In this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung welcomes improv comedian and podcast host Aricia Skidmore-Williams to discuss her love of Reese's peanut butter cups. They explore Aricia's childhood memories associated with the candy, including 'candy funerals' enforced by her parents. The episode delves into the history of Reese's, from H.B. Reese's founding in 1923, its iconic status bolstered by its appearance in 'E.T. the Extraterrestrial', and its continued dominance in the candy market. The conversation also touches on the various product iterations, nostalgic advertising campaigns, and personal anecdotes about the confectionary giant.

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About the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

00:00 Introduction to Sprung On Food

00:30 Aricia's Love for Reese's

01:42 Candy Funerals and Childhood Memories

04:26 The History of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

08:46 Reese's Pieces and E.T. Collaboration

11:39 Reese's Dominance in the Candy Market

14:49 Exploring Reese's Spinoffs

15:58 Reese's Production Process

17:33 Quality Control and Customer Feedback

20:51 Reese's Variations and Holiday Specials

23:31 Reese's in Pop Culture and International Markets

25:35 Personal Reflections and Conclusion