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Quest for the Best Podcast

Quest for the Best Podcast

Amy Hummel

119 episodesEN

Show overview

Quest for the Best Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 119 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly 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 41% 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 2 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 44 episodes published. Published by Amy Hummel.

Episodes
119
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
27 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

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

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Episode 221: Limited Edition

Aug 21, 202624 min

Episode 220: 2025 Iowa State Fair

Aug 7, 202622 min

Episode 219: Bakery Collection M&M's

Jul 31, 202631 min

Episode 218: Summertime Oreos

Jul 25, 202625 min

Episode 217: Pop Daddy Pretzels

Jul 17, 202628 min

Episode 216: Super Stuffed PopTarts

Jun 5, 202619 min

Episode 215: From bad to better snacks

May 22, 202645 min

Episode 214: Flavor Swap Chips

May 15, 202621 min

Episode 213: Dirty Mountain Dew

May 8, 202622 min

Episode 212: Iowa Burritos. Who does it better?

May 1, 202640 min

Episode 211: Convenience vs Inconvenience

Apr 10, 202653 min

Ep 210Episode 210: Snacks from Ireland

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Nate 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!

Apr 3, 202639 min

Ep 209Episode 209: Buc-ee's Potato Chips

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A 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!

Mar 27, 202636 min

Ep 208Episode 208: Mr. Pibb & Cherry Float Cokes

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We 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

Mar 20, 202621 min

Ep 207Episode 207: Sweet Snacks

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Welcome 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!

Feb 27, 202619 min

Ep 206Episode 206: Smoky Pringles

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Smoky 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

Feb 20, 202636 min

Ep 205Episode 205: Snacky Snacks

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Welcome 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

Feb 13, 202626 min

Ep 204Episode 204: Twigs and Bawls

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If 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

Feb 6, 202640 min

Ep 203Episode 203: Bit Brewery Chili Cookoff

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Join 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

Jan 30, 20261h 5m

Ep 202Episode 202: Strange Frozen Pizza

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Frozen 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

Jan 23, 202643 min
Amy Hummel