Lard almighty, this week we're joined by King of Kings, Brian King, for a most delectable and distractable episode for you. Make yourself a snack and get lost in the nostalgia as we explore the history of the greatest treat there ever was: The Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. And once you've unstuck the bread from the roof of your mouth, feel free to come at us for our controversial opinions.

Our lovely guest, Brian King
Marcellus Gilmore Edson's peanut butter patent
George Washington Carver's "300 Uses for Peanuts"
WWI Recipe for Peanut Butter Soup
WWII peanut butter military ration
Welch's Grapelade ad

More on Brian: Brian is a Chicago Native and actor who has appeared in a whole bunch of things you've seen, from Nia DaCosta's Candyman to Steve McQueen's Widows and even Zach Snyder's Man of Steel. On the smaller screen, he's recently recurred on HBO's Somebody Somewhere as Bridget Everett's neighbor Drew and is known for his role in the acclaimed Showtime hit The Chi.

Follow Brian on Instagram @thesonofbozo

Sources: Wiki, how stuff works, national peanut board

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CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
Animations & Addtl Design: The Banditry Co. 

About this podcast: Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.

SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by Herbiery Brewing, BatesMeron Sweet Design & The Banditry Co.