Quest for the Best Podcast

Picture it.  Mid-August. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky. The temperature is reaching the low 90s. You have your tank top on, you are rocking some shorts. You slather on the sunblock. You have a day ahead of you filled with weird fried foods, lots of walking, and a lot of great people watching. Where is this place? The Iowa State Fair, of course! And that is where we have headed for th...

We’re baaaaack! Sort of. Thanks to all our listeners for their patience and encouragement as we work through the struggles of our flooded podcast studio! Who knew a lot of rain could cause such a pain in my ass?  Unfortunately, we are NOT back in the studio. Finding a contractor to do an epoxy floor has been quite difficult, annoying, or downright expensive. So for now, we are taking our podc...

With all the options of grocery stores, it is time to try some place that is unlike any other.  Is it Hy-Vee?  Nope. Fareway? Nope. Aldi? Getting closer…. Today we are trying out snacks from Trader Joe’s! DONATE TO OUR PODCAST! HELP US BRING YOU DELICIOUS CONTENT! https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

In a world full of dipping sauces, it can be hard to decide which one you want to go with. Ketchup, ranch, honey mustard… the list goes on. But there is one sauce… yes, one sauce… that reigns supreme. One sauce that goes with anything. One sauce that has a kick that keeps you coming back for more… Yes, folks. That sauce is BBQ sauce. Are you new to Quest for the Best?  Thanks for joining us!...

Let’s try something new today! New to Quest for the Best, but it is highly unlikely that they are new to you. Today we are trying Pillsbury refrigerated doughs. We are asking you to donate money to our show. Any amount. Whatever value you get out of this, send it back to us! Please and thanks! https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

“Napoleon! Gimme some of your tots.” “No! Go and find your own.” “Come on! Gimme some of your tots!” “No! I’m freaking starved! I didn’t get to eat anything today!” kicks tots “Gross! Freaking idiot!” Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies. https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Think back to when you were a kid. What were some foods that you ate for lunch? Maybe you enjoyed a PB&J. Maybe you think of the square pizza from the lunch line at school. If you are a millennial or younger, you might just think of a Lunchable. And today we are going to be brave and try this… um… can you even call this food? Let’s find out! https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Today is not normal. This month has not been normal. We have some upsetting news from Quest for the Best… Our studio was flooded out. After a shit ton of rain, our podcast studio found itself with a lot of water. Fortunately, equipment was removed as we realized what was happening, so our mics, most of our furniture, and that sort of thing was salvaged. What didn’t make it was the carpet and tile,...

Summer is right around the corner and as the weather heats up, everyone is going to be looking for something to quench their thirst. We have tried a lot of different sodas on this podcast, and unfortunately not many really do well. Will grape soda fair any better than orange cream soda, or lemon lime sodas, root beer, or cola? Let’s find out! https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

There are so many snacks out there for a person to try out. You got your chocolates. You got your crackers. You got your cookies. You got your nuts. You got your fruit snacks…. But the best snack out there is none of these. The best snack out there is popcorn. Now, popcorn comes in many different flavors, varieties, and even ways to cook. Today we are going for the quick to grab, easy to pop, micr...

There are so so so so many varieties of ice creams out there. When you go to the grocery store, it can sometimes be overwhelming on what to get. But today, we decided to single out a single brand, Ben & Jerry’s to see if their top 5 selling flavors are really up to snuff. https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

What do a bowl of soup, a meat and cheese tray, and staying home sick watching The Price is Right all have in common? Crackers of course! Today we dive into the diverse and rich world of crackers. While most might not consider crackers to be diverse, or rich, today we will show you that even with just six different crackers, we have a huge range of flavor, texture, and opinions. https://buy.stripe...

Picture it. The year is 3000. What do you see? What do you smell? What do you taste? Well we are about to find out the last question with Y3000 Coke. https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

You have your pickle fans out there. You have your jelly bean fans out there. But are there any pickle flavored jelly bean fans out there? Though I highly doubt it, but if you do indeed know someone who is a fan, share this episode with them! https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

While the majority of people probably think of coffee when they imagine a morning beverage, the rest of us probably think of orange juice. Orange juice is a great way to start your day. Refreshing, delicious, nice and cold. Yummy. But which brand of OJ is the best? That is exactly what we are going to find out on today’s episode of Quest for the Best. If you have it in your heart, consider becomin...

Who doesn’t love a good food truck? The variety. The freshness. The wonderful smells as you walk by. I love going to farmers markets, or festivals, wherever, and you see all these food options, and you want to try a little of everything. So good. Well, Pringles has 4 new flavors that are reminiscent of the types of food you could find in a food truck. And we are here for it. https://buy.stripe.com...

We have another Oreo to try out today! The limited edition Space Dunk Oreo. Now these little cookies have a… twist . (Hardy har har) The Space Dunk Oreos have popping candy in the frosting! Sounds like a good one for the kids. But will four grown ass adults like this treat as well? Let’s find out. https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

I think we can all say that the best Doritos are Cool Ranch, followed by Nacho Cheese. After that, who cares. But maybe, just maybe, Doritos has a new flavor that can knock everything else out of the park. Let’s find out if these Ultimate Cheddar Doritos can do just that. But first… Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. W...

Ramen. When that word is spoken, thousands upon thousands of millennials think about being back in college, stocking up on the cheapest food out there. A packet of Ramen, a bit of water, and you are set. Why waste money on food, after all? Today we are trying eight different flavors of Ramen. If you have it in your heart, consider becoming a producer of our wonderful Quest for the Best podcast! By...

Hershey’s Miniatures! These little chocolate bars have graced the office candy dish, the Halloween candy bucket, and the parade circuit for years. Hershey’s really is a classic that many kids and adults enjoy. But as you get older, your taste buds usually become a little more refined. Will these treats hold up? Let’s find out! But first… Without your support, this podcast w...

Oh boy, we have a set of unique chips today. Rap Snacks! Have you heard of these? We certainly had not until we found them when we were at a candy store in Minnesota and decided to buy the three flavors available. Are they a gimmick? Are these chips actually good? Let’s find out together! But first… Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscrib...

Hello Questers! Today we are excited to have a brand/product we have never tried before on this show! We have the limited edition Little Bites Cinnamon Buns Mini Muffins! They sound delicious! But are they?! Let’s find out! Support our podcast! Who are our Questers today? Kris, old man laugh. Nate, Ramen boy. Matt, has two nipples. Amy, hey all! A History of Little Bites The history of Littl...

The siblings are back in today’s episode of Quest for the Best! Janet, Alan, and Michael are joining me to try out one of the best candies ever created…. Nerds! Which Nerds are we trying today? Grape Nerds Strawberry Nerds Big Chewy Nerds Sour Big Chewy Nerds Nerds Candy Corn Nerds Gummy Clusters Who is on this quest? Janet, the oldest. Alan, the second middle. Michael, the youngest. A...

Happy 2024 Questers! Many of you might be wondering where we have been. Three week hiatus… Well, the holidays were very very busy, and so were our usual line up of guests. So, we decided to take a small break. But do not worry. We have great episodes to bring you and more and more foods to try. We are going to continue on our restaurant battles soon, and hit up some more areas of the grocery...