Food News

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Brisket Theft, Pizza on a Boat, and Tasting a Strawberry Bell Truffle From Taco Bell and Milk Bar Aug 12, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Teresa Giudice's wedding cake, discuss the contents of a freezer that washed up on a Nantucket beach, and question a sandwich being served at Royals games. This week’s Taste Test is a collaboration between Taco Bell and Milk Bar called the Strawberry Bell Truffle, and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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A Restaurant With a Cat Food Theme, Managing the Queen’s Pub, and Tasting the King’s Sandwich Aug 05, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the possibility of a candy shortage this Halloween, rejoice at the Mexican Pizza coming back, and Juliet tries her first (and maybe last) Choco Taco. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Richard Petty’s favorite sandwich—pepper and mayonnaise—and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Pink Sauce, Yet Another Wine Heist, and Tasting Doughnut Plant’s Wonder Wheels Jul 29, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby eulogize the Choco Taco, and check in on what Ben Affleck and JLo have been eating on their honeymoon. For this week’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of Wonder Wheels from Doughnut Plant. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Studio Engineer: Ray Rodriguez

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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More Caviar Bumps, Review-Themed Extortion, and Tasting Canned Cocktails Jul 22, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby follow-up on their favorite gum heist, discuss the woman fined for not declaring half of her Subway sandwich, and wonder what went wrong in a viral Instacart TikTok. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Finnish Long Drink and Cutwater Lime Tequila Margarita. They close by sharing their Personal Food News.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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An Inflation-induced Brawl, the IPA-themed Amusement Park, and Tasting Mid-calorie Beverages Jul 15, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss animals in an aquarium refusing to eat cheaper fish, the NFL loophole that has Coors Lite selling flashlights, and once again delve into the world of counterfeit wine. For this week’s Taste Test, they each try a different mid-calorie beverage, and close the show by sharing their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Balthazar Bathroom Exploits, Cereal-Scented Candles, and Tasting Unique Candy Jul 08, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby learn what has made the restaurant Slutty Vegan into such a success, share their thoughts on Victoria Beckham’s diet, and react to a protestor interrupting Joey Chestnut during the Nathan's hot dog eating contest. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet and Jacoby sample local candy bars, then close the show with their Personal Food News.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Taco Bell’s Newest Tostada, Frogs on the Verge of Extinction, and Tasting Burger King’s Impossible Southwest Bacon Whopper Jul 01, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby examine the inner workings of Brad Pitt’s winery, question a seltzer that claims to use dirty hot dog water, and share their thoughts on a plant-based coffee startup. This week’s taste test features Burger King’s Impossible Southwest Bacon Whopper, and they close the show with a jam-packed edition of Personal Food News.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Poisonous Crumbles, Gucci Cocktails, and Tasting Magnum Duet Ice Cream Bars Jun 24, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby investigate the French Lentil and Leek Crumbles from Daily Harvest that sent people to the hospital. Then, they discuss the sinking of Hong Kong’s floating restaurant and debate the necessity of Gucci’s new pre-made cocktail. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet and Jacoby try Magnum Ice Cream’s newly released Duet Bars, and close the show with their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Devon Manze and Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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A British Gum Heist, the New World Record Chicken Nugget, and Tasting “Healthy Coke” Jun 17, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby put on their detective hats to get to the bottom of Cam Newton’s Atlanta airport cake fiasco. Then, they discuss an accident straight out of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and share their thoughts on the family that was accidentally poisoning themselves. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet and Jacoby make the “Healthy Coke” that’s taking over TikTok, and close the show with their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Caviar Bumps, a Popcorn Shortage, and Tasting Zero-Sugar Hershey Candy Jun 10, 2022

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a man who cooked inside a hot car, discuss Uber Eats shipping nationwide, and question an article that says coffee drinkers may have longer lives. This week’s Taste Test pits zero-sugar Hershey bars against zero-sugar Reese’s Cups, and Juliet and Jacoby close the show by sharing their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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