SnackDown

Join Justin and Andy this week as they close out the year with a secret drink and snack. Neither host knew what the other one was bringing. Thanks for sticking with us through what has now been almost 6 years. We are glad to be back and recording at least twice a month now. We are hoping in the new year to keep this constant and constantly reinvent and improve.  We hope you all had a happy holiday...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they throw some cheese, garlic, and thyme into the oven and pull out vastly different things. Paring wine, cheese, and friendship can never go wrong...even if your recipe does. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram !

Join Justin and Andy this week as they dive cheese first into a classic Welsh dish. The guys sip some cocktails, enjoy some Welsh Rarebit, and talk a little about Welsh history and culture. If you like toast covered in cheese and ale, this is an episode for you.   Don't forget to follow us on Instagram !

Join Justin and Andy this week as they catch up over a couple drinks after a few months hiatus. Fall and figs are in the air as well as home made cocktails. The hope is to try and bring the podcast back on a consistent basis. The plan is to put out two episodes a month and maybe try out some new formats. Cross your fingers and your toes and enjoy what is hopefully the first of many new episodes go...

Join Justin, Andy, and Yıldız this week as they pair bags of chips with boxes of wine. While sipping and chipping, Justin and Yildiz talk a little about their trip to Turkey and some of the food they ate. Thank you all for sticking around and hopefully we can continue to surprise you with an episode every now and then. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram !

Join Justin and Andy this week as they finally sit back down together in person. It's been nine months since the last episode was released and there's a lot to catch up on. The guys dive into a garden of herbs and find out what Justin has been brewing up with his friend Edgar. Andy talks boats and how he has become a sailor since his move down south. Its a fun revisit of the podcast and hopefully...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they return to a somewhat familiar podcast format and make themselves three cocktails. While focusing on the Scotch liqueur Drambuie, the guys mix up a Rusty Nail along with two other drinks. While Andy "chews" his second cocktail the guys talk about life in two different states, what they've been cooking up lately, and how Andy is living a true Salt Life. Thank y...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they catch up on months of being apart. A lot has happened since the summer episode. They talk about weddings, holidays, crab fishing, Andy's musical family, and much more.  You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  Reddit

Join Justin and Andy this week as they dust off thier equipment, pull out the old friendship, and catch up on life a little bit.  We hope to catch up from time to time so stay tuned for new episodes. We may mess with the format going forward as well because... why not? Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  Red...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they wrap up three years of doing the podcast together. Going all the way back to episode one, Justin puts Andy through another whiskey test to see if the years of tasting has paid off. This episode is full of reminiscing on the many wonderful years of getting to record the podcast together. We were truely blessed to have had the opportunity to record with each ot...

Join Justin and Andy this week as the tear the foil, pop the cap, and twist the cork out of a bottle of Framboise. Putting on their lap coats, they take this raspberry lambic beer and see what they can come up with on the fly. On a scale of one to ten, are they successful?  Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Re...

Join Justin, Andy, and return guest Yıldız as they travel around the world tasting chocolate, wine and other pairings. Using a Trader Joe's Chocolate Passport and a little imagination, the three travel to eight different countries and compare the subtle taste differences. The chocolate and wine are piled high, as well as the jokes, so hop on the boat and come along for the ride. Don't forget to ca...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they pull the Cachaça down off of the shelf and try it in three different ways. The Caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil, is tried alongside a Batida and some Jaguar's Milk. On this first warm day in March, the guys are closing their eyes and picturing spring.  Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow us on ...

Join Justin and Andy as they pop the top off of a box full of snacks sent courtesy of TasteBase. There's food and drink both spicy and sweet and a fun time all around. Listen in as we dig through this tasty treasure chest and diverge on some obscure topics. There may or may not be a manatee involved.  Please visit out sponsors at www.tastebase.com  and follow them in Instagram @tastingwithtastebas...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they munch on crispy toasts, chutney, and a European classic: Pâté. Which will be better: duck, pork, or fish? Does it stand up to it's rumored elegance? Will it be a fancy feast or will it just taste like Fancy Feast? Find out. Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Reddit  , and ...

It's Valentines Day coming up, and things are a little uneasy with Justin and Andy since the breakup. Can a display of friendship through a Chocolate Fondue and an aesthetically prepared spread of dippables be enough to reignite things? (This description is for entertainment purposes only, Justin and Andy are *okay*) Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You c...

Join Justin and Andy as they sweeten their friendship from afar with cupcakes! They try some of Mrs. Kelder’s Cupcakes (from Central New York) and see just how high their blood sugar can get in the name of podcasting! Will Justin's opinion of cupcakes be changed? Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Reddit  , and...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they blend up some cocktails with the French fine raspberry liqueur Chambord. Good thing these guys don't have to drive anywhere on this tipsy, triple drink remote episode! This is a SnackPack listener request from Travis from Maryland. Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Reddit...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they class up an American staple: the grilled cheese. By adding extra cheese types, fresh bread, and some special ingredients the guys take this simple sandwich to another level. Also, find out what happens to your eyes in extreme weather conditions on another fun tangent. Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at:  315-313-5456 You can follow u...

Join Justin and Andy this week as special guest Dan Hesler guides them on a Kombucha journey. Using his experience in home fermenting, Dan teaches the guys about how it's made as they try a table full of buchas. Along with the drinks, Dan made some sour dough and Justin picked up some kimchi and fermented carrots. Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at: 315-313-5456 You can f...

Join Justin and Andy this week as special guest Yıldız takes them on a food and drink tour of her home country:Turkey. While sipping some Rakı, the guys try some small plates such as  Lahmacun, Suçuk, Sarma, İçli Köfte, and more. After dinner treats of coffee, Knafeh, and Turkish Delights are also enjoyed. Listen, learn, and make yourself hungry on a trip to the doorway between Europe and Asia. Do...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they mix spices into hot wine and cider and make some old traditions come to life. Andy brewed up some traditional Swedish Glögg and the guys try it alongside some Pepparkakor cookies. Also, staying in the seasonal mood, Justin brewed up some traditional Yuletide Wassail. It's a fun episode full of holiday cheer and strange drink histories. Don't forget to call ou...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they judge a can by it's cover. Andy brings a variety of canned saké and the guys try to see if the flavor matches the design. Can saké actually taste good when you open it like a can of soup? Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at: 315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Reddit  , and  Patreon  . Also, check out our  YouT...

Join Justin and Andy this week with special guest Casey Wolf as they knead, top, and bake pizzas led by Justin! This meeting is made whole with mead tasting from Justin’s travels, as well as from good friend and SnackPack member Todd Canterino of Handlebar Craft! Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at: 315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Reddit  , and ...

Join Justin and Andy as they make their way into the French Mountains to taste the old ways of herbal liquor. Green and Yellow Chartreuse are tried side by side and in cocktails. It's an episode filled with herbs, flowers, history, and a little too much to drink. Don't forget to call our voicemail and leave us a message at: 315-313-5456 You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Reddit  , and ...