SnackDown

Join Justin and Andy this week as the two try a wide variety of pickled and fermented foods. From the classic cucumber all the way to okra and mushrooms everything is full of flavor and sometimes even carbonation. A new flavor combination is formed as cheddar and goat cheese is paired alongside each item.   Thanks for joining us. Pull out the flashlight this week and do a little ghost hunting. You...

Join Andy and Justin as they dive into the iconic liquor that’s easy to drink and hard to say (and spell) COURVOISIER! We try Cognac in a SideCar, as well as take a trip to Texan roots with the Incredible Hulk. Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.   You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit

Justin and Andy are finally graced this week with guest and brother, Bryan. Justin pulls out his most sacred appliance to make popcorn using the family technique passed down through generations. The guys taste test homemade popcorn, powdered flavors, and different types of store bought flavors. Along with the popcorn, nice refreshing Titos and Crans and Washinton Apples are enjoyed. Your appetite...

Justin and Andy take a walk on the... alternative protein and plant-based food side? This is a no-holds barred episode to discover what's hot in the plant-based foods world. Beyond Meat, Impossible Burger, and Just Egg are taste tested along with a couple other surprises. Will Andy finally be able to consume egg? Grab a burger of your choosing and listen in! Thank you for being a member of the Sna...

What's that wafting in the air? Is it romance? Mystery? Oh wait, it's toast. Toast doesn't smell like romance... it smells like friendship and carbs! Justin finally gets a toaster and the two christen it with champagne, cocktails and of course, toast. Cheers! Thank YOU and YOU (pointing to your loved one) for listening to SnackDown and snuggling accordingly to today's episode. Treat yourself! You...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they mix a little alcohol into their morning brew. Justin's been steeping up some cold brew coffee so the two decided to try out some cold brew coffee cocktails. The conversation delves into sleep depravation, Andy being a human test subject, and also let’s clap in the first SnackPack voicemail message! *clapping starts* Thanks for being a member of the SNACK PACK...

Join Justin and Andy as they TOUCHDOWWWWWWN into some festive sporting dips. The chips are crisp, the dips are deep, and everyone’s excited for team points scoring at sporting event. Thanks for being a member of the SnackPack! Remember, when you root for SnackDown, you ALWAYS win. You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit  . Also, check out our  YouTube  page! Call in our voicemail...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they dip ‘n’ scrape with artichokes! Does this episode make sense? Is the SnackDown bucket list getting weirder? Thanks for being a member of the SnackPack!  Make sure you feed your mind as well by picking up a fun book at your local library! You can follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit  . Also, check out our  YouTube  page! Call in our voicemail at: ...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they try some extra dairy in their cocktails. Andy serves up some Milk Punch and Hot Buttered Rum. The two discuss the creation process, drink origins, and a some new years resolutions. Mix a little milk and butter into your liquor and give this episode a listen!   Thanks for being a member of the SnackPack! Make sure to get the oil in your car changed frequently,...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they prepare themselves for a stomach ache. The two delve into some fried oysters and multiple forms of bananas. Will they be able to handle it? Will the prepared cure actually help? Listen and find out! Thanks for being a member of the SnackPack! Give your neighbor's door a knock this week and say hello from us! You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Faceb...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they catch up with the man that made the podcast possible in the first place: Joel ! He brings with him some Nashville beers and homemade jerky, and the guys taste some Asian Chips sent in by SnackPack member Jennifer! Thanks for being a member of the SnackPack! While you're at the pharmacy next time, check your blood pressure on the automatic machine! You can fol...

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Snackmas! Join Justin and Andy this week as they put on their smoking jackets and sit by the fire, admiring the fine work they’ve done on their Snackmas tree with drinks and a holiday snack as recommended by SnackPack member Mara! What’s that under the Snackmas tree? A present? It’s the SnackPack, because dang it you all are the best present SnackDown can receive. Happy Holidays...

Justin and Andy catch up this week as they try some cocktail classics: a Gin Martini and a Manhattan. The two also weigh the differences between dry and sweet Vermouth. Who knows? You might even feel classier after listening! Thank you for being in the SnackPack! You are a living part of SnackDown and that’s pretty darn cool! Remember to routinely change your smoke alarm batteries to keep yourself...

Justin and Andy are back this week with a Central New York Doughnut Roundup! Deja vú happens in a big way on the pod, and the inspiration for the episode isn’t always where you might think it’s coming from. Thank you for being in the SnackPack! You are a living part of SnackDown and that’s pretty darn cool! Remember to routinely change your smoke alarm batteries to keep yourself and your family sa...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they pounce into the holiday season like a black panther. Theres a drink, a food, and a sweet surprise and everything consumed fits the theme: black. The two talk about Black Friday and the holiday season and spoiler alert: tequila finally makes its first appearance.    Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up. B...

Join Andy and Justin as they dip their toes into Russian cuisine. A whole table full of food is provided by special guest Lev, an expatriot and notorious member of the SnackPack. Vodka, smoked fishes and meats, as well as Kvass is on the menu. It... gets wild. Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they take a full on boat ride to Europe's Boot and try aromatic grappa! Justin faces his disdain for raisins, and tells tales of being a sneaky youth. Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit  

Join Andy and Justin this week as they prepare their buds for something a little more on the wild side. Their post-apocalyptic obsession is put to the test to try and find more readily available proteins: Bugs and Frogs! Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit

Join Justin and Andy this week as they welcome thier first return guest, Katie. She reigns true as the Queen of Halloween with treats that even Snackula wouldn’t turn his nose up to. Justin brings spooky libation, and Andy brings... himself? Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Re...

Join Justin and Andy this week as they taste beers brewed by Dan Roehr, a lifelong friend of Justin. Alongside beer types never before tried on air, the two eat a few tasty bakery treats. The conversation veers through malts, hops, outer space, and hungry worms.   Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagr...

The tables are turned this week as Andy gets the jump on quizzes! Justin runs through the Apple Gauntlet to see if he is up to snuff in Apple varieties. The guys try to find the Better Cheddar, and taste two new(to them) hard ciders. Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit

Join Justin and Andy as they delve into their first themed episode. Justin takes Andy back in time to the era of Pirates and serves up two different cocktails, one traditional and one not so much. Justin wont let the pirate theme go and Andy rolls his eyes the entire time.   Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter...

Join Justin and Andy as they catch up this week with yet another test of TASTE, proctored by Justin. Foreign and exotic chips sent in by Snack Pack members Sarah B. and Scott C. test Andy's senses in a big way with chip flavors that neither of them have had before. Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instag...

Join Justin and Andy as they catch up this week in the great Autumn outdoors! Kick off the season with a special leaf-fallin’, cider-drinkin’,  donut-eating episode. Happy Fall, Y’all! Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can follow us on  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , or  Reddit

Join Andy and Justin this week as they show some New York hospitality to the Ambassador of the North, Scott Chillingworth. Scott tells tales of his travels to Podcasting live shows as the guys compare some Syracuse pizza as well as wine from Owera Winery . Check out Scott's Pizza Twitter account! Thank you for being in the SNACK PACK! We appreciate you joining us this week in catching up.  You can...