Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect hot dog? This week on Meet Your Maker, Rachel Wharton and John Taggart are joined in the studio by Tony Fragogiannis and Bull Mulholland, the owners of The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company. Learn how to get that nice 'snap' in your dog, and find out what blends of meat make for juicier bites. Listen in to hear Tony and Bill talk about their idea for The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company, and how the crowd at Mulholland's bar likes their dogs to be fixed. Hear about the duo's background in charcuterie, and how making hot dogs is different than most other types of salumi. Learn about the company's inspiration, and what's in store for the team in the months and years to come! This program has been sponsored by 360 Cookware.

"The Buffalo Chicken Dog was our first adventure. We were just messing around with hot wings at Mulhollands, and it just happened." [12:00] -- Bill Mulholland on Meet Your Maker

"Right now, they're packaged by hand. You just put them in the bag and vacuum seal it." [26:15] -- Tony Fragogiannis on Meet Your Maker

We're talking local and artisanal retail on this week's Let's Eat In! On this episode, Cathy Erway is joined by Nichelina Mavros and Celia Churcher of Depanneur in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Depanneur is located on North 3rd Street and Wythe Avenue, and specializes in fine cheese, bread, and charcuterie. Tune in to learn about Depanneur's new "fish C.S.A." that provides local, fresh fish right here in Brooklyn. Hear about the aims of Depanneur as a high-end bodega, with fresh sandwiches and local, real food. What's on the shelves at Depanneur that could be a part of the ideal date meal? Tune in to this week's Let's Eat In to find out! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods.

"There's so much amazing food going on in our neighborhood, and there's room for everybody." -- Nichelina Mavros on Let's Eat In

How do livestock protect the environment? This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks calls up Judith Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet to discuss erosion, carbon, and the health of the planet. Tune into this program to hear Judith talk about the natural grazing habits of herbivores like cows, and how these tendencies help keep the ecosystem in check. How do animals contribute to the biodiversity of plant species? Learn more about topsoil; what is topsoil, and how is it created? Listen in to hear how Judith hopes her book will inspire the future of consumers, and influence producers to adopt alternative land management practices. Tune in and learn how proper holistic land stewardship is a political issue, and how you can affect change. This program has been brought to you by Bonnie Plants. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today's music.

"The livestock functions as biological accelerators- they move this process forward. They keep the carbon cycle, the water cycle, etc. from getting out of whack." [13:50]

"For every ton of grain produced, seven tons of topsoil are lost." [17:50]

-- Judith Schwartz on The Farm Report