Grocery Gamblers Podcast

Live from the Jason Mraz Studio in Ojai California, The Grocery Gamblers bring you a live taping episode of "Inside The Gamblers Studio" with esteemed actor Boone Platt. We were graced with Vegan Seafood from the venues previous tenants, so we review vegan smoked salmon, vegan cr'b cakes, and vegan caviar, all while interviewing Mr Platt about his film career. Clap with your jazz hands and join us...

It's been awhile since the Gamblers have taken a serious grocery gamble, so today they document that with 3 items that the expiration date is approaching quickly, including one within a day. All the items claim to be spicy as well, so this is also a secret "Is It Hot?" episode. Let's have a seat at the table...

The Gamblers discuss how they used to find ways to sneak in Collect Calls without pissing off their parents, you know, shit that went on in the 90's.

Pete tried to use Instacart at his local Grocery Outlet and it did not go as intended.

The Gamblers decide to try some seasonal/non-traditional releases from one of their favorite breweries Lagunitas. A tea? Sure thing! A stout? When in doubt! A triple IPA? Ok, is this potentially stump water, or liquid gold? Let's take a seat at the table....

It was hot during the summer of 2022, and Sean had to deal with some stupid people.

It's that time of year where the Gamblers call up their friend Bum Wine Bob and decide to fill themselves with holiday cheer.....and Buzzballz. The group decides to try not 1, but 2 different types of season Buzzballz flavors, Eggnog and Espresso Martini. And then to even out things, they try a premade White Russian cocktail. Is this a one way ticket to throwing up in the coat closet at the holida...

The Gamblers go deep on werewolf lore and shitty vampire movies.

Sean is hungover...... Sean partied hard on Halloween, and needs some Recovery Drinks to fend off the Horn of Gondor (editor's note: that doesn't happen). Can a seltzer with added juice do the job? What about sugar free Rockstar? Or maybe a probiotic dietary supplement? Sean has impending mudbutt, so let's take a seat at the table...

In preparation for Halloween 2022 the Gamblers try some refreshing drinks to get in the mood while the dcisuss stories of previous Halloweens and their favorite candy. What is Tepahce? Are you prepared for a Mighty Swell? And how about some Aqua Fresca? Let's take a seat at the table....

The Gamblers once again join our friend and purveyor of the good stuff, Bum Wine Bob, on a journey from Classy to Trashy. We revisit a new flavor of Crown Royal We try some Long Drink And we FINALLY review Four Loko. Let's have a seat at the table...

Today the Gamblers venture into the world of Gluten Free foods. We've been wanting to do this for a long time and finally found the right stuff to review. We try award winning beer from Buck Wild Brewing, OOPS, no Gluten! We try some avocado chips, OOPS, no Gluten! We then try some cookies, wait, these don't have gluten??? Let's take a seat at the table...

Sean had to deal with some tweekers on his camping trip.

The Gamblers shoot the shit and discuss the number of items seen recently at the Grocery Outlet that have been featured on the show.

What happens when you simply add water (and maybe some heat) to a food product? Find out today as we have a drink, a meal, and dessert today with the Grocery Gamblers. Let's take a seat at the table...

Pete is not going to food court again

Noted booze hounds the Grocery Gamblers decide to take a detour and try snacks inspired or flavored by beer. What happens when jerky is flavored with beer? Can you make beer candy? And what happens when you out hops in kombucha? Let's have a seat at the table....

Today the Gamblers try some snacks from Singapore and Thailand. Lumpy tea? Check! Crab with chili? Check! Salted Egg Salmon Skin? Check! While each product has unique visual qualities the upper tier snacking qualities of some of these make for a great time! Let's take a seat at the table...

Pete discusses amazing hotel sushi, and SLO Bros, and bros from Bakersfield with veteran Gambler guest Jonathan.

In a specific episode with just Pete and veteran guest Jonathan, they try some beer from SLO Beer inspired by a specific tortilla chip from the Central Coast of California, Taco Works. Can a chip be a flavor of a beer? Listen in to find out!

Weed safes, Pinocchio, The Cotton Club, Tom Waits? Get weird

We've flirted with this theme in many episodes, but we finally went fully plant based! Can a sauce make a difference? What is hippy dip? And can olive oil replace milk in ice cream? Tune in to find out!

The Gamblers talk snacks that are older, and discuss the demise of PepCOIN (maybe it was Batman?)

The Gambler finally try 3 things that actually get spicy! What kind of limited edition Pringles have they found this time? Don't fear the Reaper, just some jerky. And, what is "Mixed Milk Powder"? Listen in to find out. Let's take a seat at the table...

Pete overheard someone detailing giving up getting a helicopter license.....what?