Praise the Potato
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Praise the Potato has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Jan 2026).
'Yukon Gold' is a large cultivar of potato most distinctly characterized by its thin, smooth, eye-free skin and yellow-tinged flesh and brown-tinted skin. This potato was developed in the 1960s by Garnet ("Gary") Johnston in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with the help of Geoff Rowberry at the University of Guelph. The official cross bred strain was made in 1966 and 'Yukon Gold' was finally released into the market in 1980.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Radiolab |
| Author | Lindsey Bareham |
| Published | 1989 |
| Publisher | Penguin UK |
| Subjects | Potatoes, Cookery, Cookery (Potatoes) |
| ISBN | 9780718131906 |
| Genre | Potatoes, Cookery, Cookery (Potatoes) |
Who talks about Praise the Potato on podcasts?
Tanya brought up Praise the Potato; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Radiolab.
- Year-end recap: 2025 was a real stinker! | Terrestrials Podcast on Radiolab (Jan 2026) — Tanya
What is Praise the Potato mentioned alongside?
Praise the Potato is most often mentioned alongside Brown University, Alan Gofinsky and Lulu.
Mentioned together: Brown University, Alan Gofinsky, Lulu, John Monzari, Nicholas Bench, Terrestrials, Infinite Colors, The Power of the Chowder