Quest for the Best Podcast

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

On 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

200 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!

Sorry 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!

We 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!

Thanksgiving 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!

Every 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!

We 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

Today 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!

Time for mOreo Cookies!Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!Who are our Questers today?Kris, getting double stuffed.Matt, crazy scientist.Amy, on the fence.Which cookies are we trying today?Blueberry Pie OreosApple Pie A La Mode OreosReese’s Oreos

Coke, Mt. Dew, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper… These are all sodas that have a huge collection of soda flavors. Some good, and some are complete abominations. So, let’s see if A&W can show these other soda brands a run for their money.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!

You can pretty much never go wrong with popcorn!Let’s see if AMC can keep the popcorn party train going with their microwave popcorn!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich flavors are we trying today?AMC Classic ButterAMC Extra ButterAMC Cinnamon ButterWho is on this seasonal quest?Randi, the only normal one.Nate, savory boy.Matt, pegged.Amy, damn straight.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!

Some random candy bars! YAY!Help us sustain our podcast by donating! We appreciate the support!Donate yer moniesWho are our Questers today?Randi, prematurely optimistic.Nate, producing a smell quite fowl.Matt, will do anything for love.Amy, covering my shit.

There are a ton of different Reeces bars out there. But it seemed like it had been a while since a new flavor has come out and suddenly, they can’t stop. So today we are trying the PB&J cups!Help us sustain our podcast by donating! We appreciate the support!Donate yer monies

What should I have for breakfast this morning? If I was smart, I’d go with a banana or some other piece of fruit. But no. I think a PopTart sounds good. And to really sell it on the balanced breakfast idea - I’ll make them Girl Scout cookie PopTarts. Thanks for joining us today. As always, let us know in the comments if there is a new food you really want us to try out. Also, be a pal of the show and donate!Leave a commentDonate yer monies

There have been a lot of kitchen gadgets over the years used to cook your food. Toaster Oven, Pizzazz, Pressure Cooker. Well, Air Fryer is all the rage and we wanted to give some freezer foods a try in the air fryer! Let’s go!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer monies

Every 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?Pringles Beer Can ChickenLay’s Farmhouse Cheese and RanchCheeto’s Puffs Cheese PizzaSunchips Honey BarbecueTaki’s Churro ChargeWho is on this quest?Kris - smells like ramen noodles.Hannah - not 50% air.Matt - will eat a potato.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!

It’s been a minute since Oreo has given us a new flavor to try… So, I was happy to see these new Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreo! Let’s give it a try!Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!Who are our Questers today?Casaundra, resting smiling face.Kris, ASMR nerd.Matt, scripted.Amy, interpretive dance encouraged.

Which Doritos are we trying today?Jumpin’ Jack CheeseTwisted QuesoGuacamoléLate Night Sizzlin’ CheeseburgerWho is on this quest?Kris - Loves to sniff.Hannah - Howdy!Matt - Get your muckbang on!Amy - Surprise!

There are a ton of different brands of candies in the store. And it isn’t too often that you find a brand new, well, brand. But at Target I happened to stumble upon Joyride Candies! Let’s see if this is any good!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich Joyride Candies are we trying today?Sour Watermelon WedgesSour Blue Raspberry StripsGummy BustersSour SmacksWho is on this quest?Kris - Not the bandaid!Hannah - Swear jar!Matt - Feels good about eating crap!Amy - Punctuation, please.

Cookies and snack cakes. You either love the store bought ones or you hate them. Today we have four NEW snack cakes and cookies to try and discover if any of them are worth your cold hard cash.Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich snacks are we trying today?Trader Joe’s Chocolate & Peanut Butter Joe Joe’sSoft Baked Nutty Buddy Creme PiesSelena Gomez OreosChips Ahoy Chewy Ice Cream Inspired CookiesWho is on this quest?Kris, toppling the tower.Hannah, armed, and legged.Matt, I need coffee.Amy, what is happening?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!

Cheez It is a fantastic cracker. Cheesy goodness in a nice crunchy package. Plus they have a lot of different flavors - even burnt ones for you weirdos out there. But is Cheez It Pizza something that should be made and sold? Let’s find out!Which Cheez It products are we trying today?Cheez It Cheddar Jack Supreme PizzaCheez It Italian Four Cheese PizzaCheez It Snapped Margherita PizzaWho is on this cheesy quest?Alan, pizza’s done!Matt, back to the boo box!Amy, heartburn city.

Join us as we try some pickle chips!

Here we go… Trader Joe’s time again! Let’s see what’s good.But first… You may have noticed that we are not being too consistent with our posting as of late. My computer died. And it had all my files. Hurrah. But we should be getting back on track!

Would you believe it if I told you there are more new chip flavors out there? This is turning into a chip podcast. Not that I’m complaining. Nothing like a good chip.Which chips are we trying today?Lay’s Wavy Fried Green TomatoLay’s Valentina and LimeLay’s Bacon Grilled CheeseLay’s Wavy Korean Style Fried ChickenWho is on this quest?Casaundra, yep.Kris, yep.Matt, yep.Amy, mhmm.Donate to our podcast!

There are a lot of options out there for breakfast foods. You can go with a nice plate of bacon and eggs, maybe a couple slices of peanut butter toast. Some people go for the sugary favorite donuts, and others might try a muffin. Well, today we are trying an on-the-go breakfast grab, PopTarts, and their new flavor Lemon Blueberry Crumble. Will these be any good? Let’s find out!Thanks for joining us today. As always, let us know in the comments if there is a new food you really want us to try out. Also, be a pal of the show and donate!

Goldfish Crisps?!?!Say no more…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Today we are trying one of my ultimate car ride snacks. Ritz Bits! I love the Ritz Bits with cheese… Matt loves the peanut butter. Will anyone like the NEW Spicy Queso?But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Who doesn’t like a good pickle? They are good on sandwiches.They are good fried up.They are good on pizza.They are good on their own.So let’s see if Popeye’s can keep up the pickley goodness with their pickle menu.Before we chow down….We really can only keep this going with support from our listeners. For some of you, that may come in the form of a monetary donation, which we really appreciate. For others, you may decide to share a link to the show on your social media accounts or just share via word of mouth. WE CAN’T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH to all of you. We have a lot of fun making this show, but get a lot of pleasure out of hearing that you all enjoy it too.So if you haven’t, you can always donate now, or you can share, share, share!

There are so many chip flavors out there… but when this one came out, well… we weren’t sure what to expect. Gas Station Roller Dog is pretty self explanatory. But can they actually give the right taste? Let’s find out!But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Chicken and Waffles, Pigs-n-Taters, and Soda Pop. What do these three Hammond’s chocolate bars have in common?We tried them all and they were terrible.So, what do some normal flavors taste like? Let’s find out.But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Girl Scout Cookies. Did you know that there are two separate bakeries that make these little snacks? And depending on where you live, you will either have Little Brownie Bakery or ABC Bakery. (Map below) So let’s see which one is better, shall we?Donate to the podcast here!

So many flavors of chips out there, it seems like every time you go to the grocery store, there are tons of new flavors to try. So today we are trying 5 different chip flavors!Which chips are we trying today?Trader Joe’s Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips Chili and LimeLay’s All DressedDoritos Late Night Loaded TacoTaki’s Buckin’ RanchSun Chips Black Bean Southwestern QuesoWho is on this quest?Nate, his beef is multiplyingRandi, sweet, tangy, savoryMatt, woah woah woahAmy, goodbye cheese dipWe are a value-4-value podcast. Please donate!

Are you ready to try some new soda flavors? Today we have three new flavors of pop to try. Carbonated beverages are usually not very good on this show, for some reason. So hopefully these three will pull us out of our soda slump Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!What are we trying today?Dr. Pepper BlackberryCoca Cola Orange Cream7up Tropical

It doesn’t matter if it is the hottest longest day of the year, or it is the coldest, snowiest, most horrible day of the year. Anytime is a good time for ice cream. Especially if you have Tillamook in your freezer.Today we are trying the Limited Edition Apple Crisp Tillamook Ice Cream.As you know, we are on the value-for-value model of podcasting here. No paid subscriptions (unless you want to). You can donate any amount. Whatever value you get out of this podcast, give it back. Help us keep this amazing content coming.Donate here!

It is time to try another fast food chain!We have been to many pizza places, taco places, burger joints, and sub chains. Today we are headed to a chicken place…Chick-Fil-A!If you haven’t, you can always donate now, or you can share, share, share!

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a weak spot when it comes to popcorn. When Matt and I go to the theater, I easily finish the giant tub of corn before the movie starts, and then get a refill on my way out of the theater as well. So buttery, so delicious.Now, flavored popcorn other than butter? Meh. So Let’s see if Cousin Willie’s can impress with this hot popcorn.Donate to our show!

Here comes Easter!Last year we tried Easter Jelly Beans. And let’s just say, overall we were not impressed. Maybe Easter gummies will treat us better? Let’s find out.Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!

*gasp* Oh my gosh! Another new Oreo?!?! *gasp*Today we are trying out the limited edition Post Malone OreosHelp us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!