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.
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 119 episodesEpisode 221: Limited Edition
Episode 220: 2025 Iowa State Fair
Episode 219: Bakery Collection M&M's
Episode 218: Summertime Oreos
Episode 217: Pop Daddy Pretzels
Episode 216: Super Stuffed PopTarts
Episode 215: From bad to better snacks
Episode 214: Flavor Swap Chips
Episode 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
