8 chapters across the catalog
The hosts open the program with a critique of Swedish Fish candy, which was purchased on sale at a Grocery Outlet. One host describes the flavor as merely "red dye number four" and notes that even in Sweden, where the candy originates, the product is ubiquitous but unappealing.
A Dutch producer shares his efforts to introduce the show to family members in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, a listener in Fullerton, California, describes a chance encounter with another "Dame" at a Grocery Outlet while shopping for blueberry Cheerios.
John C. Dvorak reviews Blueberry Cheerios purchased at a Grocery Outlet, noting an intense scent and flavor. The discussion covers the product's status as a market research experiment and a rumor from the "troll room" regarding the cereal causing green stool in children.
Viscount Hay-Idiot contributes $543.21 and shares a coincidence regarding a V8 energy drink review from a previous episode. The discussion touches on California pricing laws and "Gross Out" Grocery Outlet bargains.
Producer Robert Conte shares his success in landing a job at a vertical farm in the San Francisco Bay Area. He discusses the production of aeroponic kale and mentions his boss's opinions on local food culture, including the nickname "Gross Out" for the Grocery Outlet supermarket chain.
A drive through Richmond and Berkeley revealed that while clothing stores are closed, gas stations, car repair shops, and grocers remain open. Major shortages are reported in toilet paper, paper towels, red meat, and pasta, while "fake meat" products remain untouched on shelves. Some stores like Safeway have implemented occupancy limits, leading to long lines of customers waiting outside.
A discussion about "Vital Farms" eggs, which are marketed as "ethical" and "pasture-raised," questions the logistics of shipping eggs from Austin, Texas, to California. The packaging emphasizes that each hen has 108 square feet of outdoor space. The hosts note that while the marketing is effective, the environmental cost of long-distance shipping seems counterproductive.
Executive Producer Credits, Mac and Cheese Pricing
The show acknowledges executive producers Sir David Foley and Robert Montoya for their financial support. A tangent explores the pricing of macaroni and cheese at "Grocery Outlet," where a dinner box was spotted for 39 cents. The hosts emphasize their independent funding model, which avoids affiliate fees and corporate cable disputes.
