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Lunchbox Envy

Lunchbox Envy

Lunchbox Envy 72 episodes Oct 6, 2026

From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: Gastronomically-minded QI researchers Jack Chambers and Manu Henriot join chef and food writer Rosie MacKean to unpack the world of food and drink, one lunchbox at a time. Can you unboil an egg? Why would you milk a spider? How much Dairy Milk would it take to kill you? Dig in now to get answers to the questions you never knew you had.

Episodes

86: 🥂 The Real Widows Of Champagne Region
86: 🥂 The Real Widows Of Champagne Region Oct 6, 2026 1:01:44 Who was the first person to pop out of a cake? Which supermarket's caterpillar cake has the most disappointing name? What's the best strategy to score the most canapés at a wedding?Farewell from Team Lunchbox! ❤️✨Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
85: ☢️ How The Experts Are Stocking Up For The Apocalypse
85: ☢️ How The Experts Are Stocking Up For The Apocalypse Sep 27, 2026 40:58 How do you open a can without a can opener? Who ended a military siege armed only with a fake loaf of bread? Why shouldn't you hire a private chef for your luxury fallout shelter?Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
84: 🍞 When Bread Was Sold Stale...By Law
84: 🍞 When Bread Was Sold Stale...By Law Sep 20, 2026 54:14 Is it OK to feed bread to the ducks or not? Where can you find Japanese English French toast? What's the difference between a trencher and a sop?Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
83: ⭐ Why Some Chefs Hate Getting Michelin Stars
83: ⭐ Why Some Chefs Hate Getting Michelin Stars Sep 13, 2026 47:10 What five things do you need to nail to impress the Michelin judges? How did a garden shed end up at the top of the Google Review restaurant rankings? Which country did soldiers invade literally armed with a restaurant guide? Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
82: 🍍 Does Pineapple Really Make S**** Taste Nicer?
82: 🍍 Does Pineapple Really Make S**** Taste Nicer? Sep 6, 2026 46:41 Why did SpongeBob's house have to be redesigned? How do you make a cocktail out of torpedo fuel? When you eat pineapple, does it eat you back?Hosts: Alex Bell, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
81: 🛒 Walmart Employees Use Virtual Reality To Practise For Black Friday
81: 🛒 Walmart Employees Use Virtual Reality To Practise For Black Friday Aug 30, 2026 34:30 Which supermarket divided Germany down the middle? Who's the sexist cereal mascot? Are you allowed to snack on the food while you shop?Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
80: 🤯 Is Your Local Chip Shop Faking Their Vinegar?
80: 🤯 Is Your Local Chip Shop Faking Their Vinegar? Aug 23, 2026 45:48 Why should you smother yourself in mustard? Which is the most Brexit-y condiment? What links James Bond to Gentleman's Relish?Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
79: 🕊️ Eating Gourmet Scabs Off A Peasant's Foot
79: 🕊️ Eating Gourmet Scabs Off A Peasant's Foot Aug 16, 2026 42:15 What's the secret jingle hidden in Da Vinci's Last Supper? Could you actually feed 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish? What happens when you get a mouse drunk on Buckfast?Hosts: Alex Bell, Manu HenriotGuest: John MitchinsonProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
78: 🌶️ The Hottest Ever Chilli Is Locked In A Secret Greenhouse
78: 🌶️ The Hottest Ever Chilli Is Locked In A Secret Greenhouse Aug 9, 2026 53:12 Would you eat a chilli placenta? Is there a better cure for chilli burn than milk? What's the secret to the perfect piri piri sauce?Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
77: 🌋 Spain's Volcano-Powered Restaurant
77: 🌋 Spain's Volcano-Powered Restaurant Aug 2, 2026 49:09 What is every chef's secret weapon? How did a moustache start a waiters' strike? Would you like to have dinner 150 feet up in the air?Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu HenriotProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
76: 🍜 Pad Thai Is A Government Invention
76: 🍜 Pad Thai Is A Government Invention Jul 26, 2026 47:32 Where can you ride a train powered by noodle broth? Who uses noodles as currency? When should you replace your pasta with noodles?Hosts: Alex Bell, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025
75: 🥒 Why Disney Grew The World's Biggest Cucumber Plant
75: 🥒 Why Disney Grew The World's Biggest Cucumber Plant Jul 19, 2026 46:57 How did the Romans build their greenhouses out of stone? When is pickle juice mouthwash a good idea? Is cucumber juice actually any good for you?Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Rosie MacKeanProducer: Alex Bell© Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

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