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Two besties, Danielle and Christopher, love to dish about all things food and invite you to pull up a chair and join them at the table as they share their restaurant reviews, fun stories from their dining experiences, and lots of other relatable conversation! It's like going out with your two best friends!
Head over to www.thefriendswhofeast.com for more information, and join the conversation by visiting the show on Instagram!
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Head over to www.thefriendswhofeast.com for more information, and join the conversation by visiting the show on Instagram!
Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
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On this episode, we discuss our recent experience at IHOP and thoughts on other popular breakfast chains before diving into the topic of road trips. We chat about our road trip strategies, snacks, past and future destinations, and more! Then, we share a bag of Buckin' Ranch Takis and give our rating.
We took a BIG vacation from being behind our mics, but we are back! And since we know how much you love our Small Bites bonus episodes, we decided to get back into the show with a list of items that hit fast food menus over the Summer and do a BIG bites to share our thoughts along with plenty of laughs!
Last week Taco Bell held their first Live Más LIVE event in Irvine, CA, giving us a preview of the restaurant chain's marketing calendar, announcing new menu items, ingredients and sauces that are sure to fill plenty of cravings in 2024. We absolutely needed to discuss this breaking news and share it with you, so we jumped on a virtual call to tell you all about it. Listen as we describe details about the menu, our thoughts on each item, and what we look forward to trying most throughout the year!
We share our experience at Outback Steakhouse on our special friend date and then Danielle opens a surprise gift before we chat about indulging in Paczki (a Fat Tuesday classic in the metro-Detroit area... YUM!) as well as our take on which Downtown Detroit coney island (American or Lafayette) we prefer. Then, we share what we are giving up for lent!
Ahead of the big game this weekend, we do a live chicken wing taste challenge with surprise flavors from two micro-establishments, Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Hoots by Hooters, to determine which we like better! Then, Danielle catches us up on her hours long wait to buy some very nostalgic burritos and a trip to Olive Garden with her family.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5'Sometimes' performed by Britney Spears, written by Jorgen Eloffson
We share our thoughts on recent fast food deals and promotions, as well as popular social media trends including the Stanley cup tumbler craze, a popular foodie influencer, and the “Wonka Kid” - prompting us to share what we would want in our own snack filled gift bags! Then, we share our goals for 2024 and some personal updates.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
In our first Small Bites bonus episode of the new year, we try out Arby's Fried Mac 'n Cheese Bites! Did we think they are golden fried goodness, or a total dud!? Listen as we give our review!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
It’s the holiday season and we are back to share updates on what we’ve been up to, including Christopher’s trip to Phoenix that kicked off with a spicy airport encounter, as well as seeing the Queen of Christmas live in concert together earlier this month, before bringing the important topics on our minds to the table, such as greeting card and gift giving etiquette, what’s on the Christmas dinner menu this year, and which brand name ingredients we are loyal to. We hope you all a safe and happy holidays!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This week we discuss a variety of Table Talk topics including our lunch date at Chili's (and our kinky waiter), what we consider a food hack, social media trends, fast food item updates, a live tasting of store-bought canned Wendy's chili, an update to Danielle's Red Lobster fiasco, and what we have planned for Fall!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We do another “Feast or Fast” review of four more fresh new items that hit the Taco Bell menu late last week. First up is the Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza, then the Chicken Enchilada Burrito, some Strawberry Twists for dessert, and finally we wash it all down with the Wild Strawberry Crème Delight Freeze. This is the most we’ve ever seen from a Taco Bell menu launch, so was it worth all the excitement?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
THEY ARE BACK! After four years of hoping and dreaming, Taco Bell has given us what we've wanted so badly - the return of the Rolled Chicken Tacos! Join us as we celebrate with a live review and share our thoughts on if this version of the item lives up to our precious memories.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We discuss our confusion about the newest McDonald's themed meal that features nothing new except for a different sauce cup wrapper and a paper bag with a list of pop culture references. We also discuss the decline in popularity of themed meals, and share a few ideas that might make the Golden Arches marketing team's heads spin.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We're back from our Summer vacation! Join us as we catch up on our time away, as well as give our candid take on recent menu promotions, food and drink prices, tipping culture, and a long awaited story about a trip to Red Lobster. Then, we celebrate two amazing years of the podcast with some of our favorite memories and ideas for upcoming episodes!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This month marks two years since the Friends Who Feast debuted! It's been an amazing journey and we wanted to celebrate with a special montage of some of our favorite moments from the show. Thank you to our dedicated listeners who have shown us the love and support - we appreciate you so much!New to the show and like what you hear? Please support us by leaving a 5-star review and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Music provided by PiranahSound / Pond5
Despite officially launching at the beginning of this week, we had a hard time finding a Burger King location that had the Royal Crispy Wraps. Most places didn't even know what we were talking about, so it left us with lots of frustration! In this Small Bites episode, we discuss these challenges and give you a surprise update at the end!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We're back from our Summer vacation and ready to kick off a new season of foodie fun with a Small Bites review of Taco Bell's new, much anticipated menu item - Grilled Cheese Dipping Tacos! We tried them the day they hit the menu and share our thoughts on everything; the meat, the cheese, the shell, the sauces, the price, and more! Are these a Feast or Fast? Listen now and find out!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We take our listeners on a virtual journey through the grocery store and share our pet peeves about other shoppers, our take on the parking lot, carts, and interactions with store greeters, what we are usually grabbing from each section - everything from international foods to the dairy aisle - the bottle return, and how often we use coupons and customer rewards. Also, tensions get pretty high as we get into a debate over people doing grocery pick up vs. going into the store to shop for themselves. Who's side are you on in this one?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We are doing a call back to our original "discontinued items" episode we did back in the Summer of 2021, but this time we are sharing our top ten grocery items we wish would return to the grocery store shelves! There's so many items that take us back to our childhood, from gum, sodas, snacks and more! Did we miss something that you'd have on your list?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Wendy's is bringing the heat with their new Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich! We each tried it out this week and share our thoughts - the taste, the look, and most importantly, the heat! Take a listen and find out if we beat the heat and if we recommend the sandwich in yet another "Feast or Fast" rating! We also discuss the recent news that Wendy's teamed up with Conagra Foods to sell canned chili, which will be available on grocery store shelves sometime this Spring.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
To kick off a three episode grocery series, we get together to share our cooking staples with a look inside our pantries, spice cabinets, fridges and freezers! We chat about what common items we use often, as well as how we both struggle to not let certain things expire before we get around to using them. What was the most expired item that you ever found in your pantry?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We were excited to try the new Bourbon BBQ Country Stile Rib Sandwich, as well as the three slider variety - Rib, Roast Beef and Chicken - from Arby's a couple days after they hit the menu. Listen as we review the line up and share our thoughts of whether this was a hit, or a big fat miss with our Feast or Fast ratings. Have you tried the new sandwich or the sliders? Tag us on Instagram and let us know what you think!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Chick-fil-A recently brought back a guest favorite that last appeared on their menu in 2017, the Watermelon Mint Lemonade! But that's not all, as they have increased the excitement by introducing three additional drinks to the line up that are inspired by the classic spring flavor combo; frosted lemonade (with their signature icedream treat mixed in), sweet tea, and sunjoy (a mix of lemonade and sweet tea) options! One tried the classic, while the other got the frosted, and we share our thoughts to let you know if this Watermelon Mint variety is a Feast or Fast!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We fulfill one of Danielle's dreams of going through a fast food drive thru and ordering what the person in the car in front of us ordered - and we do it four times! Were we surprised by the items we got? Did we feel judged by the employees on the other end of the speaker? Join us on our journey as we give our LIVE commentary and reviews from inside Christopher's truck, and find out whether or not the whole experience met our expectations!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
For a limited time, Yellowbird Nacho Fries have hit the Taco Bell menu and we tried them! We share our struggles even finding a location that sold them, our review of the item itself and if we were able to beat the heat, whether we recommend them in our newest segment called "Feast or Fast", plus reveal what we would modify if we were to ever get them again. Did you get to try them? If so, let us know on social media and tell us what you thought!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Breaking News! Earlier this week, McDonalds announced four new changes to how they will cook their burgers to enhance the flavors and texture, but oddly these changes won't appear in most restaurants until 2024. We fill you in on the changes they have planned, how we think customers will react, give our thoughts on why they made the announcement so early, and introduce a new segment called "Feast or Fast" where we tell you which changes we think will be a hit and miss on our taste buds. Tune in and let us know what you think of the episode and these anticipated changes on our social media!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
McDonald's has added a new spring treat to their menu, the Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry! Hear how different our experiences were trying the dessert, our shocking review and ratings, and our theories on why the ice cream machines at McDonald's seem to always be "broken." Have you tried the new McFlurry? Share your thoughts on our social media pages!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond 5
We visited a local dine-in Pizza Hut to find out if it's the same as we remember from our childhood, and share our experience with you; the menu, the vibe, and answer the most important questions - did the breadsticks meet our expectations? How's the pasta? Did we out pizza the Hut?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond 5
We discuss the brand new Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap that just hit the menu at Wendy's, in the face of McDonald's who has yet to bring back their fan favorite Snack Wraps. We discuss our experience with the wraps and what missed opportunity we think would have made them better! Try the new wraps yourself and let us know what you think on Instagram!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This week we are getting saucy with one another as we each put together a list of our top dozen favorite sauces! From fast food dipping cups to our favorite restaurant sauces, as well as what is currently in our fridge from the grocery store, we share all of the best variety of sauciness there is. Did your favorites make our lists?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We discuss the newest McDonalds menu items, the McCrispy Chicken Sandwiches - specifically the Bacon and Ranch variety. Take a listen and see if it was a hit, or a miss - or maybe both, depending on which of us you ask?Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We are getting cozy (like two little piggies wrapped up in blankets) and dishing about all things comfort - from our favorite comfort foods and the results of a listener poll letting us know your own favorites, to a deep discussion about self care and the sentimental meaning of nostalgia. So sit back, get comfortable, and join us!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We are celebrating National Ranch Dressing day with a conversation about the origin story of our beloved dressing, what our favorite brands are, what we like to dip in it, if eating it with pizza is okay or not, and much more! Take a listen and hope you enjoy!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Hi friends! You told us you enjoyed the live audio muckbang from our New Years episode so much that we are back for more as we chow down and discuss the big kahuna, McDonalds, as well as their newest celebrity meal, what our own celebrity meals would be if we could create them, what we like and dislike about their menu, and our pleas to bring back certain items and give the people what they want! We had lots of laughs with this one!Theme songs and audio effects provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5TRIGGER WARNING: Lots of mouth eating sounds (Audio Muck bang)!
We are saying "goodbye" to 2022 and "hello" to 2023 with this special New Years episode! First, we enjoy a long overdue Friendsgiving and muck it up for the first time live on the air. Then, we reminisce about the last year; it's ups and downs, as well as what we hope to leave behind, and finally what we look forward to in 2023; our resolutions and our wishes for a Happy New Year!Theme songs and audio effects provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / FretMusic / DanielSound / Pond5TRIGGER WARNING: Lots of mouth eating sounds (Audio Muck bang)!
McDonald's has a new(ish) burger option, the Smokey BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese (QPC). The friends gave it a try and want to share their reviews and ratings of what could be a game-changing option on the menu! Take a listen and find out just how much they liked it!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Last year the friends put together their top ten lists of their most missed discontinued menu items from various restaurants. Near the top of both lists was the Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel sandwich which disappeared from the McDonalds menu in 2020. After much hope and anticipation, the bagels are back, Baby! Listen and find out if they are as good as the friends remember!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Taco Bell recently asked it's fans to vote to bring an old favorite back, and the Enchirito, which was removed from the menu in 2013, was the winner with over 60% of the vote! The friends were excited to pick one up and try it the day it came back. Listen as they share their reviews and ratings!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
We kick off this week's episode sharing some of the terrible experiences that we've had lately... Then, Christopher dives into an in-depth history of America's oldest fast food restaurant chain, A&W, and we share some of our memories and experiences!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Apparently Wing Stop sold over 1 million of their new chicken sandwiches in a week, running out of ingredients and forcing them to take it off the menu as quickly as it arrived! Luckily, we were able to get our hands on 5 flavored sandwiches between the two of us before they disappeared. Listen as we share their thoughts and ratings!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This week we discuss our candid thoughts on Britney and Elton's new single before talking about all things Arby's; from it's history and our memories, to our most favorite menu items and where it falls on our list of favorite fast food restaurants.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5Danielle's source research includes information shared by Company Man on YouTube
We love our foodie friends, and we know that you love hearing our takes on popular menu items and restaurants! So, we are going to be releasing quick 10-minute or less episodes every now and then to keep you updated on what's trending between our regular bi-weekly episodes. Sometimes we simply can't wait to tell you our thoughts! Consider them appetizers! For our first "Small Bites" episode, we discuss The Great Garlic sub sandwich on the new Subway Series menu! Enjoy, and make sure to keep an eye out for the next one!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This week we cover one of our favorite fast food restaurant chains, Wendy's! We share some quick facts about their history, our favorite menu items, a critique of our most recent visit ahead of our record, and a few memories from our younger years!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This week we catch up on some fun housekeeping topics and then we talk about the Big (Boy) letdown! That's right, we do not praise you this time, our beloved Slim Jim. From overpriced food and creepy waitresses, to an in-depth history lesson on the franchises and a graveyard full of burger holding statues, this episode covers it all.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
"Number 8, no onions, please!" - This week we unwrap what we love, and what we don't love, about submarine sandwiches! Hot subs, cold subs... and wet subs? Yep, we are here to discuss one of Danielle's favorite foods since childhood... Subs!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Did you miss us? This week we are back for Season 2 of the podcast, reconnecting and chatting about what we've been up to during the last few months while we were away on "vacation" and sharing stories of our foodie experiences that will make you feel like you're right back at the table with us!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
This week we catch up about Danielle's long-awaited critique of her "modified" Crunchwrap from Taco Bell, recent Tik Tok trends, the White Castle menu and our experiences, ideas for our next friend date, and more! This episode is jam packed with fun. Enjoy!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Ahead of the big football game this weekend, we sit down to chat about the McDonald's Hack Menu and the best Big Game party snacks; wings, dips, bowls of chili, and much more... as well as share our thoughts on past halftime performances and commercials!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Welcome back for part two of our discussion about Taco Bell! Now that we've got some of the most pressing questions out of the way, we are continuing to chat about some of our favorite memories, including a date night gone wrong over some sauce packets!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
The time has come. We are FINALLY dedicating a whole discussion to the G.O.A.T. That's right, we are talking about Taco Bell! And what's even better is that we are doing it in two parts! So grab a Baja Blast, and tune in to part one of the fun as we discuss the menu and some memorable experiences.Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
Happy New Year, Friends! We are "leaning back" in our comfy chairs at home and recording virtually for the first time to discuss another unique celebrity fast food sponsorship, our New Years Eve traditions, resolutions, and our thoughts on healthy foods!Theme song provided by ILIKEREDMUSIC / Pond5
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