Food Show Fanatics Podcast

Instead of watching food, we decided to leave the house and experience it! We checked out the Sweet Treats Dessert Festival in Columbus, Ohio, and tried 20 or so goodies from spots around town and the surrounding suburbs - and we have thoughts. We review all of them, talk about our favorites, and also get into some ‘Wildcard Kitchen’ and whatever that ‘Next Gen’ that is going on… Follow Us Below:...

We’re BAAAAAACK, and ready to take on season three of Wildcard Kitchen, and things are kicking off with Alex vs. America's Champs! Alex Guarnaschelli is back to battle two of her most notorious opponents. Can she beat the chefs who’ve taken her out in her own arena? Let’s talk about that, as well as some issues we’ve been having with other Food Network shows, and reality TV in general. Follow...

We didn’t disappear! Life just lifed a little too hard the past couple of weeks, but we’re finally back to wrap up The Great Food Truck Race! Which team managed to outsell all the others? Let’s talk about that, as well as meat with cheese, Krispy Kreme trying too hard, and more! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodshowfanaticspod O...

The final four hit Virginia Beach where they had to utilize local seafood cuisine in their signature dish one day, and veggies the next. The stakes are high as the end nears, and because one of the challenges was worth $900 - with a twist. All of that and then some, including our fictional foods we’ve dreamed of tasting. Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: http...

Tensions are on the rise as the remaining four teams roll into Darlington, SC. They have to make food fast, survive shutdowns, and make some tough decisions! All of that and then some as we inch towards the finish line, including our review of the new Reese’s/Oreo collab, and a review of the food we ate on our vacation to California this summer. Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodsh...

The five remaining trucks rolled into Wilmington, and for one - that meant getting the sweetest, and most lucrative revenge. Who walked away with a cool $15k from a single challenge, and who just walked away after not making enough sales? Let’s talk about that, our heartbreak, McDonald’s memories, and more! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instag...

Six trucks went to Myrtle Beach, but only five rolled out as these cooks were tasked with reimagining and elevating classic boardwalk dishes, and making savory funnel cakes. Listen as we discuss not only one team’s major sweep, but also some new snacks hitting shelves soon, including a collaboration we’ve been waiting for, but could also improve upon… Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Well, we’re already down two trucks as the race continues to Charleston. Tyler’s hometown, things heat up as Kardea Brown and Rodney Scott stop by to celebrate some local and personal cuisine, everyone has to find their own spot to sell, there’s a propane war, and a hurricane warning! All of that and then some, including a tour review of Matt’s hometown in Pennsylvania where we just visited, some...

\We’re back, and covering the brand new season of The Great Food Truck Race! We’ve got nine new trucks, bananas, and a whole lot of elimination drama - so let’s get going! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodshowfanaticspod Our Other Shows: Happened in the 90s: Official Site: https://happenedinthe90s.wordpress.com Facebook: https:/...

After being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Carolyn K. Haeler found herself eating gluten free. It wasn’t an issue until one too many bad tasting cookies pushed her to embark on a baking journey that would eventually lead to her creating Mightylicious the home of the the ultimate gluten-free treats from cookies to brownie mixes, and more in between! We talked about how her diagnosis took her from t...

By now you might have already heard who won the eleventh season of Spring Baking Championship, but you haven’t heard our take on it! We also discuss McDonald’s candles, eating jelly by its lonesome, and whether or not we like chocolate and orange as a duo. All of that and then some await! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodshowfan...

So…apparently Food Network needed to ride this show an extra week. So with four bakers left in Spring Baking Championship, they had to make their best fraisier cakes, and then there was a bake off that truly left us screaming, but not for the reason you might think. Also, Matt makes a plea to Reeses, Kendra talks about her family’s most trailer trash dining out moment, and more! Follow Us Below: T...

It’s the semi-finale and with only five bakers left, things are getting intense. Did the judges make the right call or did they fumble their Kelly Clarkson right before the end? We get into that as well as some new snacks, and Kendra finds out that Matt wasn’t allowed to have fun at breakfast when he was a kid. All of that and more! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Ins...

There are six bakers left and they have to pair up and make Napoleon butterfly cakes, and then incorporate secret garden themes into tabletop cakes. Drama, ham and cheese, and more! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodshowfanaticspod Our Other Shows: Happened in the 90s: Official Site: https://happenedinthe90s.wordpress.com Faceboo...

With seven bakers left, the pressure is rising and it’s getting to some of the bakers. Frontrunners found themselves in trouble this week as they had to forage fruits and veggies for a variety of cakes! We also talked about some new cookies coming out, and whether or not corn, rice, and sugar goes together or not. Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www...

The grateful eight are left on Spring Baking Championship and they have to transform spring candle smells into yummy desserts, make an edible candle, and then face off with a fellow baker when it comes to reimagining carrot cake and lemon meringue pie! So much to talk about, so let’s get to it! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foods...

Springing forward and backwards this week, the remaining bakers had to create an elevated dessert based on a childhood favorite of theirs, and then make a top forward cake modeled after various types of clocks! We talk about that, our own childhood favs, and more in this week’s recap! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodshowfanatic...

We’re breaking from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an interview with none other than the Willy Wonka of the Midwest, Dan Abel Jr. He’s a chocolatier and Chief Chocolate Officer at both Bissinger’s and Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company, and he came through to talk all things chocolate with us! Find Dan Abel Jr. and his chocate delights below: Bissinger’s: https://www.bissinger...

April Fools came and went on Spring Baking Championship with some egg and savory dish imposters as the remaining 10 bakers had to do their best to trick the judges. Who managed to fake it until they made it, and who wasn’t fooling anyone? Let’s talk about that, as well as some interesting moves from Reeses. Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instag...

This week the remaining bakers are getting colorful as they celebrate the magical colors that comes with spring from madelin towers to hombre cheesecakes, and everything in between - including the gift of immunity! Did the winner of that need it? Let’s talk about that and more like what’s new from Hostess, square Oreos, and other snack delights! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodsh...

After a contestant eliminated themselves in the premiere, we learned anything is possible in the Spring Baking Championship kitchen as a dozen bakers remained heading into week 2. With that, the bakers had to dive into the world of Minecraft making entremets and cakes (in teams) based on the popular video game, as well as the new movie, ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ out on April 4th. Which baker failed to...

After betting a little on Wildcard Kitchen and thinking about Tournament of Champions, we decided to cover the eleventh season of Spring Baking Championship! The premiere was full of magic, honey, and a surprise ending that left us buzzing. All of that and more as we get into Spring Baking Championship! Follow Us Below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Chef Antonia Lofaso invited a couple of her friends down to the Wildcard Kitchen, and you’ll have to listen to our thoughts on her not taking it easy on her friends! It was…dare we say, wild? We also talk about the winner of Hell’s Kitchen, get a little into Kids Baking Championship, and somehow stumble into a discussion about the hotness of Marcy D’Arcy’s husbands on ‘Married with Children.’ Foll...

Chopped is one of Food Network’s shining stars, and this week three judges from there are in the Wildcard Kitchen competing making everything from TV dinners to boardwalk bites, and more! We also discuss the pink dolphins of Kids Baking Championship, picking a brigade based on talent and friendship via Hell’s Kitchen, and some new snacks coming your way like dill pickle Hot Cheetos, Eggo ice-cream...

What happens when three James Beard award winners step into a game of Wildcard Kitchen? Let’s see…well, talk about it! We’re also chatting about what’s been going on with Kids Baking Champion and Hell’s Kitchen, and discussing some new snacks from Hershey and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.  Follow Us Below:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodshowfanspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodshowfanatics...