Quest for the Best Podcast

Shrinkflation is real. Remember when full sized candy bars actually used to be full sized? And not $2.50 each? Remember when your bags of chips weren’t 75% air? And remember when PopTarts actually had filling in them? Today we go back to the good ol’ days… because PopTart has a “new” product… (which I would argue is just their product from years ago) Super Stuffed PopTarts!  Thanks for joinin...

It’s time to clean out the cupboard of all the foods we have collected but haven’t had a specific show to put them with! So we will call this Rando Snacks and Other Garbage. (BTW… sorry about the retching noises in this one, folks) Which randos are we trying today? KFC Jelly Beans Butterfinger French Toast Harry Potter Butterbeer Kisses Harry Potter Butterbeer Goldfish Reeces PB&J Filled Pretz...

Have you ever eaten something where the flavor and the texture do not match up? Well, I am afraid that is what we are running into today with the Limited Edition Flavor Swap chips. Which chips are we trying today? Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Cheetos Cool Ranch Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream Doritos Who is on this twisted quest? Nate, needs a theme song. Kris, hoggin’ the stank. Matt, aka Foley Matt....

Today it’s getting dirty in the podcast studio. It’s time to try some Dirty Mountain Dew. Who is on this dirty quest? Kristopher, with a t. Nate, with a t. Matt, with a t. Amy, without. And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE! And of course, thanks to our subscriber...

Burritos would not be the food that comes to mind when visiting Iowa. But today we have an Iowa Burrito showdown to see who does it better. Today we are trying national chain (Pancheros) vs local link (Greenhouse Kitchen). Who is joining us in this battle? Kris, has the bottom burps. Nate, has lots in the chamber. Matt, aka Fresher Presser. Amy, subscribe! And of course, thanks to our subscribers...

Sometimes you need something quick. You stop at one place and can pick up pizza, chips, soda, beer, cookies, and fill up your gas tank. And other times you have more time, maybe want to heat up the oven and you know, make your own food. Today we are trying Inconvenience (Papa Murphy’s) vs Convenience (Casey’s) Which pizzas are we trying? Supreme Pepperoni Bonus! Casey’s Wings Who is brave enough t...

Nate and Randi flew on a plane! They flew across the pond. They visited a place… Australia? Austria? No, Ireland! Saw a lot of sheep. Ate a lot of food. Brought back some snacks! Let’s see if these are any good! Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Donate to our podcast!

A road trip is never complete without some good road food. Whether you are packing up a cooler before you leave or stopping at a gas stations on the way, your snack choice is critical to the enjoyment of the trip.  Cue Buc-ee’s!  If you are lucky enough to live near a Buc-ee’s, you know their snack and food selection is top notch. So today we are trying out their own branded potato chips...

We have had a brief hiatus from the show! And not because of something fun or cool. Our cat, Oy, who has made some appearances on this podcast, had emergency surgery. He was questing for the best piece of plastic and got it stuck in his tummy. So for two weeks we have been in recovery and comfort mode. But thankfully, Oy is doing much better and he is now roaming the house, annoying our other cat,...

Welcome to Quest for the Best! Today we have another random selection from the grocery store! I am always on the lookout for some new products. If you see any you want us to try, let us know! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies Which snacks are we trying today? Twix Bits Chips Ahoy Chewy Cookies & Creme Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets - Cinnamon Sugar Who...

Smoky flavoring can be quite good when done well. Can Pringles do smoky? Let’s find out! Which Pringles are we trying today? Smoky Cheddar Smoky Mesquite BBQ Smoky Bacon Who is on this Newfangled Pringle Quest? Nate, picking down. Randi, good Lord. Matt, putting up. Amy, subscribe! And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join u...

Welcome to Quest for the Best! Every time I head to the grocery store, I always have my eyes peeled for something new. And usually I find something. Those new items go to the cupboard and the next time we get together, I usually have quite the collection. Well, today’s episode is a random sampling of cookies and snacks that nicely fit into a junk food category. Let’s see if any of them are good! H...

If you have a maturity level higher than a 5th grader, I apologize ahead of time. Which sodas are we trying today? Twigs Bawls Who is on this quest? Randi, too mature for this episode. Matt, ribbed for her pleasure. Nate, getting kicked out. Amy, not mature enough for this episode. And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join u...

Join us at Bit Brewery in Central City, IA for their annual Chili Cook Off! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies

Frozen pizza is a staple in most freezers across the US. But today we are trying out some strange strange pizza that popped up in the grocery store. If you have it in your heart, consider becoming a producer of our wonderful Quest for the Best podcast! By becoming a producer, you are helping us with the production costs of our show (this doesn’t happen with nothing!). We really appreciate your sup...

On a vacation this past fall, Matt and I visited Silver Dollar City. Today we are trying Taffy made at the park! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies Which Taffy are we trying today? Ghirardelli Jack-o-lanterns Mike-n-Ike Sour Spooky Treats Albanese Apple Harvest Gummies Sour Patch Kids Apple Harvest Nerds Gummy Clusters Spooky Who is on this quest? Kr...

200 Episodes!?!?! CRAZY! In honor of this amazing milestone, we have decided to do a battle between two local BBQ joints, Starbeck’s vs. Cindy Lou’s. Because who doesn’t love some good good BBQ? Which menu items will we be trying? Brisket Pulled Pork Smoked Turkey Corn Bread Cole Slaw Mashed Potatoes Baked Beans Who is joining this battle? Nate, surprise meat. Kris, is a saucy guy. Matt, tater guy...

Sorry Folks, Totally missed this edit. So let’s turn back time to… Halloween! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies Which candies are we trying today? Ghirardelli Jack-o-lanterns Mike-n-Ike Sour Spooky Treats Albanese Apple Harvest Gummies Sour Patch Kids Apple Harvest Nerds Gummy Clusters Spooky Who is on this quest? Randi, the sane one. Nate, can’t fo...

We travel, we explore, we buy food, we go back home, we podcast about it. Let’s do it. Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies Which popped corns are we trying today? Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peppermint Joe Joe’s Silver Dollar City Peanut Brittle Premium Goo Goo Who is on this quest? Kris - kris kris kris kris kris kris Nate - nate nate nate nate nate...

Thanksgiving was just yesterday, and today you are probably out shopping. And in your shopping adventure, you may see some Thanksgiving seasoned popcorn. Should you buy it? Listed and find out. Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies Which popped corns are we trying today? Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn Casey’s Stuffing Seasoned Popco...

Every time I go to the grocery store, it is just new chip after new chip. Weird chips, crazy chips, hopefully tasty chips… Let’s find out! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies Which chips are we trying today? Beanito’s Black Bean Tortilla Chip Funyun Hot and Spicy Chicken Ramen Lay’s Hot Sauce Lay’s Wavy Loaded Nachos Lay’s Kettle Cooked Cheesy Buffalo...

We randomly found some crazy new candy bar flavors in the store recently. Let’s see if these are any good! Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Donate to our podcast! Who are our Questers today? Kris, stop it. Matt, aka Carl. Amy, changing it up. Which candy bars are we trying today? Oreo Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Snickerdoodle Twix Marshmallow Butterfinger

Today we are trying out the new Pizza Hut Flatzz. Let’s see if these are worthy of ordering again! Which Flats are we trying? Nashville Hot Chicken Ultimate Chicken Bacon Ranch Who is brave enough to battle it out? Kris, can’t out pizza the hut. Matt, wants to argue. Amy, subscribe! And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate th...

Time for mOreo Cookies! Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Donate to our podcast! Who are our Questers today? Kris, getting double stuffed. Matt, crazy scientist. Amy, on the fence. Which cookies are we trying today? Blueberry Pie Oreos Apple Pie A La Mode Oreos Reese’s Oreos

Coke, Mt. Dew, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper… These are all sodas that have a huge collection of soda flavors. Some good, and some are complete abominations. So, let’s see if A&W can show these other soda brands a run for their money. Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Donate to our podcast!