Episodes
This week Matt and Michelle explore the mythology of mistletoe, dishwasher soup, and why the FDA had to tell consumers to stop eating dirt. Michelle proposes replacing car horns with beans while Matt considers the gnocchi black market.  Forked Up will be taking a break starting Dec 17th 2021 and return mid Jan 2022. 
Published 12/17/21
Published 12/17/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore Frosty the Snowman's criminal record, the classism behind caroling, and how cider was popularized by signing to trees. Michelle questions the media's motives surrounding Santa while Matt obsesses over a mysterious moon structure. Recipes mentioned Chickpea Dumpling Soup and Mulled Spiked Cider.
Published 12/10/21
This week Matt and Michelle talk about the worst meal ever served on a flight, why you should never replace potatoes, and candy canes biblical beginnings. Matt volunteers to drink contaminated water while Michelle stops LA traffic for a pup in need.
Published 12/03/21
This week in a special holiday episode Matt and Michelle break down the only Thanksgiving dishes that matter and which should be abolished forever. 
Published 11/26/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore the secret lives of bone eaters, why we owe our lives to mice, and how onion rings are bad for smuggling blow. Michelle explains how mashed potatoes are a product of prison and Matt wants that salad if you're not gonna eat it.  Vegetable Pot Pies and Potato Swiss Chard were mentioned recipes as part of the holiday menu available at BEASTLESSFEAST.COM
Published 11/19/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore how the Environmental Protection Agency isn't really protecting the environment, easy ways to ruin marble countertops, and bribing Florida's food scene. Matt's curious about Russian sodas while Michelle explains the intricacies of baleen whales.    Creamy Curried Parsnip Soup recipe is also mentioned in this ep.    Brave New Meal is now available wherever books are sold. 
Published 11/12/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore growing food in space, the benefits of bats, and their new cookbook Brave New Meal. Matt gets sentimental while Michelle dismantles bird conspiracies.  Discussed recipes are Lemony Red Lentil Soup and Buckwheat Persimmon Pancakes. 
Published 11/05/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore a world without onions, hacking candy corn, and a popular butcher shop gets the axe. Michelle explains the myth behind razor blades in Halloween candy and Matt has beef with a shady costume store.  Recipes discussed this week are Dark and Stormy Coconut Cream Pie  and Skillet Tempeh Pasta. 
Published 10/29/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore why everyone is quitting their jobs, how lithium laced soda pulled America through the Great Depression, and what beer will taste like during the climate apocalypse. Michelle discusses men with questionable thigh tattoos while Matt explains how to fight a cold using sheer willpower. The recipes discussed in this ep are Swiss Chard and Tomato Linguine w Balsamic Glazed Chickpeas AND the Naughty Sour Cocktail. 
Published 10/22/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore the history of hot soda, cereal strikes, and the ingredients to a nuclear secret sandwich. Michelle spooks up the studio while Matt defends his favorite costume.  All the recipes discussed including the Potato Breakfast Soup and Spicy Sausage and Cheese Kolaches are available at BADMANNERS.COM
Published 10/15/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore pork producers weaponizing wokeness, selling bodily fluids on the black market, and the ancient history behind your cardamom craving. Matt explains how a Blade Runner scene inspired a recipe photo while Michelle relives multiple family fires. Recipes discussed in this episode Wild Rice Peanut Ginger Pilaf and Red Curry Noodle both available at BADMANNERS.COM.
Published 10/08/21
This week Matt and Michelle discuss headstone hijiinks, food court freedoms and bisexual senators, alive and dead. Matt welcomes a haunting while Michelle breaks down bay leaves. Recipes discussed in this episode are Rum Banana Bread and Five Spice Delicata Noodle Soup available at BADMANNERS.COM
Published 10/01/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore the end of corporate drug testing, black market whiskey, and what carbon dioxide has to do with the UK food shortages. Matt ponders the nightmarish anatomy of mermaids while Michelle scores some ivermectin. Also they officially announce The Broiler Room, a return to traditional food blogging on their weekly substack badmanners.substack.com. Recipes mentioned in this episode are Pumpkin Chili and Coffee Cardamom Rolls with Walnuts available at BADMANNERS.COM
Published 09/24/21
This week Matt and Michelle discuss where bugs go when it rains, useless microwave buttons, and how hemp helps kids. Matt threatens to pull Vice House off the internet while Michelle explores pandemic profiteering.  Don't forget to preorder Brave New Meal and download Vice House for free before it disappears.  Recipes discussed are Tomato and White Bean Soup with Rosemary Oil and Alfredo Garlic Knots available at BADMANNERS.COM 
Published 09/17/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore the woman behind modern food styling, a 400 ton gabagool goof, and how a bologna border bandit got caught. Matt is embarrassed by men's overall relationship with food while Michelle contemplates the origin of Grimace.  Also Vice House is available now for any preorders of Brave New Meal, you can get both books at BRAVENEWMEAL.COM Recipes discussed in this episode are the Hatch Chile Enchiladas and Buffalo Twice Baked Potatoes available for free on...
Published 09/10/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore bullying adults into feeding children, gas vs electric stoves, and dinosaur fart berries. Matt wants to give his car to Will Smith and Michelle wants to stain your marble countertops. Recipes discussed in this episode are Elotes, Celery Seed Slaw, and Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Published 09/03/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore the milk crate olympics, the tasty truth behind Tajín, and the hot dog half life. Michelle has to explain to Matt that Martha Stewart doesn't own Martha's Vineyard. Matt takes a look at the Musk family fortune and their anti-union motives. And a new company enters the enemy of the pod bracket. Recipes discussed are Late Summer Tomato Nectarine Pasta and Strawberry Rosé Pancakes on BadManners.com
Published 08/27/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore cliff diving cuisine, butter vs The State of California, and the concept of Satan. 
Published 08/20/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore the "ethnic" aisle, why bored kids eat healthier, and which spice is a felony in Florida.  The recipes discussed in this episode are the Grilled Romaine Salad, Summertime Tomato Vinaigrette, and Stone Fruit Smash.
Published 08/13/21
This week Matt and Michelle talk bacteria birthday cakes, picketing Pepsi, and the link between spicy pirate meat and Russian feet. Recipes discussed in this episode are the Smoky Summer Cocktail and One Pot Pasta Primavera. Watch the full episode on YouTube.com/BadMannersFood
Published 08/06/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore why prison food sucks, how Cleopatra seasoned her bath, and ketchup joins the battle for bun equality.  Recipes for this week are the Spiked Summertime Sweet Tea and the Chilled Coconut Corn Summer Soup. 
Published 07/30/21
This week Michelle and Matt examine space tax sanctuaries, Pez pistols, and how eating organic could actually be worse for the planet. Discussed recipes are Green Rice Bowl and Black Bean Croquettes on badmanners.com .
Published 07/23/21
This week Matt and Michelle explore the creation of the club sandwich, Frito Lay funerals, and skunks shut down the studio. Forked Up is now available to watch on YouTube. Recipes mentioned in this episode are Nectarine Tomato Cobbler and Carrot Dogs from the Bad Manners 2: Party Grub cookbook. 
Published 07/16/21
This week Michelle and Matt explore shoeless shoppers, Tyson foods is in clucking trouble, and the salsafication of America. They also talk about carrots cancelling hot dogs, that recipe available HERE from Leite's Culinaria and the Bad Manners 2: Party Grub cookbook. Sponsored by All33 use code FORKED at checkout for $100 off.
Published 07/09/21