Can you cure picky eating? (w/ Search Engine) 🤢🚫🐟

My name is Manny, and I’ve been a picky eater for 33 years.

[“Hiiii Mannyyyyy,” they reply, at Picky Eaters Anonymous]

I’m not the kind of picky eater that’s going to derail an entire dinner somewhere, but I’ve still proved to be an obstacle when going out to eat. Why? Because I don’t like seafood, and Devan and Noah do. So if we’re at some sceney, hyped-up spot in Manhattan getting share-plates, they’ve had to sacrifice what they would normally order just so that we can have an evenly-shared meal.

But I’m a man of sympathy. I feel bad that Devan and Noah can’t get their pungent, fishy little bug plates that slime about in my mouth and make me gag… so it’s time for a change.

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In collaboration with

Search Engine with PJ Vogt

, Noah, Devan and I set out to see how feasible it is to cure picky eating. We spoke to Dr. Nancy Zucker, a professor of psychiatry at Duke University, who helped us come up with an experiment to get me on the right track. I have an open mind… but I also have my doubts.

Here’s some things discussed in the episode:

First, the famous Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard recipe from the New York Times.

And here’s the absolutely ridiculous “pickle phobia” clip from Maury:

If you’re new here after hearing us on the Search Engine feed, here’s a quick NST starter pack to catch you up.

And in case you missed it, here’s our first appearance on Search Engine from last January: Why are there so many chicken bones on the street? Part 1 and Part 2.

Let us know how you feel about picky eaters in the comments below (are YOU a picky eater?), and if you like what you’ve heard, please give us a five-star rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and throw us a follow on Instagram, X fka Twitter, and/or TikTok.

Have an argument you want us to weigh in on? Shoot us an email at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com.

We’ll be back on Tuesday with a new episode.