Topic: Food Reviews

4 chapters across the catalog

Tacorista
Episode 1166 2:10:54 - 2:13:59

1166: Tacorista

Fast Food Taco Reviews, Burger King vs Taco Bell

A host provided a scathing review of the new Burger King hard-shell taco, describing it as a "soggy piece of shit" that fails to live up to its commercial imagery. The discussion compared the product to the Jack in the Box taco and criticized Taco Bell's recent attempt to enter the french fry market. The hosts joked about starting a "Shellcast" podcast dedicated to taco reviews.

Boundless Barbarity
Episode 646 3:11:13 - 3:14:20

646: Boundless Barbarity

Kraft Mac and Cheese, Chemical Taste Experience

A personal experiment with Kraft instant macaroni and cheese resulted in a "chemical taste" and a residue that was difficult to clean from the bowl. The preparation involved microwaving "plastified" elbow noodles and stirring in a silver-foil packet of cheese mix. Local workers reportedly warned against consuming the product, comparing its consistency to paint.

Phobos Grunts
Episode 369 1:22:00 - 1:22:56

369: Phobos Grunts

Nash's Produce and the Port Angeles Carrot Review

John C. Dvorak provides a brief food tip regarding Nash's Produce in Port Angeles, Washington. He performs an on-air "crunch test" of a carrot he claims is the best he has ever tasted, praising the sweetness and texture of the locally bred vegetable.

The Sarah Palin Show
Episode 50 1:07:09 - 1:09:03

50: The Sarah Palin Show

Food Reviews and International Audience Perspectives

The hosts justify their frequent "food talk" and restaurant reviews as a way to provide an overview of quality and detail that transcends local geography. They conclude the special Thursday night show by wondering how their international audience will perceive the filtered soundbites of the vice presidential debate. The episode closes with the standard sign-off from "Gitmo Nation West."