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Food News

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Join Juliet Litman and David Jacoby every week for ‘Food News,’ in which they will sample various snacks, share personal tales about food, and round up the latest in food news from around the world!

Episodes

Dress Codes, How to Eat Cereal, and Tasting Flavor-Swapped Chips!

Dress Codes, How to Eat Cereal, and Tasting Flavor-Swapped Chips!

This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again check in on Red Lobster, try to get to the bottom of a Vancouver meat heist, and discuss the $1,000 hot chocolate. For this week’s Taste Test, they try flavor-swapped chips. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56min•Mar 27, 2026
A Syrup-Fueled Traffic Jam, Taco Bell Skin Care, and Tasting Lloyd’s Carrot Cake!

A Syrup-Fueled Traffic Jam, Taco Bell Skin Care, and Tasting Lloyd’s Carrot Cake!

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Sprite’s return to the NBA, discuss the Russian man who got a Domino's tattoo for free pizza for life only for the deal to stop, and cover the people churning their own butter while running. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Lloyd’s carrot cake. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48min•Mar 20, 2026
Boy Dinner, a Buffalo-Flavored Espresso Martini, and Tasting Midday Snacks!

Boy Dinner, a Buffalo-Flavored Espresso Martini, and Tasting Midday Snacks!

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the perfect drinking temperature for water, gush over the Italian exchange student who went to Olive Garden, and unravel the show’s first reverse heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a midday snack. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45min•Mar 13, 2026
Feeding Babies Butter, Burger King Vs. McDonald's, and Tasting Erewhon With Bill Simmons

Feeding Babies Butter, Burger King Vs. McDonald's, and Tasting Erewhon With Bill Simmons

This week, Juliet and Jacoby are joined by Bill Simmons to share their thoughts on a new ranch milkshake, follow up with the fridge detectives on Reddit, and discuss a restaurant's $50K water bill. For this week’s Taste Test, they try smoothies from Erewhon. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyGuest: Bill SimmonsProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 10min•Mar 6, 2026
The Controversy Surrounding Reese’s, More Iguana Pizza, and Tasting Cherry Coke

The Controversy Surrounding Reese’s, More Iguana Pizza, and Tasting Cherry Coke

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a judge's ruling involving boneless buffalo wings, discuss a restaurant charging a donation fee, and update their food goals. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of cherry Coke flavors. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44min•Feb 27, 2026
Papa Johns Michelin Attempt, the History of Popcorn, and Tasting Birthday Cake!

Papa Johns Michelin Attempt, the History of Popcorn, and Tasting Birthday Cake!

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a fake tamale review, dive back into the food being served at the Olympics, and discuss the world’s first AI companion cafe. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet is surprised with cake for her birthday. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40min•Feb 20, 2026
Olympics Food, a Spooky Fridge, and Tasting Unique Cream Cheese

Olympics Food, a Spooky Fridge, and Tasting Unique Cream Cheese

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Cape Cod Potato Chips no longer being produced on Cape Cod, discuss new iguana pizza, and marvel at what a woman sold her crock for. For this week’s Taste Test, they try four different flavors of cream cheese. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55min•Feb 13, 2026
Prue Leith Steps Down From 'Bake Off,' a Keg of Ketchup, and Tasting a Raw Onion

Prue Leith Steps Down From 'Bake Off,' a Keg of Ketchup, and Tasting a Raw Onion

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss why consumers are obsessed with zero-sugar soda, share their thoughts on the restaurant offering marijuana pairings, and cover a new Philly law meant to curb restaurant reservation scalping. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a plain sweet onion. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducers: Mike Wargon and Ronak NairMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50min•Jan 30, 2026
The End of Pizza, a Crushed Delivery Robot, and Tasting Pineberries

The End of Pizza, a Crushed Delivery Robot, and Tasting Pineberries

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on English beaches being covered in onions and potatoes, discuss the trend of chain restaurants masquerading as small businesses on delivery apps, and dive deep into the couple who got caught adding their own hair to their food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try pineberries. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52min•Jan 23, 2026
The Viral Sushi Pop, Crumbl Doughnuts, and Tasting Protein Chips

The Viral Sushi Pop, Crumbl Doughnuts, and Tasting Protein Chips

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Lane Kiffin taking the grocery basket home from the store, hold in their revulsion at the woman who snorts all her food, and weigh in on the heist committed by a ‘less attractive Jason Statham’. For this week’s Taste Test, they try protein chips. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47min•Jan 16, 2026
Dutch Bros Coffee, Banning Boiling Crustaceans, and a Blind Mac & Cheese Taste Test

Dutch Bros Coffee, Banning Boiling Crustaceans, and a Blind Mac & Cheese Taste Test

This week, Juliet and Jacoby defend the train worker who served sausage rolls out of the garbage, discuss customers using AI images to get refunds from delivery services, and marvel at British Chinese food. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try Kraft, Goodles, and Annie’s to see if they can tell their mac & cheese’s apart. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44min•Jan 9, 2026
A Lobster Heist, Mac and Cheese, and a Blind Coffee Taste Test

A Lobster Heist, Mac and Cheese, and a Blind Coffee Taste Test

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the Massachusetts town that smells like doughnuts and rejoice at the Shrimp Basket employee who saved a customer's life. Plus, Juliet learns what a goose is. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try to identify four different coffees. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51min•Jan 2, 2026
Martha Stewart’s Bagels, Robin Hood Thieves, and Tasting Festive Starbucks

Martha Stewart’s Bagels, Robin Hood Thieves, and Tasting Festive Starbucks

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the rise and fall of Crumbl, break down a snail heist, and share their thoughts on the DoorDash driver accused of using pepper spray on a customer's food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try an Eggnog Latte and Cranberry Bliss from Starbucks. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42min•Dec 19, 2025
The Drunk Raccoon, Ludacrisps, and Tasting Meals from Burger King and McDonald's

The Drunk Raccoon, Ludacrisps, and Tasting Meals from Burger King and McDonald's

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on In-N-Out no longer calling out order 67, discuss the Chipotle customer who claims they found a rodent in their food, and break down an AI ad. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Grinch Meal from McDonald's and SpongeBob-themed food from Burger King. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon, Ronak Nair, and Jonathan Frias Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47min•Dec 12, 2025
Rome’s Oldest Coffee Shop, a Countryside Wine Heist, and a Doritos Flight

Rome’s Oldest Coffee Shop, a Countryside Wine Heist, and a Doritos Flight

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the bar banning solo drinkers after 9 p.m., reveal how they would act if their seatmate on a plane were eating eggs, and break down communal dining. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Garlic Steak and BBQ Rib Doritos. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45min•Dec 5, 2025
Listener Food News Extravaganza and Tasting Hot Chocolate Liquid I.V.

Listener Food News Extravaganza and Tasting Hot Chocolate Liquid I.V.

This week, Juliet and Jacoby turn the episode over to the listeners and answer your most burning questions, including Juliet’s ideal Thanksgiving menu and how to host people with allergies. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot chocolate-flavored Liquid I.V. before sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42min•Nov 28, 2025
Anti-Alcohol Mint, Nike’s Soup Giveaway, and Tasting Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese

Anti-Alcohol Mint, Nike’s Soup Giveaway, and Tasting Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese

This week, Juliet and Jacoby officially adopt the "waiting in line" beat, try to figure out why a woman having an allergic reaction is newsworthy, and cover the latest whiskey heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try apple pie–flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36min•Nov 21, 2025
Urine-Based Food, a Viral Gender-Reveal Cake, and Tasting Ramen Crunch

Urine-Based Food, a Viral Gender-Reveal Cake, and Tasting Ramen Crunch

This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover the women who believe matcha is making their hair fall out, discuss the woman trying to trademark "vegetable," and Jacoby shares his love for Mad Honey. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ramen Crunch. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48min•Nov 14, 2025
Drinking Bird Spit, Toothpaste Smoothies, and Tasting Fruity Pebbles Liquid Death

Drinking Bird Spit, Toothpaste Smoothies, and Tasting Fruity Pebbles Liquid Death

This week, Juliet and Jacoby reveal why young people are skipping Chipotle, break down the new McDonald’s policies involving the penny, and discuss the future of coffee. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Fruity Pebbles–flavored Liquid Death. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38min•Nov 7, 2025
Emergency Food Response, Spain’s Chair Thieves, and Tasting Polish Delicje Cookies

Emergency Food Response, Spain’s Chair Thieves, and Tasting Polish Delicje Cookies

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Jennifer Lawrence feeding Robert Pattinson food from her garbage, discuss the thieving couple who had sex at a restaurant before robbing it, and explain why they’re divided on Grubhub’s new "Snooze Insurance." For this week’s Taste Test, they try three different flavors of Polish Delicje cookies. 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 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Belle Roman Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53min•Oct 31, 2025