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The Junkees - Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan

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Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan investigate junk food, old and new. It's a roundabout of salt and sweet, bygone and brand new, crunchy and chewy. Join Possum and The Big Guy! There's also The Junkees Facebook Group ;)Produced by Nearly Media www.nearly.com.au

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Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

M&Ms vs Smarties 12.09.2020

Distinct in shape, colour, advertising budget, global name recognition, packet construction, number of variations and most importantly, flavour. Though in their differences they remain similar enough to go shell vs shell. In the plastic packet - M&M's Born: September 10, 1941; 78 years old (Virgo) Weight: 49 grams (2020) Catchphrase: Too many to choose one.   In the cardboard packet - Sma...

Chocolate bars pretending to be healthy 05.09.2020

Summer Roll, Nougat Honey Log, Smoosh (?) bars and more. All masquerading as healthy snack food. As mentioned -  Jupiter Bar post on The Junkees Facebook Group Please Discuss features Pretzel M&Ms. And, Sweet Sweeeeet Memories in the form of Nobby's Bacon Bites.   Facebook Group for The Junkees is here   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Faceboo...

Biscuit three way - Tic Toc, Iced VoVo, Triple Wafer 29.08.2020

It's a big topic, many many biscuits, so we're sticking to three. This maybe the first but it won't be the last biscuit episode. 1. Tic Toc (Arnotts, kids treats) Servings per package: 14 Serving size: 17.8g (2 biscuits) INGREDIENTS: Wheat  Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Contains  Soy ), Skim  Milk  Powder, Salt, Gelatine, Baking Powder, Vegetable Gums (Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum),...

Cheezels 22.08.2020

There's only one Cheezel but there's enough immitators. Party Mix assessment 2.0 - new inclusions! Natural Confectionary Company Coles brand Woolworths brand And Wagon Wheels. Shrunken or home made? Leave a review or tell a friend about the show.   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you ca...

Cadbury Favourites 15.08.2020

Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramello, Dream, Old Gold, Flake, Crunchie, Picnic, Boost, Moro, Cherry Ripe and Turkish Delight. Facebook Poll here And Salt and Vinegar Samboys turn up, finally!   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au   Produced by Nearly Media Artw...

Picnic vs Chokito 08.08.2020

The two hardy/chunky/ugly chocolate bars go head to head. Please discuss - The Mash Up . Sent in by Adam on Facebook, he saw two flavours that had been added to one bag of chips. Dessert for this episode - Sweet Sweeet Memories!   Featuring: Atomic Tomato Samboy Chips.   AD: Chokito - Australia c 1980s AD: Picnic boating couple c 1990s AD: Picnic Trojan Horse 1993   Tell a friend ab...

Crunchie vs Violet Crumble 01.08.2020

Which side do you fall on? Or are they too different to compare? Then, Dave throws in an OUTSIDER!  Corn chips should make an appearence somewhere too. Leave a review or tell a friend about the show.   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine....

Classic Party Mix Lollies 25.07.2020

Something for everyone in a party mix, right? A little mixed business/milkbar economics lesson snuck in too. Tell a friend about the show or leave a review where you're listening.     Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au   Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Goug...

Chicken Chips 18.07.2020

Who buys chicken chips? The chips in the taste test this episode; Woolworths brand Thins Pringles Smiths Any early bets?   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au   Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougoulis Music by Studio Le Bus More about the show: https://www.near...

Twisties 11.07.2020

Time to get into Twisties.  Kitty buys both flavours, mostly snacks on cheese but dips into chicken during the session. Sweet and salty roundabout - get on board! Also, Dave and Kitty get nicknames.   There's a Somehow Related episode about Twisties and Animal Feed that's worth a listen too.   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a...

Salt and Vinegar Chips 07.07.2020

A comparison's afoot!  Three brands of salt and vinegar chips (not hot chips) are considered.   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au   Produced by Nearly Media Artwo...

Hello and Corn Chips 04.07.2020

Let's do the backstory for the podcast, then guess some corn chip flavours. In the car on the way back from a gig in Lorne, Dave and Kitty discovered a mutual admiration for the salty and sweet junk foods available in convenient shops. They're together on this show to share their special interest. This episode, corn chip taste test. That's not all.   Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTu...

Sweet and salty roundabouts 29.06.2020

Dave and Kitty share an interest, a passion, a desire... for junk food.     Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook   Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au   Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougouli...

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