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This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover another TikTok cake story, break down the latest olive oil heist, and discuss California banning farm-raised octopus. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot fudge sundae–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 voicemail at 646-7...

We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our last stop with Grace Jo from the hospitality group On6thAvenue (creators of Quarters Korean BBQ) to try out their new spot, Origin. Danny and Grace dig into some of Origin’s most iconic dishes, from its garlic-seasoned short rib to Korean royalty's tteok-galbi (00:49). They discuss the proper way to build a ssam wrap...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover the food products impacted by the port strike, discuss DNA from the oldest known cheese, and follow up on the protestors who threw soup at art. For this week’s Taste Test, they try mystery-flavored Mountain Dew and Inca Kola. 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...

We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our next stop with Michelle and Andrew Muñoz, the owners and pitmasters of Lincoln Heights’ beloved Moo’s. Danny, Michelle, and Andrew dig into some of Moo’s most iconic dishes, from its Texas-style smoked brisket to its Rampart chili burger (00:21), while they discuss their inspiration for adding their own take on Texas...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover a heist using "kangaroo pouches," discuss a Rainforest Cafe pop-up in the Empire State Building, and share their thoughts on a fine-dining restaurant staffed almost entirely by people who have experienced homelessness. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet tried a pair of Entenmann’s cakes. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food...

We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our next stop with Chad Phuong, the owner and pitmaster of Battambang BBQ. Danny and Chad dig into some of Chad’s most iconic dishes that blend Texas tradition with Cambodian flavors, from Dino ribs to a fermented jasmine rice smoked sausage (00:14). All the while, he discusses memories of growing up in Cambodia during t...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby take an in-depth look at the customized drink craze, investigate a controversial 31-dollar AMC cocktail and discuss a viral TikTok in which a woman discovers that the croissant lamp she bought from Temu may, in fact, just be an actual croissant. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Starbucks’ new fall release of apple crisp drinks. Finally, they share their Personal Fo...

We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our first stop with Phil Martin, the owner and pitmaster of Black Cat BBQ. Danny and Phil dig into some of Phil’s most iconic dishes, from Carolina pulled pork to prime beef brisket (0:16), while discussing how living across America inspired many of his recipes (03:10), the importance of whole-hog barbecue (16:57), and c...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again follow up on Red Lobster’s financials, take a look at the weirdest food in NFL stadiums this season, and share their thoughts on Campbell's Soup’s name change. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the viral Dubai chocolate. 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...

Welcome to ‘Shift Meal,’ a video podcast from The Ringer in which host Danny Chau shares a bite and chops it up with chefs and restaurant people during their off hours. Together, they explore origin stories and histories (both personal and cultural) that inform some of the best food in the country. This time around, we’re seeking answers hidden behind smoke. As surprising as it sounds, Los Angeles...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby dive into another Philly heist, discuss lab-made cocoa, and try to make sense of Wendy’s addition of a Krabby Patty to the menu. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a combination of Glacier Freeze Gatorade and cheap red wine that the internet has dubbed "Gatorwine." Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on robots working in restaurants, discuss a Coca-Cola and Oreo collaboration, and give props to Kordell Beckham for achieving his dream partnership. In this week’s Taste Test, they try a Food Crime that was submitted by a listener. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate whether it is rude to order fajitas at someone else’s birthday, discuss new tourism news coming out of Japan, and cover a brand-new KFC item that hasn’t made its way to the States yet. For this week’s Taste Test, they finally try Hidden Valley Ranch Cheez-Its. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby close out the Olympics by covering multiple food stories from the Summer Games, share their thoughts on an Auntie Anne’s candle, and discuss fridgescaping. For this week’s Taste Test, they try 5-Hour Energy barbecue sauce. 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 u...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the divers who were rescued after being lost at sea, share their thoughts on the Hot Cheeto controversy, and take a deep dive on an AI cookbook author. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Pesto as well as Mint and Chili Pepper chips from San Carlo. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss lab-grown meat, cover another story about Something About Her sandwich shop, and question if we need a sauce that combines 14 in one. For this week’s Taste Test, they try fluffy Coke: a mixture of Coke and Fluffernutter. 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...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss how Whataburger helped Texans through a blackout, share their thoughts on the wedding that served instant ramen, and cover the etymology of the pickle. For this week’s Taste Test, they try kangaroo tartar while on their trip to Melbourne, Australia. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Benny Blanco’s cookbook, share their thoughts on a TikTok made by Kentucky teachers, and talk about the oldest discovered wine. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a new energy drink from Starbucks. 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 a...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the creation of rosé, share their thoughts on Joey Chestnut's face-off with Takeru Kobayashi, and react to coffee shops in Melbourne becoming mobile. For this week’s Taste Test, they try both fried and coal-fired prawns from Brisbane, Australia. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the cookie shop owner who called out a bridesmaid for requesting free cookies, question why Tesla is selling a bottle of mezcal, and share their thoughts on a new sobering gel. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the viral trend of ketchup on KitKats. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food N...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Japan’s unique vending machine problem, share their thoughts on Flavor Flav trying to save Red Lobster, and talk about Chipotle boys. For this week’s Taste Test, they tried three different iced coffees inspired by popular foods. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear fro...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a restaurant that charges to heat up a muffin, share their thoughts on the woman who named her baby after the restaurant where she gave birth, and cover another whimsical food lawsuit. For this week’s Taste Test, they tried three different drinks from Starbucks. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Perso...

Juliet and Jacoby remain in Brisbane and are ready to close out the final episode of our Australia month! To start the show, they try to answer the age-old question of whether a taco is a sandwich. Then, they marvel at the shelf life of eggs and give Target its flowers for lowering grocery prices. For this week’s Taste Test, they go to Eat Street Northshore, a lively outdoor venue featuring live m...

Juliet and Jacoby have landed in Brisbane, a.k.a. Brisvegas, and are ready to take in the wonders of Queensland! To start the show, they discuss Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s prison-style energy drink, share their thoughts on how the Summer House is stocked, and follow up on reservation fraud. For this week’s Taste Test, they take a boat to North Stradbroke Island, or Minjerribah, to enjoy a seafood feas...

It’s Juliet and Jacoby’s final episode from Melbourne, and they are taking in the Asian food scene the city has to offer! To start the show, they discuss a fast food chicken crime ring, share their thoughts on TikTokers eating lemons whole, and talk about the opening of the Something About Her sandwich shop. For this week’s Taste Test, they head to a restaurant called Supernormal to try its duck b...