Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast

Conversations exploring history, techniques and trends in baking AI summary

King Arthur Baking Company Visit website › Arts · EN · 36 episodes · latest 2026-11-09

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Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the world of baking. Each episode dives deep into a different baked good — its history and lore, tips and tricks, trends and takes — and they'll always leave time to answer baking questions from listeners. Along the way they chat with the best bakers in America to get their expert advice.

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  1. The Surprising Connection Between Sports and Baking, with Jessie Diggins

    2026-11-09 · 54 min · Season 5, episode 6

    Today on the show, we’re investigating the surprising link between sports and baking — and to do so, we’ve got a special guest co-host: Things Bakers Know producer Rossi Anastopoulo is stepping in for David on this…

  2. Eggs are the Party Animals of Baking, with Nicola Lamb

    2026-11-02 · 50 min · Season 4, episode 5

    What do cakes, cookies, brownies, blondies, and more have in common? They’re all made with eggs, one of the true backbones of baking. Today on the show, we’re celebrating the humble egg. Jessica and David each nominate…

  3. Challah is for Everyone, featuring Laurel Kratochvila

    2026-10-26 · 52 min · Season 4, episode 4

    This week on the show, we’re gathering around the table and tearing into a big loaf of fluffy challah. David opens the show by sharing challah’s importance in his family and the broader cultural significance this bread…

  4. Pancakes are the MVP of Breakfast, with Carla Lalli

    2026-10-19 · 48 min · Season 4, episode 3

    This week, we’re waking up early and starting the day the right way: with a big batch of pancakes. Jessica and David kick off the show by sharing a bit about the history of pancakes — which goes back much longer than…

  5. Apple Showdown: Pie vs. Cake, featuring Erin McDowell

    2026-10-12 · 49 min · Season 4, episode 2

    It’s fall, which means it’s time to talk about baking with apples! David and Jessica kick off the show by talking about apple pie versus apple cake, then dig into the best apples for baking. Unsurprisingly, they have a…

  6. In Pursuit of the Ultimate Chocolate Cake, with Helen Goh

    2026-10-05 · 54 min · Season 4, episode 1

    We’re back with a brand-new season, and we’re celebrating with — what else? — cake! Specifically, the best chocolate cake in the world, as made by this episode’s guest, James Beard award-winning cookbook author Helen…

  7. Coming Soon - Season Four of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast

    2026-09-22 · 2 min

    Things Bakers Know, the official podcast from King Arthur Baking Company, is back with a ten episode fourth season — starting October 5th! Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every…

  8. Exclusive: Chad Robertson Talks About His New Brooklyn Bakery

    2026-06-05 · 15 min

    A new Chad Robertson venture is always a big deal, and we have all the details. In May, Jessica talked to the Tartine co-founder for our episode all about his bread and the enormous influence it has had on baking around…

  9. The Bagel Boom, featuring Carlos Perez of Boil & Bake

    2026-05-25 · 46 min · Season 3, episode 10

    It’s bagel week on the show, and this time, David is bringing all the opinions. Together, he and Jessica discuss bagels in New York and beyond, including the burgeoning world of California-style bagels and the different…

  10. This Loaf Changed American Bread, with Chad Robertson

    2026-05-18 · 58 min · Season 3, episode 9

    Today, we’re dedicating a whole episode to a single loaf of bread. But not just any bread: the loaf from San Francisco’s Tartine bakery, which kicked off a sourdough revolution in the States. David and Jessica start the…

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Oldest episode in feed
04/2025 · over a year
Typical length
36 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords
baking, food, cookies, home chef, home cooking, recipes, cooking

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