Food: Fact or Fiction?

Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

2015 HD United States English

Michael McKean

Documentary Family

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S4E5 - Baked Goodies 2018-11-01

Michael McKean throws the carb-free diet out the window and uncovers the stories behind our favorite baked goodies. He starts by revealing that cupcakes are edible equations and explaining how the whoopie pie nearly caused a civil war. Michael then follows a trail of crumbs all the way to the bakery where he finds theres something in the air when it comes to San Francisco sourdough bread.

S4E10 - Gadgets and Gizmos 2018-12-13

Michael McKean has gadgets and gizmos aplenty, and hes ready to show them all off! Discover that waffle irons were once incredible artists and the stand mixer almost went overboard, and find out why refrigerators would have been left out in the cold if it wasnt for good ole beer.

S4E20 - Deli-licious 2019-04-22

Dishes from the deli, including how the bagel met cream cheese and lox, black and white cookies, and when pastrami was first put on rye.

S4E26 - Backyard BBQ 2019-06-03

Michael McKean learns how barbecue can boost brainpower, discovers Korean barbecue is anything but, and explains why barbecue brisket may be blessed.