In this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung delves into the history, impact, and personal stories surrounding Flamin' Hot Cheetos with comedian and writer Brian Bahe. From the snack’s spicy beginnings in schoolkids' lunchboxes to its global cultural icon status, explore how this fiery snack became an obsession. Uncover the controversial origins, its rise in pop culture, and why it remains a favorite despite occasional bans. Join us for a fun, informative, and nostalgic journey through the world of Flamin' Hot Cheetos!

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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

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00:00 Introduction to Flamin' Hot Cheetos
00:29 Brian Bahe's Love for Flamin' Hot Cheetos
04:46 The Origin Story of Cheetos
08:25 The Controversy Behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos
14:12 Flamin' Hot Cheetos in Schools
25:58 Flamin' Hot Cheetos in Pop Culture
29:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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