The Ringer

Food News

Society EN ↓ 339 episodes

Join Juliet Litman and David Jacoby every week for ‘Food News,’ in which they will sample various snacks, share personal tales about food, and round up the latest in food news from around the world!

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The Ringer

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.theringer.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Food, a TikTok Cake Pop Feud, and the Rise of Bananas! 10.07.2026

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to cocaine being found smuggled among frozen berries, discuss how the heat wave across Europe has affected its drinking laws, and share their thoughts on an all-you-can-eat restaurant informing diners how many calories they’ve eaten. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call. Do you have Personal Fo...

The Japanese Ice Cream Cartel, Birthday Cafes, and Tasting Crumbl Cookies! 03.07.2026

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to espresso being created using sonic waves, discuss the fall of Bordeaux wine, and cover the increase of protein in supermarkets. Then they try a flight of Crumbl cookies for this week’s Taste Test. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you!...

Dumpster Diving, More World Cup, and Tasting Japanese Soda 26.06.2026

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again react to World Cup-themed stories, discuss the woman who invited strangers to her birthday party, and break down a heist involving used cooking oil. For this week’s Taste Test, they try two flavors of Japanese soda. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call. Do you have Personal Food News? We w...

The Last Days of the Times Square Red Lobster, a Pizza Hut Sale, and Tasting Man Cereal! 19.06.2026

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to the travelogues of World Cup visitors, discuss the return of McDonald’s apple pie, and cover Campbell’s newest soup. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of Man Cereal flavors. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a v...

Childhood Allergies, a 250-Year-Old Beer, and Blind Tasting Starburst! 12.06.2026

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! 05.06.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136, or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure t...

Non-Carbonated Drinks, Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke, and Tasting Snack Packs! 29.05.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? W...

A Flaming Cake, Food Preference in the Womb, and Tasting the New Choco Taco 22.05.2026

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! 15.05.2026

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.  Do you have Personal Food News?...

Cereal Box Toys, Breakfast Soup, and Tasting a Texas Double Whopper! 08.05.2026

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 h...

A Caffeine Lawsuit, X-Rated Bread, and Tasting Chupa Chups! 06.05.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear fr...

Bean Club, Crawfish Ice Cream, and Tasting the Big Arch Burger! 24.04.2026

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 17.04.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to h...

Nutella in Space, KitKat Follow-Up, and Blind-Tasting Unique Chips 10.04.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! L...

A Brazen KitKat Theft, a Spice Discussion, and Tasting Unique Oreos 03.04.2026

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. Do you have Personal F...

Dress Codes, How to Eat Cereal, and Tasting Flavor-Swapped Chips! 27.03.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email...

A Syrup-Fueled Traffic Jam, Taco Bell Skin Care, and Tasting Lloyd’s Carrot Cake! 20.03.2026

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 Per...

Boy Dinner, a Buffalo-Flavored Espresso Martini, and Tasting Midday Snacks! 13.03.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice...

Feeding Babies Butter, Burger King Vs. McDonald's, and Tasting Erewhon With Bill Simmons 06.03.2026

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!...

The Controversy Surrounding Reese’s, More Iguana Pizza, and Tasting Cherry Coke 27.02.2026

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 v...

Papa Johns Michelin Attempt, the History of Popcorn, and Tasting Birthday Cake! 20.02.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave...

Olympics Food, a Spooky Fridge, and Tasting Unique Cream Cheese 13.02.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from y...

Prue Leith Steps Down From 'Bake Off,' a Keg of Ketchup, and Tasting a Raw Onion 30.01.2026

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. Do you have Personal Food News?...

The End of Pizza, a Crushed Delivery Robot, and Tasting Pineberries 23.01.2026

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 16.01.2026

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. Do you have Perso...

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