All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 The Messy History of Cereal

    • May 11, 2022
    • Discovery+

    A look at America’s go-to breakfast which has withstood the test of time, but the story of cereal is anything but dry with its shockingly salacious origins.

  • S01E02 The Messy History of Burgers

    • May 11, 2022
    • Discovery+

    Go behind the scenes of this cornerstone of American food culture in which women’s rights and a fast-food burger chain have played pivotal roles in its evolution.

  • S01E03 The Messy History of Soda

    • May 18, 2022
    • Discovery+

    Take a look at this beloved fizzy beverage that initially boasted some questionable ingredients such as cocaine and lithium and was touted to have medicinal properties.

  • S01E04 The Messy History of Bread

    • May 18, 2022
    • Discovery+

    A look at the rich and storied evolution of a classic American staple, bread.

  • S01E05 The Messy History of Wings

    • May 25, 2022
    • Discovery+

    The truth behind the origin of chicken wings, an American institution for decades, including tales of recipe appropriation which persist through today.

  • S01E06 The Messy History of Chocolate

    • May 25, 2022
    • Discovery+

    A sweet treat that can sometimes leave a bitter aftertaste, from the conquistadors and beyond, the story of chocolate is messy.