Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
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43 episodes
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Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
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Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
Ep 42 The Hershey Kiss Cocktail: Chocolate’s Sweet Role in Medicine, Culture & the Movie Chocolat
Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
39 minutes
2 weeks ago
Ep 42 The Hershey Kiss Cocktail: Chocolate’s Sweet Role in Medicine, Culture & the Movie Chocolat
The Hershey Kiss Cocktail: Chocolate in Medicine, Culture & the Movie Chocolat
This week on the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we indulge in the sweet side of history, health, and pop culture with our featured drink—the Hershey Kiss chocolate martini. Inspired by the iconic Hershey’s treat, this cocktail pairs perfectly with our exploration of chocolate as both a cultural delicacy and a medicinal remedy. We dive into the role of chocolate in medicine, from theobromine and heart health to ancient healing practices, and examine how films like Chocolat (2000) romanticize it as a source of transformation and desire. Along the way, we highlight pop culture moments featuring chocolate—from Gilmore Girls and Legally Blonde to House M.D. and Victoria—while uncovering the surprising connections between indulgence, health, and history.
📚 References
Books & Articles
Coe, S. D., & Coe, M. D. The True History of Chocolate
Grivetti, L., & Shapiro, H. Chocolate: History, Culture, and Heritage
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Dark Chocolate and Health
Buijsse et al. (2010), European Heart Journal
Mastroiacovo et al. (2015), American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
NIH MedlinePlus – Theobromine: Link
Media
Chocolat (2000)
Gilmore Girls
Legally Blonde (2001)
House M.D. – “Unfaithful”
Victoria (PBS)
Apocalypto (2006)
Cocktail : https://savoryreviews.com/2024/07/hershey-kiss-chocolate-martini/
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Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
