Food: Fact or Fiction?

Michael McKean juggles carnival classics with tales that include whether cotton candy is at the root of a cavity conspiracy; if popcorn kernels saved the silver screen; whether saltwater taffy was the center of a legal war.

Host Michael McKean investigates whether the extra muffin a baker's dozen could save a baker's life, what's so cool about cucumbers and if one can literally butter someone up.

Michael McKean takes a trip around the US to discover the truth of the stories behind each states' famous plates.

Host Michael McKean discovers whether there is a scientific reason people may not love airline food; why hungry astronauts tend to choose spicy shrimp; how a corned beef sandwich could sabotage a space mission.