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The Junkees - Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan
The Junkees - Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan
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Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan investigate junk food, old and new.
It's a roundabout of salt and sweet, bygone and brand new, crunchy and chewy.
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Feature Act We're going to try the Golden Gaytime Biscuits with our very own gay Double Dip (before they expire - thank you for sending them, Sue Cody!!!). Early on - Ice-cream recommendations Ben and Jerry's Triple Caramel Chunk (Kitty) Bulla Murray Street Ice Creamery – Choc Mint Sundae (Kitty) Norco Byron Bay Vanilla Bean (Glenn Butcher) Christmas Time! Natural Confectionary Company Christmas Party Mix Festive Share Bag Nestle Festive Choc Bites (similar to the Ye Olde Scorched Almods in the box!) Just Get Some - Haigh's doing mini milk mint bars. Track it down! Ok, Boodles. It's something from Ballarat, Springhill Farm, the best thing. You can get Boodles in Woolworths - a cluster of nuts and other things. Pretzel flavour is the best, then hundreds and thousands, then hazelnut. Into the Santa Sack! Cadbury Christmas Treat Sized Pieces Yowies. Solid chocolate. Dairy Milk Baubles M&M in festive colours (tastes the same) The Milky Bar Gingerbread flavoured smash Allens - Giant Festive Freckle Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feels (tastes) good to be back! What have you been up to?! Thanks to everyone who has not stopped in the Facebook Group! It's a hive of activity that's a like a warm, sweet and salty hug, day or night. Kitty elaborates on this, but wanted to mention everyone that contributed snacks through the post, at gigs, in hallways and on the street(really? Sure!). Definitely eating them all. Definitely can't talk about them all. Let's catch up. Dave's been to the UK. Has something for Kitty. Kitty has also been travelling, and doing a TV show with Anne Edmonds, and brought a gift back for Dave, from Koko Black. Double Dip (Glen Butcher, logie winner and logie holder) is a welcome voice too. Feature Act - Oreo Cookies Selina Gomez collab. Sour Patch collab. Apologies to the person who sent these in, can't find the source to give you credit! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kitty has been getting into the Whisk and Pin Muesli Cookie. The Collabs Tim Tam x Jatz - sweet and salty in one biscuit. Pascall x Oreo - "You Idiots!" Also this episode Blind Test: Kitty has one for Dave - it's a Proper Crisp. Bombshells from the Lolly Conference What sh*t's left on the table Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you listened to Slippery Slope with Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes? We're back! Line Extensions (with a Just Get Some!) Aero - Strawberry KitKat - Pink Lemonade KitKat - Honeycomb Buzz Blind Tests Dave - A liquid inspired crisp Kitty - Also a liquid inspired crisp Overdue Correspondence! Thank you everyone for sending letters and packages and snacks shows! They are all read, held and, of course, eaten. Spencer, Xavier, Roger! Hello! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kicking off with a little backstory about how Kitty and Dave were both retrenched/fired/made redundant, and Cooking With Alice, behind the scenes. Flavours of Pop Lab Popcorn Butter Rum Caramel Taco Marshmallow Pizza Baileys Bacon, Mac and Cheese Community service announcement: No Blind Tests this week. Lifesavers are throwing sherbet at the wall Stix - Peaches and Cream Stix - Grape Sherbet Fizz Stix Lemon Sherbet Bombs Sweet Sweeeet (Kitty's) Memory Jogger Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Japan Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kitty's back from a big drive up north. Where do you rest the Twisties when you're driving? Post-Easter Haul Pineapple lumps Easter egg (thanks to Michelle at Foodworks in Wooragee) Haigs Easter egg Koko Black Easter egg Blind Tests Three from Kitty Here in a Year Cadbury clusters Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not a Somehow Related, for those who recognise the format. Also, hello, Tyra Banks if you're listening. Leo's Supermarket x Arnotts The Original Yo-Yos Takis Tests - Thank you Young Graham/Graeme! Dragon Sweet Chilli Fuego Blue Heat Thanks to Norfolk Fire and Rescue for dousing the Takis burn. So many burn flavours! A Take It, from Indonesia Thanks Tilly at the Alphington Farmers Market Something from Glenn (not sure which one) Musk white chocolate Musk and blackberry chocolate Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave's just come from Ross Noble's house and the snacks were good. But it's Easter Sunday! Mini Eggs roll on with some additions Fruit Tingles Musk And more Overdue - apologies Santi, we finally get to the Lucky Chinese New Year Allens Snakes Alive. Blind Tests Dave's been to 7-Eleven Kitty's NZ haul and Graham's contribution from USA (just one of more to come) Soft drinks for Mount Gambier - thank you Sarah and Jane! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How many have you done already? The traditional line up Coles Woolworths Cavallini (special local bakery) - shout out to Rob! Still no Laurent! Someone's Drunk at the Cheezel Factory! Hot Rods (japlapenos) Chicken And Original too Down Down to Vomit Town Coles Easter Fried Eggs And Bunnies Gummies Thank you Jane and Sarah in Mount Gambier! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Only weeks before the Easter of 2025 and some crazy purveyors are still to present their buns for the season. No matter, the LVMH's of suburban Australia's baking culture have stepped in predictably early to have their annual crack at keeping it interesting. The Buns Biscoff flavour (Woolworths) Wagon Wheel flavour (Coles) Rocky Road flavour (found in Aldi by Slice Tracey) Blind Tests Kitty's are courtesy of the lovely people in Aotearoa. Compare and Contrast! Walkers Licorice Toffee Mackintosh's Licorice Toffee NB: Aware that it's spelled "Liquorice" however the above spelling is from the brands. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mini Eggs KitKat mini eggs Oreo mini eggs Dairy Milk Salted Caramel Smarties mini eggs Dairy Milk Tropical Pineapple Compare and Contrast! Smiths Plain Chips in regular crunch and double crunch variety. BTW - is there a good batch and bad batch? Just Get Some KitKat Neapolitan Ice Cream Crown Musks Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Support the podcasts you enjoy - go to Lenny.fm Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Homemade slice, there is nothing better, and I prefer than a biscuit and that's a big statement" said Dave. "I would say me too," said Kitty. Tracy's Slices Hedgehog Weetbix Slice (Kitty's favourite) Traditional Lemon Slice This topic was a little inspired by Glenn "Family Assorte" Robbins Blind Tests! Correspondence! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cadbury Products Cadbury Dairy Milk Choc-Orange and Cookies Marvellous Creations Cola Fizz Cadbury Dairy Milk Velvet Hazelnut Dave Blinds - Thank you Glenn O'Neil Blind Test 1 Blind Test 2 Kitty Blinds - Thank you Jonas Brothers and Joanne Blind Test 1 Blind Test 2 Here in a Year? - Allen's Berry Bunch Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been a New York/LA minute! We're back! And... "I think these are my favourite biscuits" Thank you Maryann! The Girlscout Cookies are more than we expected. And weird popcorn. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There was a minor mix up with the Doritos XXL comparison. But there's some nice lame research. And Kitty's cooking show experience AND idea. Blind Tests Dave 1, Dave 2 One Scoop's Favourite Biscuit. And, Kitty has made a traditional New Zealand Lolly Cake! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hope you're having a great day! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thanks to everyone who's using Lenny.fm to support their favourite podcasts! Thanks Daniel Burt for the recommendation! The Orchestra on SBS. Dave's been watching The Jackal with Eddie Redmayne. Christmas Snacks Darrell Lea Christmas Rocky Road Chocolate Box Christmas Figures Chocolate Box Milk Chocolate White Cream Santas KitKat Candy Cane Flavour Blind Test Christmas Chip Allen's Festive Faves Happy Christmas! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feature Act - the big Doritos XXL Cheddar Original Nachos Blind Tests Dave Kitty Avoid! The two new Natural Confectionary Company line extentions. Thank you to supporters on Lenny.fm! Greatly appreciated! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sans "en" this episode (not a Pen or a Glenn or a Glenn) - it's Possum and The Big Guy! Kitty has been in New Zealand and regional NSW. There's plenty to get through in the coming episodes! Feature Act - Malt biscuits Griffins Malt Arnotts Malt-O-MIlk Blind Tests From Tasmania Space Ice Cream Down Down to Vomit Town Whittakers Mango and Coconut (yes, chocolate) Thank you to supporters on Lenny.fm! Greatly appreciated! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Double Dip dips again! Glenn Butcher!!! Feature Act - Old Gold Classic, Old (Gold) Peanut and honeycomb Brandy Snap Blind Tests You'll have to listen for these I Hope It Lives Up To My Expectations KitKat Drumstick Thank you to supporters on Lenny.fm! Greatly appreciated! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcast with comedians after gigs. Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil - Dave's other other podcast with Glenn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.






I think Tim Tams have heaps of salt in them, and penguins might not have the chocolate no melt additive in them which makes the chocolate tastes different. Tim Tams 👎
Twirls are a flake without the mess in my humble opinion....
Smashed the woolies rocky road biscuits and nobbies bacon bites based on recommendations. Great stuff
Ok. Tip for Dave - I dunk biscotti in Prosecco !! 🤗
Thanks very much for the great listening enjoyment. One question: if tasting more than one thing, how do you cleanse the palate to ensure the 2nd and 3rd products get a fair taste comparison?
The Natural Confectionary company Party Mix is a winner
Love the podcast. Try Red Rock Deli Maple glazed bacon and cheddar, superb.
Great fun, thanks! Give Natural S&V a try. I reckon they beat Smith's.