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    Food Scientists Podcast

    Lively, often ridiculous, conversation about food. If you want passionate opinions and analysis of Oreos, Blizzards, Buffets and the like you will love us. If you want to hear conversation about salad… we have discussed “sugar salad.”
    enAmy Zajack168 Episodes

    Episodes (168)

    166 - On New Hostess, International Lays, and American Style Cookies

    166 - On New Hostess, International Lays, and American Style Cookies

    Are all snack cakes created equal?

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Hostess Cream Cheese Coffee Cakes vs original Cinnamon Coffee Cake
    • BBQ Flavored 3D Lay's Potato Chips from Thailand
    • "American" Style Cookies - Double Chocolate M&M's Cookies from England, Parle Hide & Seek cookies from India - American Style Cookies, made with Cashew Butter; and World's Best Molded Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    165 - On Summer Lays, PayDay vs Salted Nut Roll, and Golden Kreams from India

    165 - On Summer Lays, PayDay vs Salted Nut Roll, and Golden Kreams from India

    Does HostAmy really have a food experience that doesn't involve Salad or Fast Food?  Hmm....  

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food news
    • Food experiences
    • Summer Lays - Limited edition Chile Mango
    • PayDay vs Pearson's Salted Nut Roll
    • Golden Kream cookies from India - Pineapple, Orange, and Cardamom

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    164 - On Lays, Lays, and More Lays

    164 - On Lays, Lays, and More Lays

    Before we get into the Lays Chips Extravaganza, we find out who the real star of the show is, Las Vegas food, and so much more.

    Full Episode Breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Lays Limited Edition Summer Flavors: Wavy Jerk Chicken, Summer BLT 
    • Original Lays Flavor around the world: USA, China, India, Saudi Arabia
    • Spicy International Lays: from USA Adobadas, from India, West Indies' Hot 'n' Sweet Chili. and from China, Wasabi

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    163 - On Pillsbury Soft Baked Cookies and Hostess Baby Bundts

    163 - On Pillsbury Soft Baked Cookies and Hostess Baby Bundts

    We taste oh so many cookies this week, but is that a good thing?

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Good or Evil Twin with Pillsbury new Soft Baked Chocolate Chip cookies vs Chewy Chips Ahoy
    • Hostess Baby Bundt Cakes - Lemon Drizzle, Cinnamon Swirl
    • Pillsbury Soft Baked Cookies - Sugar, Peanut Butter, and Confetti

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    162 - On Cheez-It Popcorn, Oreo Caramel Creams, and Comparative PB Cups

    162 - On Cheez-It Popcorn, Oreo Caramel Creams, and Comparative PB Cups

    We were kind of at a loss for experiences so we told you some stories.  :-D

    Full Episode Breakdown

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Cheez-Its Popcorn: Cheddar and White Cheddar
    • Goetze's Oreo Caramel Creams
    • Reese's Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups compared to Clark Peanut Butter Cups and Boyer Butterscotch Smoothie Peanut Butter Cups

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    161 - On Cereal Snacks, Macha Tiramisu KitKats, and M&Ms Mixes

    161 - On Cereal Snacks, Macha Tiramisu KitKats, and M&Ms Mixes

    This week we have an Episode of Mixes and Remixes! From Cereal to KitKats to M&Ms.

    Full Episode Breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Cereal Remix snacks - Cinnamon Toast Crunch Remix, Chocolate Remix, and Golden Grahams S'mores remix
    • Macha Tiramisu KitKats from Japan
    • M&Ms Mixes - Classic and Peanut

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    160 - On Mystery Twizzlers, Nestle Shark Wafer Cookies, and Pink Filled Twinkies

    160 - On Mystery Twizzlers, Nestle Shark Wafer Cookies, and Pink Filled Twinkies

    We're back after taking a week off and it was sweet episode (quite literally).

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Mystery Twizzlers
    • Nestle Shark Wafer Cookies from China - Milk, Chocolate, and Peanut Butter
    • Pink Creme filled Twinkies - Lemonade Stand vs Cotton Candy

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    159 - On Strawberry Kisses, Yam and Taro Chips, and Swiss Rolls vs Ho-Hos

    159 - On Strawberry Kisses, Yam and Taro Chips, and Swiss Rolls vs Ho-Hos

    We have a couple of "live" experiences this week, one even involving Peeps!  

    Full Episode Breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences - Baked Peeps Krispies, Like Air Baked Puffcorn
    • Hershey's Kisses - Strawberry Ice Cream Cone
    • Lays Yam and Taro Chips - Cucumber Yam Chips, Lays Tomato Yam Chips, Lime Taro Chips
    • Little Debbie Swill Rolls vs Hostess Ho-Hos

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    158 - Candy Easter Eggs-stravaganza! Cadbury, Dove, Reese's, Hershey and more!

    158 - Candy Easter Eggs-stravaganza! Cadbury, Dove, Reese's, Hershey and more!

    We have got so many Easter eggs!  So much candy to eat, so little time. 

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Cadbury (FMK)- Original, Caramel, Chocolate
    • Reese's Pieces Eggs
    • M&M Mystery Mix
    • Whoppers Eggs
    • Evil Twin comparison 1: Reese's PB Egg vs Dove PB Egg
    • Brach's Mashmallow Eggs
    • Tootsie Roll Eggs
    • Evil Twin comparison 2: Hershey Cookies & Creme Eggs vs Oreo Cookies & Creme Eggs

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    157 - On Key Lime Pie M&Ms, Garlic Potato Chips, and Devil Cakes

    157 - On Key Lime Pie M&Ms, Garlic Potato Chips, and Devil Cakes

    We had some technical issues this week, so you may notice some minor sound issues.

    We have news that may horrify Bryan, but that's balanced out by snack cake news!  Danny and Bryan also have a psychically shared experience this week.  

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Key Lime Pie M&Ms
    • Garlic Chips - Butter Garlic Scallop Lay's Potato Chips from Thailand, Little Farm Garlic Crispy Bread chips from Thailand, and Old Dutch Dutch Crunch Parmesan & Garlic Potato Chips
    • Dueling Devil Cakes - Drake's Devil Dogs and Little Debbie Devil Cremes

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    156 - On Strawberry Donut Oreos, Sandwich Flavored Potato Chips, and Whozeewhatzits

    156 - On Strawberry Donut Oreos, Sandwich Flavored Potato Chips, and Whozeewhatzits

    We got the new Strawberry Frosted Donut Oreos!!

    Full Episode Breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Strawberry Frosted Donut Oreos
    • Kroger Kettle Chips, Sandwich Flavors - Rueben, Cuban, and Backyard Cheeseburger
    • Whozeewhatzit vs Whatchamacallit

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    155 - On Cookies, Cookies, and More Cookies

    155 - On Cookies, Cookies, and More Cookies

    Did HostAmy do her homework?  What new thing did Bryan eat?  And does Danny have opinions on chicken sandwiches?  All these questions and more are covered in this week's episode.

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Chips Deluxe Birthday Cake Cookies
    • Who's the Evil Twin? Chips Ahoy vs Chips Deluxe
    • Prince Polo Wafer cookies from Poland
    • Kaleidos - Coconut Line, Unicorn, Salted Caramel

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    Phone/Text: 402-YUM-FOOD (402-986-3663)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: www.youtube.com/foodscientists

     

    Food Scientists Podcast
    enMarch 01, 2021

    154 - On Ring Ding Vs Ding Dongs, Herrs Crab Fries Chips, and Jello Shots!

    154 - On Ring Ding Vs Ding Dongs, Herrs Crab Fries Chips, and Jello Shots!

    Danny had a very Amy and Bryan influenced food experience, and Bryan tries some Detroit style food, and Amy gets some homework.

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Cream filled chocolate snack cake comparison: Drake's Ring Dings vs Hostess Ding Dongs
    • Herrs Chickie & Pete's Crab Fries Potato Chips
    • Listener Supplied Boozy Bites - shelf-stable, vegan, jello shots!

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    153 - On Mallow Top Reese's, 7-Eleven PB Cups, Fried Crab Chips, and Snack Cakes

    153 - On Mallow Top Reese's, 7-Eleven PB Cups, Fried Crab Chips, and Snack Cakes

    This week we're going to have an epic Peanut Butter cups showdown between the new mallow top Reese's and 7-Eleven's brad of peanut butter cups.

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • PB Cup Showdown: Reese's Mallow Top PB cups, 7-Eleven Creamy Caramel PB Cup, and 7-11 Stawberry Jelly PB Cup
    • Lays Fried Crab chips from China
    • Peanut Butter Snack Cake Duel - Drake's Funny Bones vs Reese's new Snack Cakes

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    152 - On New Valentine's Candy, HoneyBuns, and Gluten Free Oreos

    152 - On New Valentine's Candy, HoneyBuns, and Gluten Free Oreos

    We talk quite a bit about fast food in the news and experiences, and one of us talked about Taco Bell...  a lot.  :D  Find out what else we got up to in this week's episode where we'll also cover...

    Full Episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • New Valentine's Day Candy - Raspberry Creme KitKats, Reese's white chocolate hearts
    • TastyKake Honey Buns - Glazed, Ices, and Boston Creme Pie
    • Gluten Free Oreos - regular and double stuff

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    Food Scientists Podcast
    enFebruary 08, 2021

    151 - On Game Day Chili Lays, Cheetos Pop Mix, and "Oreos" from India

    151 - On Game Day Chili Lays, Cheetos Pop Mix, and "Oreos" from India

    Danny regales us with a tale of an ice cream sandwich that wasn't a sandwich, and Butterfinger taunts us with potential branded peanut butter.

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food Experiences
    • Food News
    • Game Day Chili Lay's potato chips
    • New Cheetos Pop Mix vs Munchies
    • Brittania Treat Cookies from India - Funky Choco, Kool Vanilla, and Naughty Jam JimJams

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    150 - On New Valentine's Kisses, New Scorchin' Pringles, and Rose Pastries from China

    150 - On New Valentine's Kisses, New Scorchin' Pringles, and Rose Pastries from China

    We start reviewing the Valentine's candy this week since it's that time of year again where Valentine's candy is on the shelves (and Christmas candy is on clearance!).

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Hershey Kisses - New Hershey's Kisses Meltaway Roses vs the returning Hershey's Kisses Lava Cake 
    • New Scorchin' Hot Pringles - Chili Lime, Cheddar, and BBQ
    • Yummy Brand "Flowers Pastry" from China - Rose Flowers Pastry, and Matcha Rose Flowers Pastry

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    149 - On New Oreos, Crayfish Chips, and Mars vs Mars

    149 - On New Oreos, Crayfish Chips, and Mars vs Mars

    So many new Oreos!  Some are already here (and we get to eat them in this episode) and some are on the way.  All this, and...

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Oreos - Brookie-O, Java Chip, and Chocolate Hazelnut
    • Lays Spicy Crayfish chips from China
    • US Mars bar (aka Snickers with Almond) vs European Mars Bar

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists 

    148 - On Trolls Laffy Taffy, Mounds vs Bounty, and Treat Cookies from India

    148 - On Trolls Laffy Taffy, Mounds vs Bounty, and Treat Cookies from India

    Happy New Year!  We are starting out on a sweet note this year with lots of candy and cookies.  Yum! or Yum? 

    Full episode breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Trolls World Tour Laffy Taffy
    • US vs UK coconut candy bars (Mounds vs Bounty)
    • Treat cookies from India: Buzzy Strawberry, Crazy Pineapple, and O'some Orange

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

    147 - On New Snickers, More International Lays, and Milky Way Comparison

    147 - On New Snickers, More International Lays, and Milky Way Comparison

    After a very timely warning from Bryan about Oreo Candy canes, we bring you news of Rice Krispie Treats and Pepsi Cocoa Cola.  And what delectable treats do we get into this week, for our live tastings and reviews? 

    Full Episode Breakdown:

    • Food News
    • Food Experiences
    • Peanut Brownie Snickers
    • More Fishy Chips and/or International Chips - Lay's 2 in 1 Shrimp and Seafood Sauce chips from Thailand,  Utz Kettle Classics Chesapeake Bay Crab Chips from the USA, and Lay's Zhou Hei Ya Spicy Duck Neck Chips from China
    • Milky Way Comparison - US vs UK

    Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com
    phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬)
    website: www.foodscientists.net
    youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists