Cilantro Converts & the Soap Gene
Podcast: The NightlyPublished On: Sat Aug 15 2026
Description: Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Alexa about her lifelong cilantro-soap confusion, the genetic quirk behind picky palates, and the joys of turning suspicious herbs into pesto.What You'll Hear:Ketchup, Pineapple, and Other Hills to Die On: Greta kicks things off by confessing her most controversial Chicago food opinions, ketchup on hot dogs and all.The Cilantro-Soap Mystery, Solved-ish: Caller Alexa unpacks years of confusion over whether cilantro tastes like soap, or if she just didn't like cilantro, and the surprising genetics behind it all.Tupperware Chaos and Herb Garden Dreams: The two wind down with a conversation about wilting herbs, mismatched lids, and the eternal battle for fridge order.CHAPTERS:00:00 Greta's food-related hot takes 01:54 Welcome, Caller Alexa!02:01 The cilantro-soap dilemma begins09:58 The science behind why cilantro tastes like soap12:04 Tacos, pesto, and cilantro's greatest hits16:27 Goodnight to Tiger and Lily!For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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