf. The meatloaf dish has been a staple on American dinner tables since the 1940s. But where did it start? Was
The Origins of Your Favorite Cocktails
Apr 20, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you out for a delicious cocktail history date. It’s hard to think of a more popular bar drink on a night out than a cocktail. Some mixed drinks are so
The Speedy Rise of the Energy Drink
Apr 23, 2023
Weird History Food is gonna turn this up to 11 with the History of Energy Drinks. Energy drinks, namely Red Bull, Monster, and the always pleasant Four Loko are pretty well-known a
Fast Food Chains That Failed Outside the U.S.
Apr 27, 2023
Weird History Food is going worldwide. From greasy fried chicken and pizzas covered in cheese, to super sweet and sugary treats, Americans love their fast food. There's a McDonald'
The Rise and Fall of the Dollar Menu
Apr 30, 2023
Weird History Food is going to your favorite fast food drive-thru for the history of the Dollar Menu. The big three fast food chains, Mcdonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King have all
Why Is Food Packaged The Way It Is?
May 4, 2023
Weird History Food is getting into the packaging of your favorite foods. Sometimes, logical reasons exist for what seem to be frustrating package designs. Who knew that air in chip
What Ever Happened to Surge? The '90s Most Extreme Soda
May 7, 2023
Weird History is taking you back to the '90s for a big ol' can of Surge. Have you ever been browsing the insufficiently extreme soda aisle at your local grocery store and found you
Fascinating Fried Facts About French Fries
May 11, 2023
Weird History Food is gonna give you fries with that. Crinkly cut or shaped into tots; eaten as a complete meal or as a side dish at a popular fast food chain - the world seems to
How Has SPAM Stayed So Popular?
May 14, 2023
Weird History Food is sending you a SPAM alert. No, not those annoying emails you get from Planet Fitness, but the delicious ham in a can. SPAM has a longer history than you would
Saucy And Delicious Facts About Pasta
May 18, 2023
Weird History Food is serving you a big ol' bowl of pasta facts. For centuries, the production of pasta has been an art form in Italy. Pasta's story is also one of trade, culture,
Every Style of French Fry Cut We Could Find
May 21, 2023
Weird History Food is serving you every hot style of French Fry cut out there that we could find. When you think about it, you might know Shoestring, Steak, or even Curly, but we w
Most Bizarre Beverages From Around the World
May 25, 2023
Weird History Food is showing you some really weird drinks and beverages from around the globe. From rainbow-colored beer to “Viagra” made from frogs, there’s an unusual beverage t
How Hidden Valley Ranch Became America's Favorite Condiment
May 28, 2023
Weird History Food would like to know if you want some Ranch with that. The flavor of ranch seems as though it's been around forever. But, it had to come from somewhere. That somew
Whatever Happened to the George Foreman Grill?
Jun 4, 2023
Weird History Food is going heavyweight on the history of the George Foreman Grill. To many, George Foreman is the 2-time Heavyweight Champion of the World. But to those with an ap
Fun Facts About Your Favorite 90s Foods
Jun 8, 2023
Weird History is taking you back to the 90s for your favorite foods. When it comes to the 1990s, everyone enjoyed many bodacious goodies we wouldn't have wanted to be without. Thos
How Did Little Caesar's Become a Big Big Pizza Chain?
Jun 11, 2023
Weird History Food has got a Hot-n-Ready pizza video on Little Caesar's waiting for you. The company was started in the late 60s by Mike Illitch who took Little Ceasar's from a sma
Popular Foods That Have Been Around Longer Than We Thought
Jun 15, 2023
Weird History Food is going to shock you with some news about the age of your favorite food brands. Some of the most common foods you see on grocery store shelves have been around
The Fiery History of Benihana
Jun 18, 2023
Weird History Food will flip a shrimp tail in your pocket as we discover the History of Benihana. The Benihana restaurant chain was founded by Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki, part entreprene
Fanatical Food Laws From Around The World
Jun 22, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you around the world to see some International Food Laws. If you want to get to know another country, check out its food laws, which determine everythi
How the Backyard BBQ Became an American Pastime
Jun 25, 2023
Weird History Food is going to fire up the grill with the history of bbq grills. Almost every American loves that time of the year when they open up the trusty outdoor grill, throw
Food Festivals From Around the World
Jun 29, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you around the World in 15 minutes to see World Food Festivals. Whether spoken or implied, people often have a set of food rules they live by. We learn
Why Does Coke At McDonald's Taste Different?
Jul 2, 2023
Weird History Food is going to McDonald's for some of its delicious Coca-Cola. If you've ever debated someone over whether or not the Coca-Cola served at McDonald's tastes differen
What Animals Looked Like Before We Started Breeding Them for Food
Jul 6, 2023
Weird History Food is taking a look at the animals we use for our food. Around 11,000 years ago when humans first began trading nomadic lifestyles for permanent communities, they
The White-Gloved History of Hamburger Helper
Jul 9, 2023
Weird History Food is serving you up some delicious nostalgia with the history of Hamburger Helper. If you remember this creepy little mascot finger-tipping across your TV set, you
Bizarre Things You Didn't Know About Sausage
Jul 12, 2023
Weird History Food is going to sit down and have a plate of Sausage Facts with you. The humble sausage, or “banger” as the British have fondly named it, is eaten and enjoyed by mil
What Food Lovers Ate Through the Decades
Jul 16, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you through the decades to examine some popular foods and dishes. From one decade to the next, the country experienced rapidly changing food trends, fr
The Cold Truth Behind Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Success
Jul 20, 2023
Weird History is going to cool off with some history about Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Founded in Burlington, Vermont, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were childhood friends who deci
Who Really Created the Buffalo Chicken Wing?
Jul 23, 2023
Weird History Food is going to get messy with this saucy history of the Buffalo Wing. Nobody needs to dispute that Buffalo Wings started in Buffalo, New York, but really who was th
Craziest Themed Restaurants From the 90s
Jul 27, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you back to the 1990s to see all the sweet, themed restaurants of the decade. The '90s were the era of tight-rolled jeans, grunge rock, and Beanie Babi
How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid
Jul 30, 2023
Weird History Food will tell you who exactly built the Food Pyramid. While the Egyptian Pyramids have created vast conspiracies about who made them, the American Food Pyramid is pr
Discontinued Foods We Wished They Would Bring Back
Aug 3, 2023
Weird History Food is gonna make you nostalgic for some discontinued foods that we'd all want back. The food and beverage industry is a tricky one. For something that's so essentia
The Sad History of McDonald's Happy Meal
Aug 6, 2023
Weird History Food is going to make you giddy with the History of the Happy Meal. McDonald's Happy Meal started, in 1974, in of all places, Guatemala, which was its first McDonald’
Crazy Deep Fried Food Facts
Aug 10, 2023
Weird History Food is getting out the fryer for this one on Fried Foods. People worldwide have enjoyed various fried foods for centuries. Deep-frying is thought to date back to anc
Why the 80s Was the Golden Age for Sugary Cereals
Aug 13, 2023
Weird History Food is gonna get a bowl and some milk for this look back at the History of 80s Sugary Cereals. Thanks to some deregulation in the early 80s, kids saw a flood of deli
Kitschy Facts About Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets
Aug 17, 2023
Weird History Food is going to the kitchen to get into the History of kitchen gadgets. Americans are all about making life easier through innovative ideas and inventions, and the k
What Exactly Is Jägermeister?
Aug 20, 2023
Weird History Food is getting some shot glasses ready for The History of Jägermeister. Originally from the German town, Wolfenbüttel, Jagermeister has seen a lot of variations in i
Some Frothy Facts About the History of Beer
Aug 24, 2023
Weird History Food is gonna pour you a fresh fact video about the History of Beer. Beer is more than just a beverage. The history of beer dates back thousands of years, and it has
The Soft-Served History of Carvel Ice Cream
Aug 27, 2023
Weird History Food is going to give you a frosty treat this summer with History of Carvel Ice Cream. Founded by a Greek Immigrant, Tom Carvel, he is considered to be the creator of
People We Never Realized Shaped How We Eat
Aug 31, 2023
Weird History Food is going to get into the real foodies who have shaped how and what we eat. Though we eat out of necessity, the evolution of the way food is prepared and served h
Why Isn't The Best Burger Stand a Nationwide Chain?
Sep 3, 2023
Weird History is ordering a Double Double telling you the History of In-n-Out Burger. The famous burger chain was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder. Harry first visited a local ma
Some Flamin' Hot Facts About Spicy Foods
Sep 7, 2023
Weird History Food is gonna burn your tongue with some Facts About Spicy Foods. Whether sitting down to enjoy an authentically made dish, or grabbing a quick snack, those who love
Who Was the Doctor Behind Dr. Pepper?
Sep 10, 2023
Weird History Food is going to crack open a can and tell you the History of Dr. Pepper. While maybe not quite as popular as Coca-Cola or Pepsi, Dr. Pepper has been around just as l
Incredible Things Coffee Does To Your Body
Sep 14, 2023
Weird History Food is going to pour you a video on What Coffee Does To Your Body. Coffee gets a bad rap. Maybe because it tastes so good. Things that taste good are almost always b
How Campbell's Soup Has Stood The Test of Time
Sep 17, 2023
Weird History Food is giving you a warm bowl of nostalgia with the History of Campbell's Soup. Probably one of the most recognizable food designs, the Campbell's Soup can is both p
How Has Coca-Cola Kept It's Formula a Secret for All These Years?
Sep 21, 2023
Weird History Food is giving you the secrets to the Coca-Cola formula. Since its invention by John Pemberton in 1886, Coca-Cola has become the most well-known soft drink in the wor
How Did Starbucks Coffee Get So Big?
Sep 24, 2023
Weird History Food is giving you a pick-me-up with the History of Starbucks Coffee. Founders Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Zev Siegl sought to open up a coffee store. They knew
Why the Hell Do People Love Pumpkin Spice So Much?
Oct 1, 2023
Weird History Food is getting you Fall-ready with the History of Pumpkin Spice. Now, seemingly everywhere, Pumpkin Spice has a surprisingly long history. Pumpkin spice—also known a
Do You Remember McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit From the 90s?
Oct 5, 2023
Weird History Food is taking you back to the 90s for McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit.| Over the years, the McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit has become heavily associated with the suppos
How the Hostess and The Twinkie Almost Died
Oct 8, 2023
Weird History Food is getting snacky with the History of Hostess. Maker of some of our favorite cakes and snacks, including Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Cup Cakes, and Ho Ho's, Hostess ha
Facts About ‘90s Lunch Box Items That Make Us Kinda Miss School
Oct 12, 2023
Weird History is going back to the 90s for some Snacks!| Many '90s snacks did not survive long after their titular decade and were ultimately discontinued in later years. That's le
What Was the First Girl Scout Cookie?
Oct 15, 2023
Weird History Food is giving into temptation by giving you the History Girl Scout Cookies.| While you may see these delicious Girl Scout Cookies being sold around town or your co-w
Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages
Oct 19, 2023
What's your favorite beverage?| Something carbonated? What about a nice warm treat? Or maybe you're content with a fruity drink? Even if you don't have a favorite beverage, you've
Is Malt Liquor Really Quicker?
Oct 29, 2023
Weird History Food is crackin' open a 40-ouncer and pouring out some Malt Liquor History. Some of us might have flashbacks to college and drink either Olde English, St. Ides, or so
How "Unlimited" Are Olive Garden's Unlimited Breadsticks?
Nov 5, 2023
Weird History Food is getting the family together and going down to get the History of Olive Garden. Originally called "The" Olive Garden, everyone's favorite destination for unlim
Facts About Our Favorite Chain Restaurants
Nov 9, 2023
Weird History Food is going to pick up the check on this one with some Chain Restaurant Facts. There's a certain level of comfort when diners walk into a popular American food chai
How Orville Redenbacher Became a Popcorn Pimp
Nov 12, 2023
Weird History Food is popping up a good one with the History of Orville Redenbacher. Orville wasn't always the iconic bespectacled popcorn-shucking spokesperson, he dedicated his l
The Strangest Food Marketing Campaigns Companies Have Ever Made
Nov 16, 2023
Weird History Food is going to get you into the Strangest Food Marketing Campaigns. Commercials and ads are no longer enough in a world habituated to shift its attention in the fir
How America Runs On Dunkin' Donuts
Dec 10, 2023
Weird History Food is goin' for some Dunkin' Donuts History. Whether you’re into coffee, donuts, munchkins, or any one of the bazillion breakfast sandwiches they sling every mornin
How American Is the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet?
Dec 30, 2023
Weird History Food is grabbing an extra plate to show you the History of Buffets. The term "Buffet" may bring back memories of going to your local restaurant and gorging yourself w