Gastronomics
Alex Mayyasi

Gastronomics

No. of episodes
11
Latest episode
2026-10-28

Where can you listen?

Gastronomics is about the business of food. In each episode, Planet Money author Alex Mayyasi talks to chefs, economists, and people with insights and stories about how economics shapes the modern menu.

Meet a trend forecaster who tracks thousands of menus to know exactly when restaurants should start serving yuzu lemonade or ube pancakes. Discover how Best Restaurant lists get made. And learn why billionaires like Bill Gates buy lots and lots of farmland.

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Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Gastronomics?

There are 11 episodes avaiable of Gastronomics.

What is Gastronomics about?

We have categorized Gastronomics as:

  • Business
  • News
  • Business News

Where can you listen to Gastronomics?

Gastronomics is available, among others places, on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did Gastronomics start?

The first episode of Gastronomics that we have available was released 7 April 2026.

Who creates the podcast Gastronomics?

Gastronomics is produced and created by Alex Mayyasi.