Food News

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss adult Happy Meals, debate whether matcha is actually healthy, and share their thoughts on brussels sprouts. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a flight of cookies from Chip City Cookies, then close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Email ListenerFoodN...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby marvel that an extinct volcano is having an effect on beer production, discuss the Arizona drive-in that created 266 varieties of milkshakes, and try to figure out why the Beyond Meat COO is accused of biting someone’s nose. This week’s Taste Test is a trio of burgers from Slutty Vegan, and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal F...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss an American man fined in Rome for eating gelato on the steps of a fountain, explain why the Royal Parks Service has asked mourners not to leave marmalade sandwiches outside, and determine whether Jacoby deserves credit for the creation of Just Iced Tea. For this week’s taste test, they try broccoli that The New York Times claims has a cult following, and close...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again talk about the Mexican Pizza and its accompanying musical, wonder if Honest Tea will have a resurgence like the Choco Taco, and question why pants were made from Chipotle napkins. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet raids the office kitchen and tries Laiki Rice Crackers and Bada Bean Bada Boom, and then close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do y...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss two separate truck crashes involving pasta sauce and learn about the Kardashians' private chef. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Pumpkin Spice Munchkins from Dunkin’ and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Lea...

In the most pork-forward episode of Food News to date, Juliet and Jacoby begin with a deep dive into the fan filmed at Yankee Stadium using a glizzy straw. Then, they take a trip into the world of illegal bologna smuggling and share their thoughts on Papa John’s new pizza bowls. For this week’s Taste Test, they try three flavors of Mavericks Cookies, then close the show with their Personal Food Ne...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to an article asking if we should eat wooly mammoths if they can be brought back, share their thoughts on crudites, and discuss a PBR-themed hotel. They try Crunchy Mush for this week’s Taste Test and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more...

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...

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 W...

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 Mu...

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: Mi...

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...

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 Jaco...

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 P...

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....

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...

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 Ass...

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 handl...

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...

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 Ren...

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 Learn mor...

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...

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...

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...

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...