Sari Kamin speaks with historian and hot dog expert Bruce Kraig about his latest book, Man Bites Dog at the Roger Smith Cookbook Conference. Tune in for a conversation about the importance of the hot dog in American culture.

This week on Hot Grease Nicole speaks to Bruce Cost of Fresh Ginger Ginger Ale. Bruce talks about the world's interest in ginger as a whole, and what Fresh Ginger brings to the beverage industry that's unique; especially at a time when soda, juice, and sparkling beverages are converging into new amalgamated products. Bruce also talks about how he managed to infiltrate NYC's beverage counters from the bottom up, spending as much time courting corner bodegas as bigger chain stores. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch: purveyors of fine grass-fed beef from the California coast.

Photo 1: Bruce Cost, Photo 2: Bruce's Real Ginger Ginger Ale

This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz sits down with Executive Director of the Heritage Radio Network and host of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks. Tune in to hear Greg and Erin discuss station updates. Hear about three of the network's newest shows: After the Jump, Chef's Story, and the business of The Business! Erin also speaks to the non-profit application process, and how 501-c(3) status has changed the network. Learn about how Hurricane Sandy impacted the food community, and why the Heritage Radio Network decided to share the stories of so many storm-drenched restaurants and food businesses. What should you expect from the Heritage Radio Network in 2013? Later, Karlie Bruce performs live in the famous HRN shipping containers! Learn about Karlie's past in disco band Escort, and hear how Australia differs from New York City in Karlie's eyes. How did Karlie land her first gig at Carnegie Hall? Find out on this week's episode of Snacky Tunes! This episode has been sponsored by Tekserve.

"We are recognized by the federal government as an organization that provides an educational resource... On the other side of things, it's interesting for us to figure out what that [non-profit] status allows us to do or not do. We are held to a much higher level of transparency." [12:00] --Erin Fairbanks on Snacky Tunes