In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution is taking place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry. Before they become brand names, budding innovators like Henry Heinz, John and Will Kellogg, and C.W. Post push the limits.

At the dawn of the 20th Century, a new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology.

As the Great Depression hits, the titans of food push the envelope of innovation to feed a hungry nation. Then WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort.

Jamie Stachowski, the maestro of meat, lifts the lid on the American melting pot to see what's cooking. Beef, Pork and Chicken, the meats Jamie calls the "Usual Suspects" are definitely in the mix, but these animals weren't even on the continent before Columbus discovered the New World. Jamie travels across the country to try and unravel how these meats made it to America, and why. He'll take you places your stomach won't want to leave. Sit down, pull up a plate and dig in... you're in for a madcap, mouth-watering, and protein-packed exploration of everything meat!