Food: Fact or Fiction?
Food: Fact or Fiction?

Food: Fact or Fiction?

2015 4 Seasons 65 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Family Documentary

Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

What's for Dessert

In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we indulge in the best part of every meal: Dessert

EP 2

Passports Please!

In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we take a trip around the food globe to find out w

EP 3

Doctor's Note

In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we uncover the truth behind America's most popular

EP 4

Breakfast

In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we reveal the truth behind the most important meal

EP 5

Taste of War

In this episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we put food on the frontlines of war and discover

EP 6

Hungry for Love

In the episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? join host Michael McKean as we dig into the heart of food and love. Chocolate a

EP 1

Hole in One

Host Michael McKean shares the "hole" story of everyone's favorite middle-missing baked goods. See if donuts helped brin

EP 2

The Kitchen of Good and Evil

Host Michael McKean separates the good from the bad on some downright wicked food tales. He uncovers whether beer's spir

EP 3

Hungry Eyes

Host Michael McKean chases rainbows to explain how our food's color can leave us tickled pink or feeling blue. Michael u

EP 4

Thanksgiving Winners

Host Michael McKean gives thanks for our favorite Thanksgiving grub. He uncovers whether the turkey or the country came

EP 5

Breadly Combinations

Host Michael McKean opens up a sandwich discussion and cuts the crust off some "deli-cut" issues. He finds out if the sa

EP 6

Eat Your Words

Host Michael McKean minces words to get to the bottom of some famous food phrases. He finds out if the extra muffin a ba

EP 7

Rags to Riches

Host Michael McKean takes a look at how some favorite foods went from paupers to princes. He looks at lobster's prison p

EP 8

Power Couples

Host Michael McKean takes a look at how some favorite food combinations got hitched. Michael traces the origins of peanu

EP 9

Some Like it Hot

Host Michael McKean cranks up the heat on food myths, discovering who invented chili, if hot wings bond people closer to

EP 10

State Fare

Host Michael McKean takes a road trip around the US to uncover the stories behind our favorite state plates, including w

EP 11

Eat to Win

Host Michael McKean goes to bat finding out how our favorite stadium goods got tickets to the big leagues. Michael trace

EP 12

Carnie Knowledge

Step right up, as host Michael McKean juggles carnival classics with stories that will amaze and astound. His big top ta

EP 13

Up in the Air

Fasten your seatbelt and put your tray table in the upright position, host Michael McKean is taking our favorite foods u

EP 1

Sacred Chow

Host Michael McKean enlightens us on a few divine dining delights. He finds out why we should we be handing out cake ins

EP 2

Disastrous Dishes

Grab your flashlights and duct tape because host Michael McKean uncovers the truth behind the world's greatest edible em

EP 3

Opposites Attract

Join host Michael McKean as he figures out why some classic culinary combos are a match made in heaven. He discovers tha

EP 4

Bloodlines

Host Michael McKean sorts out the problematic pedigrees of some of our favorite foods. We'll find out if German Chocolat

EP 5

Name that Dish

Don't forget to bring some form of ID because host Michael McKean gets the scoop on some famous dishes that were named a

EP 6

Nifty Fifties

It's a blast from the past as Host Michael McKean clues us in on some fabulous 50s favorites. Hop in the hot rod and fin

EP 7

Season's Eatings

Host Michael McKean finds the reasoning for the seasoning in some sweet holiday treats. Help unwrap the mystery behind h

EP 8

The Book of Food

Host Michael McKean does a deep dive into the most holy recipe book of all time: The Bible! He finds out which miraculou

EP 9

The Takeaway

If you don't feel like cooking tonight, host Michael McKean gets the scoop on your favorite Take-Out dishes. He discover

EP 10

Sounds Delicious

On this episode, Host Michael McKean sounds off on how a little sizzle can sell a lot of Fajitas and why we should slurp

EP 11

The Shape of Things

Great ready for some mealtime mathematics! Host Michael McKean cracks open the old geometry book and studies the shapes

EP 12

Diner Delights

Nothing could be finer than hanging with Host Michael McKean at a diner. Grab your greasy spoon and see how the milkshak

EP 13

Rainbow Connections

Somewhere over the rainbow, Host Michael McKean's dreams come true as he discovers some of our tastiest technicolor trea

EP 14

Street Foods

Host Michael McKean flexes his street food, street smarts. Prepare to get your hands dirty as we discover the explosive

EP 15

Crime Biters

Host Michael McKean takes a bite out of crime and investigates how some of our favorite foods got mixed up with the law.

EP 16

Wedding Chows

Join Host Michael McKean and Say 'I do' to Italian Wedding soup as we learn its maiden name, find out why cookies object

EP 17

Biting Words

Host Michael McKean uncovers the wondrous ways behind some famous food clichés. He takes a bite of humble pie to find o

EP 18

Declassifried

Host Michael McKean serves up a heaping helping of history for a few deep fried favorites. Pull up a fry basket and see

EP 19

Townie Treats

Pack your bags and grab a map because Host Michael McKean is heading out on a tasty tour of America's most delicious des

EP 20

Gone Camping

Gear up and stake your tents, Host Michael McKean has set up camp and it's suppertime. As you warm by the fire, you'll g

EP 1

Brunch Beauties

Michael McKean skips breakfast and forgets about lunch so he can get to the bottom of brunch. He discovers how eggs Bene

EP 2

Happy Birthday

Michael McKean makes everyone's birthday wishes come true as he celebrates the best holiday of the year. He discovers th

EP 3

Game Night

Michael McKean goes into the wild to hunt for juicy game meat myths and fresh fish fibs. He calls foul on duck a l'orang

EP 4

Wicked Good

Michael McKean celebrates Halloween by investigating dishes that are so good they're downright wicked! He's uncovering r

EP 5

Baked Goodies

Michael McKean throws the carb-free diet out the window and uncovers the stories behind our favorite baked goodies. He s

EP 6

I'm Stuffed

Michael McKean goes on a spectacular journey of some super stuffed foods. Find out if bao are good enough to save our ne

EP 7

Dishes In Disguise

All is not what it seems as Michael McKean reveals the truth behind dishes in disguise. He uncovers what it took to make

EP 8

Finger Foods

Put down your fork and get ready to pick up some amazing finger food facts! Michael McKean has things handled, finding o

EP 9

Santa's Sweet Tooth

Even Santa eventually succumbs to his sweet tooth after a long night at work! Host Michael McKean takes us on a satisfyi

EP 10

Gadgets and Gizmos

Michael McKean has gadgets and gizmos a'plenty, and he's ready to show them all off! Discover that waffle irons were onc

EP 11

Dip it Good

Cozy up with a bowl of chips because host Michael McKean has the scoop on our favorite dips! He'll discover that guacamo

EP 12

Vegas, Baby!

Host Michael McKean has a date with Lady Luck and is ready to go all-in on some tempting Vegas eats! He'll find out how

EP 13

War and Peace

Michael McKean gets caught in the middle of some culinary conflicts as he uncovers some very delicious details. He solve

EP 14

Play with Your Food

Michael McKean turns our plates into a playground as he finds out the stories behind some famously fun foods! He'll spel

EP 15

Bon Appetit

Michael McKean is all berets and baguettes as he digs into a few of France's most fantastic feasts. He crosses the pond

EP 16

Tea Time

Michael McKean has his pinkie out because it's tea time! He's discovering espionage may have bagged us English breakfast

EP 17

Into the Wild

Michael McKean finds his bearings and heads out into the wild blue yonder! On this appetizing adventure, he'll discover

EP 18

My Kind of Town

Michael McKean is taking us on a wild ride through the Windy City. He's going to determine if Chicago deep dish is defin

EP 19

Paradise Nosh

Host Michael McKean has two tickets to paradise and is inviting everyone for a taste of the good life! He's finding out

EP 20

Deli-licious

Dishes from the deli, including how the bagel met cream cheese and lox, black and white cookies, and when pastrami was f

EP 21

Layers of Flavors

Host Michael McKean layers it on thick as he digs into lovely layered feasts! He'll find out if club sandwiches were onc

EP 22

Fire in the Hole

Michael McKean fans the flames of some fiery hot foods! He discovers that flaming-hot vindaloo may have once been far le

EP 23

Potlucky

Host Michael McKean enlightens us all on how the potluck got started. He discovers how the casserole began as just a pan

EP 24

Tasting is Believing

Michael McKean reveals the flavors we hold near and dear are not always what they appear! He'll show us how apple pie co

EP 25

Summertime

Host Michael McKean is ready to roll out those lazy days of summer the right way with our favorite summertime dishes! He

EP 26

Backyard BBQ

Michael McKean learns how barbecue can boost brainpower, discovers Korean barbecue is anything but, and explains why bar

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