Flavorcast
By The Flavorcast Network
All of your flavor news and views right in one podcast from comedian Jesse Elias and friend-of-comedian Adam.
Season 2 begins in Spring 2019!
Season 2 begins in Spring 2019!
FlavorcastDec 26, 2018
00:00
41:24
LIVE Pre-recorded New Years Special! (Season 1 finale)
Live from Times Square on New Years Eve, Adam and Jesse reflect on 2018 before ringing in the new year. They list their top 5 flavors of the year, play clips of the top 4 flavor reactions, recount 2018's flavor trends, and more end-of-the-year fun!
Play this episode from the beginning at exactly 11:23pm your local time on New Years eve and you can countdown to 2019 with us!
Flavorcast will return for Season 2 in Spring of 2019! Thanks for listening!
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Play this episode from the beginning at exactly 11:23pm your local time on New Years eve and you can countdown to 2019 with us!
Flavorcast will return for Season 2 in Spring of 2019! Thanks for listening!
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Dec 26, 201841:24
Starbucks Juniper Latte and Pine Needles Flavored Candy
What could be more Winter Solstice-y than a mouthful of juniper? Listen to find out!
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Dec 19, 201827:51
Flavor Battle: Sugar Cookie Flavored Pop-Tarts VS Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch
Two sugar cookie products face off in the Flavor Battle of the season! Who will be the cookie-flavored champion? Will it be Sugar Cookie Pop-Tarts or Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch? Find out in this episode, along with an overview of this seasons Christmas flavors.
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Dec 12, 201837:47
Interview-isode: Flavor Historian Nadia Berenstein
In this very special episode, Flavorcast has a fascinating conversation with Flavor Historian Nadia Berenstein about her work, why people love fake tasting flavors, the current flavor-zeitgeist, and the history and future of artificial flavors. This is a must listen episode for all Flavorheads!
Nadia's Blog: nadiaberenstein.com/
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Dec 05, 201846:42
Kettle Chips - Pepperoncini Flavor
What the heck is pepperoncini, anyways? In Flavorcast's least educational episode, Adam and Jesse go on an unintentional quest to find out. But can they solve the mystery before time runs out?
Pepperoncini info - www.pepperscale.com/pepperoncini/
Pronunciation Book video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJxWkNSTIJk
Intro/outro music by Jesse Spillane - freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/Art_of_Presentation/Jesse_Spillane_-_Art_of_Presentation_-_11_Number_0
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Pepperoncini info - www.pepperscale.com/pepperoncini/
Pronunciation Book video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJxWkNSTIJk
Intro/outro music by Jesse Spillane - freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/Art_of_Presentation/Jesse_Spillane_-_Art_of_Presentation_-_11_Number_0
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Nov 28, 201823:31
It's Flavorsgiving: Turkey & Stuffing Chips, Cranberry Sprite, and Pumpkin Spice Donuts!
This Flavorsgiving, Adam & Jesse have a three flavor-course feast of Thanksgiving themed products and reflect on what they are flavor-thankful for. Kettle chips that taste like Turkey and Stuffing? Cranberry Sprite Zero? Pumpkin Spice Donuts? Yes, all of those things! Don't miss this special corn-syrup-less cornucopia of harvest delights!
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Nov 21, 201837:41
[LEAKED!] Sweet & Fiery Gushers
Adam and Jesse take one last foray into the spicy flavors trend by trying Sweet & Fiery Gushers. They discuss the history of Gushers' iconic commercials and (possibly) insidious election fraud.
This episode was accidentally leaked at the end of the Captain Crunch Slurpee episode, and is now being released as bonus content!
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Nov 16, 201830:23
Lay's Lasagna & Thai Basil Flavored Chips from Thailand
Flavorcast gets a care package from Thailand! When Adam and Jesse open the box they find that two chip bags exploded and they rush to record an episode before the chips get stale. The chips are down. Will Flavorcast turn it around?
Thank you Joe for the flavors, and Ben for the music. Thai Town episode on Sound Contours - soundcontours.octofoil.info/2017/11/01/episode-28-thai-town/
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Thank you Joe for the flavors, and Ben for the music. Thai Town episode on Sound Contours - soundcontours.octofoil.info/2017/11/01/episode-28-thai-town/
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Nov 14, 201826:13
Chicken & Wasabi Oreos from China
Flavorcast called out to the universe for Chicken & Wasabi Oreos and against all odds the universe delivered! Inventive, glorious, magical—but are they actually good?
Thank you foodjunk.wordpress.com for the Oreos! Thank you John Coupland (@JohnNCoupland on twitter) for bringing this product to our attention!
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Nov 07, 201820:12
Bean Boozled - Trick or Treat? HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 5
In the Flavorween Spooktacular finale, Adam and Jesse take on Jelly Belly's Bean Boozled challenge! With each bean they don't know whether the flavor will be a trick or a treat. Is the brown one Chocolate Pudding or Dog Food? Barf or Peach? Will the boys be able to survive this marathon session of 18 plus flavors?
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Oct 31, 201845:60
Licorice Soda Double Feature: Red and Black - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 4
Flavorcast goes to the movies and tries both red and black licorice sodas from Rocket Fizz! Will the fizzy concoctions stand up to the legendary lost Red Licorice Franken-soda by Jones Soda Co?
Intro music from the klassic horror film Killer Klowns from Outer Space - youtu.be/tGVX033PiDA
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Intro music from the klassic horror film Killer Klowns from Outer Space - youtu.be/tGVX033PiDA
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Oct 24, 201824:09
Boo Berry Monster Cereal - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 3
Adam finally tries Boo Berry, the cult classic monster cereal that inspired a generation, and Jesse tells his own Boo Berry origin story. This episode is dedicated to Roger Barr, creator of the Unofficial Boo Berry fan page and i-mockery.com
Tune in every Wednesday of October for the Flavorcast Flavorween Spooktacular!
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Oct 17, 201834:22
Hershey’s Caramel Apple Filled Milk Chocolate - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2
An unexpected shift in reality threatens the Flavorcast Spooktacular and perhaps Halloween itself. Will disaster be averted? But more importantly: How are those Hershey's Caramel Apple Filled Milk Chocolates?
Intro music by Swoop www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW6vejCdzss
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Intro music by Swoop www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW6vejCdzss
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Oct 10, 201822:39
Trader Joe's Candy Corn Flavor Popcorn - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 1
In this first episode of the Flavorcast Spooktacular, Jesse and Adam go into the history and struggles of Halloween flavors. Unexpectedly, they discover a new flavor phenomenon when they taste the most classic Halloween flavor of all—candy corn!
PLUS: a chance to win a flavor care package at the end of the episode!
Tune in every Wednesday of October for the Flavorcast Flavorween Spooktacular!
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PLUS: a chance to win a flavor care package at the end of the episode!
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Oct 03, 201827:18
Kroger Brand Fizz and Co. Seltzers - The Dr. Flavor
In this health-isode, Adam and Jesse try the innovative "The Dr. Flavor" flavored seltzer by Fizz and Co. Will this truly guilt-free soda pop flavored beverage bubble up and topple La Croix? Or will it fall flat?
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Sep 26, 201818:36
Request-isode: Lay's Tastes of America Potato Chip Flavors
An emergency request blooms into a flavor bonanza! Adam brings Lobster Roll Flavored chips back from the East Coast, and we also try our local Lay's flavors: Chile Con Queso, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno, and Truffle Frys.
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Sep 19, 201833:29
Banana Split Dippin' Dots Cereal
Dippin Dots are "the ice cream of the future" but are Dippin Dots flavored cereals "the cereal of the future?" Adam and Jesse find out — but not before falling into an ingredients rabbit hole and taking a little trip down memory lane.
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Sep 12, 201820:22
Cap’n Crunch Crunch Berries Slurpee Flavor
Flavorcast kicks off it's first Slurpee episode with a literal cold opening— live from 7-Eleven. Once Adam and Jesse get back to the Flavorcast studio, they dive deep into the flavor of the crunchitized ice-y goodness.
Sep 05, 201811:28
Volcano Popping Candy Lychee Flavor
Aloha! Despite an explosive flavor experience Adam and Jesse manage to stay on topic when trying Lychee flavored Volcano Popping Candy.
Aug 29, 201813:51
Fiery Snickers Flavor
Tasting Fiery Snickers sparks a conversation on gender roles, toxic masculinity, and self expression through gendered branding. We also talk about Fiery Snickers—and the spicy flavors trend.
Aug 22, 201818:17
Request-isode: Motts Medley Fruit Snacks Carrot Flavor
You asked, we tasted. Ripley wrote in to say: “I love your podcast, would you please try the Carrot flavored Mott’s fruit snack?” And we did! BONUS EPISODE!
Aug 17, 201820:19
Trader Joe's Tea Mint Watermelon Flavor
It's summer! Trader Joe's Mint Watermelon Tea sparks a refreshing philosophical conversation.
We're on twitter now! @flavorcast
Background music by Jason Shaw sourced from the Free Music Archive freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/GREEN_LEAVES_____________2-15
We're on twitter now! @flavorcast
Background music by Jason Shaw sourced from the Free Music Archive freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/GREEN_LEAVES_____________2-15
Aug 15, 201812:25
Coca-Cola Peach Flavor
A Japanese legend sends Adam and Jesse into a tranquil ocean of peach coke, but it's rudely interrupted when Adam makes a boo boo.
The Momotaro song is performed by Club Nisei Orchestra and used under Fair Use - youtu.be/Wypw549L4yI
The Momotaro song is performed by Club Nisei Orchestra and used under Fair Use - youtu.be/Wypw549L4yI
Aug 08, 201811:06
Pretz Pizza Flavor
We try Pizza Flavored Pretz, speculate and nostalgiate, and Adam gets something off his chest.
Why MSG is good and why the stigma -
- https://www.eater.com/2012/9/25/6542147/watch-david-changs-mad-talk-on-the-stigma-of-msg
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/its-the-umami-stupid-why-the-truth-about-msg-is-so-easy-to-swallow-180947626/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/20/why-americans-still-avoid-msg-even-though-its-health-effects-have-been-debunked/
- https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/an-msg-convert-visits-the-high-church-of-umami
- https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-msg-got-a-bad-rap-flawed-science-and-xenophobia/
Accordion field recording used in intro/outro by Tim Kahn - https://freesound.org/people/tim.kahn/sounds/28445/
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Aug 01, 201812:34
Tough Gummy Assorted Soda Flavors
Adam and Jesse's constitution is put on trial when they sample Tough Gummy brand gummies.
Jul 25, 201811:03
White Mystery Flavor (Airheads)
Jesse and Adam re-open investigation into the mysterious White Mystery flavor after Airheads comes out with its latest promotion. With a decades long case that's gone ice cold, will the boys be able to crack the code of the secrets of White Mystery once and for all?
This week's theme background music is by ispeakwaves from freesound.org/s/411867/
This week's theme background music is by ispeakwaves from freesound.org/s/411867/
Jul 18, 201813:56
Airhead's Gum Blue Raspberry Flavor
Adam and Jesse try Airhead's bold foray into the gum space, discuss the history of the Blue Raspberry flavor, Adam does surgery on a piece of gum, and Jesse gives a late breaking news update revealing the flavor of the universe.
Jul 11, 201816:51
Project 7 Fairytale Fruit Flavor
Jesse introduces Adam to Project 7 gum with unexpected results
Jul 04, 201810:50
Diet Coke Feisty Cherry Flavor
Adam and Jesse try one of the limited edition novelty Diet Coke flavors resulting in a surprising flavor journey.
Jun 27, 201813:18
Cheez-It Extra Toasty Flavor
Adam and Jesse try the #1 requested Cheez-It flavor and try to get to the bottom of its mysterious origins.
Jun 20, 201810:52