Best Lemon Lime Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2, Ep 4: James Uffindell, Founder and Exec Chair of Bright Network, the UK’s leading careers platform for graduates 29:24

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21d ago29:24

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In the fourth episode of Invested Season 2, Laura Boyd sits down with James Uffindell, Founder and Exec Chair of Bright Network, the UK’s leading platform connecting ambitious young people with top career opportunities. James shares his journey from growing up on a farm to launching his first business at 20, turning a university idea into a tech-dr…

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Chocolate Milk 1:09:35

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Which chocolate milk is best? Chocolate milk is an odd beverage for us because there was a large stretch of our lives where we drank it nearly every day, but have seldom drank it since. Today we are going to dive back into chocolate milk to determine which brand is best, and if it deserves a place in our current lives. This week's contenders are Fa…

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Season 2, Ep 3: Elaine Penhaul, Founder and Managing Director of multi award-winning home staging business, Lemon and Lime 38:55

2M ago38:55

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In the third episode of Invested Season 2, Laura Boyd sits down with Elaine Penhaul, Founder and Managing Director of Lemon and Lime, the UK’s largest property staging company outside London. Elaine’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and relentless optimism. She talks openly about her unconventional career path, from studying maths and trai…

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Margarita - Craft Cocktails 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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Which pre-made margarita is best? There are 3 main categories of premade margarita, and I will do my best to explain the difference. There are cans that stay around the 5%-12% range, you can buy margarita mix which comes in a bunch of fruity flavors and stay around 12%-15%, then finally there are the cocktails in what looks like a bottle of liquor …

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Mini Chocolate Donuts 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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Which Mini Chocolate Donut is best? There isn't any substitute for a freshly made donut, but when I am in a gas station and want something sweet I often find myself looking at the mini donuts. I normally look for the chocolate flavor, so sorry to any powdered sugar fans out there. This week we will be trying out the 3 main snack cake brands' versio…

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Season 2, Ep 2: Steve Bennington, CEO of robotic wire harness manufacturer, Q5D 28:06

4M ago28:06

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In the second episode of Invested, Laura Boyd sits down with Steve Bennington, entrepreneur and CEO of Q5D, a company pioneering robotic additive manufacturing, to explore a remarkable career journey that bridges world class science and cutting edge innovation. Steve began his career in nuclear physics, helping to establish leading research facilit…

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Grape Juice 55:30

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Which Grape Juice is best? We have already tackled many of the big juices out there; orange, apple, fruit punch, etc. But this week we get to a personal childhood favorite, Grape Juice. Naturally, I understand the inclination to debate white vs purple grape juice but today we will just stick with the purple. This weeks contenders are Juicy Juice, O…

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Old Fashioned - Pre-Made Cocktails 58:11

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Which Pre-Mixed Old Fashioned is best? The already mixed cocktail market seems to be growing more popular all the time. Margaritas started the trend decades ago, but companies have finally caught on that most popular cocktails could be packaged in the same way. This week we will try out the go to whiskey cocktail for people who want to look fancy i…

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Season 2, Ep 1: Mark Taylor, CEO of AI innovator, Automated Analytics 26:07

6M ago26:07

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The Maven Invested Podcast is back, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs and innovators who are at the helm of some of the UK’s fastest growing smaller companies. In episode 1 of the new series Laura speaks with Mark Taylor, Founder and CEO of Automated Analytics, a technology business helping organisations around the world unlock the power of Artifici…

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Chocolate Turtles 1:10:40

6M ago1:10:40

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Which Chocolate covered Turtles are best? As Mr. Gump points out, when you buy a box of chocolate, you don't know everything that will be inside. This week we will sample one common offering that I would expect to see from three popular chocolate brands, so at least you will know which box has the best quality. This weeks contenders are Demets (Tur…

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Orange Juice 1:04:51

7M ago1:04:51

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Which Orange Juice is best? "Last episode you did Pre-biotic sodas, you're telling me you haven't done orange juice yet?" I don't really appreciate the tone, but in fact we have not. It has taken this long because neither of us are the biggest OJ drinkers but this week we finally get one of the biggest monkeys off our backs. And to answer your next…

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Scaling for Success Ep 5: Dr Melanie Goward, Partner at Maven Capital Partners 21:34

7M ago21:34

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Welcome to the final episode of Scaling for Success, our special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ Invested Podcast, hosted by our Investment Manager, Rebecca MacDermid. This series explores the journeys of inspiring female leaders who have successfully scaled businesses and driven meaningful change. Through their stories, we uncover the l…

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Scaling for Success Ep 4: Elaine Warburton OBE, Chair and Co-Founder of a pioneering medical device company, ReadyGo Diagnostics 29:02

8M ago29:02

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This series explores the journeys of inspiring female leaders who have successfully scaled businesses and driven meaningful change. Through their stories, we uncover the lessons, strategies, and mindset that have propelled them to success. Rebecca is joined by Elaine Warburton OBE, Chair and Co-Founder, of medical device business, ReadyGo Diagnosti…

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Scaling for Success Ep 3: Alex Longton, Founding CEO of B-Corp plant-based food business, Tiba Tempeh 19:46

8M ago19:46

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Welcome to the third episode of ‘Scaling for Success,’ a special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ podcast ‘Invested,’ hosted by our Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid. In this series, we interview inspiring female leaders about their journeys in scaling businesses and driving change, sharing the lessons they’ve learned and the strategie…

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Prebiotic Soda - Lemon Lime 1:06:36

8M ago1:06:36

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Which Prebiotic Lemon Lime Soda is best? There is a new fad in the soda world, and it seems to be growing fast. This week we are trying out some of these new "healthy" sodas, which are officially marketed as Prebiotic or Probiotic. The timing of our recording this episode was a bit unfortunate because after we tried out these sodas, my local grocer…

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Scaling for Success Ep 2: Helen Bradley, CEO of educational programme empowering future female investors, Future Asset 25:39

8M ago25:39

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Welcome to the second episode of ‘Scaling for Success,’ a special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ podcast ‘Invested’, hosted by our Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid. In this series, we're interviewing inspiring female leaders who are breaking down barriers in finance and investment. We'll discuss their journeys of scaling businesses …

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Scaling for Success Ep 1: Dr Fozia Saleem, CEO of specialist Contract Research Organisation, Magnitude Biosciences 29:20

8M ago29:20

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Welcome to the first episode of Scaling for Success, a special five-part mini-series hosted by Maven Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Supporting this year's theme, 'Accelerate Action', this special series interviews inspiring female leaders who are breaking down barriers in finance and investment. We…

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Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olives 49:01

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Which Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olive is best? Olives are the type of food you just eat when you have a martini or a charcuterie board, but it also makes for a nice little snack. I have never really considered which Olives to search for considering I just buy the first one I see, but this week we are going to try three popular brands to determine w…

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Cream Soda 1:05:29

9M ago1:05:29

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Which Cream Soda is best? We all know the basic Coke/Pepsi players on the market, but beyond the major brands there is a pretty large world of craft sodas. The first flavors that come to mind as Root Beer and Cream Soda. We have already tried some Root Beers on the Podcast, but this week we are bringing back some of the competitors (and a new one) …

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Ep 10: Bill Nixon, Managing Partner of Maven Capital Partners, a Leader in UK Private Equity 29:03

9M ago29:03

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In the tenth episode of Invested, we bring the spotlight closer to home for a conversation with Bill Nixon, Managing Partner at Maven Capital Partners. With a career built on strategic decision making, strong leadership and resilience, Bill shares his experiences and the lessons he has learned along the way. Bill’s career spans over four decades in…

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Protein Bars - Chocolate Chip 1:01:24

10M ago1:01:24

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Which Chocolate Chip Protein Bar is best? We like to remain humble but we need to get something out of the way that cannot be denied, Nick and John are a couple of swole beef-cakes. Due to this, we've had plenty of protein bars over the years, but usually just pick something random based on price. This week we will try 4 chocolate chip flavored pro…

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Pumpkin Beer 2 1:13:02

10M ago1:13:02

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Which Pumpkin Beer is best? The world has gotten to the point where beer sections only really include Lagers and IPAs. Both options have their place in the world, but it's time to celebrate the one time of year when they have to make room for a third option, fall beers. At the time of this release we are well past the season, but we are going to tr…

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Energy Drink - Orange 51:51

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Which Orange flavored energy drink is best? Fifteen years ago there were only a handful of brands that made an energy drink and they all tasted suspiciously like gasoline. Flash forward to today and there are dozens of brands all making 5+ flavors. This week we are going to find the best Orange energy drink because it is a flavor we both regularly …

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Ep 9: Neil Spann, CEO of solar film innovator, Power Roll 29:54

11M ago29:54

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How does a career in finance lead to pioneering the green energy revolution? In the ninth episode of Invested, Laura sits down with Neil Spann, CEO of Power Roll, to chat through his unexpected and inspiring journey. Neil, the first in his family to attend university, began his career with EY and quickly rose through the ranks. His drive and talent…

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Candy Corn 1:05:06

12M ago1:05:06

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Which Candy Corn is best? Candy Corn is the king of fall candies. We all respect its supremacy while not loving the flavor, but now we will ask the important question, does the candy corn you pick matter? This week Nick and John will try heavy hitters Brach's and Jelly Belly and compare them against a couple store brands from Candy Shoppe and Walma…

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Blended Scotch 1:07:55

1y ago1:07:55

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Which blended scotch is best? In a previous episode we tasted 4 different Johnnie Walker varieties and both Nick and John picked Black Label as their favorite. This week we bring Johnnie Walker Black Label back to compete against a couple brands closer to their price point, Chivas Regal and Monkey Shoulder. Please like and subscribe and if you have…

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Microwave Dinner - Fettuccini Alfredo 49:17

1y ago49:17

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Which microwave dinner is best? It would be great to eat out at fancy restaurants every night, eating food prepared by seasoned chefs. Unfortunately in this reality sometimes all you have is $5 and a microwave. This week we are here to determine which microwave dinner brand is best, and more specifically which one makes the best Fettuccini Alfredo …

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Ep 8: Neil Morris, CEO and Co-Founder of sustainable packaging innovator, Kelpi 29:52

1y ago29:52

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In the latest episode of Invested, Laura sits down with Neil Morris, Co-Founder and CEO of Kelpi, an innovative company at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions. Kelpi develops compostable and recyclable packaging made from seaweed, offering a vital alternative to traditional plastics. Neil has had a fascinating career to date. As a seri…

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Peanut Butter on Cheese Crackers 1:06:43

1y ago1:06:43

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Which cheese cracker with peanut butter is best? Not all pairings make sense on paper at first glance, chili powder and chocolate? Seems odd but actually a pretty good combination. Apple Pie and American cheese? Sounds gross but people swear by it. How about Cheddar Cheese Crackers and Peanut Butter? Well that's what we task ourselves with determin…

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Coffee From Around the World 1:01:55

1y ago1:01:55

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Which coffee region is best? I'm a pretty big fan of coffee, but normally I don't think too much about what I am buying. I have a list of brands I prefer, and digging deeper a few specific blends that I like. When I get to the store I hope one of them is on sale, and will just grab the cheapest. Although this process has worked for me, I figured we…

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Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce 1:08:09

1y ago1:08:09

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Which Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce is best? In the past we have tried the "Hot" sauce from different wing restaurants, but this week we take a different the same category in a different direction. We are getting boneless wings without sauce, and then adding different brands that you can buy in a bottle. The contenders are Anchor Bar (hotter), Buffalo Wil…

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Asian Lager 1:11:18

1+ y ago1:11:18

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Which Asian Beer is best? Right off the bat, calling the category "Asian beer" feels a little too vague. Many Asian countries produce beer known around the world, but where we live they are much harder to find. So this week we are trying 5 beers from 3 countries trying to determine if the country of origin makes a big difference in the taste, and m…

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Oreo - Knock Off Knock Out 1:12:57

1+ y ago1:12:57

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Which Oreo knock off is best? The original creme filled chocolate sandwich cookie was released in 1908 by Hydrox, a couple years later Nabisco responded with Oreo. Despite Oreo not being the original, they somehow ended up changing the snack game forever. Although there are alternatives out there (including Hydrox being an Amazon exclusive) we are …

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Ep 7: Tom Eggleston, CEO and Co-Founder of identity experts, ProofID 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

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In the seventh episode of the Invested Podcast, Laura sat down with Tom Eggleston, Co-founder and CEO of ProofID, an award winning provider of Identity and Access Management solutions, operating at the forefront of global cyber security and utilised across multiple markets. Tom's passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems has be…

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Clip Episode 2:21:12

1+ y ago2:21:12

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This week we bring Joe back for another visit, and this time he chose to challenge our past results by making us retry some things we have had on the pod in the past. We will jump straight to some FAQ: Q: What Items are being retried? A: Tortilla Chips, Hot Salsa, Lemon Lime Soda, Lime Seltzer, Light Beer, Whisky Q: John and Nick are known to have …

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Lime Beer 1:05:35

1+ y ago1:05:35

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Which Lime Beer is best? At first glance lime beers feels like a typical lager with a small maybe gimmicky change to sell more cases. Then the grueling summer months hit and suddenly the lime beer feels like a refreshing change. This week we try to find another glimmer of hope in a long, hot summer by trying out 4 lime beers, and 3 of them advertis…

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Gummy Bears 1:29:41

1+ y ago1:29:41

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Which Gummy Bear brand is best? Nick, our senior sweet snack specialist, has always been a big fan of gummy snacks. But the combination of negative memories (unfair) and a plethora of other gummy snack options, gummy bears have never been his go-to option. This week we give gummy bears their day in court to figure out which is best, and really if t…

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Brie - Cheese 1:03:50

1+ y ago1:03:50

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Which Brie is best? When you are feeling a bit charcuterie-ey Looking through the cheese options in a grocery store can be intimidating. Normally Nick and John just look for sales and try to at least buy a cheaper option then forget what we purchased. But do you really want to live your life eating everyone else's leftover cheese? Those of you who …

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IPA - American 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

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Which American IPA is best? A while back the Hazy IPA hit a level of popularity which pressured Nick into bringing it as the first IPA on this podcast. Now a year or so later, we find ourselves missing the good old fashion IPAs we originally fell for. Today we are taking a strangely nostalgic trip through some of the American Style IPAs that used t…

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Ep 6: Federico Charosky, CEO and Founder of Cyber Security specialists, Quorum Cyber 28:16

1+ y ago28:16

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In the sixth episode of the Invested Podcast, we interview Federico Charosky, the founding CEO of Quorum Cyber, an award-winning cyber security business which has developed advanced solutions to protect organisations against security attacks and breaches. Federico's journey into the world of computing began in his early teens, fuelled by his passio…

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Diet Cola 1:09:52

1+ y ago1:09:52

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Which Diet Cola is best? Sodas with alternative sugars are becoming more popular all the time as it presents a way for the consumer to drink their beloved sodas, while still feeling good about themselves because they just consumed a calorie free beverage. Although health benefits are much more complicated than a calorie counter, here at Taste Test …

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Forbidden fruit 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

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The sweat smell Of eternity.

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French Onion Dip 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

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Which French Onion Dip is best? On their own, a ruffled potato chip is a mediocre chip on a good day. When you take the Ruffles and use them as a vessel to get dip into your mouth, we are looking at an entirely different story. This week we are trying 3 pre-made French Onion Dips, the undisputed best dip to pair with potato chips (legally I am requ…

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The Silent House 5:45

1+ y ago5:45

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Come and enjoy a night if Fright

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The Whispering DollIn 2:59

1+ y ago2:59

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Enjoy a night of stories that is sure to leave you in disbelief.

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Tortilla Chips 1:02:15

1+ y ago1:02:15

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Which Tortilla Chip is best? We've tried Salsa and Guacamole, but we haven't yet asked what the best vessel for these dips are, that is until today. The tortilla chip is often overlooked in the dip formula, but small differences in texture, and salt level can make a surprisingly big difference. The contenders for today are Late July, On The Border,…

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Orange Sports Drink 48:30

1+ y ago48:30

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Which Orange sports drink is best? Our first round of sports drink was with a more obscure flavor (grape), but this time we are getting back to one of the original flavors. Non-Gatorade versions of lemon lime proved hard to come by, and Fruit Punch is disgusting, so the obvious choice was to try out Orange flavored sports drinks. The contenders are…

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Ep 5: Virraj Jatania, Co-Founder & CEO of FinTech platform, Pockit 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

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In the fifth episode of the Invested podcast, we sit down with CEO Virraj Jatania of Pockit, a fintech platform on a mission to revolutionise financial inclusion. Born into an entrepreneurial family, Virraj’s passion for business was cultivated from a young age. It was his time spent growing up in India, Russia, & the Middle East, and witnessing fi…

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Paloma - Canned Cocktail 1:05:20

1+ y ago1:05:20

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Which canned Paloma cocktail is best? The cocktail in a can idea seems to be getting more popular all the time so it's time to try out a second offering. The problem with the canned Paloma specifically is how simple it is to make, so is it even worth buy it premade? Today we put 3 already made cocktails to the test, and later on try our own creatio…

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Jelly Beans 1:24:58

1+ y ago1:24:58

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Which Jelly bean bag is best? This week in celebration of Easter candy being at the store, we are going to try out some bags of jelly beans that are available for the holiday. Nick (somewhat controversially) excluded Jelly Belly because they are available year round and have too many flavors to compare to the other bags. Some may disagree with this…