In the episode, hosts discuss various pizza styles, emphasizing that pizza is a universally loved food with options for all dietary restrictions. They introduce a tournament-style comparison of eight pizza styles, inspired by a Skillshare class on thin crust pizza. The episode is sponsored by Skillshare, offering viewers a free trial. Styles compared include Neapolitan vs. Sicilian, New York vs. New Haven, Chicago deep dish vs. Chicago thin crust, and Detroit vs. St. Louis. Each style is evaluated based on its construction, baking method, and taste. The hosts declare New York style as the winner after a humorous debate, crediting its iconic status and widespread appeal.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The hosts are comparing different pizza styles to determine which one is the best.
2. The hosts are using a tournament-style competition to compare eight pizza styles.
3. The pizza styles being compared are Neapolitan, Sicilian, New York, New Haven, Chicago deep dish, Chicago thin crust, Detroit, and St. Louis.
4. The hosts are evaluating the pizzas based on their construction, baking, and eating style.
5. The hosts are keeping the toppings simple, with only cheese on each pizza.
6. The Neapolitan pizza is described as having a thin crust with a high chew factor and a puffy crust called a cornicione.
7. The Sicilian pizza is described as having a thick crust and often being heavy on garlic.
8. The New York-style pizza is described as having a large, thin, hand-tossed crust.
9. The New Haven-style pizza is described as having a very crisp, thin crust cooked in a coal oven.
10. The Chicago deep dish pizza is described as having a buttery, thick crust often containing cornmeal.
11. The Detroit-style pizza is described as having an extra-thick crust with a crispy bottom and extra cheese baked onto the crust.
12. The St. Louis-style pizza is described as having an unleavened crust with a special cheese called provel.
13. The hosts ultimately choose New York-style pizza as the winner of the competition.
14. Detroit-style pizza is revealed to be the style used at Little Caesars.
15. The hosts thank Skillshare for sponsoring the episode and encourage viewers to try out their online classes.
16. The episode ends with a promotion for the Wheel of Mythicality and a call to action to visit the Mythical store.