Boneless Chicken Wings, Barbie Ice Cream, and Tasting San Carlo Potato Chips

This week, Juliet and Jacoby take an in-depth look at the customized drink craze, investigate a controversial 31-dollar AMC cocktail and discuss a viral TikTok in which a woman discovers that the croissant lamp she bought from Temu may, in fact, just be an actual croissant.For this week’s Taste Test, they try Starbucks’ new fall release of apple crisp drinks. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Devon Baroldi & Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re on a journey to find out what L.A. barbecue is. Join host Danny Chau on our first stop with Phil Martin, the owner and pitmaster of Black Cat BBQ. Danny and Phil dig into some of Phil’s most iconic dishes, from Carolina pulled pork to prime beef brisket (0:16), while discussing how living across America inspired many of his recipes (03:10), the importance of whole-hog barbecue (16:57), and celebrity run-ins he’s had during his residency at the Beverly Hills Farmers' Market (26:45). Host: Danny Chau Guest: Phil Martin Producer: Aleya Zenieris Sound Engineers: Isaiah Blakely and Kevin Cureghian Camera Operators: Cory McConnell, John Richter, Chia Hao Tat, and Aleya Zenieris Editor: Matthew Ciampa Social Producer: Keith Fujimoto Show Art: David Shoemaker Supervising Producers: Cory McConnell and Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again follow up on Red Lobster’s financials, take a look at the weirdest food in NFL stadiums this season, and share their thoughts on Campbell's Soup’s name change. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the viral Dubai chocolate. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘Shift Meal,’ a video podcast from The Ringer in which host Danny Chau shares a bite and chops it up with chefs and restaurant people during their off hours. Together, they explore origin stories and histories (both personal and cultural) that inform some of the best food in the country. This time around, we’re seeking answers hidden behind smoke. As surprising as it sounds, Los Angeles is in the midst of a barbecue renaissance. But in a city of transplants and converging global influences, what exactly is L.A. barbecue, anyway? Four different voices offer their perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby dive into another Philly heist, discuss lab-made cocoa, and try to make sense of Wendy’s addition of a Krabby Patty to the menu. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a combination of Glacier Freeze Gatorade and cheap red wine that the internet has dubbed "Gatorwine." Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on robots working in restaurants, discuss a Coca-Cola and Oreo collaboration, and give props to Kordell Beckham for achieving his dream partnership. In this week’s Taste Test, they try a Food Crime that was submitted by a listener. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby debate whether it is rude to order fajitas at someone else’s birthday, discuss new tourism news coming out of Japan, and cover a brand-new KFC item that hasn’t made its way to the States yet. For this week’s Taste Test, they finally try Hidden Valley Ranch Cheez-Its. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138, or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby close out the Olympics by covering multiple food stories from the Summer Games, share their thoughts on an Auntie Anne’s candle, and discuss fridgescaping. For this week’s Taste Test, they try 5-Hour Energy barbecue sauce. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the divers who were rescued after being lost at sea, share their thoughts on the Hot Cheeto controversy, and take a deep dive on an AI cookbook author. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Pesto as well as Mint and Chili Pepper chips from San Carlo. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138, or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss lab-grown meat, cover another story about Something About Her sandwich shop, and question if we need a sauce that combines 14 in one. For this week’s Taste Test, they try fluffy Coke: a mixture of Coke and Fluffernutter. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email [email protected] for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices