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Heavy Snacking is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains from around the country and world!
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Bonus Episode 7x: Brian Morgante (Flesh and Bone Design, Deadhorse)

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Episode 16: Snack Tasting with Stereo Confidential (Chris, James, and Mike)

Episode 16: Snack Tasting with Stereo Confidential (Chris, James, and Mike)

HELLO HELLO and welcome back to The Heavy Snacking Podcast! I’m back from the break with a nice and juicy episode with the folks from Stereo Confidential (formerly Modern Vinyl). I talked to Chris, James and Mike about the formation of the podcast, ending the Modern Vinyl website, and charting a new course with their show Stereo Confidential. We also tasted some snacks and drinks while we got to know the boys better! They talked about all the new projects their working on including a Modern Vinyl Newsletter, new music from Mike’s band and James on going involvement in many facets of the music industry.

Apologies for the weird intro, I had to record on the road in Philadelphia. Also, we found out that Chris has never burped, which is super trippy (and they did change their twitter tag- it’s now @stereopod ) “We’re snacking on ya!”
www.stereoconfidential.com/
www.patreon.com/stereoconfidential
www.facebook.com/nobodybutyoumusic (Mike)
weirdupstairs.substack.com/ (James)

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to people in the music community about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2

**Yerba Mate
Sprouts
Mothers Market - Orange County, CA
MOM’s Organic Market
Mighty Taco - Northeast USA
Beef on Weck - Western PA/NY
Pepperoni rolls
Pizza logs - Western PA/NY
Bosco stick
Primante sandwich
Get Go - Western PA/NY
Giant Eagle - Western PA/NY
Del Taco (chili fries sub red sauce for chili)
Five Guys
In and out
Taco Bell
Taco Bell Cantina - Newport Beach, CA
Doritos tacos loco
**Doritos Sweet Thai Chili
Garden Salsa Sun Chips
Original Tommy’s - Los Angeles
Wawa
Sheetz
Beyond meat Cali burrito (Del Taco)
Beyond meat
Impossible meat
Red Robin
**Twin Snakes Gummy Worms
Warheads
Jawbreakers
Sweet Factory
Sweet and Sour Starburst
Liquor Stores vs Party Store vs Bodega
4Loko
White Claw
La Croix (pamplemoose)
Lime La Croix with Tequila
Polar Seltzer (lemonade series, orange vanilla)
**Topo Chico
Donut friend (s’morissey, something coconut, polar berry club, thrice crispy) - Highland Park, CA
Liquid Death
Stillwater
Topochiquila (Topo+Tequila)
Cherry Coke
Orange Vanilla Coke
KFC Cheeto Sandwich
Mountain Dew Sweet Lightening
Burger King Taco
Burger King Fried Mac and Cheetos
Jack in the Box Tacos
KFC Double Down
Tim Hortons Waffle Sandwich and Coffee
Starbucks Unicorn Frappe-chino
Grocery Outlet
**Oreos Marshmallow Moon (50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing) Edition
Most Stuffed Oreos
Dunkaroos
S’mores Pop Tarts
Moon Pie
S’mor-eos
Hot Ones
Ben and Jerry’s (The Vermonster)
Lorenzo’s Pizza - Philadelphia
Jim’s Cheesesteaks - Philadelphia
Honey's Sit n Eat - Philadelphia
Silk City - Philadelphia
Dunkin Donuts
Momotaro Ramen - Chicago
PBR
Tecate
The Citywide - Philadelphia
Modelo
Olympia Beer
Pome Frite
Bud and Marilyn’s - Philadelphia (Funfetti Cake)
Sweet Chick - Brooklyn (vegan chicken and waffles)
Masa - Los Angeles
Trejos Tacos - Hollywood
Majordomo - Los Angeles
Hello Donuts - Philadelphia
Federal Donuts - Philadelphia
The Tasty (owned by Restorations) - Philadelphia
Blackbird Pizza (vegan cubano)
Wiz Kid - Philadelphia (closed)
Aug 30, 201902:08:10
Episode 15: Matty Terrones (Neutral Shirt, KIDS.)

Episode 15: Matty Terrones (Neutral Shirt, KIDS.)

It’s been a minute but I’m back with a new episode! I met up with Matty Terrones (Neutral Shirt, KIDS.) to talk about their musical journey and what they have coming up in the future with Neutral Shirt’s new album “Daisyworld”.

This interview was done outside after crossing a creek and a short hike! We started out by cracking open some Yerba mate and ended up talking about burritos, the Philly Taco, La Croix and coffee, as well as plenty of vegan food spots. Enjoy the episode!

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2

Intro - Alone Today (Neutral Shirt)
Break - Growing Up (KIDS.)
Outro - Sometimes I Just Want To Give Up (Neutral Shirt)

Yerba Mate
Sprouts
Mother’s Market
Whole Foods
7-11
Frozen breakfast croissant
El Zarape (tofu breakfast burrito, chile relleno) - San Diego, CA
Ike’s Sandwiches and Love
Plant Power - Ocean Beach and Encinitas, CA
Gas Station Coffee
Monster Hydro
Liberty Choice - Philly (Falafel Sandwiches)
Wawa
Philly Taco (Cheesesteak in Pizza)
Lorenzo’s Pizza - Philly
Jim’s - Philly
Costco Taco (Chicken Bake in Pizza)
Coffee and La Croix
Vernors Ginger Soda
Topo Chico
Little Hug Fruit Barrels
Rooster Booster
Redline
Dateland Center (Cactus and Date Shakes) - Dateland, AZ
Kum and Go
Potato Factory
Shakey’s (Mojos)
Regents pizza - San Diego (Scorpion Wings)
Suzies Hot Shop - New Hope, PA
Buc-ee‘s
Illegal Pete’s - Denver or Tucson
Chipotle
Che Cafe Kitchen - San Diego, CA
Mad Mex - Pittsburg, PA
Honest Toms Plant Based Taco Shop - West Philly
New York bagels
IMO’s - St Louis, MO
Handlebar - Chicago (vegan biscuits and gravy)
Clif Bars
Flaming Hot Lays
Flaming Hot Dill Pickle Lays
Sweet Thai Chili Doritos
Jalapeño Kettle Chips
New Harmony - Philly (vegan)
Blackbirds - Philly (vegan pizza, wings, cheesesteaks)
The Tasty - Philly (vegan diner, breakfast sandwiches)
Del Taco Talk at the VERY VERY END
Apr 15, 201902:07:09
Reviews Episode 1: Drinks and Snacks from the Road

Reviews Episode 1: Drinks and Snacks from the Road

It’s a special episode this week! I’m taking a break from interviews and instead, I’m breaking out some old food and drink reviews from a number of different tours and trips I’ve taken over the past two years. It’s a short episode but there is also a new track from “Give”, the debut album from my friends in Ridgeway at the top of the show!

www.ridge.world
www.facebook.com/RidgewayCA

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2

Intro - Running (Ridgeway)
Outro - リサフランク420 / 現代のコンピュー (Macintosh Plus)

Advanced U-Force Sports Drink (Lemon Lime Flavor) - Valero Gas Stations
Fentiman’s Dandelion Burdock Root Soda - Whelan’s Market (Columbus, OH) 2017
Yerbae Sparkling Water + Guarana (Strawberry Kiwi Flavor) - Mariano’s (Wheaton, IL) 2018
Sparkling Yerba Mate Guayaki (Ginger Sage Flavor) 2018 Captain Crunch (Orange Cream Pop Flavor) - Grocery Outlet (San Jose, CA) 2017
Mar 30, 201918:12
Episode 14: Matteo DeBenedetti (Toy Cars)

Episode 14: Matteo DeBenedetti (Toy Cars)

Eyyy, how you doin’? I’m back this week with Matteo DeBenedetti from the New Jersey band Toy Cars! Following up on his cameo in the Retirement Party episode, I called up Matty D and got the scoop on Jersey pizza and heard a passionate defense in the case of Sheetz vs. Wawa!

We traced his musical history from ska and folk punk, to the anthemic heartland emo on Toy Car’s latest full length “Paint Brain”, as well as regrouping and gearing up for new stuff in 2019. In the second half we finally get the lowdown on Jersey Pizza, talk Taco Bell, discuss pizza and ramen snobbery.

www.facebook.com/toycarsnj/
toycars.bandcamp.com/
snifflingindiekids.storenvy.com/products/17636555-toy-cars-sleeping-patterns-cd

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2

Intro - Cold (Toy Cars)
Break - Leaving A/B (Toy Cars)
Outro - Albatross (Toy Cars)

Luigi’s - Neptune, NJ
Disco Fries
Talula’s - Asbury Park, NJ
Speakeatery - Asbury Park, NJ
Italian and Chinese food in Jersey
Taco Bell
Wawa
Sheetz
Quick Check - Northeast
Soft Pretzels
Torchy’s Tacos - Austin, TX
Mis Cuates Taco Shop - Pala, CA (Breakfast Burrito)
Del Taco
White Castle (Impossible Slider)
In and Out
Five Guys
Tatsu - Los Angeles, CA (Ramen Burger)
Furious Spoon - Chicago (Ramen)
Lowell, MA (on college Ave)
Mystery Restaurant in Tallahassee (biscuit place, dragon names)
Cookout (Cajun chicken wraps)
Whataburger
Yerba Mate
Chipotle
Sunflower Seeds (black pepper)
Sour Gummies (Haribo, Twin Snakes)
Buffalo Sauce
Lou Malnati’s - Chicago
Mar 22, 201901:15:46
Episode 12: Jordan Serrano (California Cousins)

Episode 12: Jordan Serrano (California Cousins)

It’s baaaack! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is back with Episode 12 featuring Jordan Serrano of California Cousins. We are live in 2019 with more stories about touring and food recommendations from folks in the DIY and independent music scene.

This week we talked about the formation of California Cousins, surviving Skate-topia and their new record “Distant Relatives”. In the second half we finally get to discuss Rochester New York- a place I have often referenced on this this show- as well as Energy Nuggets, and way too many fast food deals.
californiacousins.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/californiacousins
www.chatterbotrecords.com/products/621676-california-cousins-distant-relatives
deepsearecords.limitedrun.com/products/621456-california-cousins-distant-relatives

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap

Intro - hold this coupon (California Cousins)
Break - Your Backyard (California Cousins)
Outro - aspirin (California Cousins)

Nick Tahou Hots - Rochester (OG garbage plate)
Dogtown - Rochester
Monroe Kabob - Rochester
999 Mart - Rochester
John’s Tex-Mex - Rochester
Jim’s on Main - Rochester
Wegmans - Rochester (shakes)
Dollar Scoops - Binghampton, NY
Sheetz
Wawa
QT (Rooster Booster)
Rip It Energy Drinks
Yerba Mate
Redline
Burger King
Del Taco
Raising Canes
Wendy’s
Wingstop
Anchor Inn - Buffalo
Cookout
Culver’s
Jack in the Box
Genesee Beer
Dollar Tree
Wendy’s
Jamaican Pattys
Guacamole Style Dip (Dollar Tree)
7-11
Topo Chico
Ozmos (Chicken on the Rocks) - Toronto
Meatball Spaghetti-Os with avocado and sriracha
Chipotle
Feb 01, 201901:42:06
Update: We're Back! And What's Been Going On?
Jan 31, 201906:60
Episode 11: Jaake and Randy (Get Married)

Episode 11: Jaake and Randy (Get Married)

Welcome to Episode 11 of the the show! This week we have Jaake and Randy of Get Married on the show to eat some Del Taco and talk about touring! We met up before their show in Orange County but there was one big disappointment (which you will have to listen to the show to hear). Oh also, this episode is BACKWARDS- we start with food! We talk about the early days in the San Jose scene (KiLL THE BATS and more...), what each of them brings to the band and the genesis of their new album "Songs for the Sleepless" plus amazing stories about Asian Man Records. We also talk about San Diego burritos, delirium in Buccees, hella drinks and Jake tries yerba mate bluephoria for the first time! https://getmarried.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/getmarried408 http://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/622551-get-married-songs-for-the-sleepless-lp-cd http://wiretaprecords.limitedrun.com/products/622992-get-married-songs-for-the-sleepless-12-lp The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com www.Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC Intro - Adam West (Get Married) Break - My Heart Will Go On and Naan (KiLL THE BATS) Outro - Winona (Get Married) + bonus version *San Jose Recommendations* Angelou’s La Victoria El Abuelo (best chicken) Adelitas Oralé Pearl River Ike’s Love and Sandwiches Mr Pickles Sandwiches Dutch Crunch Rolls Bagel Guys The Fish Market Del Taco Albertacos - Orange, CA Lucha Libres - San Diego Lolita’s - San Diego Trujilos - San Diego Tacos Del Gordo - San Diego Shirley Temple Roy Rodgers The 24 Diner - Austin, TX (best meatloaf) Beth’s - Seattle Twede's (Double R Diner) - North Bend, WA Whataburger In and Out Cook Out Hardee’s Publix Grocery Store - Florida Bucc-ee’s - Texas Smart and Final Bravo Farms - 99fwy & 5 fwy in Central CA Wawa vs Sheetz Truckstop Cinnamon Roll Safeway Whole Foods Trader Joe’s Muddy Buddies Pop Tarts (frozen) (s’mores and wild berry) Pickle Soda Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup/Oreo Beer Yerba Mate Guyauki (Sparkling Ginger Grapefruit) Sugar Free Redbull Yachak Crystal Pepsi Club Mate Dr Pepper Zombie Brain Soda Coke Zero (RIP) (Coke Zero Sugar is garbage) Take 5 Bar Lenny and Larry Complete Cookie Tapatio Doritos Takis Doritos Locos Tacos Taco Bell Schezuapn Sauce Volcano Sauce (Taco Bell) McDonalds Chipotle Illegal Pete’s - Denver/Tucson Jacobs Pickles - NYC Cafe Du Monde - NOLA Portillos - Chicago Pel'meni Restaurant - Bellingham (Russian Dumplings) The Bagelry - Bellingham (Rosemary Bagel) Gus’s Fried Chicken - Memphis Lucifer’s Pizza (Spicy Sauce)- Los Angeles
Aug 26, 201801:37:12
Episode 10: Snack Tasting with Kyle & Ellie (The E Word Podcast)

Episode 10: Snack Tasting with Kyle & Ellie (The E Word Podcast)

Welcome to Episode 10! For this special occasion I’m having our first roundtable snack tasting with Kyle and Ellie from The E Word Podcast! We all bought some snacks and drinks so we could sit down and taste some stuff referenced on past episodes! It’s much different than a normal episode of the podcast but we do touch on tons of food and music like Kali (with a K) bands, emo, and various sub-genres of hardcore. Warning: it’s a long one y'all! We also got multiple instances of us singing, hot takes on music and food, anti-capitalist rants, emo internet drama and of course some podcast shop-talk. We tried a bunch of different snacks and drinks including Yerba Mate Guyuaki, Topo Chico, Doritos, Kettle Chips, Cheez-its and Airheads. Plus we sprinkled in some food talk about sparkling drinks, grocery stores, Sauce, toasted bread and gas stations. AND SO MUCH YERB! http://www.podcasts.com/the-e-word-d4d440386
https://twitter.com/theewordpodcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-e-word/id1313661034?mt=2 Post Show Notes: Better Yet Podcast is back! I actually ended up talking about kombucha with Elijah on Episode 9. When I said my dad was from the east-side I meant the east side of the Chicago suburbs. The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
 Intro - Everything’s Cool (Talk, Tired Thanatoid) Break - American Heart (Piebald) Outro - Sartorial Panache (Boboso feat. Jeff Rosenstock) *Yerba Mate Del Taco Dunkin Donuts Waffle House Culver’s Casey’s General Store Yachak Yerba Mate Club Mate HEB - Texas Woodmans - Madison, WI Sprouts *Topo Chico La Croix Faygo - Detroit Klarbrunn (Midwest) Topochiquila (Topo Chico + Tequila) Soylent *Ellie tries Kombucha *Airheads *Sweet & Spicy Chili Doritos GetGo - Western PA Quik Trip - Southwest Rooster Booster Redline Orange Sauce Mumbo Sauce - Washington, DC Szechuan sauce *Cheez-its (Duos, Spicy Jalapeño, Extra Toasty, Tabasco, Bacon) Bagels (Salt Bagels, Asiago Double Toasted with Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese) *Kettle Chips (Korean BBQ and Salt & Pepper) Gaucamole Chips Takis, Guacamole Takis Wawa Sheetz Kwik Trip - Midwest Bucc-ees - Texas
Aug 17, 201802:14:28
Episode 9: Elijah Stoll (Awakebutstillinbed, Best Buds, Leer)

Episode 9: Elijah Stoll (Awakebutstillinbed, Best Buds, Leer)

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Heavy Snacking Podcast! This week my guest is Elijah Stoll from Awakebutstillinbed- we had a low key, late night chat after his show in Orange County and we finally got to catch up after their 2 month mega-tour. The band is still on the road, so I’m grateful Elijah was down to talk after the gig.

We talked about coming up in the San Jose diy scene, playing drums in the legendary skramz band Leer, and using (loud) music to cope with the hard times. We touch on tons of music he was involved with including Best Buds, the Blue Lagoonies, Beach Bummed, Elijah_Skateboard, and of course awakebutstillinbed! In the second half we discussed local spots in San Jose/Santa Cruz as well as New Mexican cuisine, Taco Bell, sharing meals with friends and his top 10 sparkling waters.

Come back next week for my special crossover episode and tasting with Kyle and Ellie of the E Word Podcast!

awakebutstillinbed:
www.facebook.com/awakebutstillinbed
www.awakebutstillinbed.bandcamp.com
www.tinyengines.net

Other Projects:
www.bestbud.bandcamp.com
www.leer.bandcamp.com
www.baklavatapes.bandcamp.com/album/delicious-greek-desserts

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
www.Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

Intro - Safe (Awakebutstillinbed)
Break - Skateboarding (Best Buds)
Outro - ekmek kataifi (elijah_skateboard)

Chromatic Coffee - San Jose, CA
Freshly Baked - San Jose, CA
Angelou’s - San Jose, CA
Tofu Com Chay - San Jose, CA
Happy Hooligans - San Jose, CA
Good Karma - Downtown San Jose
Orange Sauce
Rafas Tacos - Alhambra, CA
La Vics - San Jose, CA
Cat and Cloud Coffee - Santa Cruz, CA
Verve Coffee - Santa Cruz, CA
Linda’s Seabreeze cafe - Santa Cruz, CA
Zoccoli's Deli - Santa Cruz, CA
The Penny Ice Creamery - Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Bell
Cook Out - Boone, NC
Bandito Burrito - Huntsville, AL
Taco Bravo - Campbell, CA
Frontier Diner - Albuquerque (Green Chile Burger)
Taco Bell (cheesy bean and rice burrito with potato taco inside with pico and queso fresca)
Chipotle
Illegal Pete’s - Denver/Tucson
Sheetz (Mozzarella Stick Burger)!
Wawa
Yerba Mate
Whole Foods
Wegmans
Safeway
Perfect Bars
GT Kombucha
Dr Brew Spicy Kombucha
Vernors Ginger Soda
Reeds Ginger Beer
Highball caffeinated Sparkling Water
Yachak Yerba Mate
Sprouts
Trader Joe’s
B2 Coffee
Tastee Kakes
Frozen custard
Chu Minh Tofu Deli - Seattle, WA
McDonalds - Next to the Space Needle, Seattle, WA
Raw Burrito - Lancaster, PA
Taco Bell
Del Taco - Watsonville, CA
Supreme Master Vegan - Fresno, CA (with Joyce Manor)
White Castle

Top 10 Sparkling Waters
10. Perrier
9. Sparkling Smart Water
8. ???
7. Sparkling Water On Tap at Sorta Vegan Restaurant in Chicago
6. Kirkland Brand
5. Trader Joe’s Brand
4. Alhambra Sparkling Water
3. Bubbly (Target Brand)
2. La Croix
1. Topo Chico
Honorable Mention: Soda Water out of a gun at a Bar
Aug 10, 201801:19:53
Episode 8: Avery Springer (Retirement Party, Elton John Cena)

Episode 8: Avery Springer (Retirement Party, Elton John Cena)

And we're back! Sorry for the extended break but the Heavy Snacking Podcast is back with a new episode! This week's guest is Avery Springer from Retirement Party and Elton John Cena. We discuss her early musical history, relocating and integrating into the Chicago scene, as well as figuring out where your writing fits and adapting to the touring life. We are joined in the second half by her bandmates: James, Nick and Eddie. They give us tips for buying groceries on the road, keeping yer cooler clean and we have a little 420 friendly Pot Chat about legal marijuana- a first on the show! https://retirementparty.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/retirementpartychicago http://www.counterintuitiverecords.com/products/609245-retirement-party-somewhat-literate-12 The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC New Jersey Pizza (supplied by Matty D from Toy Cars) Detroit Style Pizza Giordanos - Chicago, IL Taco Time - Salt Lake City, UT Chicken Joes - Albany, NY In and Out Ramen/Cup of Noodles/Yakisoba Hummus & Tortilla Sugar Snap Peas/Tomatoes/String Cheese Cheez-It’s Peanuts Chow Mien Noodles Birthday cake Cookie Crisp Aldi’s Yerba Mate Guayaki Club Mate Kombucha Redline Legal Marijuana Diet Coke Cheerwine Cook Out - North Carolina Olive Garden McDonalds (Chicken Nuggets with PDaddy) Fred Meyers (Sushi Bar with Snow Roller) Jo-jos HEB Retirement Party’s Retirement Party Menu: Hummus Circus Peanuts candy Mary Jane (peanut butter candy) Orange Slices, Lemon Drops, Good and Plenty, Charleston Chews IV Bag with Booze in it Anti-Hero Beer/Brewery Gin and Tonic Tecate Tequila and Soda/Topo Chico Rainier Beer PBR Pure Polar Seltzer La Croix Topo Chico with a Twist of Lime Stok Cold Brew Orange Juice Sheetz Wawa Bucc-ees Taco Bell Del Taco Albertacos - Orange, CA California Burritos Mountain Dew Kickstart Beans on Toast (Baked Beans)
Aug 01, 201801:27:27
Bonus Episode 7x: Brian Morgante (Flesh and Bone Design, Deadhorse)

Bonus Episode 7x: Brian Morgante (Flesh and Bone Design, Deadhorse)

HELLO HELLO and welcome to our first bonus mini-episode!! This short episode is an outtake from my interview with Brian Morgante, designer and musician from Flesh and Bone Design and bands like Deadhorse and Boy Rex! We discussed minions as an example of late stage capitalism, over zealous minion memes and the algorithmic power of those Yellow and Blue menaces..

www.fleshandbonedesign.com/
deadhorse.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/fleshandbonedesign/

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains from around the country and world! If you like weird food, ridiculous road stories and interviews, go check out our old episodes!

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC
Jul 12, 201809:24
Episode 7: Brian Morgante (Flesh & Bone Design, Deadhorse)

Episode 7: Brian Morgante (Flesh & Bone Design, Deadhorse)

It’s lucky number SEVEN here on the Heavy Snacking Podcast and this week my guest is musician/designer Brian Morgante! He is probably best known for his company Flesh and Bone Design but has an extensive musical history playing in his own bands and touring with others (most recently, Boy Rex)! He is also the first VEGAN we have had on the show, so get ready for some fresh recommendations! We talk about his upbringing in evangelical Christianity, being a dancing merch guy, and immersing himself in instrumental music under the name Deadhorse. We barely touch on his story as a designer but we did discuss Pennsylvania gas station chains, Vernor’s Ginger Soda, and of course we have a laundry list of vegan restaurants folks can check out!

www.fleshandbonedesign.com/
deadhorse.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/fleshandbonedesign/

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

Little Cesar’s
Mighty Taco
Cook Out
Cheerwine
Vernors Ginger Soda
Wawa
Sheetz
Giant Eagle/Git Go Gas Station - Western PA/Ohio (7” subs and vegetarian options)
Del Taco
Veggie Grill
Native Foods
Blackbird Pizza - Philly
Tattooed Mom - Philly
Grasshopper - Toronto, Canada
Doomies- Toronto, Canada (Vegan Big Mac)
Champs Diner - NYC (Vegan Fried Chicken)
Crust and Crumble - Asbury Park, NJ
Subway
Utz Chips (Hot flavor is vegan)
Purple Doritos
BBQ Fritos
Local salt and vinegar flavor
Potatoe sticks
Skittles
Airheads
Swedish Fish
Sour Patch Kids
Oreos (in the fridge/freezer)
Oreo Thins Mint
Vanilla Coke
Mountain Dew Pitch Black
Mountain Dee Black Label
Sunkist/Sunkist Grape
Pepsi Lime
Sioux City Sarsaparilla
Pre-Show Potlucks
Jul 08, 201801:56:42
Episode 6: Zach Miller and Vaugh Sutterman (Casual Friday, Karoshi Boy)

Episode 6: Zach Miller and Vaugh Sutterman (Casual Friday, Karoshi Boy)

It’s Episode 6 of the Heavy Snacking Podcast and this week I’m talking to my good buddies Zach and Vaughn from Casual Friday and Karoshi Boy! We documented some quote-unquote official band history and discussed their musical origins in Corona. We talk about sketchy shows on tour, their record “Weekend Forever” and turning what started as a joke into a serious songwriting project as well as an outlet for positivity. In the second half we get a couple puke stories, taco talk, tips for getting free chipotle, and food recommendations for The FEST in Gainesville, Florida! http://CasualFridayCA.bandcamp.com http://HiddenHomeRecords.storenvy.com/products/20807402-hhr014-casual-friday-weekend-forever-vinyl https://twitter.com/CasualFridayCA The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC Nabolom Bakery (aka The Butter Dungeon) - Berkeley, CA (Closed) Denny’s - Spokane, WA (AVOID) Casual Friday Donuts - Spokane, WA Westside Pizza - Redding, CA (30” Pizza Challenge) Maya’s Cafe - Riverside, CA La Mazorca - Riverside, CA Miguel Jrs - Corona, CA Secret taco house - Inland Empire, CA Rafas Tacos - Alhambra, CA Albertacos - Orange, CA Whataburger In and Out Del Taco Taco Bell Bakers - Riverside, CA Cook Out Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly Bucc-ee’s Gas Station Chipotle PB&Js Po’Boys in New Orleans Nigerian food in Houston Twizzlers Honey BBQ Fritos Twists Cashews Granola Cornish Pasties - Tempe, AZ Bagel Bakery - Dublin, CA Fat Slice - Berkeley, CA Blondie’s Pizza - Berkeley, CA Sizzle Pie - Eurgene/Portland, OR Big Lou’s - Gainesville, FL Mediterranean Spot in the middle of nowhere New Mexico The Reggae Shack - Gainesville, FL Five Star Pizza - Gainesville, FL Pop a Top - Gainesville, FL Starbucks (Steamed Lemonade/Medicine Balls) Mixed Berry Smoothie with Oats, PB & Milk Avocado with Balsamic Vinegar
Jun 29, 201801:26:58
Episode 5: Tony Presley (Real Live Tigers, Keeled Scales Records)

Episode 5: Tony Presley (Real Live Tigers, Keeled Scales Records)

We made it to number five! On this 5th episode I talk to Tony Presley from Real Live Tigers and Keeled Scales Records. We take a trip down memory lane and discuss his musical history and our friendship- which has lasted nearly a decade! This one is also a tailgate interview since Tony was on tour doing merch for our guest last week, David Dondero!

We discuss Greyhound tours to the Bush inauguration protests, the days of LiveJournal and MySpace as well as 2000s DIY record labels and touring culture. In the second half we discuss sparkling drinks, the worst cup of coffee ever, and Texas’s legendary Bucc-ee’s Gas Station Convenience stores!

www.realivetigers.bandcamp.com
www.keeledscales.com

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com
Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

Intro - Leave A Map (Real Live Tigers)
Break - It’s Ok (Super Famicom)
Outro - If I Was Someone You Could Love (Real Live Tiger)
Outro 2 - If I Was Someone You Could Love (Super Famicom)

Circus World Museum - Bariboo, WI
Drifters BBQ - East Nashville, TN
Pepperfire - Nashville, TN
Hatch Green Chile
Pho Vietnam - Fort Smith, AR
Del Taco
Topo Chico
Whiteclaw Hard Seltzer
Club Mate
Flightpath Coffeehouse - Austin, TX
Texas Coffee Traders
Flat Track - Austin, TX
Stumptown - Portland, OR
Narrow Way Coffee - Detroit, MI
Onyx Coffee Lab - Fayetteville, AR
Dumpster diving
Grackling (aka plate diving)
A Pizza Place Dumpster - Sarasota, FL
Trader Joe’s Dumpster
Waffle House
Stripes Gas Station
Quik Trip
Bucc-ee‘s Gas Station Convenience Store
Cheez-Its
Nature Vegetarian Restaurant - Oakland, CA
The Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant - Oakland, CA


MASA Records, 1985 (band), Patrick Elkins, emperor x, Natrix Natrix, Popmonster Collective, John Crocker, Oh Map! Records, Jordaan Mason, Dustin and the Furniture, Shelby Sifers, A Drum And An Open Window, Watercolor Paintings, Good Luck, Matt Tobey, Redbear, Super Famicom/PJ Famicom, World History, LAKE, The Moldy Peaches, Buck Meek, Sun June, Real Live Tigers
Jun 22, 201856:53
Episode 4: David Dondero (David Dondero, Sunbrain, This Bike is a Pipe Bomb)

Episode 4: David Dondero (David Dondero, Sunbrain, This Bike is a Pipe Bomb)

New week, new episode to start the summer with DAVID DONDERO, known for his solo work and his time in Sunbrain + This Bike is a Pipe Bomb! He's a legendary touring musician who has been called one of the greatest living songwriters by NPR and he has influenced musicians like Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes.

I caught up with him outside The Moroccan Lounge before a show and we discussed college house parties, DIY touring in the 90s, using the Dialer for free long distance calls and almost naming an album after my favorite sparkling water. We also talk about eating meat on 9/11, dumpster diving and hatch green chiles in New Mexico! ENJOY!

www.DavidDondero.com
www.DavidDondero1.bandcamp.com

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

(Lots of music to compensate for the shorter interview)
Intro - South of the South (David Dondero)
Break 1 - Pressure Face (Sunbrain)
Break 2 - This Is What I Want (This Bike is a Pipe Bomb)
Break 3 - The Stars Are My Chandelier (David Dondero)
Outro 1 - Less Than The Air (Nana Grizol)
Outro 2 - Less Than The Air (David Dondero)

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Whole Foods Dumpster
Wild Oats Dumpster
Odwalla Dumpster
Mission burritos
Hatch green chiles
Del Taco
Taco Bell
Jack in the Box (TVP Tacos)
In and Out Burger
Wawa - Upper Darby, PA
Sheetz
San Pellegrino (in the big glass bottle)
La Croix
Topo Chico
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Old Dutch Potato Chips
Cheerwine
Pepe’s Pizza - “apizza” - New Haven, CT
Arinell’s Pizza - Valencia St, the Mission, SF
Deep Dish recommended by Al Scorch
Frontier Diner - ABQ, MN
The Grit - Athens, GA (The Golden Bowl w/ Nutritional Yeast)
Maria’s Seafood - Pensacola, FL
The Cereal Boxx - Tucson, AZ (closed)
Dateland - Dateland, AZ (Date Shakes)
Casa de Fruta - Hollister, CA (Garlic Crusted Pistachios)
Jun 14, 201843:25
Episode 3: Owen Evans (Roar, Asleep in the Sea, AJJ)
Jun 07, 201801:09:38
Episode 2: Dylan Allard (Jay Som, Freak No Hitter, Valley Girls, & Crush)

Episode 2: Dylan Allard (Jay Som, Freak No Hitter, Valley Girls, & Crush)

SECOND EPISODE of our Podcast Premier Extravaganza!! Our guest for this episode is Dylan Allard, bassist of Jay Som and guitarist of Freak No Hitter! We discuss his journey from middle school bassist and house shows in Antioch to becoming a full time musician who is touring the world with Jay Som. We also discuss eating healthy on the road, feeding the beat, chip dinner and our mutual love for Yerba Mate!

The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

freaknohitter.bandcamp.com/
www.jaysommusic.com/
jaysom.bandcamp.com/

Intro - "Unlimited Touch" Jay Som (Turn Into LP)
Break - "Millennial Garbage (Demo)" Freak No Hitter (Unreleased)
Outro - "Soviet Life" Crush (Cassingle)

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Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC
Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

Bojangles
Pepperfire Hot Chicken - Nashville, TN
Raising Canes
Franklin BBQ - Austin, TX
Barista Parlour - Nashville, TN
Parrain's Seafood - Baton Rouge, LA
IHOP - Austin, TX
Waffle House
Dennys
Steak 'n' Shake
In and Out Burger
Taco Bell - F**king Everywhere, USA
Starbucks
Subway
McD's/BK
Publix
Trader Joe's/Whole Foods
Ichiran - Bushwick, NYC
Wayward Vegan Cafe - Seattle, WA
Jimmy Z's Texas Hots - Brockport/Rochester, NY
Tim Horton's - Canada
May 31, 201801:19:03
Episode 1: Matt Yankovich (Just Friends, Happy Diving)

Episode 1: Matt Yankovich (Just Friends, Happy Diving)

PREMIER EPISODE!! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

For our debut I am talking to Matt Yankovich, guitarist of Just Friends and formerly Happy Diving. He takes us back to his pop punk/metal core roots and we also discuss Orange Sauce, Wawa vs Sheetz, the Route 44 Matt Yanko, and little burrito shacks on Cape Cod!

justfriendsca.bandcamp.com/

Intro - Just Friends "Nothing But Love" (Promo Tape Version)
Break - Happy Diving "So Bunted" (7" Version)
Outro - Chill Pill "Glow" (Demo EP)

HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com

El Farolito, The Mission, SF
La Plaza, Concord, CA
Angelou’s, San Jose, CA
El Abuelo, San Jose, CA
Albertacos, Orange, CA
Rafa’s Tacos, Alhambra, CA
La Vic’s, San Jose, CA
Jim’s Cheesesteaks, Philly, PA
Lorenzo’s Pizza, Philly, PA
Delassandros Cheesesteaks, Ohilly, PA
Max’s Cheesesteaks, Philly, PA
Saddiq’s Water Ice, Philly, PA
Wawa
Sheetz
Cafe du monde
Zombie Burger, Des moines, IA
Beth’s, Seattle, WA
Mesquite, SLC, UT
Sonic
Del Taco
Railroad Bagels, Babylon, NY
Culver’s
Whataburger
Dunkin Donuts
Reanimator Coffee, Philly, PA
In and Out Burger
Burrito Loco, Marstons Mills, MA
May 30, 201801:17:43