Episodes

  • Chocolate Ice Cream! (Vanilla vs. Chocolate Part 2)
    Apr 25 2024

    Come to the dark side! We have ice cream!

    That's right, we're continuing our frozen conflict in Part 2 of the epic vanilla versus chocolate battle with chocolate ice cream, a flavor as old as the Olmecs and Aztecs.

    It's cool and creamy, but also dark and mysterious. Will it be our favorite of the big two ice cream flavors? Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    57 mins
  • Vanilla Ice Cream! (Vanilla vs. Chocolate Part 1)
    Apr 18 2024

    It's the most popular flavor of ice cream in the world and the second most expensive spice you can buy, so why do so many people think that vanilla is plain?

    From the tender petals of a Mexican orchid straight to your mouth, vanilla is the flavor that drives the global ice cream industry and the favorite snack of everyone from the Founding Fathers to the all-time stolen base leader.

    Vanilla ice cream is great, but does it have what it takes to be the champ? Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    55 mins
  • Sachertorte! (The World's Best Chocolate Cake?)
    Apr 11 2024

    It's been called the world's best chocolate cake and the most famous desert in history, and if you want the one and only original version you have to visit a single hotel in Austria.

    That's right, it's the world famous Sachertorte, allegedly created by a 16 year old apprentice for a Prince, the subject of a seven year long legal battle, and single-handedly responsible for the fame and fortune of an entire family.

    But is it actually any good? Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    48 mins
  • Slider Sundaes! (Mini Baseball Helmet Ice Cream)
    Apr 4 2024

    Play ball! Baseball season is back and so is our discussion of the best baseball snacks.

    While it's undeniable that ice cream tastes 50% better when served in a mini helmet, will the Slider Sundae have what it takes to become the reigning, defending, undisputed champion of snacks?

    Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    56 mins
  • Scotch Eggs! (The Best Easter Egg?)
    Mar 28 2024

    Straight from your local pub, it's Scotch Eggs - the decidedly un-Scottish treat that's perfect for Easter.

    From it's northern African roots to the posh carriages lined up outside Fortnum and Mason, the Scotch Egg has been sustaining famished snackers for centuries.

    Will we love this sausage-wrapped, Easter themed treat? Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    51 mins
  • Primo Hoagie Chips! (They Taste Like a Hoagie)
    Mar 21 2024

    Peanut butter and chocolate are two great tastes that taste great together, but what about Italian hoagies and potato chips?

    Through the miracle of modern food science it's now possible to put meat, cheese, bread, and toppings into a flavor packed powder and sprinkle them on crinkle cut spuds. And it works!

    How do you fit a whole sandwich into a single potato chip? Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    58 mins
  • Lucky Charms! (Marbits Forever)
    Mar 14 2024

    They're magically delicious, but will they be our favorite snack?

    The oaty, marshmallowy breakfast that's got leprechaun's everywhere chasing rainbows vies for the undisputed championship of junk food this week in honor of St. Patrick's Day and we're chowing down hoping to ingest a little bit of the luck of the Irish.

    How many patents are there for cereal marshmallows? How old is Lucky the Leprechaun? Which rabbit's foot is the lucky one? Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    59 mins
  • Hummus! (It's Fun to Say Hummus)
    Mar 7 2024

    Never before have just a handful of ingredients led to such international intrigue. You'd be forgiven for thinking that hummus is a simple food, but simple foods don't cause countries to go to "war."

    From the cradle of civilization to your mouth, hummus has a rich history and an even richer flavor, but will it be tasty enough for us to crown it the champion of snacks?

    Find out next on Junk Feud!

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    48 mins