Food News

Juliet and Jacoby kick off the new year by looking into the origins of chicken tikka masala, defending American chocolate, and discussing the addition of sesame to the FDA’s major allergen list. For this week’s Taste Test, they try five different colas and try to guess the flavor. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and close by hearing some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food N...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby dive deeper into panettone, look at how hot dogs are made, and discuss Tom Hanks's latest culinary venture. For this week’s Taste Test they try Sake High! 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 to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email...

Juliet and Jacoby begin by sharing their thoughts on a story about nudists who eat only fruit, before wondering if Gen-Z has canceled Christmas pudding. Then they discuss inflation, and later try Happy Coffee from Two Robbers’ for this week’s Taste Test. Finally, they close the show by sharing their personal food news and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News?...

Juliet and Jacoby discuss some new fashion that can facilitate the consumption of a Hot Pocket, the concept of edible alcohol, another cheese lawsuit, Liver King, and more. Then, they try the Italian Christmas bread panettone in the Taste Test, before sharing their Personal Food News and closing with a listener voicemail about cheers-ing food items. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers:...

Juliet and Jacoby discuss a mac and cheese lawsuit, the baguette being granted World Heritage status, and the Biden state dinner menu. They then give dirty sodas a try for Taste Test, and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answering a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 a.k.a. 646-STEW-138...

Juliet and Jacoby are leaving the studio and taking this show on the road! For the first time, they head out on a field trip to taste and react to omakase sushi. They start with sake then taste multiple rounds of sushi, a soup course, and dessert. Plus, they discuss the merits and detriments of eating a meal you don’t have to order. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave u...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to the news that humans began cooking far earlier than scientists initially thought, discuss the priest who returned stolen wine to a store, and share their thoughts on how to best cook turkey. For Taste Test, they make Mimosas using Tropicana’s Mimosa Maker and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answering listener-submitted voicemails. D...

Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Anna Delvey’s East Village dinner parties, discuss the woman serving her fiancé placenta smoothies, and break down another European wine heist. This week’s Taste Test pits Popeyes’ Spicy Chicken Sandwich against the sliders from Dave’s Hot Chicken. They close the show by sharing their personal food news and react to listener-submitted voicemails. Do you ha...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the dethroned Bratwurst Fest Queen and share their thoughts on yet another counterfeit wine case. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the McRib and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to listener-submitted voicemails. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 a.k.a. 646-STEW-138 o...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to more food being thrown at famous art, share their thoughts on a “sophisticated” food heist, and discuss a scanner that tells when an avocado will be ripe. For this week’s Taste Test, they sample Spindrift Spiked Sparkling Water and Fresca Mixed Cocktails, and try to pick a winner. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and hear Listen...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the dessert cookbook writers who found love, wonder why protestors keep throwing food at art, and react to the man who burned down a restaurant following a bad experience. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet tries three candies new to her and they close the show with their Personal Food News and play the first ever Listener Food News voicemail. D...

Juliet and Jacoby kick things off by discussing Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce being sued for not being from Texas, before sharing their thoughts on the world’s largest cast-iron skillet. Then, they cover the $28 Taco Bell order and finally try the Mexican Pizza. 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 646-7...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss honey made in a cemetery, rejoice at the return of samples in grocery stores, and question Martha Stewart’s many brand collaborations. For this week’s Taste Test, they rank a flight of Hostess snacks, and then close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Email ListenerFoodNews@gmail.com for a chan...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss adult Happy Meals, debate whether matcha is actually healthy, and share their thoughts on brussels sprouts. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a flight of cookies from Chip City Cookies, then close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Email ListenerFoodN...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby marvel that an extinct volcano is having an effect on beer production, discuss the Arizona drive-in that created 266 varieties of milkshakes, and try to figure out why the Beyond Meat COO is accused of biting someone’s nose. This week’s Taste Test is a trio of burgers from Slutty Vegan, and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal F...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss an American man fined in Rome for eating gelato on the steps of a fountain, explain why the Royal Parks Service has asked mourners not to leave marmalade sandwiches outside, and determine whether Jacoby deserves credit for the creation of Just Iced Tea. For this week’s taste test, they try broccoli that The New York Times claims has a cult following, and close...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again talk about the Mexican Pizza and its accompanying musical, wonder if Honest Tea will have a resurgence like the Choco Taco, and question why pants were made from Chipotle napkins. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet raids the office kitchen and tries Laiki Rice Crackers and Bada Bean Bada Boom, and then close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do y...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss two separate truck crashes involving pasta sauce and learn about the Kardashians' private chef. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Pumpkin Spice Munchkins from Dunkin’ and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Lea...

In the most pork-forward episode of Food News to date, Juliet and Jacoby begin with a deep dive into the fan filmed at Yankee Stadium using a glizzy straw. Then, they take a trip into the world of illegal bologna smuggling and share their thoughts on Papa John’s new pizza bowls. For this week’s Taste Test, they try three flavors of Mavericks Cookies, then close the show with their Personal Food Ne...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to an article asking if we should eat wooly mammoths if they can be brought back, share their thoughts on crudites, and discuss a PBR-themed hotel. They try Crunchy Mush for this week’s Taste Test and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Teresa Giudice's wedding cake, discuss the contents of a freezer that washed up on a Nantucket beach, and question a sandwich being served at Royals games. This week’s Taste Test is a collaboration between Taco Bell and Milk Bar called the Strawberry Bell Truffle, and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the possibility of a candy shortage this Halloween, rejoice at the Mexican Pizza coming back, and Juliet tries her first (and maybe last) Choco Taco. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Richard Petty’s favorite sandwich—pepper and mayonnaise—and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike W...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby eulogize the Choco Taco, and check in on what Ben Affleck and JLo have been eating on their honeymoon. For this week’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of Wonder Wheels from Doughnut Plant. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Studio Engineer: Ray Rodriguez Mu...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby follow-up on their favorite gum heist, discuss the woman fined for not declaring half of her Subway sandwich, and wonder what went wrong in a viral Instacart TikTok. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Finnish Long Drink and Cutwater Lime Tequila Margarita. They close by sharing their Personal Food News. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mi...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss animals in an aquarium refusing to eat cheaper fish, the NFL loophole that has Coors Lite selling flashlights, and once again delve into the world of counterfeit wine. For this week’s Taste Test, they each try a different mid-calorie beverage, and close the show by sharing their personal food news. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Associate Producer: Mike...