The Consumers

This week on The Consumers, the guys get buttered up and talk all things Orville Redenbacher.  We also hear about Greg's special, a new hat, Sean finally finds some LifeSavers, Tim may be a closet country music fan, a medical procedure, Sean's green thumb, listener comments and the Word of The Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode is finger licking good.  The guys take a big bite into KFC and it's spirited and feisty founder Colonel Sanders.  This week also features Sean's haircut, someone may have been issued a citation, Greg's new special, Golden Tee, another Mandy Moore reference, fun facts, listener comments and of course the Word of The Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

This week on The Consumers, they guys jump headfirst into the flavorful world of the hole in the middle LIfeSavers candy.  We also learn which cast member is most likely to join a country club, discussions about Disney movies, The Naked Gun, fun facts, listener comments and the return of The Word of The Week.  It is a delicious episode you do not want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

This week they guys welcome Greg's long time friend and former P&G colleague Troy Strawhecker, to discuss this week's brand Crest toothpaste.  We all know that Greg was the Jif guy.  And in this episode we learn that Troy was the Crest guy.  We hear some stories from the good 'old days at P&G, Greg's car troubles, an update on his condo, a breakdown of the trip to Europe with Nate, how to do laund...

On this week's episode, the guys welcome good buddy and co-host of the Nateland Podcast Brian Bates, to discuss the American classic Chips Ahoy.  We hear stories about Chips Ahoy, BB-Q, dropping weight for a wrestling match, Must See TV, Fun Facts, Word Of The Week and Randy prefers Chips Ahoy over store brand.  WHAT?!  And of course, they guys would not have a brand this delicious with out at tas...

A delicious episode this week as the guys feature the sweet history of the one and only Moon Pie.  This week's episode also features the unveiling of Greg's Fashion Police, Sean's taxes and his Swedish ex-girlfriend, T.V. shows, Moon Pie's no nonsense Twitter account, fun facts, listener comments and of course the word of the week.  Grab yourself a Working Man's lunch and enjoy this week's episode...

The Consumers are back to The Cheesecake Factory with the launch of their new sub series, Back For More. Hosts Greg, Sean, and Tim are joined by Alethea Rowe, Senior Director of Public Relations and Global Branding at The Cheesecake Factory. They kick things off recalling Sean's firing from the restaurant, but did Alethea dig into his "Cheesecake File"? And, is he the only ‘celebrity’ to get the b...

Tim is back this week with tales of his adventures while away.  Sean shares a fireworks story and there is some mention of Canadian bands.  The guys dive into Yeti this week and a really big giveaway is happening.  Plus, more things from the mailbag.  And no episode would be complete without Sean's Word of The Week, Fun Facts and comments from the listeners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The guys kick off the episode without Tim, but don’t worry—special guest Brando Calrissian is in the house. They dive into a lively discussion about baseball, comedy influences, and Sean’s latest ‘word of the week.’ Plus, they explore the fascinating history of Green Giant, from humble peas to the towering icon himself. Brando also shares stories from his younger years growing up in Red Bud. They...

The guys kick off the episode with an exciting table upgrade and welcome their guest, comedian Andy Woodhull. Greg shares his love for Randyland, while Andy—who has seven albums under his belt and a deep passion for Cheez-Its—dives into his rarebit family history and even suggests new Cheez-It flavors. The crew engages in a debate over all variations of Cheez-Its, the quality of Ruby Tuesday, and...

This week, the guys take a deep dive into Campbell’s—yes, the iconic soup brand. Their friend John Brase hooks them up with some sweet swag, and they couldn’t be more appreciative. Greg shares an inspiring story about never giving up on your dreams, while Tim and Sean take note. Meanwhile, Tim and Greg debate an important question: Just how much of an Eddie Haskell is Sean? They explore the histor...

In this episode, the Guys take a deep dive into the world of Girl Scout Cookies. But first, they kick things off with a wild mix of topics—nicknames, past Starbucks mishaps, and even a nod to The Golden Girls. Then, it's all about the cookies: their history, the recipes, and, of course, the heated debate over favorites (and just how much they should cost). Later, Greg puts Sean on blast—has he sec...

This Dairy Queen episode kicks off with a birthday celebration for Tim. Sean and Greg share their recent casino adventures—and their less-than-stellar encounters with pit bosses. The guys break down what makes a great story (Greg prefers his short). Next, they take a deep dive into the origins of Dairy Queen and the unique charm of Texas locations. Their old pals Mookapotomis and Dustin Nickerson...

The podcast is evolving, and with that, we reunite with Randy Cash. Greg might still be recovering from a past spill, while Sean passionately defends the wonders of steam cleaning. The crew takes a deep dive into the history of Planters, with Tim dropping some serious Mr. Peanut knowledge. Lou Ferrigno gets a well-deserved shoutout—turns out, he’s still very much on the map. Listener mail from the...

It is Pepperidge Farm Day! Things got a little dicey in Virgina. Randy takes anotherbeating for his private label proclivities. After a 73 episodes hiatus, Tim tries another“Mmm Mmm Good” joke. Sean’s word of the week may become an integral part of thepodcast. Greg thinks 250 x 4 equals One Million; Sean’s grammar is anembarrassment, and Tim struggles with the letter “S”. Tim and Sean double down...

It’s the long-awaited Nerf episode and we love it.  Sean is heartbroken but hanging in there. Maybe he deserved it for making his sister cry back in the day.  Tim and Greg bring up an old argument.  Randy and Sean referee. Sean takes wordplay to another level.  We are very proud.  Sean checks out for a few minutes.  When you offer to buy at Starbucks, Greg has a couple go-to bits.  Learn more abou...

Zoltan Kaszas, Ben, Jerry… It’s a loaded episode. Sean is an emotional wreck overthe Bills game and it turns out, that was probably a good hunch. Greg had a run-in atStarbucks and Sean fights for him. We find out Tim is ice cream royalty. A lot of talkabout whether Tim’s “DC is the capitol of Virginia” comment last week is the dumbestthing uttered in the history of the pod. Greg’s tongue is tied –...

This week, the guys take a deep dive into the world of Uncrustables. Sean kicks things off by celebrating the Bills big win, while Greg shares a hilarious tale about his misadventures with a hybrid car. The trio dive into some big questions: Are Uncrustables throwing shade at Jif, and what’s the secret behind their runaway success? Sean pitches patenting his shirts, but does he have the "flash of...

This week, the guys take a deep dive into the history of elevators—but not before debating their "lower limit" for rating random restaurants. Greg sounds the horn (literally), and they tease the possibility of new merch with a special design inspired by Sean’s math. A heated discussion ensues: could Skippy ever sponsor the show? Greg isn’t exactly on board. They also tackle some big questions: Why...

Sean and Josh take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories of opening for bands, while Tim reflects on how Ludo perfectly timed their hits for radio. Sean might have discovered the ultimate on-stage water, and Josh teaches the crew how to scale a fish before recounting a lonely late-night encounter at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Tim revisits a memorable road trip with Greg, where they stumbled upon...

Get ready for a deep dive into the tangy and unexpected history of Heinz! Sean kicks things off with a hilarious tale about his comedy set at his aunt’s retirement party, while the guys uncover surprising ketchup trivia—like its tomato-less beginnings and the mystery behind Heinz’s '57.' They also tackle the bizarre question: what was coal tar doing in early ketchup recipes? Meanwhile, Tim and Gre...

Energizer! Mookapotamus shows his face! Tim is ripping off fans. We all agree ourEnergizer is a great brand, but they were once guilty of acting like babies. Tim reports on a battery mystery. There’s some talk of firing Randy and Sean steps up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gatorade! We have Christmas lights. Tim gets wacky at the first Consumers photoshoot and Sean and Greg are reluctant to play along. We remember the firstConsumers studio and the practice episodes. Sean has a legend of a dumb moment. We talk about Logan Paul’s sports drink and it gets goofy. We finally all agree onsomething, and it is gum. Fun facts take a strange turn but, baby, is it worth it. Le...

Greg and Sean reflect on their time in Seattle, sharing memories of an in-flight emergency. Sean crushed it with his t-shirt sales but hilariously struggles with locating hotel fridges. We dive into the history of Fritos, even pondering if Mahatma Gandhi would have been a fan. The word "mercurial" makes an epic return. A debate arises about the ultimate snack: KitKats with Jif or walking tacos. Pl...

Greg and Sean spent 12 hours in a car together. Something had to give, and it did. Filmmaker Michael Moore makes a surprise appearance on the pod. We thinksomething is a little fishy with Monaghan’s first date. Sean had a crush on lady that heused to delivered pizzas to, and he gives out her address. We finally learn the origin ofSean’s two-dollar bill habit. More “Walk to Remember” talk. Learn mo...