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A Hot Dog Is A Sandwich

Hosted by Mythical Chefs

Two chefs and longtime co-hosts debate a single, often absurd, culinary quandary in each episode, from pop culture to personal history.

The brief

A debate show where a central food controversy is merely the starting point. The hosts, who have a clear and long-standing rapport, use the topic (e.g., peanut butter brands, celebrity fast-food orders) to spiral into tangents about their childhoods, pop culture, the psychology of taste, and the business of food branding.

Unlike typical food podcasts that focus on recipes or restaurant reviews, this show's core is the chemistry and chaotic energy of its two hosts. The specific food topic is often secondary to the personal stories, inside jokes, and mock-serious arguments that arise.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

On "A Hot Dog Is A Sandwich," Mythical chefs Josh Scherer and Nicole Enayati apply their culinary expertise to debate the internet's most controversial food questions. Each episode centers on a single topic—like Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero or the merits of Subway's menu—which serves as a launchpad for wide-ranging discussions on brand history, food science, and personal anecdotes. The show is a production of Mythical, the entertainment company founded by Rhett & Link.

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Credentials & credits

  • Josh Scherer: Host/EP at Mythical Kitchen
  • Josh Scherer: Author of 'The Mythical Cookbook' and 'The Culinary Bro-Down Cookbook'
  • Josh Scherer: Former writer for Los Angeles Magazine, GQ, Maxim, and Vice Munchies
  • Josh Scherer: Forbes 30 Under 30 (Food & Drink, 2022)
  • Nicole Enayati: Senior Culinary Producer at Mythical Entertainment
  • Nicole Enayati: Author of 'Bake Up!', a cookbook for teens

Other ventures

  • Mythical Kitchen (YouTube Channel)
  • Good Mythical Morning
  • Mythical (Entertainment Company)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
308
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 24, 2026
Status
Active
Recent episodes
  1. 01
  2. 02
  3. 03
  4. 04
  5. 05
  6. 06
  7. 07
  8. 08
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    We Tried Subway's First Ever Value Menu

    A representative example of the format, where a taste test of new items leads to a passionate discussion about brand decline, personal history with the chain, and the specific smell of Subway restaurants.

  2. 02
    Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero (Pro Chefs Debate)

    This episode showcases the hosts' ability to turn a simple comparison into a deep dive on artificial sweeteners, branding history, and the psychology of 'guilt-free' foods, complete with personal anecdotes about weight.

  3. 03
    Taste Testing ALL The Peanut Butters

    Highlights the show's blend of structured taste testing with chaotic tangents, including discussions on 'hot girl' food trends, the class status of espresso martinis, and nostalgic memories of in-store peanut butter grinders.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How Mythical Chefs interviews

This is a co-host debate show, not an interview format. The conversation is a rapid, back-and-forth dynamic where hosts Josh Scherer and Nicole Enayati build on each other's jokes and frequently go on long, personal tangents. They occasionally bring in a producer for a third opinion on cultural trends.

Signature segments

  • · A Hot Dog Is A Sandwich (the central debate format)
  • · Voicemail Hotline (833-DOGPOD1)
  • · Taste Tests
  • · Childhood Tangents
  • · Brand Dissections

Topics covered repeatedly

Food DebatesFast Food AnalysisBrand History & MarketingFood SciencePersonal NostalgiaPop CultureTaste TestsCulinary History
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show does not feature external interview guests; the 'guest' is typically the food item or culinary concept being debated in the episode.

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
62.5K
62,500
Avg views / video
22.4K
Trailing window
Total views
40M
39,980,990
Videos published
308
Sponsor readEstimated

Given its association with the major YouTube brand Mythical Entertainment, this podcast is likely to attract sponsors from the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods sectors who are comfortable with a comedic and sometimes irreverent tone.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who are the hosts of A Hot Dog Is A Sandwich?
The hosts are Mythical chefs Josh Scherer and Nicole Enayati.
What is the format of the show?
It is a co-hosted debate show. Each week, the hosts tackle a controversial food topic, which leads to comedic arguments, personal stories, and tangents. It is not an interview show.
Is this podcast still active?
Yes, new episodes are released weekly.
Where does this podcast come from?
It is part of the Mythical Kitchen and wider Mythical Entertainment universe, created by Rhett & Link.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available in video format on the A Hot Dog Is A Sandwich YouTube channel and in audio-only versions on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
How can I share my own controversial food opinion?
The show has a voicemail hotline for listeners to call in with their food takes at (833) DOG-POD1.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  2. [02]Josh Scherer - HarperCollins Publishersharpercollins.com
  3. [03]This Is TASTE 118: Nicole Enayatitastecooking.com
  4. [04]Josh Scherer - Forbes 30 Under 30 2022forbes.com
  5. [05]Rhett & Link - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  6. [06]Josh Scherer - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  7. [07]Nicole Hendizadeh Enayati - FamousFixfamousfix.com
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