Podcast Summary: "Coming Soon - Season Two of Things Bakers Know"

Podcast: Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast
Host: King Arthur Baking Company (Jessica Battilana & David Tamarkin)
Date: September 16, 2025
Episode Type: Season Two Preview

Overview:

This preview episode announces the return of "Things Bakers Know" for its second season. Hosts Jessica Battilana (staff editor) and David Tamarkin (editorial director) share a taste of what’s coming up: 10 new episodes delving into diverse baking topics, expert guests, and the ever-popular listener mailbag. The tone is warm, enthusiastic, and eager to invite both beginners and seasoned bakers to the show’s deep dive into recipes, traditions, and troubleshooting.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Season Two Preview & Structure

• Return Announcement:
  • [00:09] Jessica: "I am happy to report that we are back with a new season of Things Bakers Know, a podcast from King Arthur where we explore every corner... of the baking world."
• Episode Count & Focus:
  • [00:18] David: "We've been working hard on 10 new episodes and we have some great topics this season."

2. Highlighted Topics & Episode Teasers

• Special Episodes:
  • "We wanted to devote an entire episode to gluten free bread specifically." ([00:22] Jessica)
• Connecting Theme:
  • "The through line between all these bakes is butter." ([00:26] David)
• Featured Exploration:
  • "The theme of today's episodes are the bakeries of Chinatown." ([00:29] David)
• Listener Q&A:
  • "And of course, we have more of the fabulous listener questions, which, honestly, is one of my favorite parts of the show." ([00:33] Jessica)

3. Sample Listener Questions and Advice

• Gluten-Free Baking:
  • [00:39] David: "So the answer is, yes, you can do this if you use a gluten free flour blend that's specifically formulated for bread."
  • [00:46] David: "So that's the recipe that this caller is asking about. So that's a little bit of background. And everyone should make these because they're outrageous."
• Pumpkin Puree Tip:
  • [00:52] David: "The answer is no. It's never worth it to make your own pumpkin puree. Just open up a can."
  • [00:58] (Jessica reacts) "Mm."

4. Guest Appearances

• Featured Baking Experts:
  • [00:59] David: "Along the way, we once again break bread with some of the best bakers in America and get their expert advice."
  • [01:07] David: "Today we're talking to Christina Cho, author of two cookbooks."
  • [01:08] David: "We have a really special guest, Dorie Greenspan."
  • [01:10] David: "We reached out to my friend, cookbook author Rick Martinez."

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Jessica [00:14]: "So join us at King Arthur as we explore the wide world of baking."
• Jessica [00:33]: "And of course, we have more of the fabulous listener questions, which, honestly, is one of my favorite parts of the show."
• David [00:52]: "The answer is no. It's never worth it to make your own pumpkin puree. Just open up a can."
• David [01:32]: "And until then, remember, follow the recipe."

Notable Segments (Timestamps)

• 00:09 – Announcement of Season Two
• 00:18–00:29 – Episode Teasers: gluten free bread, Chinatown bakeries, butter as a theme
• 00:33–00:52 – Listener Questions: gluten-free tips, pumpkin puree advice
• 00:59–01:14 – Guest Highlights: Christina Cho, Dorie Greenspan, Rick Martinez
• 01:19–01:32 – Season Launch Info & Closing Quote

Conclusion

This brief but content-packed preview sets up an enticing second season for "Things Bakers Know." With its promise of exploring both classic and contemporary baking topics, tackling real listener questions, and spotlighting acclaimed bakers, the new season is positioned to nourish the curiosity and skills of bakers everywhere. As David sums up:

"And until then, remember, follow the recipe." ([01:32])