Food News
Join Juliet Litman and David Jacoby every week for 'Food News,' in which they sample various snacks, share personal tales about food, and round up the latest in food news from around the world.
Episodes
Childhood Allergies, a 250-Year-Old Beer, and Blind Tasting Starburst!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby plead for Din Tai Fung to reconsider its decision to get rid of its rice cakes, break down multiple food heists, and share their thoughts on dinner party etiquette. For this week’s Taste Test, they break out the blindfolds to see if they can correctly identify different flavors of Starburst. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting
Listener Food News Extravaganza: Hot Food Takes!
Juliet and Jacoby asked for your hottest food takes, and you delivered! They react to calls about chocolate chips in ice cream, eating meat below a certain price point, and putting peanut butter on a burger.
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Non-Carbonated Drinks, Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke, and Tasting Snack Packs!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Hooters trying to rebrand as a family restaurant, the couple who created a personalized spice mix for their save the dates, and multiple crime stories. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of different Snack Packs. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call.
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A Flaming Cake, Food Preference in the Womb, and Tasting the New Choco Taco
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the closing of the oldest continuously operating Red Lobster, wonder how a Philly bagel show has had two explosions this year, and dive into the science of whether grapefruit prolongs a caffeine buzz. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Taco Bell and Salt & Straw’s Choco Taco successor, the Tacolate. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food
Cruise News, New York’s Bagel Problem, and Blind Tasting Potato Chips!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Chipotle’s CEO telling customers to ask for more food, discuss whether they would eat perpetual stew, and cover multiple new food promotions. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet blindly tastes potato chips. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call.
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Cereal Box Toys, Breakfast Soup, and Tasting a Texas Double Whopper!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Delta stopping in-flight service on shorter flights, react to how hotel eggs are made, and discuss the differences between restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. For today’s Taste Test, they try the Texas Double Whopper from Burger King. They close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call.Do you ha
A Caffeine Lawsuit, X-Rated Bread, and Tasting Chupa Chups!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the man whose disease turns his body into a brewery, follow up on Bean Club, and share their thoughts on the world’s oldest beer receipt. For today’s Taste Test, they try different flavors of Chupa Chups. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call.
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Bean Club, Crawfish Ice Cream, and Tasting the Big Arch Burger!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the woman who sued a cruise line after being served too many drinks, finally cover a cargo heist that was recovered, and discuss the witch who can tell your destiny by looking at cheese. For today’s Taste Test, they try the Big Arch Burger from McDonald's. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listene
Listener Food News Extravaganza and Tasting Alternative Soda
This week, Juliet and Jacoby turn the show over to the people and answer questions like worst office lunch, best restaurants they’ve been to, and why parents are responsible for providing snacks at youth sports. For today’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of alternative soda. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News.
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Nutella in Space, KitKat Follow-Up, and Blind-Tasting Unique Chips
This week, Juliet and Jacoby revisit the McDonalds CEO, discuss whether it’s fair to critique a restaurant after one visit, and share their thoughts on portion sizes. For this week’s Taste Test, they try to guess the flavors of unique chips without looking. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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A Brazen KitKat Theft, a Spice Discussion, and Tasting Unique Oreos
This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again dive into the world of Red Lobster, gush about the McDonald’s that threw a birthday party for a 95-year-old patron, and finally try to solve the age-old question: Is mayonnaise an instrument? For this week’s Taste Test, they try a flight of unique Oreos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Dress Codes, How to Eat Cereal, and Tasting Flavor-Swapped Chips!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again check in on Red Lobster, try to get to the bottom of a Vancouver meat heist, and discuss the $1,000 hot chocolate. For this week’s Taste Test, they try flavor-swapped chips. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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A Syrup-Fueled Traffic Jam, Taco Bell Skin Care, and Tasting Lloyd’s Carrot Cake!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Sprite’s return to the NBA, discuss the Russian man who got a Domino's tattoo for free pizza for life only for the deal to stop, and cover the people churning their own butter while running. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Lloyd’s carrot cake. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.Do you have Pers
Boy Dinner, a Buffalo-Flavored Espresso Martini, and Tasting Midday Snacks!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the perfect drinking temperature for water, gush over the Italian exchange student who went to Olive Garden, and unravel the show’s first reverse heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a midday snack. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Feeding Babies Butter, Burger King Vs. McDonald's, and Tasting Erewhon With Bill Simmons
This week, Juliet and Jacoby are joined by Bill Simmons to share their thoughts on a new ranch milkshake, follow up with the fridge detectives on Reddit, and discuss a restaurant's $50K water bill. For this week’s Taste Test, they try smoothies from Erewhon. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! L
The Controversy Surrounding Reese’s, More Iguana Pizza, and Tasting Cherry Coke
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a judge's ruling involving boneless buffalo wings, discuss a restaurant charging a donation fee, and update their food goals. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of cherry Coke flavors. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a vo
Papa Johns Michelin Attempt, the History of Popcorn, and Tasting Birthday Cake!
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a fake tamale review, dive back into the food being served at the Olympics, and discuss the world’s first AI companion cafe. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet is surprised with cake for her birthday. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Olympics Food, a Spooky Fridge, and Tasting Unique Cream Cheese
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Cape Cod Potato Chips no longer being produced on Cape Cod, discuss new iguana pizza, and marvel at what a woman sold her crock for. For this week’s Taste Test, they try four different flavors of cream cheese. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Prue Leith Steps Down From 'Bake Off,' a Keg of Ketchup, and Tasting a Raw Onion
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss why consumers are obsessed with zero-sugar soda, share their thoughts on the restaurant offering marijuana pairings, and cover a new Philly law meant to curb restaurant reservation scalping. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a plain sweet onion. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The End of Pizza, a Crushed Delivery Robot, and Tasting Pineberries
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on English beaches being covered in onions and potatoes, discuss the trend of chain restaurants masquerading as small businesses on delivery apps, and dive deep into the couple who got caught adding their own hair to their food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try pineberries. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener
The Viral Sushi Pop, Crumbl Doughnuts, and Tasting Protein Chips
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Lane Kiffin taking the grocery basket home from the store, hold in their revulsion at the woman who snorts all her food, and weigh in on the heist committed by a ‘less attractive Jason Statham’. For this week’s Taste Test, they try protein chips. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Dutch Bros Coffee, Banning Boiling Crustaceans, and a Blind Mac & Cheese Taste Test
This week, Juliet and Jacoby defend the train worker who served sausage rolls out of the garbage, discuss customers using AI images to get refunds from delivery services, and marvel at British Chinese food. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try Kraft, Goodles, and Annie’s to see if they can tell their mac & cheese’s apart. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Liste
A Lobster Heist, Mac and Cheese, and a Blind Coffee Taste Test
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the Massachusetts town that smells like doughnuts and rejoice at the Shrimp Basket employee who saved a customer's life. Plus, Juliet learns what a goose is. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try to identify four different coffees. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Martha Stewart’s Bagels, Robin Hood Thieves, and Tasting Festive Starbucks
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the rise and fall of Crumbl, break down a snail heist, and share their thoughts on the DoorDash driver accused of using pepper spray on a customer's food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try an Eggnog Latte and Cranberry Bliss from Starbucks. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Drunk Raccoon, Ludacrisps, and Tasting Meals from Burger King and McDonald's
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on In-N-Out no longer calling out order 67, discuss the Chipotle customer who claims they found a rodent in their food, and break down an AI ad. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Grinch Meal from McDonald's and SpongeBob-themed food from Burger King. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Rome’s Oldest Coffee Shop, a Countryside Wine Heist, and a Doritos Flight
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the bar banning solo drinkers after 9 p.m., reveal how they would act if their seatmate on a plane were eating eggs, and break down communal dining. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Garlic Steak and BBQ Rib Doritos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Listener Food News Extravaganza and Tasting Hot Chocolate Liquid I.V.
This week, Juliet and Jacoby turn the episode over to the listeners and answer your most burning questions, including Juliet’s ideal Thanksgiving menu and how to host people with allergies. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot chocolate-flavored Liquid I.V. before sharing their Personal Food News.
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Anti-Alcohol Mint, Nike’s Soup Giveaway, and Tasting Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese
This week, Juliet and Jacoby officially adopt the "waiting in line" beat, try to figure out why a woman having an allergic reaction is newsworthy, and cover the latest whiskey heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try apple pie–flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Urine-Based Food, a Viral Gender-Reveal Cake, and Tasting Ramen Crunch
This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover the women who believe matcha is making their hair fall out, discuss the woman trying to trademark "vegetable," and Jacoby shares his love for Mad Honey. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ramen Crunch. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Drinking Bird Spit, Toothpaste Smoothies, and Tasting Fruity Pebbles Liquid Death
This week, Juliet and Jacoby reveal why young people are skipping Chipotle, break down the new McDonald’s policies involving the penny, and discuss the future of coffee. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Fruity Pebbles–flavored Liquid Death. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Emergency Food Response, Spain’s Chair Thieves, and Tasting Polish Delicje Cookies
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Jennifer Lawrence feeding Robert Pattinson food from her garbage, discuss the thieving couple who had sex at a restaurant before robbing it, and explain why they’re divided on Grubhub’s new "Snooze Insurance." For this week’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of Polish Delicje cookies. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and
The Rise and Fall of Salt Bae, Protein-Packed Doritos, and Tasting Reese’s Oreo Cups
This week, Juliet and Jacoby follow up on a lawsuit against Hershey and discuss a pair of heists involving whiskey and gummy bears. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Reese’s Oreo Cups. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Matcha Market, Potato Theft, and Tasting Guinness and Guinness 0
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Tyra Banks’s "hot ice cream," discuss the food of Northern Ireland being affected by Brexit, and talk about the man who refuses to cook well-done steak at parties. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly taste Guinness and Guinness 0. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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A Truck Heist Deep Dive, the Taco Bell 50K, and Tasting Dumpling Daughter
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the Pudding mit Gabel trend, discuss the yogurt being made with ants, and say hello to their old friend, the Tom Cruise holiday cake. For this week’s Taste Test, they follow up on Juliet’s Personal Food News and try Dumpling Daughter. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Return of McDonald’s Monopoly, Sports Booze, and Tasting A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda
This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again discuss the Choco Taco, cover the man who tried the world’s smelliest fish, and discuss whether the plant-based trend is over. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ice Cream Sundae–flavored soda from A&W. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Rise of Sushi, Red Lobster’s Latest Shrimp Promo, and Tasting Ben Stiller's New Stiller’s Soda
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on an unconventional restaurant surcharge, follow up on an avocado ripeness tester, and marvel at the very first Dunkin’. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ben Stiller’s new Shirley Temple–flavored Stiller’s Soda. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Hotel Breakfasts, Reviewing Philly’s Meat Heists, and Tasting New Burger King Items
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a wedding guest who brought their own meal, learn when we’re supposed to eat, and laugh at a poorly decorated cake. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Cini Minis and a Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud from Burger King. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Meat Intolerance, Coffee Thieves, and Tasting Pink Pineapple
Juliet and Jacoby start the show with an exciting announcement. Then, they discuss learning that grapefruit can inhibit certain medications, react to a fake proposal in order to get free drinks, and share their thoughts on a book-flavored dessert. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a pineapple that is pink inside. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
Pepsi Buys Poppi, Random Ice Cream, and Tasting Coca-Cola Orange Cream
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Tracy Morgan’s case of food poisoning during a Knicks game, share their thoughts on a brick-and-mortar store for an ice cream truck, and question whether orange belongs on pizza. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Coca-Cola Orange Cream. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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McDonald’s PlayPlaces, Oregon Truffles, and Tasting Freeze-Dried Gummies
This week, Juliet and Jacoby pay their tribute to the animatronic Chuck E. Cheese band, discuss the winery that spent $50,000 to clone a dog, and share their thoughts on ‘With Love, Meghan.’ For this week’s Taste Test, they try freeze-dried gummies. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The $19 Strawberry, Kids Drinking Mocktails, and Tasting Sweetgreen Fries
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the yogurt cult taking over TikTok, cover microwave sanitation, and dive into the case of a banana causing problems at customs. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Sweetgreen’s new ripple fries. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Egg Smuggling, Yogurt Safety, and Tasting Pepperoni Pizza Soda
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the meaning behind a ramen shop owner threatening a reviewer, share their thoughts on another viral Reddit thread, and break down why Hooters may be heading for bankruptcy. For this week’s Taste Test, they try pepperoni pizza–flavored soda. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Bathing in Cheese and Garlic Sauce, Pants Filled With Food, and Tasting Post Malone Oreos
This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate what counts as a dietary restriction at a wedding, break down a crazy proposal via Reddit, and take a call from an expert on queso cheese and bathtubs. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Post Malone Oreos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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An Egg Heist, Backyard Chickens, and Tasting Strawberry Mocha La Colombe
This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate whether ketchup belongs in the pantry or the fridge, learn about the McDonald's that becomes a nightclub, and discuss South Korea airports confiscating over 11 tons of kimchi last year. For this week’s Taste Test, they try strawberry mocha–flavored La Colombe. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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New Soda Releases, a Krispy Kreme Baby, and Tasting Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud23 Hot Sauce
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss some new technology making its way to the food world, share their thoughts on camel milk, and once again cover policy changes at Starbucks. For this week’s Taste Test, they try two Cloud23 hot sauces from Brooklyn Beckham. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Soup Drops, Single-Serving Cheese Sauce, and Tasting Lemon Tea
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a nightclub giving out lollipops to keep its patrons quiet, share their thoughts on the latest TikTok trend involving smearing beef fat on your face, and cover Brooklyn Beckham’s latest food headline. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a lemon tea from San Benedetto. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Food-Dye Bans, Pineapples on Pizza, and Tasting Kordell Beckham’s Cheez-It Mix
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the men who say dating is too expensive, react to a video suggesting ways to improve personal grocery shoppers, and discuss a protein made from air. For this week’s Taste Test, they finally try Kordell Beckham’s Cheez-It mix featuring smoked cheddar and extra toasty cheddar jack. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Lis
The Motorcycle-Sized Tuna, a Bay Area Meat Heist, and Tasting Taco Bell’s Chicken Nuggets
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the surgeon general saying alcohol is linked to cancer, pay their respect to the woman who ate 70 oysters for breakfast, and share their thoughts on pretty pickles. For this week’s Taste Test, they try chicken nuggets from Taco Bell. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Chipotle Forks for Christmas, a Stolen Tip Jar, and Tasting Cream-Filled Doughnuts
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss how often a water bottle should be washed, weigh in on hiring a line-waiter to get into a busy restaurant, and gush over the Cheez-It Bowl wedding. For this week’s Taste Test, they try French cream and pumpkin cream doughnuts from Le Pain Quotidien. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to a follow-up Listener Food News.
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The Pop-Tarts Bowl, Hot Dr. Pepper, and Tasting Doritos With BBQ Sauce
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss an NBA arena offering a value menu, share their thoughts on Taco Bell adding chicken nuggets to the menu, and weigh in on another Reddit post. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a creation from Cardi B and dip Doritos in BBQ sauce. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Return of Chi-Chi’s, the World’s Most Dangerous Pizza, and Tasting Plant-Based Sweets
This week, Juliet and Jacoby pay homage to sake, share their thoughts on Taco Bell getting into the café game, and discuss Magnolia Bakery taking to the skies. For this week’s Taste Test, they try plant-based sweets. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Banana Art, People Eating Food They Shouldn’t, and Tasting Chocolate Filled With Alcohol
This week, Juliet and Jacoby break down a British pie heist, discuss an Olive Garden mystery, and share their thoughts on England’s new anti-obesity ad law. For this week’s Taste Test, they try alcohol-filled chocolates. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The One-Pan Thanksgiving Recipe, Dancing for Coffee, and Tasting Japanese Chips
This week, Juliet and Jacoby pay their respects to the upcoming closure of Schwartz & Sandy's, run through some Thanksgiving-themed stories, and take a look inside the most expensive Michelin star restaurant in the world. For this week’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of chips from Japan. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Ozempic Vs. Junk Food, Sushi Worms, and Tasting Pickle Fries
Juliet and Jacoby break down a heist involving Guy Fieri’s tequila, weigh in on another reddit wedding post, and pay their respects to the Nigerian chef who cooked for 100 straight hours. For this week’s Taste Test, they pickle fries from Burger King. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Exotic Meats, Combination Restaurants, and Tasting Chocolate
This week, Juliet and Jacoby weigh in on more Reddit drama, share their thoughts on restaurants serving exotic meats, and discuss Grubhub once again being sold. For this week’s Taste Test, they each try multiple chocolate bars to see whether they can taste the expensive one. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Ozempic-Friendly Menu, Animals Getting Drunk, and Tasting Cereal
This week, Juliet and Jacoby weigh in on the boyfriend who criticized his girlfriend’s cooking via a PowerPoint presentation, discuss how Fireball is making whiskey out of human tears, and applaud the man who ate at all 224 Pizza Ranch locations. For this week’s Taste Test, they each try a different cereal that’s new to them. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener
A Cheddar Cheese Heist, Serving Old Fish at a Wedding, and Tasting Uncrustables
This week, Juliet and Jacoby rejoice at the potential end of the broken McFlurry machine, discuss the foods we eat based on Cash App emojis, and try to figure out why cases of scurvy have reemerged. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a classic Uncrustable. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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7-Eleven’s Future, Cook-From-Frozen Turkeys, Tasting a Coke-Oreo Collaboration
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a wild wedding situation, learn whether sparkling water is as hydrating as regular water, and pay their respects to Tupperware. For this week’s Taste Test, they try fizzy-cookie-flavored Coke and Coke-flavored Oreos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Dashboard Kitchens, a Doritos Restaurant, and Tasting Auntie Anne’s
This week, Juliet and Jacoby praise Burger King for its burger dipping sauce idea, discuss pigeons invading a pizza shop, and cover some sports food news ahead of the start of the NBA season. For this week’s Taste Test, they try salted and cinnamon sugar pretzel bites from Auntie Anne’s. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The History of Chicken Tenders, Dua Lipa’s Coke, and Tasting Hot Fudge Sundae Liquid Death
This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover another TikTok cake story, break down the latest olive oil heist, and discuss California banning farm-raised octopus. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot fudge sundae–flavored Liquid Death. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Shift Meal: Origin Korean BBQ | Ringer Food
We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our last stop with Grace Jo from the hospitality group On6thAvenue (creators of Quarters Korean BBQ) to try out their new spot, Origin. Danny and Grace dig into some of Origin’s most iconic dishes, from its garlic-seasoned short rib to Korean royalty's tteok-galbi (00:49).
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Bologna Seized at the Border, Scrambled Pancakes, and Tasting Interesting Soda
This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover the food products impacted by the port strike, discuss DNA from the oldest known cheese, and follow up on the protestors who threw soup at art. For this week’s Taste Test, they try mystery-flavored Mountain Dew and Inca Kola. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Shift Meal: Moo’s Craft Barbecue | Ringer Food
We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our next stop with Michelle and Andrew Muñoz, the owners and pitmasters of Lincoln Heights’ beloved Moo’s. Danny, Michelle, and Andrew dig into some of Moo’s most iconic dishes, from its Texas-style smoked brisket to its Rampart chili burger (00:21), while they discuss their inspiration for adding their own take on Texas
A Birthday Cake Controversy, the Royal Diet, and Tasting Entenmann's Cakes
This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover a heist using "kangaroo pouches," discuss a Rainforest Cafe pop-up in the Empire State Building, and share their thoughts on a fine-dining restaurant staffed almost entirely by people who have experienced homelessness. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet tried a pair of Entenmann’s cakes. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food
Shift Meal: Battambong BBQ | Ringer Food
We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our next stop with Chad Phuong, the owner and pitmaster of Battambang BBQ. Danny and Chad dig into some of Chad’s most iconic dishes that blend Texas tradition with Cambodian flavors, from Dino ribs to a fermented jasmine rice smoked sausage (00:14). All the while, he discusses memories of growing up in Cambodia during t
The Immense Popularity of Customized Drinks, Temu’s Real Croissant Lamp, and Tasting Apple Crisp–Flavored Coffees
This week, Juliet and Jacoby take an in-depth look at the customized drink craze, investigate a controversial 31-dollar AMC cocktail and discuss a viral TikTok in which a woman discovers that the croissant lamp she bought from Temu may, in fact, just be an actual croissant.For this week’s Taste Test, they try Starbucks’ new fall release of apple crisp drinks. Finally, they share their Personal Foo
Shift Meal: Black Cat BBQ | Ringer Food
We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our first stop with Phil Martin, the owner and pitmaster of Black Cat BBQ. Danny and Phil dig into some of Phil’s most iconic dishes, from Carolina pulled pork to prime beef brisket (0:16), while discussing how living across America inspired many of his recipes (03:10), the importance of whole-hog barbecue (16:57), and c
Cult Melons, David Beckham’s Farming, and Tasting Dubai Chocolate
This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again follow up on Red Lobster’s financials, take a look at the weirdest food in NFL stadiums this season, and share their thoughts on Campbell's Soup’s name change. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the viral Dubai chocolate. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Welcome to 'Shift Meal'!
Welcome to ‘Shift Meal,’ a video podcast from The Ringer in which host Danny Chau shares a bite and chops it up with chefs and restaurant people during their off hours. Together, they explore origin stories and histories (both personal and cultural) that inform some of the best food in the country.
This time around, we’re seeking answers hidden behind smoke. As surprising as it sounds, Los Angeles
A Food-Dipping Robot, Deep-Fried Ranch, and Tasting "Gatorwine"
This week, Juliet and Jacoby dive into another Philly heist, discuss lab-made cocoa, and try to make sense of Wendy’s addition of a Krabby Patty to the menu. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a combination of Glacier Freeze Gatorade and cheap red wine that the internet has dubbed "Gatorwine." Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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An Applebee’s Arrest, Cucumber Boy, and Tasting a Listener-Submitted Food Crime
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on robots working in restaurants, discuss a Coca-Cola and Oreo collaboration, and give props to Kordell Beckham for achieving his dream partnership. In this week’s Taste Test, they try a Food Crime that was submitted by a listener. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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A Wedding Controversy, Pumpkin Spice Slurpee, and Tasting Hidden Valley Ranch Cheez-Its
This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate whether it is rude to order fajitas at someone else’s birthday, discuss new tourism news coming out of Japan, and cover a brand-new KFC item that hasn’t made its way to the States yet. For this week’s Taste Test, they finally try Hidden Valley Ranch Cheez-Its. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Olympic Muffins, Tadpole Water, and Tasting 5-Hour Energy Barbecue Sauce
This week, Juliet and Jacoby close out the Olympics by covering multiple food stories from the Summer Games, share their thoughts on an Auntie Anne’s candle, and discuss fridgescaping. For this week’s Taste Test, they try 5-Hour Energy barbecue sauce. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Boneless Chicken Wings, Barbie Ice Cream, and Tasting San Carlo Potato Chips
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the divers who were rescued after being lost at sea, share their thoughts on the Hot Cheeto controversy, and take a deep dive on an AI cookbook author. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Pesto as well as Mint and Chili Pepper chips from San Carlo. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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The Kelce Brothers Cereal Mix, Exploding Soda Cans, and Tasting Fluffy Coke
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss lab-grown meat, cover another story about Something About Her sandwich shop, and question if we need a sauce that combines 14 in one. For this week’s Taste Test, they try fluffy Coke: a mixture of Coke and Fluffernutter. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Costco's Apocalypse Meal Kit, Another Philly Heist, and Kangaroo Tartar in Melbourne, Australia
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss how Whataburger helped Texans through a blackout, share their thoughts on the wedding that served instant ramen, and cover the etymology of the pickle. For this week’s Taste Test, they try kangaroo tartar while on their trip to Melbourne, Australia. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Japan’s Excess Sushi, Hot Ones Vodka, and Tasting Energizing Drinks from Starbucks
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Benny Blanco’s cookbook, share their thoughts on a TikTok made by Kentucky teachers, and talk about the oldest discovered wine. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a new energy drink from Starbucks. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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A Hamptons Restaurant Feud, College Football’s Beer Prices, and Tasting Mooloolaba Prawns in Brisbane
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the creation of rosé, share their thoughts on Joey Chestnut's face-off with Takeru Kobayashi, and react to coffee shops in Melbourne becoming mobile. For this week’s Taste Test, they try both fried and coal-fired prawns from Brisbane, Australia. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Culinary Olympics, Fine Dining Utilizing AI, and Tasting Ketchup on KitKats
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the cookie shop owner who called out a bridesmaid for requesting free cookies, question why Tesla is selling a bottle of mezcal, and share their thoughts on a new sobering gel. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the viral trend of ketchup on KitKats. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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Joey Chestnut’s Sponsor Dispute, Banning Diners Under 30, and Tasting a Flight of Iced Coffee
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Japan’s unique vending machine problem, share their thoughts on Flavor Flav trying to save Red Lobster, and talk about Chipotle boys. For this week’s Taste Test, they tried three different iced coffees inspired by popular foods. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.
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