The Snack Pack

Join Brendan, Aaron, and Lauren for our final festive episode as we rate Coles' Christmas chocolate blocks using "Elves on Shelves" and "Christmas Puddings." From debating "wet" trifles to Aaron’s chaotic lasagna technique, we’re covering everything you need to survive the holiday season! Find us on instagram @thesnackpackpod

Join Aaron, Lauren, and Brendan as they dive head-first into the middle aisle of Aldi for a festive holiday snack raid! In this special episode, the hosts taste-test seasonal treats, including the "extremely sweet" Deluxe Speculoos Bomb , the boozy Jamaican Rum Tarts (1.8% alcohol), the deeply divisive Iced Christmas Cake , and very alcoholic Cherry Liqueurs . Beyond the snacks, the conv...

The holidays are here! 🎄 Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan for a special Christmas edition of The Snack Pack Pod. They debate if it’s truly the "most wonderful time of the year," tackling holiday stress, unique Aussie Christmas traditions, and Aaron's ambitious tiramisu recipe. Plus, the main event: a festive chocolate taste test! Find out which treat earns top marks in Rudolphs and w...

Here's an episode description for The Snackpack Pod: Welcome back to The Snackpack Pod! This week, Brendan, Lauren, and Aaron are back to tackle another round of chips and chip-adjacent snacks. But before they get to the main event, prepare for a winding journey through their minds! The snack-loving trio kicks things off with a nostalgic dive into Brendan's bizarre childhood dreams, which...

This week, the crew dives headfirst into the fascinating world of Asian Lay's Chips , but not before a hilarious detour into the "millennial pause" and the surprisingly divisive topic of vegetable-based "chips." Hear Brendan rave about "very good" deep-fried eggplant chips from Groove Train (with aioli, of course!), despite his usual aversion to the squishy textur...

Get ready to pop open a can of knowledge (and maybe some limited-edition crisps!) because this week on The Snack Pack Pod, Aaron, Lauren, and Brendan are going all in on Pringles! In this jam-packed Episode 82, we tackle the "sad" but "most famous shrinkflation" of Pringles, kick off a lively debate about the versatility of potatoes (is there such a thing as potato dessert?!),...

Get ready for a flavour passport as we embark on a delicious journey through European chips! Brendan's recent adventure across England, France, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium brought back a treasure trove of snacks, and this episode we go back to where it all started for us: the humble chip. We try a range of interesting flavours, including a prawn cocktail flavour, a pickle delight, and a Europ...

This week on the pod, we try Peckish Peckables, sampling flavours, honey soy chicken, salt and vinegar, and sour cream and chives. Listen to find out which one of these rice crackers reigns supreme. Find us on Instagram @thesnackpackpod

In this extra-crunchy episode of The Snack Pack, we dive headfirst into the ultimate corn chip taste test. We sampled 8 different brands of plain corn chips, just pure, salty goodness—and ranked them from best to worst. Which chip reigns supreme? Which one crumbled under pressure? From texture to flavour to crunch factor, we break it all down so you don’t have to. Grab a drink, maybe some salsa, a...

On The Snack Pack this week, we try a couple familiar sweets, but in new shapes. Salted chocolate Hersheys Balls, Caramilk Crunchie Bites, and Haribo Balla Stixx

Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan on this delicious episode of The Snack Pack as they dive deep into the world of chocolate! The hosts kick things off by unwrapping their favourite supermarket chocolate brands, from the budget-friendly delights of Aldi's Choser/Moser Roth to the classic tastes of Lindt, Cadbury, and Kinder. They also tackle the ever-rising prices of our favourite sweet treat. A...

Brendan, Lauren, and Aaron are back, discussing increased hunger from running more and their go-to carb snacks like crackers, including Savoys and Aldi finds. They also touch on nostalgic lollies, the Roll-ups temporary tattoo debate, cooking eggs, Passover food restrictions, and the current egg shortage. This week's snack reviews feature: Calbee Hooleys (Cheese Supreme Waves): A layered, turt...

Hold onto the vestiges of summer with us as we dip into the freezer aisle. We try a Kinder Bueno cone, a Ferrero frozen dessert, and a Golden Gaytime Bites. Tune in to hear what we thought! Follow @thesnackpackpod.

Welcome back to The Snack Pack! In this flavour-focused episode, Byron Bay Cookies, your hosts Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan embark on a detailed taste test of Byron Bay's popular cookie bites. They sample and scrutinize three specific varieties: the classic Milk Chocolate Choc, the decadent Triple Choc, and the intriguing White Choc Macadamia. Listen closely as the trio offers their completely h...

Get ready for an egg-cellent episode of the Snack Pack! Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan as they dive headfirst into the wonderful world of Easter eggs . They share their personal histories with Easter egg hunts , debate the merits of filled versus hollow eggs , and revisit the controversial classic, the Cream Egg . Have you ever wondered when chocolate eggs first appeared? Prepare to be surprised...

Just in time for Easter, we taste test a few of the new cross buns from Bakers Delight, Woolies and Coles, including raspberry and white chocolate, Biscoff and Wagon Wheel hot cross buns.

CNY snacks, Hanukkah latkes, and wild 7-Eleven taste tests! Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan for festive food talk, from homemade almond biscuits to meat pie chips. Plus, seafood debates, chocolate bar showdowns, and the MSG mystery. Share your snack recs! Follow @TheSnackpackPod. Produced by Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan.

This week we’ve chosen from the biscuit aisle…mostly. Join us as we try apple pie biscuits, Pollywaffle balls (that’s the mostly), the latest Tim Tam collaboration with Jatz, and for our Christmas bonus, a classic in the Scottie dog shortbread.

Join us for a snack-filled adventure as we dive into the world of IKEA. We'll share our personal experiences shopping at this retail giant. Then, it's time for a taste test! We'll sample a variety of IKEA snacks, from sweet treats to refreshing beverages. And, of course, we couldn't resist indulging in a classic Australian treat: Darrell Lea Rocky Road. We'll discuss the perfect ingredients for ho...

Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan for a jolly good time as they dive into a selection of festive treats from Aldi. This special Christmas episode is packed with laughter, snack reviews, and hilarious tangents. From the boozy delights of Lambertz baumkuchen spitzen to the sweet indulgence of Mantovani Mini Panettone, the hosts share their thoughts on each snack. They'll also discuss underrated snack...

'Tis the season for indulgence! Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan as we dive headfirst into a world of chocolatey goodness. We're kicking off the holiday season with a festive feast of chocolate bars, from classic favorites to limited-edition surprises. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized as we rank our chocolate preferences (dark, milk, or white), debate the age-old question of fruit and nut...

This week we try the new range of Smith’s chips created in collaboration with the Netflix show, Squid Game. The flavours featured include: fried chicken, BBQ pork belly and chilli and lime.

T’is (sort of) the season, and in the lead up, we will be tasting plenty of these festive foods. This week we try the Christmas themed gnocchi, cheese sticks and bao’s from Coles’s Christmas range.

This week we try a less common ice cream flavour — purple. Featuring ice creams from Doughlicious, Gruvi and Tillamook.

In this week’s episode, we try an assortment of bready treats from the bakery Breadtop, including some of their sweet and savoury classics.