Weird History Food · SEASON 2
Discontinued Foods We Wished They Would Bring Back
Episode 53 · 2023-08-03

Episode overview
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 essential to human life - eating and drinking - it's still difficult to create and market a successful product. That's to be expected. Eating and drinking are highly personal acts, and creating a product that appeals to millions of people takes exhaustive work. Occasionally, some companies beat the odds and introduce an edible or potable that connects with the public. It's more likely, however, that such products will fail, even with the expertise and marketing budget of a multinational corporation.
11 minutes
Season 2 episodes
1. The History of the Microwave Oven2023-01-01
2. Stories From The Torrid History Of Absinthe2023-01-08
3. The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper2023-01-15
4. The Not So Sweet Secrets of the Sugar Industry2023-01-19
5. Important Advancements Because of Beer2023-01-22
6. The History of the Sloppy Joe2023-01-29
7. The Snack-Filled History of Little Debbie2023-02-05
8. The Surprising History of Taco Bell2023-02-12
9. Traditional Ice Cream Flavors Americans Have Never Heard Of2023-02-16
10. The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup2023-02-19
11. Foreign Foods That Are Banned In the U.S.2023-02-23
12. How White Castle Built Their Slyder Kingdom2023-02-26
13. The Surprising Origins of Your Favorite Desserts2023-03-02
14. The Heart-Stopping History of KFC's Double Down2023-03-05
15. Delicious Things You Didn’t Know About KFC2023-03-09
16. Reasons Why American Breakfasts Are the Way They Are2023-03-12
17. Tastiest Things You Didn't Know About McDonalds2023-03-16
18. The Surprising Real Origins Of Your Favorite Ethnic Foods2023-03-19
19. Amazing Facts And Innovations About Pizza2023-03-23
20. Where Did Cracker Barrel Get Its Name?2023-03-26
21. How Mac And Cheese Became an All-American Dish2023-04-02
22. Are Oreo Cookies Really a Knockoff Brand?2023-04-09
23. How Meatloaf Became an American Classic2023-04-16
24. The Origins of Your Favorite Cocktails2023-04-20
25. The Speedy Rise of the Energy Drink2023-04-23
26. Fast Food Chains That Failed Outside the U.S.2023-04-27
27. The Rise and Fall of the Dollar Menu2023-04-30
28. Why Is Food Packaged The Way It Is?2023-05-04
29. What Ever Happened to Surge? The '90s Most Extreme Soda2023-05-07
30. Fascinating Fried Facts About French Fries2023-05-11
31. How Has SPAM Stayed So Popular?2023-05-14
32. Saucy And Delicious Facts About Pasta2023-05-18
33. Every Style of French Fry Cut We Could Find2023-05-21
34. Most Bizarre Beverages From Around the World2023-05-25
35. How Hidden Valley Ranch Became America's Favorite Condiment2023-05-28
36. Whatever Happened to the George Foreman Grill?2023-06-04
37. Fun Facts About Your Favorite 90s Foods2023-06-08
38. How Did Little Caesar's Become a Big Big Pizza Chain?2023-06-11
39. Popular Foods That Have Been Around Longer Than We Thought2023-06-15
40. The Fiery History of Benihana2023-06-18
41. Fanatical Food Laws From Around The World2023-06-22
42. How the Backyard BBQ Became an American Pastime2023-06-25
43. Food Festivals From Around the World2023-06-29
44. Why Does Coke At McDonald's Taste Different?2023-07-02
45. What Animals Looked Like Before We Started Breeding Them for Food2023-07-06
46. The White-Gloved History of Hamburger Helper2023-07-09
47. Bizarre Things You Didn't Know About Sausage2023-07-12
48. What Food Lovers Ate Through the Decades2023-07-16
49. The Cold Truth Behind Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Success2023-07-20
50. Who Really Created the Buffalo Chicken Wing?2023-07-23
51. Craziest Themed Restaurants From the 90s2023-07-27
52. How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid2023-07-30
53. Discontinued Foods We Wished They Would Bring Back2023-08-03
54. The Sad History of McDonald's Happy Meal2023-08-06
55. Crazy Deep Fried Food Facts2023-08-10
56. Why the 80s Was the Golden Age for Sugary Cereals2023-08-13
57. Kitschy Facts About Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets2023-08-17
58. What Exactly Is Jägermeister?2023-08-20
59. Some Frothy Facts About the History of Beer2023-08-24
60. The Soft-Served History of Carvel Ice Cream2023-08-27
61. People We Never Realized Shaped How We Eat2023-08-31
62. Why Isn't The Best Burger Stand a Nationwide Chain?2023-09-03
63. Some Flamin' Hot Facts About Spicy Foods2023-09-07
64. Who Was the Doctor Behind Dr. Pepper?2023-09-10
65. Incredible Things Coffee Does To Your Body2023-09-14
66. How Campbell's Soup Has Stood The Test of Time2023-09-17
67. How Has Coca-Cola Kept It's Formula a Secret for All These Years?2023-09-21
68. How Did Starbucks Coffee Get So Big?2023-09-24
69. Why the Hell Do People Love Pumpkin Spice So Much?2023-10-01
70. Do You Remember McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit From the 90s?2023-10-05
71. How the Hostess and The Twinkie Almost Died2023-10-08
72. Facts About ‘90s Lunch Box Items That Make Us Kinda Miss School2023-10-12
73. What Was the First Girl Scout Cookie?2023-10-15
74. Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages2023-10-19
75. How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built2023-10-22
76. Discontinued McDonalds Items That We Want Back2023-10-26
77. Is Malt Liquor Really Quicker?2023-10-29
78. Breweries That Couldn't Be Stopped By Prohibition2023-11-02
79. How "Unlimited" Are Olive Garden's Unlimited Breadsticks?2023-11-05
80. Facts About Our Favorite Chain Restaurants2023-11-09
81. How Orville Redenbacher Became a Popcorn Pimp2023-11-12
82. The Strangest Food Marketing Campaigns Companies Have Ever Made2023-11-16
83. Why Do We Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving?2023-11-19
84. Why Coke at McDonald's Tastes Different2023-11-22
85. Every Regional Style of Hamburger We Could Find Across the United States2023-11-26
86. 10 Misconceptions Around Popular Foods2023-11-30
87. How Arby's Has Endured Through the Years2023-12-03
88. The Worst Food-Related Catastrophes In History2023-12-07
89. How America Runs On Dunkin' Donuts2023-12-10
90. Great Weird Holiday Food Gadget Gift Ideas2023-12-14
91. Why Do We Drink Eggnog During the Holidays?2023-12-17
92. 13 Alleged Bizarre Food Laws In The United States2023-12-21
93. Our Favorite Nostalgic Holiday Food-Related Commercials2023-12-24
94. How American Is the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet?2023-12-30