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

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Society

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www.theringer.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The IHOP Kingpin of the Bronx, D.C. Bars' World Cup Exception, and Tasting Delola 14.07.2023

Juliet and Jacoby begin by reacting to JFK’s grandson John Schlossberg's rant about restaurants. Then, they share their thoughts on a massive wine heist in Venice Beach and discuss a new Burger King item in Thailand. For this week’s Taste Test, they try J.Lo’s craft cocktail brand, Delola. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicema...

Blake Lively’s Canned Cocktails, a New TikTok Diet Trend, and Tasting Summer Treats 07.07.2023

Juliet and Jacoby kick things off with a passionate discussion about water bottles, before sharing their thoughts on proper tipping and reacting to Subway announcing that all locations will slice their own meat. For this week’s Taste Test, they each try a different summer treat. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Persona...

Hidden Restaurant Service Fees, Pepsi’s First Condiment, and Tasting Popeyes’ Ghost Pepper Wings 30.06.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the issues that drive-thrus can create, share whether they suffer from menu anxiety, and preview the alcohol situation at the Paris Olympics. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the ghost pepper wings from Popeyes. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Candy, Brooklyn Beckham’s Chicken, and Tasting SunnyD Vodka Seltzer 23.06.2023

Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the restaurant that brought a fake priest in to trick workers into confessing their work sins, discuss a man stealing a Captain Morgan statue, and react to the current Sriracha shortage. For this week’s Taste Test, they try SunnyD Vodka Seltzers. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail...

The Slurpee's New Look, a Dijon Mustard Ban, and a Blind Strawberry Taste Test 16.06.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss eating at the 'Vanderpump Rules' restaurants post-Scandoval, follow up on a Supreme Court ruling involving Jack Daniel's and dog toys, and share their thoughts on the Uber Eats driver who requested gas money. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a blind flight of strawberries to see whether spending more money actually makes a difference. Finally, they close th...

The Rise of Ghost Kitchens, a More Interesting Pizza Hut Offering, and Tasting Taylor Ham 09.06.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Padma Lakshmi leaving 'Top Chef,' wonder how a new pickle-flavored hard seltzer would taste, and follow up on Starbucks olive oil coffee. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a New Jersey delicacy, Taylor ham. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We want...

King Charles's Food-Powered Car, Starbucks Nugget Ice, and Tasting Velveeta Chocolate Truffles 02.06.2023

Juliet and Jacoby discuss Wendy’s plan to use subterranean robots to deliver food, get an update on the recently renamed Frankmobile, and wonder which foods actually need to be kept refrigerated. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Velveeta Chocolate Truffles. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal...

Cooking With Volcanic Heat, an Italian Pasta Crisis, and Tasting Sapote Negra in Tenerife 26.05.2023

All good things must come to an end, and in this week’s episode, Juliet and Jacoby put a bow around their spring break trip to Spain. They discuss more British profiling, question cheese-flavored chocolate truffles, and debate a Michelin-star meal served in the stratosphere. For this week's taste test, we return to Finca Ecológica La Calabacera to taste sapote negra. Finally, Juliet and Jacoby clo...

A 'Mission: Impossible'–Style Food Heist, Paris’s Best Baguette, and Tasting a Bacon Ranch McCrispy 19.05.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Oscar Mayer changing the name of the Wienermobile to the Frankmobile, share their thoughts on office fridge etiquette, and question a supposed beer-powered motorcycle. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Bacon Ranch McCrispy from McDonald's. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do...

A New Jersey Pasta Mystery, Wine Made by Nuns, and Tasting Häagen-Dazs Black and White Cookie Ice Cream 12.05.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the couple smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups to Israel, react to the vegan family that asked their neighbors to close their windows when cooking meat, and wonder about a woman who survived for five days on wine. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Black and White Cookie ice cream from Häagen-Dazs. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal F...

Wooly Mammoth Meatballs, an Alcohol Miracle, and Tasting Frito Mallorquín de Marisco in Mallorca 05.05.2023

For the final leg of their culinary Spring Break, Juliet and Jacoby travel to Mallorca. An island in the Mediterranean Sea, Mallorca is a tourism hot spot due to its beautiful beaches, stunning architecture, and of course the fantastic food. This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss etiquette when booking restaurant reservations, wonder why Panera needs biometric technology, and debate how they each en...

A Star Athlete Restaurant Collaboration, a Domino's Delivery Debacle, and Tasting Tuna Lasagne in Málaga 28.04.2023

It’s time for stop no. 3 on our Spanish spring break. Juliet and Jacoby travel to mainland Spain and the coastal city of Málaga. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso and home to beautiful beaches, the lively city of Málaga is perfect for the food-loving traveler. This week, they discuss California potentially banning certain chemicals found in common foods, marvel at ancient cultures making wine, and d...

Illegal Monkey Labor, Coriander Pizza, and Tasting a Canary Island Cheese Board in Tenerife 21.04.2023

Spring break continues with stop no. 2. In Tenerife, known for its microclimates and black-sand beaches, Juliet and Jacoby get a firsthand look at how volcanic soil affects the flavor of food on this tropical island. They discuss the treatment of octopi, question a restaurant’s decision to serve deep-fried squirrel, and share their thoughts on gene-edited food. During Taste Test, they sample a Can...

A Man’s Mummy Girlfriend, Cooking With Alcohol, and Tasting Pavlova From Classified in Newark Airport 14.04.2023

It’s spring break, and Juliet and Jacoby are trading in the studio for a beach. Over the next several weeks, tune in for special episodes from their trip to Spain! Stop no. 1 is Classified, the invite-only restaurant in the United terminal at Newark Airport, as they prepare to start their journey. Join them as they debate whether peanut butter is a liquid, discuss a local food heist, and break dow...

Eating in the Bathroom, J.Lo’s Canned Cocktails, and Tasting Chips Ahoy Cookies 07.04.2023

Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Brooke Shields no longer receiving Tom Cruise’s Christmas cake, discuss Gen Z’s aversion to drinking milk, and weigh in on a viral Reddit post involving ranch. For this week’s Taste Taste, they taste original Chips Ahoy and Hershey’s Chips Ahoy to see if they can tell the difference. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reac...

Reba McEntire’s Restaurant, White Claw Vodka, and Tasting Bluebird Hardwater Vodka 24.03.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss scalpers buying up restaurant reservations and reselling them, react to Romy Mars’s TikTok, and examine King Charles’s diet. For this week’s taste test, they try Bluebird Hardwater Vodka, and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and hearing a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a vo...

Hot Fish, a Massive Crab Heist, and Dinner at Zahav 17.03.2023

Juliet and Jacoby travel to Philadelphia to record this week’s episode while eating dinner at Zahav! They discuss date etiquette when it comes to food, break down what type of meat belongs in a boneless wing, and react to the news that Dole Whips will be made available in stores. For this week’s Taste Test, they sample crispy Persian rice, pomegranate lamb shoulder, and date-glazed eggplant from Z...

“Sushi Terrorism,” Wolverine’s Diet, and Jacoby’s Guacamole Redemption 10.03.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Ariana Madix’s post-scandal meal, discuss how to lose weight eating McDonalds, and wonder why a box of Girl Scout cookies is selling for hundreds of dollars online. For this week’s Taste Taste, Jacoby once again tries to make a suitable guacamole. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food Ne...

Sir Kensington’s Ketchup Is Discontinued, In-Flight Vegan Meals, and Tasting Ice Cream Sundaes 03.03.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on eating ribs on an airplane and break down proper plane food etiquette. Then, they give their theories on the man who survived on a boat by eating ketchup and discuss alternative milks. For this week’s Taste Test, they try ice cream with salt and olive oil on top. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and react to some...

Subway Is Up for Sale, Another Candy Heist, and Tasting Dr Pepper 17.02.2023

Juliet and Jacoby first share their thoughts on the New Jersey restaurant that has banned children under the age of 10. Then, they discuss the cost benefits of ordering takeout before they break down yet another food heist. For this week’s Taste Taste, they try the original and strawberries and cream flavors of Dr Pepper. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and react t...

An Official State Aroma, Eating Oranges in the Shower, and Tasting Super Bowl Appetizers 10.02.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a mafia boss turned pizza boss, pay homage to the late creator of Peeps, and share their thoughts on a dessert soda. For this week’s Taste Test, they try an array of appetizers ahead of the big game. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answering a listener question. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave...

A Grubhub Spending Spree, “Burrito Season,” and Comparing Sprite and Starry 03.02.2023

Juliet and Jacoby break down a string of food heists in Canada, wonder about the discovery of a 5000-year-old tavern, and discuss Nancy Pelosi’s diet. For this week’s Taste Test, they compare the taste of Starry to Sprite. Finally, they close the showing by sharing their Personal Food News and answering a listener-submitted question. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave...

Robert Pattinson’s Potato Diet, Egg Smuggling, and Tasting Whole Foods Truffles 27.01.2023

Robert Pattinson’s Potato Diet, Egg Smuggling, and Tasting Whole Foods Truffles This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Pizza Hut breaking the record for largest pizza, question if coffee pods are bad for the environment, and discuss the cake Tom Cruise sends out for the holidays. This week’s Taste Test is a pair of chocolaty treats from Whole Foods and they close the show by sharing...

1,700-Year-Old Wine, East Coast In-N-Outs, and a Blind Wine Taste Test 20.01.2023

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on gas stoves, react to Shakira’s jam detective skills, and explain why they won’t miss Sierra Mist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a cheap, intermediate, and expensive bottle of cabernet sauvignon to see whether they can taste the difference. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answer some listener-submitted...

A Wisconsin Butter Fire, Chocolate Lawsuits, and Comparing Peanut and Peanut Butter M&M’s 13.01.2023

Juliet and Jacoby discuss the closure of Noma, react to Pizza Hut bringing “The Big New Yorker” back, and share their thoughts on blueberry muffins. This week’s Taste Test pits peanut M&M’s against their peanut butter counterpart, and after that they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or...

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