The Paste

This week the gang samples some cakes and get festive with Lays in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Smoothie King Is Turning the Viral Dot Cake Trend Into 2 New Limited-Time Menu Items: https://parade.com/food/smoothie-king-is-turning-the-viral-dot-cake-trend-into-2-new-limited-time-menu-items Lay's Is Getting Festive with 5 New Holiday Flavors — Including a Dubai Chocolate-Inspired Chip: https://people.com/lays-is-getting-festive-with-5-new-holiday-flavors-including-a-dubai-chocolate-inspired-chip-12185823 Oreo's New Cereal Is A Christmas Mash-Up: https://sporked.com/article/oreo-puffs-candy-cane-flavor/ Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang tries some limited edition Hawaiian Rolls and spices things up with Chips Ahoy and Heinz in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Sara Lee goes "swicy": https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/31201-sara-lee-goes-swicy Kraft Releases 'Pocket Parm,' a Bag Charm with Mini Grated Cheese: https://people.com/kraft-releases-pocket-parm-a-bag-charm-with-grated-cheese-12175698 Chips Ahoy & Heinz Dropped A Spicy Tomato Cookie & Fans Have HOT Takes: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a74136054/chips-ahoy-heinz-spicy-tomato-cookies/ Rest in Crisps: Pringles Offers 200 Years of Free Snacks if You Agree to Be Buried in a Can: https://hypebeast.com/2026/10/pringles-once-you-drop-campaign-custom-burial-urn-win-200-years-free-snacks-news Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang makes some butter and sips on some mac and cheese flavor in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: KING'S HAWAIIAN LAUNCHES NEW MAPLE BROWN SUGAR ROLLS AND A COZY SEASONAL MERCH COLLECTION: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kings-hawaiian-launches-new-maple-brown-sugar-rolls-and-a-cozy-seasonal-merch-collection-302893766.html Trendy Ice Cream Brand Launches Acorn Pie Flavor Made with 'Foraged Ohio Oak Acorns' Milled by an Amish Farm: https://people.com/jeni-s-launches-appalachian-acorn-pie-ice-cream-made-with-ohio-acorns-12154558 Kraft Dinner and Solly's Want You to Drink Mac & Cheese Cream Soda: https://hypebeast.com/2026/9/kraft-dinner-canada-sollys-mac-cheese-cream-soda-flavor-canada-exclusive-release-info KFC and Surreal launch savoury KFCereal: https://www.foodbev.com/news/kfc-and-surreal-launch-savoury-kfcereal Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang pops some pretzels and chews on some new BUBS in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: BUBS CELEBRATES A BREAKOUT FIRST YEAR WITH NEW FLAVORS, SIZES AND SEASONAL SURPRISES: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bubs-celebrates-a-breakout-first-year-with-new-flavors-sizes-and-seasonal-surprises-302880685.html A Hello Kitty Collaboration With Burger King Is Reportedly on the Way: https://hypebeast.com/2026/9/sanrio-hello-kitty-collaboration-with-burger-king-reported-on-the-way Angel Reese Reveals How Her New Reebok and Reese's Pieces Collab Is a 'Full-Circle Moment' for Her and Her Fans (Exclusive): https://people.com/angel-reese-reebok-reeses-pieces-collab-full-circle-moment-exclusive-12127440 Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang talks spooooooky soda and takes pumpkin spice to the grave in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News:   Nothing Bundt Cakes reveals new fall flavors and the return of a fan favorite: https://www.marinij.com/2026/08/25/nothing-bundt-cakes-reveals-new-fall-flavors-and-the-return-of-a-fan-favorite/  Girl Scouts Just Announced a First-Ever Cookie Collaboration, Unlike Anything Fans Have Seen Before: https://parade.com/food/girl-scouts-new-sparkables-cookies-flavor  Jack in the Box Brings The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror to the Drive-Thru with a Monstrous Menu for a Limited Time: https://investors.jackinthebox.com/news/news-details/2026/Jack-in-the-Box-Brings-The-Simpsons-Treehouse-of-Horror-to-the-Drive-Thru-with-a-Monstrous-Menu-for-a-Limited-Time/default.aspx  Casket Brand Shares Why It's Selling a 'Very Bold' and 'Really Funny' Pumpkin Spice Casket (Exclusive): https://people.com/casket-brand-selling-a-pumpkin-spice-casket-exclusive-12116414  Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang takes a trip to LA and once again combines chicken and Oreos in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Mountain Dew x Trolli Returns With a Mango Pineapple Punch Designed to Pair With Spicy Crawlers: https://hypebeast.com/2026/8/mountain-dew-x-trolli-mango-pineapple-punch-goes-swicy Taco Bell Introduces New Ice Cream Taco Inspired by a Nostalgic Treat: https://people.com/taco-bell-introduces-new-ice-cream-taco-inspired-by-choco-taco-12076778 KFC Debuts An Oreo-Flavored Chicken Sandwich & Fast Food Lovers Are Horrified: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a73533010/kfc-oreo-chicken-sandwich/ Walmart's $6 Rotisserie Chicken Purses sold out. Here's how to get one: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/09/04/walmart-rotisserie-chicken-purse-sold-out-ebay/91610679007/  Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang beats the heat with some water ice and gets ready for spooky season with Angry Orchard in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Angry Orchard Just Dropped A 'Scream' Halloween Pack With A Mysterious New Flavor: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a73504383/angry-orchard-scream-halloween-pack/ The Viral Duncan Hines x Peanuts Baking Collab Is No Longer a Leak—It's Real: https://parade.com/food/the-viral-duncan-hines-x-peanuts-baking-collab-is-no-longer-a-leak-its-real McDonald's Launches Hello Kitty and Godzilla Happy Meal with 8 New Collectibles: https://people.com/mcdonalds-launches-hello-kitty-godzilla-happy-meal-12062733  Real-Life 'Five Nights at Freddy's' Pizzeria to Open in 2027: https://hypebeast.com/2026/8/real-life-five-nights-at-freddys-pizzeria-open-in-2027-new-jeresey-announcement  Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang Pops some Tarts and gets spooky with Cheetos in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Cheetos Debuts First-of-its-Kind New Flavor That Leaves Shoppers 'Screaming' For Joy: https://parade.com/food/cheetos-debuts-first-of-its-kind-new-flavor-that-leaves-shoppers-screaming-for-joy Heinz Celebrates Personal Condiment Rituals With 3-Setting "Love Lid" Launch: https://hypebeast.com/2026/8/heinz-love-lid-customizable-ketchup-cap-drops-for-summer Oreo Debuts 3 Limited-Edition Cookies — and Fans Can Vote for One to Make a Comeback: https://people.com/oreo-debuts-three-limited-edition-cookies-and-fans-can-vote-for-one-to-make-a-comeback-12060370 Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang fries up some funnel cake and takes a look at some savory Oreos in the Snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Dunkin' buckets are back. How to get one before they're gone: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/08/07/dunkin-drink-buckets-iced-coffee/91182692007/ Taco Bell Is Testing a Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider: https://parade.com/news/taco-bell-is-testing-a-creme-brulee-crunchwrap-slider Smucker's New Ready-To-Bake Pies Are Coming For The Freezer Aisle: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a73382370/smuckers-ready-to-bake-frozen-crumb-pies/ Oreo's New KFC Flavor Has Fans Saying It's Gone 'Too Far': https://www.delish.com/food-news/a73385343/oreo-kfc-spicy-chicken-caramel-popcorn-china-reactions/  Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

This week the gang samples some sherbet and celebrates a birthday with Oscar Meyer and Milk Bar in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Dairy Queen Is Launching a Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard for a Limited Time, Plus 2 Other New Flavors: https://people.com/dairy-queen-is-launching-a-caramel-apple-cheesecake-blizzard-for-a-limited-time-plus-2-new-blizzard-flavors-12033116 The CHIPS AHOY! Brand Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor, Challenging Fans to Solve the Case: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-chips-ahoy-brand-launches-first-ever-mystery-flavor-challenging-fans-to-solve-the-case-302836747.html Oscar Mayer and Milk Bar Stack Real Hot Dogs Into a Two-Tier "Wiener Cake" for the Wienermobile's 90th Birthday: https://hypebeast.com/2026/7/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-90th-anniversary-wiener-cake-release-info  Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/