Most people only know it from the children's board game. However, in this very special episode of the Down for the Count Podcast, Michael and Scott uncover the sordid history of the small Pacific nation of Candy Land. From glorious nougat to the scourge of licorice, the impact Candy Land has had on world cuisine is immeasurable.

Ayyyyy, when you're here, you're family. Scott and Michael discuss the 2nd best cuisine in the world: Olive Garden...I mean Italian food.

Notes: The pizza place in San Francisco Michael couldn't remember is Pizzeria Delfina.

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What country is responsible for the Oreo, the TV dinner, and scrapple? The country with the third-best cuisine in the world, the US of A.

The Westernization of the udon noodle goes unabated in this episode of Down for the Count as we discuss the 4th greatest cuisine, Japanese.

Michael and Scott explore the vibrant array of Mexican delicacies, only to discover that Doritos Locos Tacos are not among them. It's #5 in our list of greatest world cuisines!

We say it's the 6th-greatest cuisine in the world. Others say it's second to naan. See what we did there?

Middle Eastern cuisine is the 7th-best in the world. Join Scott and Michael as they discuss everything from kafta to falafel to Kafka.

Pad Thai alone is glorious. Add coconut, lime, and tons of lemongrass, and you've got the 8th greatest cuisine in the world.