Who introduced teppanyaki to the US? Why do Benihana chefs crack jokes while wielding knife tricks? What does any of it have to do with world famous DJ Steve Aoki?
In this episode, we’ll find out how a young playboy turned a style of Japanese cooking into a restaurant empire that has captivated families for generations.
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Have you ever wondered how ketchup became America’s favorite condiment? Or why Four Loko was banned by the government? Or how roller coasters were invented? In “History of…” host Wil Fulton will take you through a rapid-fire crash course on some of humankind’s greatest innovations in food, drink, and travel. Hey, if you can keep up, you actually might learn something!
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Host / Written by
Wil Fulton / Mia Faske
Senior Creative
Jake Rasmussen
Development Producer
Wil Fulton
Associate Producer
Mia Faske
Editor
Zachary Lapierre
Animator
Danna Windsor
Production Coordinator
Myra Rivera
Line Producer
Anna Frangos
Post Production Supervisor
Daniel Byrne
Director of Development
Leo Fernandez
Creative Director
Audra V. Pace
Head of Video
Jim D’Amico
Chief Content Officer
Meghan Kirsch
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