Marriage Bites! With Mike and Jess

In this episode of Marriage Bites , Mike and Jess time-travel straight back to Y2K with Taco Bell’s Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco. What starts as a simple nostalgia bite spirals into CD vs. iPod debates, Syracuse dorm “wack-off rooms,” VHS rewinding woes, and whether lettuce belongs anywhere near a hot taco. Jess relives her Pittsburgh Steelers glory days (terrible towel tucked in her jeans), whil...

In this episode of Marriage Bites , Jess and Mike wrap up Kids’ Menu Month with the ultimate classic: chicken fingers from Texas Roadhouse. Alongside the legendary sides (yes, they’re literally called “Legendary Sides”), the conversation veers into gum price shock, binge-watching How I Met Your Mother seven minutes at a time, and the great debate over kids’ meal value vs. fast food toys. Mike reli...

In this episode of Marriage Bites , Jess and Mike chew through another course of Kids’ Menu Month—this time featuring Panda Express’s black pepper chicken, mystery meat textures, and suspiciously healthy greens. There’s also a mid-meal debate about drive-thru fries, the politics of toddler broccoli sharing, and why Jess would never bring fruit to the beach. Mike pitches Panda Express Month (he’s s...

In this episode of Marriage Bites , Jess and Mike continue Kids’ Menu Month with a well-done dive into Outback’s Joey Sirloin—and Jess’s meat-related childhood trauma. Yes, we’re talking about the time she smuggled steak in her underwear to avoid eating it. Mike opens up about post-vasectomy ball health, curbside pickup philosophy, and misreading the word “Toyota.” The couple debates steak texture...

In this episode of Marriage Bites , Jess and Mike officially kick off “Kids Menu Month” with a creamy, chaotic plunge into Applebee’s Chicken Alfredo. But the pasta isn’t the only thing under review. Mike finally shares what it’s like post-vasectomy (yes, ball talk is back), while Jess explores her complicated relationship with dairy-based sauces. The couple debates the psychology of kids menus, d...

Happy anniversary to us! In this episode of Marriage Bites , we celebrate 13 years of wedded bliss the only way we know how: with a spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy’s, way too many bathing suits, and one pending vasectomy. Jess and Mike catch up on a summer full of chaos, nostalgia, and carbs—including a surprisingly heartfelt drive-thru encounter, snack obsessions, and the ever-evolving saga of...

In this sugar-fueled episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess dive tongue-first into Burger King’s Nerds Slushie—an effervescent sugar bomb that sparks a nostalgic (and borderline erotic) candy confessional. From awkward childhood slushy memories to grocery store gummy debates, the couple compares sweets like they’re judging Olympic gymnastics. There’s also a deep dive into nerd consumption techni...

In this episode of Marriage Bites , Mike and Jess attempt to review McDonald’s new McCrispy Chicken Strips—but get wildly sidetracked thanks to their kids' unfiltered curiosity. From anatomy questions to late-night bacon cravings, nothing is off-limits in this chaotic, hilarious recap of birthday weekends, Mother’s Day, and parenting in the age of cake pops. They also break down why McDonald’s is...

On this episode of Marriage Bites with Mike and Jess , the couple hits the Panera Bread drive-thru to taste test the Croque Monsieur sandwich featuring Black Forest ham, melty provolone, and a rich caramelized onion spread on croissant toast. Hilarity ensues as Jess gets the giggles during the order, and the duo reflects on their long history with chain restaurant fare, including a nostalgic blast...

This is one of those episodes! Jess may have found her worst meal on the podcast and Mike is ready for more! Plus, they take a trip down memory lane looking back at some of the great foods they have tried over the years

Check out the show on YouTube In this episode of Marriage Bites , Mike and Jess brave the White Castle Chicken & Waffle Slider—bacon, syrup, mystery flavors and all. What starts as a fast-food taste test turns into a hilarious deep dive on gout attacks, the top 10 casual restaurant chains in America, and the strange magic of Bell Works' Severance takeover. There’s also some passionate waffle a...

Mike and Jess take a bite out of Burger King’s new Fiery Fish sandwich in Episode 271 of Marriage Bites! From drive-thru chaos and fast food fish debates to dreams about disappointing lobster rolls, this one is packed with laughs, random tangents, and spicy takes. They also break down their favorite eats of the week (Rosie’s pizza and an elite kale Caesar!), give BK some rare praise, and discuss t...

Check out Mike and Jess on YouTube Mike and Jess are back with episode 270 of Marriage Bites , and this time they’re diving into KFC’s new Mashed Potato Poppers! What started as a plan for a fiery fish sandwich turned into a spontaneous snack review, complete with squishy surprises, comeback sauce debates, and a toddler-approved gravy dip session. But this episode isn’t just about fast food — they...

Watch Mike and Jess on YouTube Mike and Jess try the gyro from Arby’s, and things get wild! Mike spills a secret on air that he probably shouldn’t have, and the duo reflects on how Greek food always seems to play a role in their biggest life moments.

Check us out on YouTube Do people even go to Wendy's any more? Are people only going to Wendy's for the Frosty's in 2025? Mike and Jess try this limited-time frozen treat. Plus, we get our answers on why kids are getting broccoli haircuts? email us at MarriageBitesWIthMikeAndJess@gmail.com if there is a food you want them to try.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE! Is Chipotle any goood? Mike and Jess give it a try and full review of the Barbacoa Burrito. What was the best thing they ate this week and would you rather eat at Chipotle or Taco Bell?

Watch on YouTube Welcome to Marriage Bites on Video! Does Taco Bell Suck? Are the rumors true that Jess loves this place? Today Mike and Jess try the "Steak Cheesy Dipping Burritos". Besides food, the big topic of conversation is about a Cleveland Steamer? If you are new to the show, don't forget to find the 265 previous episodes on Apple and Spotify. But this is the first one on video.

Attention Fans! Starting on episode 266 Mike and Jess will be on YouTube! Details to follow. But one last time, audio only...Mike and Jess try a pizza from Dominos making a new Super Bowl tradition.

Mike and Jess are back from their trips and they jump into the Triple Dipper From Chili's. How was it being away from the kids? Did Mike and Jess just have the best burger in podcast history?

Have Mike and Jess ever had Corn Dogs on the show? Both Jess and Mike are traveling for work trips and are ready to go! Join Mike and Jess as the try Corn Dogs from Sonic and get ready for a massive week.

Married Bites is back! Jess and Mike are still here after their awful experience with Pizza Hut. This time, trying a grilled chicken sandwich from Chic-fil-A. Plus, a few tasty drinks and some crazy stories from their past.

The pod name has changed! Logo to come soon. Mike and Jess end 2024 with something so nasty they can't even swallow it. Time to try everything at Pizza Hut!

Can you believe it's been five years sine Mike and Jess tried IHOP on an episode? Time goes fast...A lot has changed but their passion for food, humor and having a good time has not.

Is Shake Shack that good? Is this really the third time Mike and Jess try it? Burgers, milk shakes and a lot of talk about the past. Plus - Is it time to time rename the podcast?

Happy Thanksgiving! Jess and Mike try the Wawa Gobbler. It's 6-inches of thanksgiving fun. We had to go back to Wawa and try this. Is it any good and why does Jess just keep getting the giggles?