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We love to talk about food just much as we love to eat food. In this podcast we talk everything food, eating food, all the latest food news from snack brands to fast food, and debates on foods you love and hate.
We host some of the food industries biggest names, business owners and just all in food lovers.
Join Dub Eats Everything and Nectorious Papi as we give you laughter, banter, fights and even have some of our foodie friends join us!
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Nick Vavitis from Choclt joins us to break down the real story behind launching three new products into Coles and Woolworths. From the pressure of scaling, to what went wrong the first time, to rebuilding the brand and getting back on shelves, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to make a supermarket launch happen. We’re also joined by Mark and Hannah from Ranged, who help unpack the strategy, challenges, and hard truths behind bringing a product to market.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast!!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Food Guys, Dub and Nectro turn a last-minute cancellation into a full food catch-up episode. They break down all the latest fast food and supermarket releases, give their honest thoughts on what’s actually worth trying, and go off on tangents about spicy burgers, pickle snacks, road trip food, bakery hits, and upcoming live shows. Funny, loose and packed with fresh food chat. Thanks for Royal Stacks!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Food Guys, Dub and Nectro are joined by Chris from Melbourne Coeliac about what it’s really like living with coeliac disease in Australia. From the best gluten-free restaurants in Melbourne and safe coeliac-friendly eats, to hidden cross-contamination risks, expensive grocery swaps, gluten-free snacks, pizza, beer and fast food, this episode is packed with honest tips for anyone who loves food but has to eat gluten-free.Fun fact, Chris is Ange's brother in law, Ange is an old friend of the podcast!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your burgers, shakes and fries today!We are recording 3 live episodes at Urban Diner at Pacific Epping in Melbourne's North on March 27, 28 and 29! Come down, it's free and enjoy some giveaways, live taste testing and meet and greet Dub and Nectro!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Food Guys, Dub and Nectro unpack their chaotic week at the Australian Grand Prix from exploring the massive food scene and VIP lounges to the debate that’s blowing up online: are influencers ruining events like F1?The boys break down what the experience is really like behind the scenes, why food creators are actually helping small businesses at major events, and the insane activations popping up across the Grand Prix.There’s a new food trend flooding supermarkets, with dozens of new yogurts launching at once, biscuits making a comeback, and some huge chocolate releases on the way. Plus, the guys react to the viral McDonald’s CEO burger controversy and debate whether Australia is falling behind the US in crazy food innovation.They also dive into the decline of fast food service, after a shocking experience at a chicken chain that had them questioning everything.And finally, the episode ends with a food debate you need to answer:Should hot cross buns be eaten fresh… or toasted? Thanks to our sponsors Royal Stacks! AFL Season just kicked off, find them at the MCG for a burger!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a chaotic food event, we’re asking the question nobody wants to say out loud, is it ever OK to push in line? And why does line etiquette completely disappear when influencers are involved?From awkward servers to silent crowd rage, we unpack the unspoken rules of lining up… and admit we’ve bent them ourselves.On the food front, we finally try Sooshi Mango’s Sangaweech, did it live up to the hype? Is Lygon Street officially back? With new openings, nightlife shifts, and Melbourne slowly finding its groove again, we break down what’s happening in the scene right now.Plus we hit the F1 Grand Prix to try the viral Melbourne food, review the new Cadbury Boost flavour, and talk about whether hype is ruining the experience of eating food.Food culture. Line drama. Melbourne energy.This is The Food Guys.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them while in Melbourne and at the F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We get into the great milk debate after oat milk brands overseas were forced to change what they call “milk,” and Dub shares some strong opinions on alternative milks. We also talk about the best thing we ate this week, including a trip down the Surf Coast.Plus we dive into the new McDonald’s drinks range and whether fancy drinks are becoming the future of fast food, the return of Sizzler and nostalgia marketing, and the latest food releases — including matcha popping up everywhere and a wild Five Guys TikTok.We also settle some everyday food debates should chocolate go in the fridge, and do sauces belong in the fridge or the cupboard?Let us know in the comments what you want us talk about?!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your burger fix when you're in Melbourne!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adrian Araouzou joins Dub and Nectro for a fun, yet controversial chat covering everything from cheat meals and cheat day cravings to building his restaurant brand, Sauci.We dive into Adrian’s life revolving around food, how he is surprisingly a fussy eater, and the meals he can’t live without, we unpack how Sauci started, the challenges of launching a hospitality business in a completely new city, and the wild combos fans are asking for on pasta!Of course, we get some behind-the-scenes stories from his time on Married at First Sight, what surprised him most about being on reality TV, and how life changed after the show.Check out Sauci Pasta Bar now in Carnegie, Victoria!Follow Adrian here!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your burgers today!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dub and Nectro are joined by packaging and brand expert Wren Spence to unpack the real reason we buy certain snacks and supermarket products, and it’s not always taste.We dive into how packaging psychology, hype launches, and social media now drive food trends, why some products win purely off design, and whether fast food or supermarkets are pushing innovation harder. They also debate collabs, influencer meals, and how “thumbnail shopping” is changing the way brands design products for online ordering.Plus, rapid-fire takes on the best and worst packaging, products that fooled us, and what Aussie brands could do better.A must-listen if you’ve ever bought something just because it looked good on the shelf.Thanks to our sponsor Royal Stacks! Celebrating 10 Years in Melbourne! Get your burger fix today!Check out their 10th Birthday Specials here!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our first monthly wrap-up episode of 2026, we break down everything that went down over summer from influencer controversy at the Australian Open, to food wins and disasters from our trips around Australia.Nectro reports back from Queensland, Dub shares his Surf Coast food adventures (and long queues), and we unpack some of the biggest food talking points of the month, including Arnott’s Cheds recipe backlash, fast-food breakfast wars kicking off, and the January food releases we missed.We also dive into why Japanese cheesecake suddenly took over social media, GYG's exclusive new deal, and what trends we think are about to explode next.A little chaos, a lot of food, and the perfect catch-up episode to kick off 2026.Thanks to our sponsor, Royal Stacks! Get your burger fix today!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are we still eating meals… or just snacking our way through the day?In this episode of The Food Guys, Dub Eats and Nectorious Papi dive into the rise of snack culture and ask the big question: are snacks officially replacing meals?From protein bars that taste like chocolate, to $12 cookies, loaded croissants, snack plates, and “girl dinner / boy dinner” TikTok trends, we break down when proper lunches disappeared, why social media changed how we eat, and how snacks somehow became more expensive than full meals.We debate whether three meals a day is outdated, rate snacks on whether they’re actually “real meals,” and predict what food will look like by 2030 (spoiler: smaller portions, higher prices, and dessert for dinner).If your lunch is an iced coffee and a protein bar… this one’s for you.Special thanks to Royal Stacks for our weekly burger fix, get yours today!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Content creator, sweet treat connoisseur and certified chaos merchant Undiagnosed Anthony joins Dub and Nectro for one of our most unfiltered episodes yet.We kick things off the only way that makes sense, talking about sweet treats, before diving into how Anthony accidentally went viral, where the name “Undiagnosed” actually came from, and how a simple dessert video changed everything. From working full-time and planning a psychology career to racking up massive numbers on TikTok almost overnight, Anthony breaks down the reality of creator life behind the screen.The conversation goes everywhere: wild dessert takes, Greek heritage, favourite foods when he’s not eating sweets, travelling for food, merch selling out in minutes, influencer drama, TikTok Awards energy, and why Australia desperately needs a proper influencer reality show. We also blind-rank Top 5 Greek dishes, argue Sydney vs Melbourne, and somehow end up talking about his mum’s doll collection.Thanks for listening, let us know in the DM what guests you want next?!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your burger stacks now!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What food trends are actually shaping 2026, and which ones we want to see left in 2025!On this episode of The Food Guys, Dub Eats and Nectorious Papi recap the biggest trends from 2025, from matcha, pistachio, protein-everything and tiramisu, to cinnamon scrolls and Dubai’s social food influence. Then we look ahead to what’s next: charcoal chicken, fried chicken evolutions, elevated comfort food, creative caviar takes, oil alternatives like tallow, healthier sodas, fibre-focused foods, and the rise of international brands like Jollibee.We also explore where flavour is heading from sauces becoming the real hero, to sweet and savoury snack crossovers, and why Greek flavours and casual Greek dining could be primed for a big moment in Australia.Trends, hype, and what might actually last this one’s all about what’s coming next.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your burgers now!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of The Food Guys, we dive into TasteAtlas’ ranking of the world’s best cuisines from Italian and Greek to Japanese and Mexican and debate what these global heavyweights really mean to food lovers everywhere.Nectro gets real with a heartfelt apology about a comment he made, setting the tone for honest conversation. Then we shift to what’s happening right here in Melbourne a city with over 3,500 restaurants serving more than 70 different cuisines and widely considered Australia’s culinary capital. We chat about which international flavours we think will shine in Melbourne and across Australia in 2026 from classic European favourites and vibrant Asian eats to up-and-coming neighbourhood tastes that reflect the city’s multicultural pulse.Expect stories, hot takes, and plenty of foodie inspiration for your next meal.Shout out to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your burgers today in Melbourne!!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s the final episode of 2025, and we’re wrapping up the year the only way we know how by locking in the best foods we ate all year.From being completely spoilt for choice in Melbourne, to near monthly food missions in Sydney, and plenty of damage done across the US, this episode is a full recap of the meals, snacks, and late-night feeds that actually lived up to the hype.We break it down from burgers, pizza, tacos, kebabs, souvlaki, desserts, and even elite late-night spots, and what we didn’t get to that’s already on the hit list for next year.There’s also a special nod to the $20 Challenge standout of 2025, proving you don’t need to spend big to eat well.If you want a no-filter look at what really hit in 2025 and what’s worth chasing in 2026 this is the episode to end the year on.Thanks for an amazing year, thanks for listening and thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. Happy 2026!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Merry Christmas! We wind down the year with a look back at our best moments of the year, and some achievements!We're also asking the big festive question, what’s the worst food based Christmas gift you can receive? We also talk foods we look forward to most on Christmas Day and the leftovers we’re shamelessly reaching for on Boxing Day.Before diving into the Christmas eats, we take a moment to recap a massive year for The Food Guys. Somehow, we hit our 100th episode, welcomed 27 incredible guests, hosted multiple live podcasts, travelled to Sydney almost monthly, and were part of some huge food moments across Australia.From iconic guests and surprise sponsors, to live shows, grand openings, and unforgettable food experiences, it’s been a year we’re incredibly grateful for.We finish the episode by saying a huge Merry Christmas and thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, supported, and backed the pod this year. None of it happens without you.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your Burgers today!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s awards season at The Food Guys, and we’re closing out the year with the 2025 Food Guys Awards Show.From fast food and supermarket bakery items to chocolates, lollies, drinks, and sweet vs savoury snacks, we’re crowning the absolute best food releases of 2025 across every category that matters.Joining us once again is certified snack king Nick Vavitas, back for his second year to help judge the highs, the hype, and the hard misses. Together, we break down the best fast food drops, the top overseas releases, the collab of the year, and the standout Easter, Christmas, ice cream, protein, and lolly launches.And of course… not everything deserves a trophy. We also call out the worst overall food release of the year because some products just didn’t deliver.Strap in for hot takes, strong opinions, and the ultimate wrap-up of what Australia was really eating in 2025. 🍔🏆🍫Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Make sure to get your burger fix today!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dub & Nectro are jjoined by Jazmin Burke, content creator and star of Love Triangle S3 on Stan. We dive straight into dating: where to take someone on a first date, how there is levels to your restaurant date choices, and the etiquette people always get wrong, like when do you send the follow up text?Jazmin talks about what made her put herself on reality TV, how food fits into her dating life, and whether Melbourne beats the Sydney food scene for nightlife and dating. Plus, she jumps into a fun This or That and a rapid-fire round on her favourite spots, biggest icks, and ultimate food dealbreakers.A quick, spicy, dating-heavy episode you’ll want to listen to.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. Get your Burgers NOW!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Food Guys, we sit down with Dani Zeini the mastermind behind Royal Stacks and one of the pioneers of Melbourne’s modern burger movement.Dani takes us all the way back to his early days in hospitality, the moments that pushed him to open his own venues, and how spots like Dandenong Pavilion and Grand Trailer Park shaped a new era of burgers in Australia.We dive into the creation of Royal Stacks, the inspiration behind the brand, the original menu, scaling in a very competitive market, and how Melbourne’s burger scene has changed (and why it might be having a resurgence). Dani opens up about consumer expectations, pricing debates, social media’s impact, and what he’s learned building one of the country’s most recognisable burger brands.We also chat what’s next for him, including his work with Sooshi Mango and wrap up with a blind ranking of Lebanese dishes and a spicy quick-fire round.This episode is loaded, and we couldn't do it without our guest and sponsor of The Food Guys, Royal Stacks!Get your burger fix Victoria wide at your local Royal Stacks!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Dub and Nectro enter the supermarket's frozen isle welcome Stu and Steve from Potato Utopia to talk all things frozen spuds!They share the crazy origin story of their innovative brand, the secrets behind the brand and how they became to use potatoes in a unique way, and the challenging process of creating a high-quality frozen product. Stu and Steve take us behind the scenes of their overseas factory production and reveal how they found the right partners. Finally, they discuss the brand's great reception and give us a taste of the new product lines coming soon!Find Potato Utopia on socials HERE.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your FROYO and BURGERS today!Follow us @thefoodguyspodDM us your questions and topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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