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Strawberries Linked to Hepatitis, a Hot Dog Truck’s Crash, and Tasting Hot Ones Pringles Jun 03, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the climate protest that saw the Mona Lisa smeared with cake, Taiwanese diners who could be stuck with the name "Salmon," and why Harry Styles would release a song titled "Music for a Sushi Restaurant" despite not liking sushi rolls. Finally, this week’s taste test features a collaboration between Hot Ones and Pringles to see whether Juliet and Jacoby can handle the heat.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Pink Wine Season, a Ritz and Oreo Team-up, and a Popcorn Taste Test Competition May 27, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a woman in England living as a “freegan,” a Jif peanut butter recall, and the portion size at Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding. This week’s Taste Test is a competition to see who can find the best popcorn product and 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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The History Behind Old Bay, the Queen’s Official Pudding, and Anna Wintour’s Go-To Lunch May 20, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby learn about Dolly Parton’s favorite foods, react to the return of dress codes across the country, and discuss a new invention that holds a burrito together while eating. Plus, they talk about the unauthorized sales of Parmigiano-Reggiano and share their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Dolly Parton’s Taco Bell Musical, Ibiza’s New Alcohol Restrictions, and Tasting Pancake Dorayaki May 13, 2022

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Juliet and Jacoby break down Devin Booker’s Sweetgreen bowl, discuss the cocaine found in a Nespresso factory, and give their opinions on air fryers. For this week’s Taste Test, they try original and strawberry flavors of pancake dorayaki and Mike shares the conclusion to his bagel trip.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Dirty Soda, the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, and Tasting Crunchy Cookie M&M’s May 06, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on plant-based burgers, discuss Snapple changing the name of their diet version to zero sugar, and react to the return of Oktoberfest. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the crunchy cookie flavor of M&M’s and try to make sense of a bagel dilemma.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Stephen King’s Scariest Story Yet, a Cannabis-Filled Wedding, and Tasting Emma’s Empanadas Apr 29, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the origins of fry sauce, marvel over the Guinness World Record for stacking M&Ms, and share their thoughts on a cereal meant to be eaten with orange juice instead of milk. They also try the beef flavor of Emma’s Empanadas for this week’s Taste Test, and of course Juliet and Jacoby share their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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A Cookie-Stealing Bear, Cannabis-Infused Drinks, and a Blind Lettuce Taste Test Apr 22, 2022

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Juliet and Jacoby wonder why we need sodium-enhancing chopsticks, discuss Panera’s new unlimited drink subscription service, and finally learn why rotisserie chicken costs less than unprepared chicken. This week’s Taste Test reveals if Juliet and Jacoby can taste the difference in four different lettuce varieties when blindfolded. Plus, they talk about a restaurant that offers a discount if diners lock their phones away, and share their personal food news.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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A Danish Cheese Heist, “Spokane-Style” Pizza, and Tasting Unique Kit Kat Flavors Apr 15, 2022

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This week, Juliet and Jacoby investigate the food offerings on another Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson date, discuss Krispy Kreme tying the price of its donuts to a gallon of gas, and dive deep into a profile piece on the founder of AriZona Iced Tea. This week’s Taste Test is a key lime pie and fruity cereal flavored Kit Kat. Finally, Juliet and Jacoby share this week’s personal food news stories.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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NCAA Munch Madness: National Chompionship Apr 09, 2022

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Hungry Homies, it’s time to crown the winner of this culinary contest! House and Craig are joined by James Beard Award-winning author and ‘House of Carbs’ veteran Kevin Alexander to bring Munch Madness to an end and find the most succulent Cinderella story. First, they recap how each school reached the Final Fork. Then, it’s onto the taste test before crowning one school as National Chompion.

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Hosts: Joe House and Craig Horlbeck

Guest: Kevin Alexander

Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Allyson Turner, and Mike Wargon

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Paula Patton’s Fried Chicken, Skippy Peanut Butter Recall, and a Mush Tasting Apr 08, 2022

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Juliet and Jacoby discuss the rising cost of New York pizza, wonder why we need drops to make our beer taste different, and react to the record cold temperatures in France that are affecting wine production. This week’s Taste Test is a flight of Mush ready-to-eat oats. Finally, Juliet and Jacoby share this week’s personal food news stories.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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