Out-of-This-World Snacking With Marilyn Yang, Michael Casali, Popadelics

New York-based shiitake mushroom chip company Popadelics is on a mission to bring attention to under-loved vegetables. 

In this Spill & Dish podcast episode, George Hajjar, associate editor at the SFA, speaks with co-founders and life partners Marilyn Yang and Michael Casali about transitioning to the food world from a finance background, the origins of the pandemic-born snack, and their recent success, particularly in alternate channels including Urban Outfitters. Additionally, Yang highlights some of the brand’s philanthropic achievements, including its partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research. Listen now.