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

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www.theringer.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Dutch Bros Coffee, Banning Boiling Crustaceans, and a Blind Mac & Cheese Taste Test 09.01.2026

This week, Juliet and Jacoby defend the train worker who served sausage rolls out of the garbage, discuss customers using AI images to get refunds from delivery services, and marvel at British Chinese food. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try Kraft, Goodles, and Annie’s to see if they can tell their mac & cheese’s apart. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Liste...

A Lobster Heist, Mac and Cheese, and a Blind Coffee Taste Test 02.01.2026

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the Massachusetts town that smells like doughnuts and rejoice at the Shrimp Basket employee who saved a customer's life. Plus, Juliet learns what a goose is. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try to identify four different coffees. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want t...

Martha Stewart’s Bagels, Robin Hood Thieves, and Tasting Festive Starbucks 19.12.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the rise and fall of Crumbl, break down a snail heist, and share their thoughts on the DoorDash driver accused of using pepper spray on a customer's food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try an Eggnog Latte and Cranberry Bliss from Starbucks. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We w...

The Drunk Raccoon, Ludacrisps, and Tasting Meals from Burger King and McDonald's 12.12.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on In-N-Out no longer calling out order 67, discuss the Chipotle customer who claims they found a rodent in their food, and break down an AI ad. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Grinch Meal from McDonald's and SpongeBob-themed food from Burger King. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you ha...

Rome’s Oldest Coffee Shop, a Countryside Wine Heist, and a Doritos Flight 05.12.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the bar banning solo drinkers after 9 p.m., reveal how they would act if their seatmate on a plane were eating eggs, and break down communal dining. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Garlic Steak and BBQ Rib Doritos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to h...

Listener Food News Extravaganza and Tasting Hot Chocolate Liquid I.V. 28.11.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby turn the episode over to the listeners and answer your most burning questions, including Juliet’s ideal Thanksgiving menu and how to host people with allergies. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot chocolate-flavored Liquid I.V. before sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or...

Anti-Alcohol Mint, Nike’s Soup Giveaway, and Tasting Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese 21.11.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby officially adopt the "waiting in line" beat, try to figure out why a woman having an allergic reaction is newsworthy, and cover the latest whiskey heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try apple pie–flavored Kraft Mac & 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 you!...

Urine-Based Food, a Viral Gender-Reveal Cake, and Tasting Ramen Crunch 14.11.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover the women who believe matcha is making their hair fall out, discuss the woman trying to trademark "vegetable," and Jacoby shares his love for Mad Honey. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ramen Crunch. 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...

Drinking Bird Spit, Toothpaste Smoothies, and Tasting Fruity Pebbles Liquid Death 07.11.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby reveal why young people are skipping Chipotle, break down the new McDonald’s policies involving the penny, and discuss the future of coffee. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Fruity Pebbles–flavored Liquid Death. 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 voi...

Emergency Food Response, Spain’s Chair Thieves, and Tasting Polish Delicje Cookies 31.10.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Jennifer Lawrence feeding Robert Pattinson food from her garbage, discuss the thieving couple who had sex at a restaurant before robbing it, and explain why they’re divided on Grubhub’s new "Snooze Insurance." For this week’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of Polish Delicje cookies. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and...

The Rise and Fall of Salt Bae, Protein-Packed Doritos, and Tasting Reese’s Oreo Cups 24.10.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby follow up on a lawsuit against Hershey and discuss a pair of heists involving whiskey and gummy bears. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Reese’s Oreo Cups. 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 ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.c...

The Matcha Market, Potato Theft, and Tasting Guinness and Guinness 0 17.10.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Tyra Banks’s "hot ice cream," discuss the food of Northern Ireland being affected by Brexit, and talk about the man who refuses to cook well-done steak at parties. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly taste Guinness and Guinness 0. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food Ne...

A Truck Heist Deep Dive, the Taco Bell 50K, and Tasting Dumpling Daughter 10.10.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the Pudding mit Gabel trend, discuss the yogurt being made with ants, and say hello to their old friend, the Tom Cruise holiday cake. For this week’s Taste Test, they follow up on Juliet’s Personal Food News and try Dumpling Daughter. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food New...

The Return of McDonald’s Monopoly, Sports Booze, and Tasting A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda 03.10.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again discuss the Choco Taco, cover the man who tried the world’s smelliest fish, and discuss whether the plant-based trend is over. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ice Cream Sundae–flavored soda from A&W. 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 voi...

The Rise of Sushi, Red Lobster’s Latest Shrimp Promo, and Tasting Ben Stiller's New Stiller’s Soda 26.09.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on an unconventional restaurant surcharge, follow up on an avocado ripeness tester, and marvel at the very first Dunkin’. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ben Stiller’s new Shirley Temple–flavored Stiller’s Soda. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear fr...

Hotel Breakfasts, Reviewing Philly’s Meat Heists, and Tasting New Burger King Items 19.09.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a wedding guest who brought their own meal, learn when we’re supposed to eat, and laugh at a poorly decorated cake. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Cini Minis and a Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud from Burger King. 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...

Meat Intolerance, Coffee Thieves, and Tasting Pink Pineapple 28.03.2025

Juliet and Jacoby start the show with an exciting announcement. Then, they discuss learning that grapefruit can inhibit certain medications, react to a fake proposal in order to get free drinks, and share their thoughts on a book-flavored dessert. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a pineapple that is pink inside. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News....

Pepsi Buys Poppi, Random Ice Cream, and Tasting Coca-Cola Orange Cream 21.03.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Tracy Morgan’s case of food poisoning during a Knicks game, share their thoughts on a brick-and-mortar store for an ice cream truck, and question whether orange belongs on pizza. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Coca-Cola Orange Cream. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want...

McDonald’s PlayPlaces, Oregon Truffles, and Tasting Freeze-Dried Gummies 14.03.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby pay their tribute to the animatronic Chuck E. Cheese band, discuss the winery that spent $50,000 to clone a dog, and share their thoughts on ‘With Love, Meghan.’ For this week’s Taste Test, they try freeze-dried gummies. 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...

The $19 Strawberry, Kids Drinking Mocktails, and Tasting Sweetgreen Fries 07.03.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the yogurt cult taking over TikTok, cover microwave sanitation, and dive into the case of a banana causing problems at customs. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Sweetgreen’s new ripple fries. 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...

Egg Smuggling, Yogurt Safety, and Tasting Pepperoni Pizza Soda 28.02.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the meaning behind a ramen shop owner threatening a reviewer, share their thoughts on another viral Reddit thread, and break down why Hooters may be heading for bankruptcy. For this week’s Taste Test, they try pepperoni pizza–flavored soda. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want...

Bathing in Cheese and Garlic Sauce, Pants Filled With Food, and Tasting Post Malone Oreos 21.02.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate what counts as a dietary restriction at a wedding, break down a crazy proposal via Reddit, and take a call from an expert on queso cheese and bathtubs. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Post Malone Oreos. 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 voic...

An Egg Heist, Backyard Chickens, and Tasting Strawberry Mocha La Colombe 07.02.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate whether ketchup belongs in the pantry or the fridge, learn about the McDonald's that becomes a nightclub, and discuss South Korea airports confiscating over 11 tons of kimchi last year. For this week’s Taste Test, they try strawberry mocha–flavored La Colombe. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal...

New Soda Releases, a Krispy Kreme Baby, and Tasting Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud23 Hot Sauce 31.01.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss some new technology making its way to the food world, share their thoughts on camel milk, and once again cover policy changes at Starbucks. For this week’s Taste Test, they try two Cloud23 hot sauces from Brooklyn Beckham. 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!...

Soup Drops, Single-Serving Cheese Sauce, and Tasting Lemon Tea 24.01.2025

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a nightclub giving out lollipops to keep its patrons quiet, share their thoughts on the latest TikTok trend involving smearing beef fat on your face, and cover Brooklyn Beckham’s latest food headline. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a lemon tea from San Benedetto. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you hav...

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