Best Puff And Drinks Podcasts (2025)

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334: Welch's Juicefuls, Pszczolka Hop Siup, X-Plode Fizzy 1:07:59

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Another eclectic mix of snacks this week for the You Tried Dat?? crew: Welch’s Mixed Fruit Juicefuls, Pszczolka Hop Siup, and X-Plode Musujacy Fizzy. They also discuss an incident with a certain tent at Burning Man before learning about some of the worst prehistoric jobs. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.…

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Dining Dos, Dining Don’ts: The New Rules of Restaurant Etiquette 51:36

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Bon Appétit columnist Maggie Hennessy helps us navigate the new rules of dining out. Is it ever OK to take out your phone? What’s the best way to grab your server’s attention? And how fussy is too fussy? Plus, Irene Yoo throws a soju party, and Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of A Way With Words share the stories behind your favorite pasta shapes…

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The Tangled Kugel Episode 31:25

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This category of casseroles encompasses both sweet and savory flavors and starches of many kinds, but it all comes down to comfort food. Anney and Lauren noodle about history and cultures behind kugel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Thoughts on Apricots 34:42

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This delicate stone fruit packs a sunny flavor whether fresh or dried. Anney and Lauren jam on the botany and history behind apricots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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333: 1Up Sour Strips, Vidal Gummies, and Flips Pretzels 1:16:10

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This week, the You Tried Dat?? crew tastes Sour ‘N Strawberry 1Up Freeze Dried Sour Strips, Vidal Chili Peppers Gummies, and Flipz Fried Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Pretzels. Wow those are some wordily named snacks. They also discuss etiquette in a Japanese restaurant before playing a new game about tall tales called You Believe Dat. Follow us on Ins…

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Culinary Tour of Colombia: Sweet Corn Arepas and Brisket Dust 50:57

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We explore the cooking of Colombia with Mariana Velásquez, from homemade arepas to sweet panela that tastes like almost-burnt caramel. Plus, we learn about the secret world of creating food emojis with artist Yiying Lu, Adam Gopnik ponders the elements of dinner, and we present a recipe for Spicy and Sour Julienned Potato Salad with Sichuan Pepper.…

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The Hammy Jamón Ibérico Episode 46:17

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This cured pork product is especially celebrated when the pigs it comes from feed free-range on acorns. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Iberian ham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Samin Nosrat Interview: The Extended Cut 32:39

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In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Samin Nosrat. We discuss everything from fame and family to her current culinary obsessions. She shares her favorite salad dressings, go-to snacks and treasured old recipes, alongside exciting new flavors and techniques (whipped tahini! burnt honey!). Plus, hear how she fo…

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332: Loaded Potato Skin, Beer Can Chicken, and Beer Brat Pringles 1:20:53

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It's an all Pringles episode of You Tried Dat?? as 3 flavors of the potato crisp head to the tasters mouths: Loaded Potato Skins, Beer Can Chicken, and Grilled Beer Brat. Which will be the most satisfying? They also discuss an insane bicycle hit and run before playing another game of fuck / marry / kill. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of th…

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Samin Nosrat Returns: New Book, New Recipes, New Life 50:37

18d ago50:37

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Following her 2017 hit—“Salt Fat Acid Heat”—Samin Nosrat is back with her second book, “Good Things”. We talk about fame, family and what she’s cooking; her favorite new flavors and techniques (whipped tahini! burnt honey!); and how she found the sublime in food processor pesto. Plus, James Ooi shares secrets from the Chinese supermarket and Chris …

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Episode, Earl Grey, Hot 41:21

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This type of tea is flavored with bergamot for a bright brew, but its background is foggy. Anney and Lauren engage with the science and history of earl grey tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Mini Episode 56: Strawberry vs. Pineapple Starbucks Drinks 31:46

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Two ultra-sweet Starbucks drinks face off against each other this week: Strawberry Acai vs. Pineapple Passion fruit. The You Tried Dat?? crew also discuss monkeys using grass in creative ways. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.

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Squaring the Foods of SpongeBob SquarePants 1:00:46

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This children’s animated comedy/pop culture phenomenon follows the (mis)adventures of an extremely enthusiastic fry cook. Anney and Lauren dive into the fictional foods of SpongeBob SquarePants -- and some of their real-world extrapolations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Magnolia Ice Cream? Yes! Plus Candied Acorns and Spruce Bark Cookies 50:36

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When Justin Davies cuts into a piece of wood, he wonders what it tastes like. Today, he shares his adventures in crafting desserts out of trees, from the bark infusion that made his tongue go numb to the ice cream concocted from an infamously smelly tree. Plus, Lidia Bastianich returns to answer your questions on pasta and pesto; we eat through the…

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331: Built Puff Cookie Dough, Cookies 'N Cream, and Brownie Batter 1:09:28

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It's an all protein bar episode as 3 flavors of Built Puff bars challenge the You Tried Dat?? crew: Cookie Dough Chunk, Cookies 'N Cream, and Brownie Batter. Which will be the least terrible? They also discuss The Bahamas before taking another look at some rad and bad mascots. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.…

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Savor Classics: Isabella Beeton 29:01

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Isabella Beeton wrote the book on how to run a Victorian kitchen – "Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management" – and her brand survives today. But Beeton wasn't a stodgy matron. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the fashionable, savvy woman behind this seminal cookbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska 50:40

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Is airplane food bad on purpose? Historian Richard Foss takes us through the turbulent history of food in flight, from extravagant meals aboard zeppelins, to the flaming Baked Alaskas once served en route to Singapore, to the truth about mediocre food service on planes today. Plus, Rebecca Rupp tells us how carrots won the Trojan War, Amanda Herber…

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Conveyor Belt Sushi: Let the Good Times Roll 37:34

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In this style of restaurant, the kitchen sends dishes through the dining room via varyingly automated systems for customers to select from. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind conveyor belt sushi restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ice Cream Crazy! Live Longer? Hot Chicken Flavor? Blue Moon? 51:05

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For this special bonus episode, we share a story from the Points North podcast about blue moon ice cream—it's a wacky, surprisingly delicious and very blue ice cream flavor beloved in the Midwest. But no one knows what the flavor actually is, and ice cream makers are notoriously secretive about it. We hear about Morgan Springer's quest to find out …

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Mini Episode 55: Monster Zero Sugar vs. NOS 40:17

1M ago40:17

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Energy drinks have entered the You Tried Dat?? tasting zone as Monster Zero Sugar faces off against NOS. Which will be less disgusting? The crew also talks about a strange birthday party for a 102 year old. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.

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Looped into Hostess Cupcakes 37:16

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These industrially produced snack cakes have a rich corporate history. Anney and Lauren fill in the science and saga of Hostess Cupcakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Saffron Coffee, Black Limes and Tahini Dates: Inside the Gulf Kitchen 50:40

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This week we’re joined by Noor Murad—longtime recipe developer at the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. She’s here to share cooking inspired by her home country, Bahrain. We talk about the magic of tahini dates, lamb with fenugreek, and spiced rice. Plus, Meathead is back to take more of your barbecue and grilling calls, from the rules of ribs to whether bo…

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Savor Classics: Chewing Gum 44:17

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While it's not strictly a food, humans have been chewing gum-type stuff for around 9,000 years. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren blow up the history, science, and sticky menace of chewing gum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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330: Selena Gomez, Birthday Cake, and Blueberry Pie Oreos 1:09:31

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At long last: and all Oreo episode of You Tried Dat??. This week, the new Selena Gomez Oreos face off against Birthday Cake and Blueberry Pie. The gang also discusses and unfortunate incident with Chuck E. Cheese before learning about some disastrous weddings. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.…

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The Slightly Bitter Amaretto Episode 40:38

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This almond-flavored liqueur brings a sweet, smooth warmth to cocktails and baked goods – sometimes without involving any almonds at all. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of amaretto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Surviving the 90s: Could Today's Generation Handle It? - Ep. 6 27:27

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Remember when government cheese was a household staple? When kids rode bikes without helmets and dogs drank pot liquor instead of visiting pet urgent care? The Puffin Drink boys take you on a riotous journey through time as they tackle the burning question: Could today's generation survive if transported back to the 1990s? Rodney Q Love, Byron B, J…

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Outdoor Summer: Cowboy Cooking, Mail Order Chickens and Freezer Door Daiquiris 51:02

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Cowboys work hard—which means they need to be fed well. This week, hear how ranch cook Kent Rollins feeds cowboys out of his chuck wagon, serving up his famous coffee, steaks and “burger dogs.” Plus, Tove Danovich introduces us to Mike the Headless Chicken, as well as her brood of mail-order chickens and their complex emotional lives; Martha Barnet…

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The Symphony of Mapo Tofu 40:22

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This hot and numbing tofu dish features cascading layers of flavors – and a near-mythic backstory. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of mapo tofu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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329: Roshen Lazy Cow, Ananasiniai Saldainiai, and Konti Dycek 1:10:44

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This week's You Tried Dat?? features three snacks you've probably never heard of: Roshen Lazy Cow, Ananasiniai Saldainiai, and Konti Dycek. Are any of them any good? Listen and find out! The crew also discusses Medieval Times, a Yeti Ritual, and the Star Wars Burlesque show before venturing back into the world of wild Yelp reviews. Follow us on Ins…

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The Not-So-Little Tomatillo Episode 33:06

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This tart fruit in the nightshade family gives a verdant kick to savory sauces, soups, and much more. Anney and Lauren go green with the botany and history of the tomatillo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From Gospel Plays to Hollywood Billions: Tyler Perry's Evolution Divides the Barbershop - Ep. 5 29:28

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When a provocative barbershop question makes its way to our roundtable, sparks fly. "Does Tyler Perry help or hurt us?" becomes the catalyst for one of our most passionate debates yet about Black representation in media. The journey through Tyler Perry's career evolution reveals fascinating perspectives from each host. We trace his path from Christ…

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I Catered Napoleon's Wedding: Carême, the First Celebrity Chef 51:01

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He cooked for the czar of Russia, the Rothschilds, and he even made Napoleon Bonaparte's wedding cake. He invented the chef’s hat and published the first recipes for soufflé and meringue, but you’ve probably never heard his name. This week, it’s the story of the world’s first celebrity chef: Marie-Antoine Carême. Plus, we’re joined by one of today’…

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Channel Catfish Got Your Tongue? 36:31

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This freshwater fish is one of the most-farmed fish on the planet (and happens to be excellent when cornmeal fried). Anney and Lauren dive into the history and biology of channel catfish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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328: Mike and Ikes, Gushers, and Jolly Ranchers 1:07:38

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Three candies on deck for the You Tried Dat?? crew this week: Cotton Candy Mike and Ikes, Watermelon and Sour Apple Gushers, and Caramelo Macizo Jolly Ranchers. They also discuss strange things at a minor league baseball game before once again diving into some Craigslist Missed Encounters. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtr…

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Welcome to Our Cocktail Hour! Bourbon Myths, Martini Crawls and Mixology Tips 51:04

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It's a very happy hour of Milk Street Radio: Chef Edward Lee returns for a tour of Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, where the water is sweeter, the barrels are (accidentally!) charred, and the rickhouses are sacred territory. Plus, Gary Shteyngart recounts his wet, dry, twisted and dirty martini tour of New York City; Grant Barrett and Martha Barne…

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All Eyes on Jarlsberg Cheese 32:56

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This mild cow-milk cheese has a texture like gouda and holes like Emmental – because that’s exactly how it was designed. Anney and Lauren melt over the science and history of Jarlsberg cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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327: Rice Krispie Treats, Biscoff, and Kit Kat Pink Lemonade 1:16:46

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The You Tried Dat?? crew takes to the skies as they try popular airplane snack Lotus Biscoff cookies. They match it up against Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats, and Pink Lemonade Kit Kats. They also discuss a fake dentist before once again judging some Am I The Asshole posts. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.…

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Rich Men, Poor Men: The Double Standard of Marrying Up - EP. 4 27:14

2M ago27:14

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What happens when gender roles collide with wealth and opportunity? Can anyone truly marry up, or is this path primarily available to women? We're sipping Wolford Reserve Double Oated bourbon and enjoying Man O' War Abomination cigars while tackling society's double standards around relationships and economic status. Starting with Chris Rock's famo…

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100 Years of Food Writing at the New Yorker: M.F.K. Fisher, Calvin Trillin and A.J. Liebling 51:01

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Adam Gopnik takes us on a tour of great food writing from the New Yorker in celebration of the magazine's centennial. We hear A.J. Liebling’s tip for finding a good restaurant in Paris, M.F.K. Fisher’s fantasy about potato chips and Calvin Trillin’s obsession over constructing the perfect bagel. Plus, Matt Goulding shares why paella is a hotbed of …

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326: Petit Herisson, Kit Kat Ball, and Twix Top 1:10:01

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French snacks await the You Tried Dat?? trio of tasters this week: Petit Herisson, Kit Kat Ball, and Twix Top. Which will take home the coveted baguette trophy? (Because the French love baguettes). They also discuss a strange bomb threat before holding possibly the wildest Duos Tournament yet. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @y…