Clean Up on Aisle Podcast

Ripped from the headlines: A big settlement where the largest egg producers in America were caught fixing the price of eggs; we get to the bottom of it. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.  Adam Fligsten i...

We talk beans beans beans. We also try Yaupon (a North American tea), and we check out some recent supermarket news. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.  Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio , a music...

We get real about what it's like to work in a grocery store and talk to author/activist Ann Larson , author of the brand new: Clean Up on Aisle Five:Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register Pre order the book! https://bookshop.org/p/books/cleanup-on-aisle-five-essential-work-poverty-wages-and-the-view-from-behind-the-supermarket-register-ann-larson/0bd4...

Rounding out our "Energy Drink Month" we consider and consume store bought Yerba Mate and how it is marketed. We also get personal.  Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.  Adam Fligsten is the owne...

This week we do the unadvised and try a worrisome combination of artificial sweeteners, nootropics, and other additives.  Which is our favorite energy drink? Why are we doing this?  Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/aelaineo/ https://www.amandaoliver.com/ And check out her Substack! https://amandaoliver.substack.com/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and A...

Returning champ Scott Yacyshyn joins us as we continue our Energy Drink special run. We talk Ghost, Celsius, Jolt cola, and the exciting, unregulated world of pre-workout powder. Follow Scott! His work is always exceptional: https://www.instagram.com/yacyshynscott/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morni...

Comedian, writer, and showrunner Jenny Jaffe joins us to talk Energy Drinks. What's hot in the new energy drink scene. (Yes we do talk about Erowhan, sorry!) https://www.instagram.com/jennyjaffe/ https://www.thejennyjaffe.com/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z10...

Cento importers faces a $25 million class action lawsuit over the use of "San Marzano". What does that even even mean?  Jef and Adam find out.  Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.  Adam Fligsten...

Journalist and author Amanda Hess joins us to talk about kids in shopping carts, as well as her book Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, now on paperback! https://bookshop.org/p/books/second-life-having-a-child-in-the-digital-age-amanda-hess/bf2e85d90457100b https://www.instagram.com/astromwallhess/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten....

Watch along with Jef and Adam as they watch Season 1, Episode 5 of Guy's Grocery Games: Fiesty Fiesta.  Jef was locked in, savoring every minute. Adam, well Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.  Adam F...

Loose Meat of the Loose Lips podcast joins us to talk Faygo, Detroit, ICP, and we find our way into the Loose Lips Peen Zone™ Listen to the Loose Lips Podcast: https://looselipsbyloosemeat.libsyn.com/ Check out the annual and always exciting Labored Day this Labor Day over on their instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/loosemeat.biz/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Har...

Jef and Adam Read the February Issue of Costco Connection What kind of risqué material shows up in a recent Costco Connection magazine? Jef and Adam find out. Check Out Future Garbage Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, desi...

Comedy writer, performer Julian Shine joins us to talk the ill fated Whole Foods 365. Jef and Julian consider themselves pioneers in the first ever Whole Foods 365 and on the frontlines for everything good (and terrible) about it. Listen to Julian’s podcast: Boys Bible Study Check out his recent game High on Life 2 And even if he doesn’t want us to share it, follow him on LinkedIn : Clean Up On Ai...

Jef and Adam are joined by Agent Sebastian of the popular Cart Narcs videos. We talk busting lazy bones, as well as the ethics of returning a shopping cart.  Check out Sebastian's videos (they can get pretty wild) https://www.youtube.com/CartNarcs Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with...

Billy Rosser of Table Bar in Gardiner Maine joins us to talk about wine, working in grocery stores, running a bar, and of course: flavored malt beverages. What is the industry term for alcoholic sodas? Listen and find out. If you are in the central Maine area, you should check out Table Bar: https://www.tablebar207.com/ https://www.instagram.com/table_bar/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by lo...

Adam and Jef try frozen pizzas that claim to carry the New York pizza spirit.  Jef tries frozen Di Fara’s: a legendary Brooklyn pizza restaurant whose owner and chef has recently passed away. Adam tries Blackbird: a pretty good vegan pizza, made in Queens.  Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show...

One of our favorite comedians, Lizzy Cooperman joins us to talk grocery store bathrooms. What’s the best? Should you buy a banana before you use the bathroom? Follow Lizzy: https://www.instagram.com/lizzycooperman/ Go see her live, it’s definitely worth it: https://www.lizzycooperman.com/shows.php Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz...

Writer, and hotelier Casey Scieszka joins us to talk running a local bar, as well as bars in supermarkets.  Pre-order or buy Casey's new book The Fountain out on 3/17/2026 by Harper Books! https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-fountain-a-novel-casey-scieszka/0a29c3fd047c5814 Go visit Casey's Inn in the Catskills: https://www.instagram.com/sprucetoninn/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by l...

We are joined by artist, musician, and shining light in her community, Lindsey Andersen. Lindsey talks about tiles in the supermarket as a child, and we touch on her band, Stage Fright. Follow Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindseycandersen/ Check out Stagefright https://www.instagram.com/stagefrighttheband/ Come to TBC Fest: https://www.instagram.com/tbcfest/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is host...

Letter, artist, podcaster DC Hopkins joins us to talk Barcodes. Where did they come from? How did barcodes cause DC to lose his job at Blockbuster?  For audio listeners, the alternate barcode designs can be seen here Check out DC's work here And all his links Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Mornin...

Aldi hasn't built the best reputation on this program, so Jef and Adam took it upon themselves to give it another chance. They both did some shopping and cooked a meal using only those ingredients.  Does Aldi deserve to be seen in new light?  Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody...

Warning: If you are trying to quit or have quit smoking, this episode talks heavily and sometimes wistfully about smoking. If you at all are working through a nicotine addiction, you should probably skip this episode.  Cartoonist, editor, creative Sean Muscles came out to the desert to, among other things, talk cigarettes with us. Why do they sell cigarettes in grocery stores anyways?  Follow Sean...

Jolie Darrow Talks Cash Back Our first repeat guest: Comedian, Writer, Host Jolie Darrow joins us in the desert to talk about cash back at grocery stores. Do you think it’s darker than you realize? Jolie Darrow Highland Park TV Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’...

One of our favorite thinkers, podcasters, and comic experts, Tucker Stone joins us to talk protein powder.  What does it mean to be a workout guy in 2026?  Tucker Stone was recently the editor of the Comics Journal and co-hosts deeply influential podcasts like Travis Bickle on the Rivera  Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co...

In one of our heavier episodes, we bring on historian Ben Feldman to help us talk about how the oil industry and plastics intersect in the American supermarket.  Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.  Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.  Adam F...