The Junkees - Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan

The controversial, seemingly popular but never number one and Kitty's Dad's favourite chocolate bar. Can you name the six flavours? Like Freddo, Caramello Koala and Cherry Ripe, Snack was originally made by MacRobertson, the fantastic Melbourne confectioner. Results from the Facebook poll on favourite Snack flavours too.   Also in this episode Shout out to Natural Confectionary Company - stop...

A special episode from Dave's car where it all began. Snacks on the road with the limited selection from roadside shops.   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones . Sounding good!   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a friend about the show or l...

All recognisable, all readily available and all probably mass produced months in advance. But not all of equal flavour!!! We're talking; Lindt Bunny Cadbury Dairy Milk Easter Bunny Red Tulip Bunny   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones . Sounding good!   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouT...

Never free of controversy, the vanilla ice cream winner has been called back to take on a local hero. Bulla has been elevated by the collective will of listeners crying foul about it's exclusion in a recent three way vanilla bean-off. So much so we've spoken to the promoter and they're backing a one-on-one headliner between the proven and unproven (on The Junkees) brands of Streets and Bulla. Ther...

Whether after dinner, at the dentist or for a snack, mint chocolate seems to have many appropriate places to consume. But it would be hard to classify it as an all purpose snack. Cadbury Dairy Milk Peppermint Kit Kat mint choc chip Haigh's mint chocolate frog Pink Lady peppermint filled eggs BONUS: Traditional after dinner mint   Also in this episdoe Blind test! Spoiler 1 , Spoiler 2 Peanut b...

Cocolate Bullet varieties - Darrell Lea vs Pink Lady Not included - Chocolate Box bullets.   Also on this episode Blind test Cornetto vs Drumstick vs Coles Vanilla Ice Cream Cones   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Public service announcement! Jelly beans do or may have gluten. Kitty said they didn't in a previous episode and it was wrong XXX.   Big shout out to Audio T...

Three types of vanilla from the supermarket (got to be accessible!)   Connoisseur Cream (34%), Skim Milk (Concentrate or Solids), Water, Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Wheat and or Corn), Dextrose Monohydrate, Flavours, Vegetable Origin Emulsifier [471 (Soy)], Vegetable Gum (410), Colour (160b).   Streets Blue Ribbon Dairy ingredients (reconstituted buttermilk and/or reco...

Not something the Earl of Sandwich expected when he asked for something between to pieces of bread while he was gambling, but delicious nonetheless!   Monaco Bar -  Peters Ice Cream "A delicious bar of vanilla encased between two soft chocolate biscuits." Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Wheat and or Corn), Milk Solids, Vegetable Oil and or Cream,&n...

The classic sugar bean, listener suggestions and a sweet sweet memory jogger from the freezer!   Big thanks to three people contributing great info about jelly beans. Christine at Allen's who answered our email and contributed some trivia. Prof Robert Crawford, RMIT Dr Toni Risson   Allen's  Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, ( Wheat Or Corn), Thickener (Dextrin Roasted Starch,...

Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs appear after lots of rumblings from listeners. They've been around since the 1970s, made by Greens in NSW and not tasting too bad in the 21st century. Wikipedia page   Also on this episode Blind test! From Dave - SPOILER , From Kitty - SPOILER Blind test round 2 Ice creams, first time. Paddle Pop strawberry milkshake flavour.   Big shout out to Audio Technica - T...

Shapes under scrutiny Pizza Savoury Chicken Crimpy Cheddar BBQ BONUS: Chicken Parmigiana    Also on this episode Neapolitan Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Block New segment " Dave's Faves " - Tee Vee Snacks Learn what a 'line extension' is (thanks Kitty!) The Junkees Facebook Group has the Shapes poll. Do you remember the 'beef thin'?   Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees us...

The biscuits The Lemon Crisp from Arnotts - Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Natural Flavour, Food Acid (Citric Acid), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Food Colours (Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow FCF), Antioxidants (E307b From Soy, E304) Venetian from Arnotts - Wheat Flour, White Choc Flavoured Coating (30%) (Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (E492, Soy Lecithin), Flavour...

Dave's brother in Switzerland shares his Top 5 snacks. Kitty's brother in Japan has sent her a box of local favourites. Also in this episode A small amount of correspondence (via the Facebook Group) is entered into Kitty says thanks to Dave for the Walker's Liquorice Toffee Coles dual flavoured Chicago style popcorn A mysterious package arrives from 2020   Next episode - Jelly Tots return and...

Headliner - Oreos versus Delta Cream (Arnotts) We find out in under 7 minutes and 45 seconds.   Also in this episode Ridiculous chips from Dave in a blind test (one from Aldi, one from Thins) The Freckle Redemption. Freckles in a block after their disasterous compound chocolate choice for the original. Can the 'freckle block' return the household name to a mantle of appreciation.   BTW -...

Post-Christmas, clear the halls of boughs of holly, don we now our leisure apparel and return to the sweet and salty roundabout. On this episode White chocolate; Milky Bar , Aldi Choceur , Cadbury Dream and Whittakers Thick cut Kettle Chip with Himalayan pink salt ( how it's made, it's from caves ) Blind taste test - popcorn has lost the plot!   BTW - Beware the Sour Cream and Chives French F...

'Tis the day! Merry Christmas! You might have sampled these already, but if you can't get your hands on them today they'll likely be discounted from Boxing Day.  Violet Crumble Santa Kit Kat Santa Cadbury Marshmallow Santa   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a friend about the show or lea...

The subtle local hero versus Big Corn Chip from the US. We compare a handful of classic flavours from both to get a read on points of difference, overall taste and nachos/nach-os satisfaction. Hat tip to Tom, friend of the show, for the suggestion and insight that set up the ep.   Also covered Wagon Wheels (since 1952) Vs Cartwheels (Aldi) Sweet Sweet Memory Jogger! The Choo Choo Bar   F...

Sneaking an extra in leading up to Christmas! Two from the Arnotts' Chocolate Biscuits (sub family) Family Chocolate (genus) range: Mint Slice - you know this one. Caramel Crown - a layer of biscuit and caramel coated in chocolate. Also in this episode; French Fries (the chips) - sour cream and chive flavour New segment! "Always better than you think!"   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here...

Anyone of these could be the headliner. Three big topics for a big show back after a break. Thins (chips) - Classic, Smiths thinly sliced, The Sprinter (Aldi) Chocolate biscuits - Gaiety and Chocolate Monte Blind taste test And a bonus. Good to be back.   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a fr...

SPECIAL GUEST Kitty Flanagan @ Somehow Related LIVE STREAM EPISODE on sale now.   The main event - Kit Kats There's original, there's chunky, there's mint, there's honeycomb, there's expectations and nostalgia. But, importantly for some, there's size of    Blind Taste Test Chips for Dave, Chocolate for Kitty.   Sweet Sweeeet!! Memory Jogger Scorched Peanut Bar! A lot of corresp...

1. Monte Carlo Servings per package: About 12 Serving size: 20.8g (1 biscuit) More information here   2. Raspberry Shortcake Servings per package: About 16 Serving size: 15.6g (1 biscuit) More information here   3. Kingston Servings per package: 15 Serving size: 13.3g (1 biscuit) More information here   Rematch - Chicken Chips ain't over. Woolworths brand was the chip winner of the...

Four brands face off. Red Rock Deli (often in the hotel mini bar) Natural Chip Company (only crinkle cut of the bunch) Kettle Chip (Stradbroke Island honey") Woolworths deli style (gluten free, but aren't all chips?)   Blind test One from Kitty for Dave, one from Dave for Kitty.   Sweet Sweeeet Memory Jogger It's the Golden Rough.   And some correspondence has been entered into. The...

Smiths vs Woolworths vs Coles vs Natural Chip Company The mature chip of humans. No fancy flavours New segment - Just Get Some! Courtesy of the Woolworths brand ( spoiler - click for reveal ) Another new segment - Over-Under! Is caramilk overrated or underrated?   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook  ...

The backbone of the Cadbury empire, but will Cadbury's chocolate be named the tastiest? Four chocolates go in, one will be given the nod. Then, blind testing mystery chips! And, Sweet Sweeeet Memories gets an updated name before tackling Wizz Fizz. A brilliant curio from Dave about Wizz Fizz packets too.   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouT...

First point of business, Iced Vovo doesn't have marshmellow. Also, Mentos versus Cool Fruits/Mints.  And Sweet Sweet Memories! First, the biscuits. 1. Hundreds and Thousands Servings per package: 12 Serving size: 16.6g (2 biscuits) Going back for a second? 2. Honey Jumble Servings per package: About 6 Serving size: 20.8g (2 biscuits) Right amount of ginger? 3. Tiny Teddies Servings per packag...