Wolfing Down Food Science
Wolfing Down Food Science explores the chemistry, microbiology, and engineering behind food production, from farm to table. It is not a culinary or nutrition podcast, but rather a deep dive into the science that makes food safe, tasty, and available. The podcast is hosted by Paige and is affiliated with NC State University's Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences.
Episodes
Non-Trivial Trivia: How College Bowl Preps Food Scientists for the Real World (S10:E6)
Send us Fan MailIn an era dominated by AI and instant search engines, does fast, real-time memory recall still matter? In this episode of the WDFS Podcast, we step into the high-stakes world of Food Science College Bowl. The College Bowl competition started in 1985 as a way for students to demonstrate their food science knowledge. It covers all areas of food science knowledge, from chemistry to
Flavor, Decoded: Nik Sharma on the Science of Delicious Food (S10:E5)
Send us Fan MailWhat makes food taste truly delicious? In this episode of Wolfing Down Food Science, molecular biologist and author Nik Sharma explores the science behind flavor and cooking through his new book, Fundamentals of Flavor: 100 Recipes for the Science of Better Cooking. From understanding how ingredients interact to using scientific principles to improve everyday cooking, Nik shares ho
No Grounds for Compromise: Reinventing Coffee as an Ingredient (S10:E4)
Send us Fan MailMany of us love coffee, but it can be a nightmare to add as an ingredient to manufactured foods. Problems with settling particles, high levels of variability, shelf-life oxidation, and biomass waste are a few of the challenges that Comple Coffee is taking on. We talk to co-founder Carl Hollifield in this WDFS podcast episode and he helps us understand how Comple Coffee is break
Summer Science 3: Flying Down the Road with a Van Full of Bugs a Conversation with Author Lee Cadesky
Send us Fan MailLee Cadesky, is a food scientist and engineer specializing in alternative proteins. Lee holds an M.S. in Food Engineering from Cornell University, where she also worked as a lecturer. As the co-founder of C-fu Foods and One Hop Kitchen, she has spent years developing insect-based ingredients and navigating the realities of the food tech startup world. She joins us today to discuss
Summer Science 2: Solving the World's Dumbest Problem with the Help of Al Capone???
Send us Fan MailFood waste. It's the world's dumbest problem. It's also the topic of our most popular podcast ever (see our 2022 interview with Dr. Lisa Johnson). California just passed a new law that dramatically simplifies the 50 potential types of expiration dates currently used on food packaging down to just two. What does Al Capone have to do with all of this? Well, we gue
Summer Science 1: "FOODBALL" US vs Mexico Food Culture Match
Send us Fan MailSoccer, which is known to most to most of the world as football has captured the world's attention during this time of the "Cup That Shall Not Be Named".My long-time friend, TR Masino (co-host of the Stairway to Eleven music podast) joined me in Mexico City to discuss US vs Mexican food culture, in the context of a "foodball" game. It seemed like a good id
A Great British Baking Show Finalist uses Food to Communicate Chemistry (S9:E11)
Send us Fan MailWe are joined by a guest who is just as comfortable with a pipette as he is with a piping bag. Dr. Josh Smalley is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Leicester, specializing in the synthesis of peptidomimetic materials. But to millions of viewers worldwide, he is better known as the meticulous finalist from the 2023 series of The Great British Baking Show.Josh h
Are You an Apocaloptimist? Review of the AI Doc with Adam Yee
Send us Fan MailAI is here to stay. Will AI be the end of humanity or will it create a utopia? The AI Doc or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a documentary that looks at the positives, negative, and mixed effects AI may have on society in the near future.Here is a link to the AI Doc movie trailer:https://youtu.be/xkPbV3IRe4Y?si=fzvdMz_ZolZIfaZk Serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and (now) grad stu
Navigating American Nutrition - One Size Fits All? (S9:E11)
Send us Fan MailEvery five years, a massive set of rules, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), quietly changes the way 300 million people are "supposed" to eat. But who actually writes these rules? Is it pure science, or is it just the latest dietary trend?In this episode, we sit down with April Fogelman to go behind the scenes of the federal nutrition recommendations that were re
Teaching, Toons, and TEDx with Dr. Colleen Kelley!
Send us Fan MailIn this energizing episode, we chat with TEDx Speaker and Champion of Molecular Literacy, Dr. Colleen Kelley. Colleen is a science and chemistry teacher, a bilingual author, an Army veteran, and TEDx speaker. Her educational range is impressive. She has taught classes from K-12 through the university. Colleen has an amazing ability to communicate enthusiasm about science throug
Live from BakingTECH 2026 with Heather Simpson. We're on a Roll!
Send us Fan MailThis episode was recorded live at the BakingTECH 2026 meeting in Chicago with our guest, Heather Simpson.Heather Simpson has built a diverse career in the food industry, leveraging her Food Science education from Purdue University. Her journey began at Mars Corp's DoveBar plant gaining experience in production. She then transitioned to the dairy industry, working with a hydroc
Escaping Ordinary Food Safety Training with Escape Rooms!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we've "escaped" our ordinary format to talk with three amazing guests at once:Clint Stevenson, NC State Professor and Distance Ed CoordinatorDave Seddon, Co-Founder and Chief Safety Officer at FoodReadyDavid Wilson, Chief Creative Officer at Intoxicated by Riddles and Co-Founder of the True/False Film FestThe topic? Clint, Dave, and David's col
PodFest Decompress and BakingTECH Preview
Send us Fan MailTo start out the new year, we're recapping PodFest 2026, which wrapped in mid January and looking ahead to BakingTECH 2026. Podcast was about every type of podcast and every aspect of podcasting you can think of, while BakingTECH is really focused in on the commercial baking industry. In this episode, we talk about some of the surprising and cool things about PodFest, includ
Looking Back at 2025: With Special Guests... Ourselves!!!
Send us Fan MailIt has been a great 2025 for WDFS. We spoke with wonderful, highly accomplished guests who provided a plethora of good advice about food science careers, about professionalism, and about life. We welcomed Stella as our podcast editor. We had our first Spanish/English bilingual podcast. We were pleasantly surprised to be invited to do a live podcast at the American Society of Ba
FORM TUF ABS™ and Build Soft Skills with Arnie Sair
Send us Fan MailDr. Arnie Sair is a third generation Ph.D. food scientist, a returning guest to WDFS, and Head of Global Quality & Food Safety at Bunge. Arnie returns to WDFS with a new endeavor: the Core Ready™ leadership program. Core Ready is focused on building the soft skills and leadership habits students need to thrive in the workforce from day one using the FORM TUF ABS™ approach. I
From Rheology to Resilience: Scaling the Ranks of Food Science Leadership (S9:E5)
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we sit down with Dr. Chris Daubert, who brings a wealth of experience from every corner of the Food Science world.Currently serving as Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri Columbia, Dr. Daubert shares his unique career path—from his roots in agricultural engineering and becoming a recognized exp
Stop studying your weakness (S9:E4)
Send us Fan MailApril Hix Morrison is an alumna of our department and has, for the last 17 years, served as our professional Academic Advisor across all three of our Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Science majors. A big part of April’s job is helping students’ thrive at NC State. To aid in this, NC State University, and many others, have implemented Clifton Strengths assessments to help stude
Tell us a story, the connection between storytelling and leading (S9:E3)
Send us Fan MailDr. Katie McKee is an Associate Professor and Leadership Educator in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State University. Her work focuses on transformative leadership and its application to solving complex challenges to enable communities to thrive. Her research and extension efforts, including the Agents for Change program, a center on developing leadership c
Out Standing in Her Field (literally). Science Communication with Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola: 1st Bilingual Episode! (S9:E2)
Send us Fan MailIn our first English/Spanish bilingual episode we talk international science communication with agronomist Dr. Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola. Malu is equally comfortable giving lectures in university classroom or (out standing) in the middle of a wheat field.Note: We switch from English to Spanish at 20:20.Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola earned her Master's in
The New Era of WDFS is Here: Now With More to See and Hear! (S9:E1)
Send us Fan MailDr. Fernanda Santos’ route to food science was not direct. But one thing is for sure, she has found a home in food science at NC State University. Dr. Santos teaches 13 classes at NC State, one of which is a project-based class for seniors in food science and bioprocessing. Through collaboration with faculty and industry, she is giving students real-world experience. We are exc
Keith's Summer Picks: The World's Dumbest Problem: Food Waste (S9:E5)
Send us Fan MailFood waste. It’s been called the world’s dumbest problem. Did you know that about a third of the food grown on farms is wasted, meaning it never gets to a factory, a grocery store, or to a consumer? This is not because farmers are wasteful. Far from it. It's because it's sometimes hard to harvest all the food that's been produced, especially if it's undergro
Keith's Summer Picks: Being All That You Can Be As a Food Safety Auditor (S9:E4)
Send us Fan MailChief Warrant Officer 5* Terrence Ward is a year 2016 alumnus of the Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences Department at NC State University. Terrence discovered his interest in Food Science during his service in the US Army. Today, as part of his continuing Army career, he audits food processing facilities around the US and around the world to assure that the food produce
Paige's Summer Picks: From a High School Job at McDonalds to a Food Science Career with Arnie Sair (S9:E3)
Send us Fan MailDr. Arnie Sair has worked for General Mills, Signature Brands and now, Bunge. Throughout his career one thing has held constant, his focus on food safety and quality. As a Ph.D. recipient at NC State University, an outstanding alumni award winner, and who started out as a high school student working at McDonalds, Arnie has great insight into the food industry. Join us as we talk
Paige's Summer Picks: Cruise Ship Viruses and Vomit Machines. Just Another Day at the Office for Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus (S9:E2)
Send us Fan MailWe all love a good story, and Dr. Leann Jaykus, a professor emeritus at NC State University, has some good ones to tell. As a virologist she has unique insights into food safety. We talk to Leann about cruise ship food safety, norovirus, coronavirus, vomit machines, and, oh yes, mentoring on this episode.Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease
Paige's Summer Picks: Empowering Your Career Journey with Mandy Taylor (S9:E1)
Send us Fan MailAfter graduating from NC State, Mandy Taylor spent time in product development for a variety of food companies. Her years of experience gave her the knowledge and desire to foster career growth in others by managing the summer intern program in research and development at Mars Wrigley. We talk to Mandy about her time in product development and what she sees as the most challengin
The Shifting Definition of Success with Yifat (S8:E7)
Send us Fan MailOur world is complicated! Yifat Rogers started Yaniv Consulting to help people and businesses cut through the tough problems and find practical solutions. Yifat is a PhD food scientist and engineer who has worked in the food industry for 15+ years. Her experience and desire to help people prompted her shift to consulting. She has started her very own podcast called Success Your
Having Your Cake & Eating It Too: Food Science, Leadership, and Life Skills with Kenya Hairston (S8:E6)
Send us Fan MailKenya Hairston is a Senior Project Manager, Adjunct Professor, and Doctoral student. Kenya holds a Master's degree from Franklin University as well as Bachelors Degrees from the University of Toledo and The Ohio State University (that's where Keith and Kenya crossed paths). She is currently a 2nd year doctoral student at Franklin University where she is pursuing her Ed.D
Joey Stazzone and the Inspiring Origin Story of Cafe Kreyól (S8:E5)
Send us Fan MailThis episode tells the inspiring story behind the creation of Cafe Kreyól and Joey Stazzone's entrepreneurial origin story.Anyone who has met Joey knows the energy and positivity he brings to the room. Joey is the founder and President of Cafe Kreyól, an award-winning coffee distribution and coffee roasting company located in Manassas, Virginia. Joey is a certified Q (Q = Qu
Are You Ready for READYBAR? (S8:E4)
Send us Fan MailDr. Ryan Dowdy is the founder and CEO of READYBAR. Previous to that, Ryan worked as Chief of Staff to the CTO at EVERY, an "all protein, no meat" company, as a Science and Technology Analysis Manager at the Good Food Institute, and at NASA as Food System Manager for the International Space Station. He has appeared on Rhett & Link's Good Mythical Morning, has wr
From juice to vino and beyond: Food science in the beverage industry (S8E3)
Send us Fan Mail Kait O’Shaughnessy and Cameron LaCross join us for this episode of WDFS. Both work for Gallo as associate beverage makers. Cameron started in California in the area of wine making and moved back to her home state of SC when the opportunity came up. Kait started her career in fruit juice beverages and joined Gallo 2 years ago. Today we chat about the world of beverages and start
Engineering sustainable proteins around the world (S8:E2)
Send us Fan MailThe world of food production is wide and varied. We discuss producing sustainable proteins with Dave Reynolds, an engineer working at Buhler. Buhler is an equipment manufacturing company with unique missions and a global reach. Dave has worked with us at NC State University to facilitate student projects and guide our department as an industry member. Join us for an insightful
Enthusiastically Extending Food Safety Across North Carolina (S8:E1)
Send us Fan MailDr. Lynette Johnston is a extension specialist with a focus on food safety. She travels around the state of North Carolina helping food producers solve problems and keep their products safe. She trains industry professionals and teaches Food Microbiology here at NC State. Her journey from a dairy farm in Texas to faculty member at NC State and everything in between are covered i
WDFS Live! Ultra Processed Foods: What Are They? What Should You Know About Them? (S7E3)
Send us Fan MailThis episode is a recording of our second WDFS Live event. Our guest, Dr. Sarah Ash, Professor Emeritus in Nutrition at NC State University, and Adam Yee, entrepreneur many times over in the food industry, join us to discuss ultra processed foods. What are they? What should you know about them? Some definitions focus on the types or number of ingredients. Few definitions get t
The First Ever WDFS Live event! New (Delicious!) Sources of Sustainable Protein S7E2
Send us Fan MailThere's a first for everything. WDFS hosted it's first live event at NC State University's DH Hill library in September. This is a broadcast of the previously recorded event discussing sustainable proteins with Dr. Nathalie Plundrich. Nathalie will talk us through working with customers to develop and commercialize sustainable protein products. Join us for some gr
Happy Fall Ya'll! Catching up with WDFS (S7:E1)
Send us Fan MailHappy fall ya'll! WDFS is kicking off the season by catching up with our hosts, Keith and Paige, and our producer, Eliza. After a busy summer, we find out where everyone has traveled to and what we learned. Join us for the season kick off!Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease take a minute to help others find our podcast by leaving a rat
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #1: Seeing sustainability as a big picture concept (S4:E7)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #1 is with Minliang Yang.Dr. Minliang Yang will be joining NC State as a professo
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #2: Are Americans riddled with nutritional guilt and overwhelmed with scientific information? (S3:E10)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #2 is with Dr. Sarah Ash.The award winning nutrition educator, Dr. Sarah Ash, Pro
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #3: How a high school job at McDonalds launched a career in food science (S5:E9)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #3 is with Dr. Arnie Sair.Dr. Arnie Sair has worked for General Mills, Signature
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #4: Texture Talks with Dr. Allen Foegeding (S2:E3)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #4 is with Dr. Allen Foegeding.We chewed Allen’s brain on his expertise in textur
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #5: The Sometimes Rocky, Sometimes Smooth Road from Student to Scientist (S5:E2)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #5 is with Dr. Lisard Iglesias.Along with special guest host Health and Wellness
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #6: Being All That You Can Be As a Food Safety Auditor (S5:E4)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #6 is with Terrence Ward.Chief Warrant Officer 4 Terrence Ward is a year 2016 al
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #7: Nurture vs. Nature - Empowering Individuals in the Career Journey (S5:E6)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #7 is with Mandy Taylor.After graduating from NC State, Mandy Taylor spent time i
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #8: Thinking Way Outside the Box! Adventures in Microwave and Aseptic Processing (S4:E5)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #8 is with Dr. Josip Simunovic.Dr. Josip Simunovic, NC State research professor,
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #9: Dr. Colin Kay talks about finding answers in abundant nutrition data (S3:E9)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #9 is with Dr. Colin Kay.Colin Kay at the Plants for Human Health Institute was a
Top 10 Interviews 2024 #10: The world’s dumbest problem - Food Waste and Loss (S4:E2)
Send us Fan MailKeith, Eliza, and Paige are scheduled to travel with family, go to conferences and engage in science nerdiness, and do some hardcore development whether it’s manuscripts or courses. So while we are otherwise engaged, we thought you would like to hear the top 10 WDFS interviews of all time! Interview #10 is with Dr. Lisa Johnson.It’s been called the world’s dumbest problem. Food
The Season 6 Wrap Up (S6E16)
Send us Fan MailWe are wrapping season 6 up and three eventful years of Wolfing Down Food Science! Here at NC State University we have finished the semester and are heading into summer. Naturally, we want to reflect. Join us as we reflect on season 6 and what the summer holds for each of us and WDFS!Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease take a minute to help
Breaking Out of the Healthy Living Paradox (S6E15)
Send us Fan MailEver feel overwhelmed by the amount of “health” information out there? What is healthy living? Is it possible that some of the advice about healthy living could be having the opposite effect? That’s the question that author Dr. Katie Maloney is asking in her new book The Healthy Living Paradox - How to determine if your healthy diet and home are making you sick. As a graduate f
Service with a Smile (S6E14)
Send us Fan MailDr. Brian Farkas earned his Masters and Doctoral degrees in engineering from the University of California, Davis. He has served as a professor of Food Science at NC State University, as Department Head of the Food Science Department at Purdue University, and as Chief Scientific Officer at McCormick and Company.Brian will soon be starting a new position as Dean of the College of Ag
A Sales Career in Combat Boots (S6E13)
Send us Fan MailHenry Havey graduated from NC State with an undergraduate degree in 2016. He has worked as an instructional technology consultant, as a sports nutrition intern, and as a salesperson in the retail supplement industry as well as with business to business ingredient suppliers. He is currently Business Development Manager for Collagen and Gelatin at Ajinimoto. Got a questions for us
It Takes Guts to be a Nutrition Research Consultant - Part 2 (S6E12)
Send us Fan MailOur conversation with Stephen Fleming was so good, it's a two parter! Stephen Fleming is the CEO and Co-Founder of Traverse Science. His company provides insights that allow food companies to innovate in the nutrition space. He started out at community college, then earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of Illinois
It Takes Guts to be a Nutrition Research Consultant - Part 1 (S6E11)
Send us Fan MailStephen Fleming is the CEO and Co-Founder of Traverse Science. His company provides insights that allow food companies to innovate in the nutrition space. He started out at community college, then earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Join us for an enlightening conversation on finding y
How a Curious Competitive Swimmer Found a Future in Food Science (S6E10
Send us Fan MailCaroline Campbell has always been interested in all aspects of food, from culinary to science and nutrition. As a competitive swimmer, she connected her knowledge of nutrition with her performance. After earning 3 degrees in food science, she took her knowledge to the dairy industry. Today she utilizes her experience in dairy science to support delicious and nutritious innovatio
Impossible Journey into the World of Plant Proteins (S6E9)
Send us Fan MailMarjorie’s start at NC State has taken her halfway around the world and back again. After receiving her undergraduate degree in food science at NC State, she went to New Zealand to get a PhD in Chemistry with a focus on food structure. Coming back to the US, Marjorie started her career at Impossible Foods as a scientist. Now, as a Director of Research and Development at Impossib
Food Science and Stand Up Comedy, Now with More Cow Bell (S6E8)
Send us Fan MailJames Chapa is a graduate of NC State’s Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition department. He is now a scientist at Novozymes, a company that produces enzymes for many industries including the food industry. His area of expertise deals with the rapidly growing plant-based foods industry. Welcome to WDFS James!Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease
Have a holly jolly food science season! (S6:E7)
Send us Fan MailWell, it’s a special time of year where Christmas trees and garland are all around. We thought your season would be enhanced with a little bit of food science! This episode holds some of our season flavorites (yep, you read that right), what we are looking forward to the most, and our gift list (it might be a little late, but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!). We wish every
Just Plane Unexpected. Food Science Reunion on a Flight Back from Charlotte! (S6:E6)
Send us Fan MailJacques Overdiep is a graduate of NC State’s Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition department. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science at NC State and completed a MS degree in Food Science and Technology at Iowa State University. He now works as a Quality and Process Control Manager at Hormel Foods. Welcome to WDFS Jacques!Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodsc
Wine Not? From NC Entrepreneurs to Califermentation (S6: E5)
Send us Fan MailToday on WDFS we are speaking to Mitchell Langston. He is a senior in food science at NC State University. Mitchell has had a variety of work experiences during his time at NCSU. From a California winery to right in our department with the Entrepreneurial Program, we are excited to hear all about it. Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease tak
Gratefulness Thanksgiving Episode (S6:E4)
Send us Fan MailWe take a minute away from interviews to express gratitude for all kinds of things, including our listeners! We hope that you and yours enjoy some relaxation and good food on this Turkey Day, a day of thanks giving!Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease take a minute to help others find our podcast by leaving a rating and comment on your podcast
Spicing Up Food Science with Storytelling and Travel (S6:E3)
Send us Fan MailJonathan Strum graduated from the NC State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences 3 years ago. Since then, he has gone on to broaden his experience in product development, specifically focusing on sensory science with his position at McCormick & Company. We are excited to hear what you have been up to for the past 3 years and what lies ahead for you Jonathan
Discovering food science in a coffee lab (S6:E2)
Send us Fan MailOur first episode in season 6! We are excited to come back with a brand new season. We will be hearing from all stages of the career from first year food science students at NC State all the way up to career food scientist.Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease take a minute to help others find our podcast by leaving a rating and comment on you
The Grand Re-Opening with Season 6 (S6:E1)
Send us Fan MailWell, it's been a minute! We are finally back from summer, travels, teaching, and getting the semester started. It has kept us busy. While we were gone, hopefully you enjoyed out top 10 most downloaded episodes. We are thrilled to be back at it for season 6 with another round of interesting guests.This season, we are interviewing students just starting their college years
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #1 Where Do Spoilage Microbes Come From? (Rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #2 Dr. Colin Kay talks about finding answers in abundant nutrition data (Rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #3 Preservation is not a four letter word. (Rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #4 Is the water in your food active or on vacation? (Rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #5 Preservation Chemicals Versus Processing (Rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #6 Thinking Way Outside the Box! Adventures in Microwave and Aseptic Processing (Rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #7 Texture Talks with Dr. Allen Foegeding (rebroadcast)
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #8 Being All That You Can Be As a Food Safety Auditor (Rebroadcast))
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #9 The world’s dumbest problem - Food Waste and Loss (Rebroadcast))
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
Top 10 Summer 2023 - #10 The Sometimes Rocky, Sometimes Smooth Road from Student to Scientist (Rebroadcast))
Send us Fan MailKeith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past. We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts. We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings. It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits. For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10
The Season 5 Finale (S5:E12)
Send us Fan MailWhat a season it has been! We have had the privilege of interview 11 amazing food scientist from different disciplines and careers. Join us as we close down the career fair for the summer in this recap and reflect episode.Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease take a minute to help others find our podcast by leaving a rating and comment on your
A Joyful Journey Toward Better Food Around the World (S5:E11)
Send us Fan MailTawanda Muzhingi is the new Director of International Programs for the Plant Based Foods Institute, an Adjunct Professor in the Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences Department, and the Dogwood IFT President-Elect. His joyful approach to balancing family and community with a career that spans Food Science and Nutrition is a fitting final interview for Season 5.The Good Food
COVID-19, Cruise Ship Viruses, and Vomit Machines. Just Another Day in the Office for Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus (S5: E10)
Send us Fan MailWe all love a good story, and Dr. Leann Jaykus, a professor emeritus at NC State University, has some good ones to tell. As a virologist she has unique insights into food safety. We talk to Leann about food safety, norovirus, COVID-19 and mentoring on this episode.Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease take a minute to help others find our po
How a high school job at McDonalds launched a career in food science (S5:E9)
Send us Fan MailDr. Arnie Sair has worked for General Mills, Signature Brands and now, Bugne. Throughout his career one thing has held constant, his focus on food safety and quality. As a Ph.D. recipient at NC State University, an outstanding alumni award winner, and who started out as a high school student working at McDonalds, Arnie has great insight into the food industry. Join us as we talk
How ‘Bout Them Apples? (S5:E8)
Send us Fan MailBrittany takes us on her journey from soccer cleats to nerding out over microbiology to her current role in technical sales for the food industry. She and her husband are the proud owners of the TK Family Farm, where they intensively grow 3,000 apple trees (that’s not a misprint) in a space of just two and a half acres using some very cool vertical farming techniques. Tiffany sha
Becoming an Upstart - Differences between global to start up companies (S5:E7)
Send us Fan MailWe talked with Dr. Leann Barden in this episode. She has a breadth of experience working with large and small start-up companies. Join us as we talk about the re- in research, advantages and challenges in small and large companies, volunteering and mentoring, and overcoming the dreaded imposter syndrome. Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.eduPlease
Nurture vs. Nature - Empowering Individuals in the Career Journey (S5:E6)
Send us Fan MailAfter graduating from NC State, Mandy Taylor spent time in product development for a variety of food companies. Her years of experience gave her the knowledge and desire to foster career growth in others by managing the summer intern program in research and development at Mars Wrigley. We talk to Mandy about her time in product development and what she sees as the most challengin
Fiddling with Food Safety (S5:E5)
Send us Fan MailFrom poultry science to food science via microbiology, Jane Caldwell is a woman of many talents who is ever curious. We discuss her journey through life, family, and career to her current role as a science communicator writing articles for publications like Food Technology. Hear about her philosophy and tips on writing, including her thoughts on AI. She shares her life wisdom gar
Being All That You Can Be As a Food Safety Auditor (S5:E4)
Send us Fan MailChief Warrant Officer 4 Terrence Ward is a year 2016 alumnus of the Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences Department at NC State University. He discovered his interest in food science while in the army. Today he audits food processing facilities, and even grocery stores, to be sure the food produced and sold is safe for the US Armed Forces. We talk about his o food scienc
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