Best Junk Smiths Podcasts (2026)

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[Reheated] 🍫Dates: Can fruit really replace a Snickers? The best sticky date pudding's unexpected location🚗 25:37

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5d ago25:37

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This is a reheated episode from earlier in the year while we take a short break! Back with a freshly baked episode on January 19. From a fast-food sticky date pudding you’ve probably never heard of, to a “healthy” Snickers dupe, and even a butter-filled date that tastes like cookie dough – we’re uncovering the sweetest (and strangest) sides of this…

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🎁Custard: Salted egg yolk buns and bottoms up, it’s brandy season!🍹 26:09

12d ago26:09

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Ho, ho.. oh shit the custard aisle is stacked it must be brandy custard season! Christmas and custard go hand in hand (as in… try and pry the custard carton out of our hands… we dare you)! We’re going all in on limited edition flavours, all the kinds of custard tarts and molten salted egg yolk buns. This episode is best listened to with a litre of …

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🎅🏻Naughty or nice? A very snacky Christmas road test🍫 [Christmas Sugar Rush] 8:06

19d ago8:06

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Seasonal snacks are such a gamble. We take the hit for you and tell you whether they're worth snapping up at the supermarket this Christmas. We've got sweet and savoury covered. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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🍫The Great Supermarket Chocolate Gift-Off🎁 [Christmas Sugar Rush] 20:10

26d ago20:10

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It’s last-minute gift season, and we’re entering the most fraught aisle of them all: supermarket chocolate boxes. From Ferrero Rocher to Favourites, Lindt balls to Seashells, we analyse what each box says about you. Which ones pass the test and which ones will be regifted for eternity? Don't even think about buying half-price chocolate boxes before…

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🎄Pavlova trauma and Christmas pudding plot twist 🤯[Christmas Sugar Rush] 17:32

1M ago17:32

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This is part one of our three part Christmas Sugar Rush miniseries! Are you team pudding or pav? (It’s ok to be both.) We’re pulling apart two of the most divisive Christmas desserts: pavlova and Christmas pudding. There are childhood scars, strong opinions, and some seriously shocking revelations. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok …

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🍫Are Dream Balls the new Lindt Balls… and are Cheezels allowed to be flat?🧀 9:48

1M ago9:48

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Is white chocolate back from the brink of extinction? And what makes the new Cheezels-flavoured CCs different to the standard CCs? And what do these two very different snacks taste like together? These very important snack questions will be answered in this salty-sweet roadtest episode of Australia's most unhinged food podcast, Ingredipedia. Follow…

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🍫Violet Crumble: Peanut butter to protein powder… why is it suddenly everywhere?👀 15:07

2M ago15:07

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Is Violet Crumble the most prolific brand in the supermarket? It just may be. This week we investigate how a once-niche Australian chocolate bar quietly took over every supermarket aisle – from ice-cream toppings to muesli bars to protein powder (wtf). We taste-test the elusive peanut-butter Violet Crumble, question its cultural status, and ask the…

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🫢Asparagus: What it means if your wee smells & vintage appetizers🥂 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Ever wondered why asparagus makes your wee smell weird? Or what women were serving at fancy bridge parties in the 1920s? This episode covers both. We revisit the golden age of tinned asparagus (in two forms) and uncover why this diva of the vegetable world demands your respect. [00:52] Vintage dinner party recipe [6:05] The mysteries of asparagus w…

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❄️Nat Thaipun hosts freezer dinner parties and thinks bananas are overrated🍌 23:30

2M ago23:30

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Ever wanted to make a Thai style Bunnings sausage? Or pimp your tinned sardines Thai-style? Since winning Masterchef, Nat Thaipun has worked with Jamie Oliver and some of the world’s best restaurants and now she has a (seriously beautiful) cook book Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere. In this interview, Emily and Ben find out the stories behind the dish…

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🌽Frozen Veg: Depressing or underrated hero? (feat. a life-changing green sauce)😻 14:56

2M ago14:56

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If you hate frozen veg, you might just need to know the heavy hitters and also how to make the greatest green sauce slash dip slash do-it-all condiment with a bag of frozen . We don’t want to give away the secrets without you hearing our elaborate back stories! Where’s the fun in that?! [1.15] Depressing or delicious? [7.55] Best thing to…

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🐔Is Chargrilled Spiced Chicken the new Honey Soy Chicken? Is pistachio the new vanilla?🍦 [Road Test] 9:25

2M ago9:25

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Are the new Red Rock Deli x Andy Cooks Chef Series chips worth investing in? How about the new pistachio gelato tub from Connoisseur? We will taste them and let you know. And then, of course… we dip the chips in the ice-cream because we have free will!!! Sweet and salty and unhinged! [0:40] Connoisseur Pistachio gelato [2.56] New Red Rock Deli flav…

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💪Cottage Cheese: From Fitness Girlie Snack to Cult Chocolate Bar🍫 28:26

3M ago28:26

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This episode contains 112% of your recommended daily protein intake. If you’re into obscene retro recipes, there’s a “salad” in here that’ll haunt you for years — but, if you can believe it, there are also some genuinely delicious ones. We get to the bottom of why cottage cheese is suddenly impossible to find (and why it went viral), and discuss th…

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🥒 How does popcorn pickle? And what are these mango gummies all about? [Road Test] 🥭 9:03

3M ago9:03

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Another SNACK ROAD TEST where we put our mouths on the line by taste testing new snacks and then share our deep thoughts and feelings. Today we're starting in the popcorn aisle, then getting freaky with gummies. Strap in. Got any snacks you want us to try? Drop us a challenge on Instagram or even email [email protected] Thanks pals! [0:46] Pic…

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🍄 Shiitake: Is this powdered Shiitake snack completely unhinged? And what is a Stir Dry? 🫓 25:31

3M ago25:31

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Is shiitake powder the ultimate MSG hit? What does it have to do with the spice trade and 16th century ketchup? And does it pull as well as pork? We also “invent” the stir-dry. It’s going to catch on, believe us. [1:49] Powdered [9:00] Ketchup [14:11] Pulled [19:05] Stir Dry Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see v…

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🎂 Ten Years of Ingredipedia: Best Fails 19:19

3M ago19:19

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We can’t believe it either, but Ingredipedia is 10 years old this month. To celebrate, we reaching back to two of our most cursed (and viral) fails. Liverwust Pineapple that didn’t make it out of the fridge, and Maple Butter that wouldn’t butter. Turns out failure is in our DNA. [3:40] Liverwurst Pineapple [9:44] Maple Butter Follow us on Instagram…

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🍦Golden Gaytime: Ice-cream stardom and biscuit sleuthing🕵🏼‍♀️ 13:30

4M ago13:30

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They’re an Australian icon, but what the hell do they have to do with the greatest New Zealand biscuit of all time? Plus, find out which international superstar eats five Gaytimes a day when they visit. [1.20] Golden Gaytime biscuits (and other collabs) [9.18] International stardom Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) t…

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🍞Toast: Can sweat make it better? Plus, an AFL player shows us how to dunk it🏉 22:43

4M ago22:43

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Are you missing out on the greatest form of French toast in the world?! How about the simplest sandwich you've absolutely never tried?! We also talk Frasier, cheap toasters and the baffling way the Melbourne Football Club's Christian Petracca eats Vegemite toast. [1.41] The greatest French toast [7.21] Christian Petracca toast [11.19] Toast sweat […

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🍫Does anyone actually like Cadbury Twirl? Plus, Zooper Dooper Twisties [Road Test]🫣 9:17

4M ago9:17

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We’re trying a lil something new! NEW SNACK ROAD TEST! We’ll put our mouths on the line by taste testing these new snacks and then share our deep thoughts and feelings. Today we’ve got a cavalcade of Twirl varieties and some disturbingly pink Twisties. Strap in. Do you want us to try more new snacks like this? Or stick to strictly the Civil War and…

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😠Parsley: Does the curly one deserve the hate? Garlic bread investigation🍞 25:17

4M ago25:17

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WHAT’S THE POINT OF PARSLEY? We start off asking the big questions and end up with parsley stuck in our teeth. There’s an investigation into supermarket garlic bread and Ben fires up about the merits of three different types of parsley. [1.25] What's the point? [6.57] Why it gets stuck in your teeth [12.42] Garlic bread investigation [18.58] Curly …

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🚫Rice cakes: Why the government ban? How to revive a stale one🍚 15:35

5M ago15:35

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Are they delicious crispy spread canvases? Or boring stale cardboard? Either way you slice it, we find out which Australian state government has serious rice cake hate and give you two ways to crisp up stale rice cakes. [1.31] Government ban [7.33] How to revive a stale rice cake Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to …

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🍫Dates: Can fruit really replace a Snickers? The best sticky date pudding's unexpected location🚗 24:51

5M ago24:51

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From a fast-food sticky date pudding you’ve probably never heard of, to a “healthy” Snickers dupe, and even a butter-filled date that tastes like cookie dough – we’re uncovering the sweetest (and strangest) sides of this exotically-coded fruit. Plus, Ben’s deep dive into a famous breakfast buffet sauce! [1.10] Sticky date pudding [7.59] Mysteries o…

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🇯🇵Pocky: Is Pepero coming for them? Plus, all the cutest limited editions 💕 16:21

5M ago16:21

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Is Korea’s Pepero a copycat, a contender or just a chunkier-coated cousin? Plus, we share our all-time favourite limited edition Pocky flavours (heart-shaped sticks! real cheese!) and the truly wild varieties we wish we could try. From pumpkin to chilli crab, fortune-telling to Star Wars collabs, this episode is a stick-shaped biscuit lover’s dream…

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🥝 Kiwi: Nature’s sleeping pill… or pizza’s next big scandal?🫢 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Could a humble green fruit really help you sleep better? And more controversially… does it belong on a margherita? This week, we investigate the kiwi fruit: its surprising sleep science and its unexpected cameo on pizza. We also explore the fruit’s fuzzy history: where it came from and why it’s called “kiwi” (spoiler: it’s not originally from New Z…

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🍋Solo: Can you taste the masculinity? What about the alcohol?💪🏻 11:28

6M ago11:28

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We crack open Australia’s most questionably marketed soft drink and slam it down. Ben investigates the myth of the original ‘Solo Man’ and the sweaty, hyper-masculine world he paddled in from. Meanwhile, Em attempts a taste test to see if she can tell the difference between regular Solo and its boozy rebrand, Hard Rated. Is it still the “thirst cru…

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🌮Tortillas: Are hard shell tacos actually tacos? (And did we just invent the gummy taco?)🌮 23:33

6M ago23:33

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Hard shell tacos: iconic or imposter? Em investigates the surprisingly complicated history of crunchy tacos. Meanwhile, Ben makes a tortilla filled with Doritos and gummy bears (yes, really) and shares his deep love for his favourite kitchen gadget which tbh, is pretty impressive. Also, we explain how tortillas have saved lives (well, at least one)…

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🐸Which ‘90s Freddo did we bring back from the dead? Plus, Ben's childhood nickname trauma😖 15:47

6M ago15:47

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We’re diving deep into the murky chocolate waters of Freddo Frog history — from lost flavours of the ’90s to chocolate frog-inspired emotional trauma. Em brings back a colourful, much-loved Freddo (kind of), while Ben shares why he used to be called “Freddo Frog” at school and a wild story that links biosecurity and cane toads to the humble Freddo.…

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🫣Kangaroo is my main protein. Am I a monster? Would you eat a McRoo?🦘 25:07

6M ago25:07

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Em makes a shocking confession: a huuuuge portion of the red meat she eats is kangaroo and she feels weird about it. We unpack why eating Australia’s most iconic animal still feels taboo, even though it's iron-rich, sustainable, and weirdly delicious in tacos. Also in this episode: - Why there’s no McRoo on the Macca’s menu - A completely subjectiv…

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🍫Mars Bar: Is Moro the ‘Temu’ version? Uncanny Mars Bar tweaks worldwide🤯 12:54

6M ago12:54

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Does the Mars Bar deserve it's status as one of the elite chocolate bars? Or have major developments in the Moro landscape have it quaking in its boots? Also, just what the f**k is a Mars Bar in other countries? Because it's not the one we're used to. [1.08] Is Moro finally coming for the Mars Bar? [6.10] Uncanny Mars Bar tweaks around the world Fo…

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🍓Matcha: Are strawberry matcha lattes over? Matcha vs coffee jitters😰 22:18

7M ago22:18

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Plus, can matcha give you a jitter-free caffeine boost (unlike coffee)? And we explore whether “ceremonial grade” is a con. And yes, we look into what’s next in the iced strawberry matcha latte world and also think about whether matcha can make ANYTHING better! [1.07] Is the strawberry matcha trend over? [7.30] Can matcha make everything better? [1…

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🤨Milo: Has it finally gone too far? And why is it huge in Malaysia?🦖 13:36

7M ago13:36

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How do you drink your Milo? Everyone has their own personal rituals which we’ll explore, but we’ll also cover the incredible ways it’s enjoyed in Malaysia. And of course, we get a little ranty about all the wild Milo products on supermarket shelves. Crack the tin and inhale it with us! [1.28] Why is Milo big in Malaysia? [7.46] Has Milo gone too fa…

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#166 - Into the Sunset...without Protection 52:09

7M ago52:09

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! 5 years of podcasting and thousands of memories shared around the world with incredible listeners! We are heading off into the Dam…

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😖Seaweed: How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? Bento box salad secret!🤯 21:09

7M ago21:09

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Plus, we find the king of all chips – the one everyone else looks up to! And find a cool way to cook and eat seaweed you may not have come across. [1.09] How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? [5.50] Seaweed knots? [10.47] Uncovering the bento box seaweed secret [15.25] The king of all chips Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredi…

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#165 - Commercials, Muppets, Forget, Junk, Fighting 36:27

7M ago36:27

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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🍪Oreo: Is ‘Double Stuff’ all lies? Did the ’90s ad make you angry?😡 11:31

7M ago11:31

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Plus a hack that will exponentially improve the Oreo eating experience. Twist it, lick it, dunk it… it’s our Oreo episode! [0:53] '90s TV ad and Oreo hack [5:19] Double Stuff exposé Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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#164 - Sharing, Overeating, Banned Laws, Roadhouse 31:31

7M ago31:31

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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🥦Broccoli: Will it McFlurry? Plus, the real reason kids hate it 🫢 18:08

8M ago18:08

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Also, not one… but two TRULY delicious ways to cook broccoli! Like, we are not even joking. Who knew the broccoli episode would be so god damn yum? [1.05] The real reason kids hate broccoli [6.23] Stems: love or hate? [10.11] The best chips ever [13.08] Broccoli McFlurry Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visua…

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#163 - Rename, Property, Steal Art, Smuggling, Best Cartoon 41:16

7M ago41:16

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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😭Jerky: You made it from WHAT? Plus, wild and weird seasonings🍜 16:02

8M ago16:02

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You’ll never guess what we made jerky out of. NEVER! Also in this episode Ben goes a little wild seasoning-wise in his mobile test kitchen (aka car). FYI this episode is best listened to in a truck. [1.31] You made WHAT into jerky? [6.40] Wild and weird flavours Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our…

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#162 - Mothers Day, Costco, Testing, Cousins, Conclave 29:48

8M ago29:48

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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Curry powder: How old is too old? And the ‘famous’ curried tuna 24:47

8M ago24:47

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Weirdly, this is quite a sentimental episode. We also look into whether curry powder is actually Indian and make a hot hot hot creation featuring Clive of India. [1.04] The ‘famous’ curried tuna [8.25] How old is too old? [14.12] Hot sauce [19.38] Is curry powder is actually Indian? Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) …

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#161 - Brawls, Chess, Mouse Trap, Bad Money, Gen X 41:34

8M ago41:34

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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🎂McDonald’s party cake & Hungry Jacks’ ‘coolest’ promo ever🍔 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 18:30

8M ago18:30

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Did this particularly weird thing ever happen at the Maccas parties you went to? And what did Hungry Jacks do in the '80s to make kids feel wildly cool? Find out in the last episode of our Nostalgic Restaurants miniseries. [1.22] McDonald's parties [9.51] Hungry Jacks' promo Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see v…

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#160 - Tattoos, Colors, Pyramids, Sports 27:46

8M ago27:46

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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🌋Smorgy’s Memories & Taco Bill Fishbowl Margaritas🍹 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 22:18

9M ago22:18

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All hail the all-you-can-eat restaurant with a volcano! Plus we deep dive into the world of free sombreros and heavily spiked slushies in part three of our miniseries on nostalgic restaurants from Australian suburbia. [1.26] Taco Bill [14.06] Smorgy's Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and …

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#159 - Clicks, Coffee, Girl Scout Cookies, Airline Travel, Nipples, DNA 31:17

8M ago31:17

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You never know what you're going to hear when the three of us get together! Heck! We don't even know what's happening half the time! All we know is that we leave confused, laughing and may seriously need mental therapy! The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where fact, fiction, logic, lewdness, history and humor combine for pure chaos. Listen to us discuss, an…

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🇮🇹 La Porchetta… best jingle ever? Fasta Pasta’s kids’ menu 🍝 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 21:43

9M ago21:43

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Only the fanciest Italian restaurants feature in part two of our miniseries on nostalgic restaurants from Australian suburbia: Fasta Pasta and (la la la la la la) La Porchetta! [1.35] Fasta Pasta [12.28] La Porchetta Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudi…

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#158 - Soda Wars, Catan Play, Old Growth, Baldness 30:51

9M ago30:51

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After a year's hiatus publishing another podcast series, Damn Opinion is back with its 4th season of masterful mayhem. Whether debating the top sodas, regaling the thrill of tournament play, asking the important questions of bodily growths or arguing the necessity of hair, the hosts always have something share! Thank you and welcome back to our wee…

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🍕Remembering Pizza Hut ‘The Works’ and Sizzler’s Cheese Toast🧀 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 21:02

9M ago21:02

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Strap in for a new miniseries where we pit iconic restaurants from Australian suburbia against each other, starting with two of the most iconic all-you-can-eat establishments: Pizza Hut 'The Works' and Sizzler! Put on your elasticised pants and let’s hit the buffet. [1.18] Pizza Hut 'The Works' [8.25] Sizzler's Cheese Toast Follow us on Instagram (…

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🍫Have you tried the new Lindt bunny? Malteaster bunny controversy🐰 16:24

9M ago16:24

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It's the first new Lindt bunny flavour in 10 years! 😲 This Easter bunny-themed ep is a must listen before you make your VERY IMPORTANT Easter chocolate decisions. [1:03] Malteaster Bunny controversy [7:47] New Lindt Bunny flavour Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. …

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🍫Pistachio: WTF is Dubai chocolate and why is Pistachio Papi so delicious?😋 26:39

9M ago26:39

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Is mortadella supposed to be nut free? And Em adds to her nut butter collection in a delicious and expensive way. [1:03] Pistachio Papi and pistachio cream [6:23] WTF is Dubai chocolate? [14:18] Nut butter collection [21:26] Mortadella investigation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…