Show overview
Quest for the Best Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 111 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 38 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 44% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 44 episodes published. Published by Amy Hummel.
From the publisher
Join us as we Quest for the Best foods. A new group of foods every week! Donate to our podcast here: https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM
Latest Episodes
View all 111 episodesEpisode 213: Dirty Mountain Dew
Episode 212: Iowa Burritos. Who does it better?
Episode 211: Convenience vs Inconvenience

Ep 210Episode 210: Snacks from Ireland
FullENate and Randi flew on a plane!They flew across the pond.They visited a place… Australia? Austria? No, Ireland!Saw a lot of sheep.Ate a lot of food.Brought back some snacks!Let’s see if these are any good!Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!

Ep 209Episode 209: Buc-ee's Potato Chips
FullEA road trip is never complete without some good road food. Whether you are packing up a cooler before you leave or stopping at a gas stations on the way, your snack choice is critical to the enjoyment of the trip. Cue Buc-ee’s! If you are lucky enough to live near a Buc-ee’s, you know their snack and food selection is top notch. So today we are trying out their own branded potato chips.Let’s see if these are any good!Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!

Ep 208Episode 208: Mr. Pibb & Cherry Float Cokes
FullEWe have had a brief hiatus from the show! And not because of something fun or cool. Our cat, Oy, who has made some appearances on this podcast, had emergency surgery. He was questing for the best piece of plastic and got it stuck in his tummy. So for two weeks we have been in recovery and comfort mode. But thankfully, Oy is doing much better and he is now roaming the house, annoying our other cat, Bumbler.Today we have a couple sodas to try… Cherry Float Coca Cola and… Mr. Pibb is back! Let’s see if these are any good!Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!Who are our Questers today?Kris, never go full retard.Nate, never go full Beatles.Matt, wait what?Amy, Dr. Pepper GirlWhich sodas are we trying?Cherry Float Coca ColaMr. Pibb

Ep 207Episode 207: Sweet Snacks
FullEWelcome to Quest for the Best!Today we have another random selection from the grocery store! I am always on the lookout for some new products. If you see any you want us to try, let us know!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich snacks are we trying today?Twix BitsChips Ahoy Chewy Cookies & CremeBuc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets - Cinnamon SugarWho is on this quest?Kris - Haaaeeey.Nate - Will cry if he wants to.Matt - Accurate.Amy - Subscribe!And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!

Ep 206Episode 206: Smoky Pringles
FullESmoky flavoring can be quite good when done well. Can Pringles do smoky? Let’s find out!Which Pringles are we trying today?Smoky CheddarSmoky Mesquite BBQSmoky BaconWho is on this Newfangled Pringle Quest?Nate, picking down.Randi, good Lord.Matt, putting up.Amy, subscribe!And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer monies

Ep 205Episode 205: Snacky Snacks
FullEWelcome to Quest for the Best!Every time I head to the grocery store, I always have my eyes peeled for something new. And usually I find something. Those new items go to the cupboard and the next time we get together, I usually have quite the collection. Well, today’s episode is a random sampling of cookies and snacks that nicely fit into a junk food category. Let’s see if any of them are good!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer monies

Ep 204Episode 204: Twigs and Bawls
FullIf you have a maturity level higher than a 5th grader, I apologize ahead of time.Which sodas are we trying today?TwigsBawlsWho is on this quest?Randi, too mature for this episode.Matt, ribbed for her pleasure.Nate, getting kicked out.Amy, not mature enough for this episode.And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!Subscribe nowHelp us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer monies

Ep 203Episode 203: Bit Brewery Chili Cookoff
FullJoin us at Bit Brewery in Central City, IA for their annual Chili Cook Off!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer monies

Ep 202Episode 202: Strange Frozen Pizza
FullEFrozen pizza is a staple in most freezers across the US. But today we are trying out some strange strange pizza that popped up in the grocery store.If you have it in your heart, consider becoming a producer of our wonderful Quest for the Best podcast! By becoming a producer, you are helping us with the production costs of our show (this doesn’t happen with nothing!). We really appreciate your support!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer monies

Ep 201Episode 201: Salt Water Taffy
FullEOn a vacation this past fall, Matt and I visited Silver Dollar City. Today we are trying Taffy made at the park!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich Taffy are we trying today?Ghirardelli Jack-o-lanternsMike-n-Ike Sour Spooky TreatsAlbanese Apple Harvest GummiesSour Patch Kids Apple HarvestNerds Gummy Clusters SpookyWho is on this quest?Kris, aka Marshmallow ButterfingerMatt, aka Snickerdoodle Kit KatAmy, fire in the hole!And chip in on the podcast! Whatever value you get out of this entertainment, send it back our way. We thank you for the support!Value 4 Value Donation

Ep 200Episode 200: Starbeck's Smokehouse vs. Cindy Lou's BBQ
FullE200 Episodes!?!?! CRAZY!In honor of this amazing milestone, we have decided to do a battle between two local BBQ joints, Starbeck’s vs. Cindy Lou’s. Because who doesn’t love some good good BBQ?Which menu items will we be trying?BrisketPulled PorkSmoked TurkeyCorn BreadCole SlawMashed PotatoesBaked BeansWho is joining this battle?Nate, surprise meat.Kris, is a saucy guy.Matt, tater guy.Amy, too earthy.And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate the support!Donate Here!

Ep 199Episode 199: Holiday Candy
FullESorry Folks, Totally missed this edit. So let’s turn back time to… Halloween!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich candies are we trying today?Ghirardelli Jack-o-lanternsMike-n-Ike Sour Spooky TreatsAlbanese Apple Harvest GummiesSour Patch Kids Apple HarvestNerds Gummy Clusters SpookyWho is on this quest?Randi, the sane one.Nate, can’t follow that up.Matt, making his own gravy.Amy, tickle tickle.And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!

Ep 198Episode 198: Joe Joe & Goo Goo
FullEWe travel, we explore, we buy food, we go back home, we podcast about it.Let’s do it.Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich popped corns are we trying today?Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peppermint Joe Joe’sSilver Dollar City Peanut Brittle Premium Goo GooWho is on this quest?Kris - kris kris kris kris kris krisNate - nate nate nate nate nate nateMatt - matt matt matt matt matt mattAmy - amy amy amy amy amy amyAnd of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!

Ep 197Episode 197: Thanksgiving Popcorn
FullEThanksgiving was just yesterday, and today you are probably out shopping. And in your shopping adventure, you may see some Thanksgiving seasoned popcorn. Should you buy it? Listed and find out.Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich popped corns are we trying today?Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned PopcornCasey’s Stuffing Seasoned PopcornWho is on this quest?Kris - Three best friends that anyone can have.Nate - Three best friends that anyone can have.Matt - Three best friends that anyone can have.Amy - Subscribe!And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!

Ep 196Episode 196: Chippers
FullEEvery time I go to the grocery store, it is just new chip after new chip. Weird chips, crazy chips, hopefully tasty chips… Let’s find out!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich chips are we trying today?Beanito’s Black Bean Tortilla ChipFunyun Hot and Spicy Chicken RamenLay’s Hot SauceLay’s Wavy Loaded NachosLay’s Kettle Cooked Cheesy Buffalo DipWho is on this quest?Kris - Never go full retard.Matt - Earl of Chip.Amy - Subscribe!And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!

Ep 195Episode 195: Reese's, Butterfinger, and Twix
FullEWe randomly found some crazy new candy bar flavors in the store recently. Let’s see if these are any good!Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!Who are our Questers today?Kris, stop it.Matt, aka Carl.Amy, changing it up.Which candy bars are we trying today?Oreo Reese’s Peanut Butter CupsSnickerdoodle TwixMarshmallow Butterfinger

Ep 194Episode 194: Pizza Hut Flatzz
FullEToday we are trying out the new Pizza Hut Flatzz. Let’s see if these are worthy of ordering again!Which Flats are we trying?Nashville Hot ChickenUltimateChicken Bacon RanchWho is brave enough to battle it out?Kris, can’t out pizza the hut.Matt, wants to argue.Amy, subscribe!And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate the support!
