Skip to main content
Whole Snacks Podcast

Whole Snacks Podcast

By Alana Nicole and Shay Apple

Whole Snacks blends the love of food and cocktails with the love of pop culture. Hosted by Alana Nicole and Shay Apple, this podcast pairs bites and bevs with current events to keep you informed on things that will make you think, laugh, or gasp.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Castbox Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

S1E15 Big Pimpin. Man Meat and Cheese.

Whole Snacks PodcastJan 28, 2020

00:00
01:18:57
S4E24: Quaughing /kwafIng/

S4E24: Quaughing /kwafIng/

It’s Season Four Finale Eve and on this episode, we’re bringing y’all all kinds of convos. We discuss what we’re drinking, share personal stories (kinda), and then dive into Will Trent, the Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, and the season (SPOILER: turned to series) finale of Sex/Life

Pop culture covers a surprise celebrity match, a girl code betrayal, and a few other things that pop into our heads. 

Grab your glass of wine and enjoy the chit chats and our quiet laughing. 

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: just come ready to enjoy next week’s SEASON FINALE and our 100TH EPISODE!

Apr 11, 202301:13:30
S4E23: Yay for Yoga
Mar 28, 202301:18:29
S4E22: Imaginary Rhys
Mar 21, 202350:47
S4E21: Maybe It’s The Peen
Mar 14, 202301:09:24
S4E20: That Bish Did It
Mar 07, 202301:14:48
S4E19: So Unprofesh
Feb 28, 202359:26
S4E18 Snack-Sized: She’s a Comedian
Feb 21, 202333:20
S4E17: Mad Weird
Feb 14, 202301:06:36
S4E16: Y’all Already Know Who I Am

S4E16: Y’all Already Know Who I Am

After a surprise break from last week (Shay’s got some exciting news!), we’re back with two brand new shows: ABC’s Will Trent (stream on Hulu) and HBO Max’s Velma.

One of these shows has stirred up a bit of controversy and the other is good, but has a sprinkle of what we can best describe as hmmmmm *thinking face emoji*.

Pop culture covers some music industry tea and an announcement about one of our fave shows returning.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: the next 2 episodes of ABC’s Will Trent (episodes 5 & 6, stream on Hulu) and the remaining episodes of HBO Max’s Velma

Feb 07, 202358:54
S4E15: Submit Our Ratings

S4E15: Submit Our Ratings

This week we both start and wrap up season 5 of The Circle!! It’s one of our fave Netflix shows and we binged all 13 episodes to chit chat about for the pod. Tune in as we discuss each cast member, their strategies, and who our personal faves were. And of course, we discuss this season’s winner! We share with you our chef’s kiss rating and explain why we think tea and popcorn should be your go-to while watching the show. If you’re not caught up, happy bingeing Snack Pack, and then be sure to join us right back here.

Pop culture covers Queen Bey, Air(e), and jail time.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: the first 4 episodes of ABC’s Will Trent (stream on Hulu) and the first 4 episodes of HBO Max’s Velma (an adult cartoon! This will be a first for us! Woot Woot!)

Jan 24, 202301:26:35
S4E14: A Big Boy

S4E14: A Big Boy

This week we wrap up The Sex Lives of College Girls (season 2) on HBO Max and Too Hot Too Handle (season 4) on Netflix with the final five episodes of each show. Both shows were steamy, but one lacked the heat from previous seasons and one left Alana shouting, “THAT WHORE!” Which one was which? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

Pop culture covers a rumored marriage, an unexpected death, and a pregnancy announcement. Stay til the end to hear our thoughts.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: the ENTIRE SEASON of The Circle (season 5) on Netflix. It’s very bingeable. Trust us.

Jan 17, 202301:25:44
S4E13: Back to Life, Back to Reality

S4E13: Back to Life, Back to Reality

We’re back from our holiday break and it’s time to dive back into season 4!

We’ve returned to the season with the first FIVE episodes of both The Sex Lives of College Girls (season 2) on HBO Max and Too Hot Too Handle (season 4) on Netflix. And we had a lot to say about all of these horndogs!

In lieu of pop culture, for our return, we shared our top 3 goals for the new year! Happy 2023, Snack Pack!!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: the last FIVE episodes of both The Sex Lives of College Girls (season 2) on HBO Max and Too Hot Too Handle (season 4) on Netflix.

Jan 10, 202301:19:12
S4E12 Mid-season Finale: Baking Sale

S4E12 Mid-season Finale: Baking Sale

It’s the season 4 mid-season finale! And it came just in time to wrap up 2022. Before we go on a little breaky-break for the holidays, we had to share with you our top 3 shows of 2022!

Alana:

Tell Me Lies on Hulu

Reasonable Doubt on Hulu

All of Us Are Dead on Netflix


Shay:

Wednesday on Netflix

Severance on AppleTV+

House of the Dragon on HBO Max


Honorable Mentions:

The Sex Lives of College Girls on HBO Max

The Watcher on Netflix

Inventing Anna on Netflix


Pop culture covers a few topics before we briefly discuss mental health and the tragic news of Stephen “tWitch” Boss.

Check out this final episode and party with us ~2022 style~ before we return for the remainder of season 4 in the new year (January 10th)!! Until then, check out seasons 1 thru 3 or stalk us on the socials!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: the first FIVE episodes of both The Sex Lives of College Girls (season 2) on HBO Max and Too Hot Too Handle (season 4) on Netflix.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Dec 20, 202253:54
S4E11: Sugar Parents

S4E11: Sugar Parents

We’re one episode away from the mid-season finale & this week, we’ve brought you TWO snack/drink pairings & TWO chef’s kiss ratings!

Another documentary was watched: Orgasm Inc. on Netflix. And we had ALL the thoughts. The doc was definitely intriguing—so much so, we wished it was just a bit longer.

Love is Blind has finally come to an end for us. Tune in to hear our unpopular opinion about a certain couple and how one of the pair handled a situation.

Pop culture covers another unexpected celebrity death, a boy band controversy, & more.

Grab your drinks & sit back for a chit chat!

Your homework: prep all the snacks & all the eggnog (we preferred spiked) for next week’s mid-season finale! You’ve got nothing to watch this week as we’ll each be bringing you our top 3 TV show picks of 2022!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org

Dec 13, 202201:31:60
S4E10: Piping Hot

S4E10: Piping Hot

This week’s pod covers episodes 9 & 10 of Love is Blind. One of the ladies watched these two episodes only and one of them rebelled and finished the series! Though one of the Snacks knows the outcome of all of the weddings, Alana & Shay can both talk about how the nuptials between Raven & SK and Nancy & Bartise went. Tune in to digest all of the tea.

Next up on the Whole Snacks TV Guide is a true crime-ish documentary: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist. Alana remembers the story behind the documentary well—the Manti Te’o catfish scandal—while Shayla has no recollection.

Pop culture covers a pregnancy announcement, a possible cheating scandal, and more!

Grab a cocktail, kick back, and chit chat with your besties about how love is blind.

Your homework: episodes 11 & 12 of Love is Blind & Orgasm Inc. (documentary)— both can be found on Netflix.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Dec 06, 202257:56
S4E9: Deranged and Desperate

S4E9: Deranged and Desperate

In this week’s episode of Whole Snacks, Alana & Shay start things off with Love is Blind. They dive into the show’s couples and how most of them are doing horribly thus far and how Shay can never get these hours of her life back again . . . though Alana is not as much a fan of this particular season as she has been of the show in the past, she’s still in love with shows about love—and DRAMA.

The women finished Dahmer and had lots and lots to say about the final two episodes and the show in general. No snack or drink pairing to go with this show, but tune in for discussions and Alana & Shay’s chef’s kiss ratings for the show’s ending (the rating is out of 5 for those wondering . . . or for Shay . . . who may or may have not forgotten).

Pop culture touches on some true crime, a positive update, and a little bit of history.

Your homework: episodes 9 & 10 of Love is Blind & The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist (documentary)— both can be found on Netflix.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Nov 29, 202201:35:23
S4E8: I’m not Eatin’ That

S4E8: I’m not Eatin’ That

This week, Alana & Shay begin the episode by covering episodes 7 & 8 of Netflix’s Dahmer. Episode 7 shows more of the interaction between Dahmer & his neighbor, Glenda—including that scene that became a viral TikTok sound. The episodes also shed light on police corruption, lack of concern for certain communities, more insight into the victim’s families, and the impact Dahmer’s actions had on his own family. Tune in to hear Alana & Shay discuss it all.

The episode continues on a much lighter note with Alana & Shay covering episodes 5 & 6 of Love is Blind. The couples end their vacations and head back home to meet each other’s families. The ladies had much to discuss about the cast this week.

Your fave podcast hosts also sprinkled in some pop culture this week! Grab your snack and drink and let’s get to chattin!

Your homework: the final two episodes (9 & 10) of Dahmer and episodes 7 & 8 of Love is Blind.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Nov 22, 202201:34:12
S4E7: Gramma Saved That Man

S4E7: Gramma Saved That Man

This week, Alana & Shay begin the episode by covering episodes 5 & 6 of Netflix’s Dahmer. Episode 5 proves Gramma to be even better than the ladies previously thought. And episode 6 turns out to be the most heartbreaking episode yet. Tune in to hear what Shay & Alana think as they pass the halfway mark of the show.

Next, your fave hosts dive into something a bit more lighthearted as they discuss Netflix’s Love is Blind. The couples have gotten engaged and left the pods. They’re enjoying each other’s company during their first vacay and things are a little bit different than they were in the pods. Listen to find out what the girls think about the drama that’s brewing.

Grab yourself a strong drink (you’re gonna need it) and have a chit chat with two of your favorite ladies!

Your homework: episodes 7 & 8 of Dahmer and episodes 5 & 6 of Love is Blind.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Nov 15, 202201:46:51
S4E6: All Yikes From There

S4E6: All Yikes From There

This week, Alana & Shay begin the episode by covering episodes 3 & 4 of Netflix’s Dahmer, Shay is thoroughly disturbed and cannot wait for this show to end. But there’s lots to discuss in the meantime. Tune in to hear all of the terrible things Jeffrey Dahmer did this week.

Netflix’s Love is Blind is back for season 3! It’s one of Alana’s fave shows and she couldn’t wait to dive in on all the peeps and all the couplings. Listen to find out what the girls think about the new cast members.

Grab yourself a strong drink (you’re gonna need it) and have a chit chat with two of your favorite ladies!

Your homework: episodes 5 & 6 of Dahmer and episodes 3 & 4 of Love is Blind.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Nov 08, 202201:28:05
S4Bonus HAPPY HOUR: The Man is Nuts

S4Bonus HAPPY HOUR: The Man is Nuts

IT’S HAPPY HOUR! Alana & Shay spent so much time wrapping up The Patient and Tell Me Lies in their regularly scheduled episode, they had to come back for a bonus round to bring you the first two episodes of Netflix’s Dahmer! Grab some drinks and join the ladies in their discussions about the disturbed serial killer, the lack of police work, and the terrifying hours the victims had to endure.

Your homework (for the regular episode dropping Tuesday): episodes 3 & 4 of Dahmer and episodes 1 & 2 of Netflix’s Love is Blind season 3.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Nov 03, 202246:06
S4E5: No Shit, Sherlock

S4E5: No Shit, Sherlock

This week, Alana & Shay wrap up Hulu’s The Patient and Tell Me Lies with both shows' season finales! Tune in to hear their discussions, thoughts, chef’s kiss ratings, and what drink or food they’d pair with each!

The ladies know they’d said they would be covering the first two episodes of Netflix’s Dahmer, but they had so much to say about Sam & Alan and Lucy & Steven that they’ll have to give you a bonus episode later this week!

Your homework: first two episodes of Netflix’s Dahmer if you haven’t already watched (for the bonus episode); episodes 3 & 4 of Dahmer and episodes 1 & 2 of Netflix’s Love is Blind season 3 (for our regular episode, dropping next week).

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Nov 01, 202201:51:40
​S4E4: Serial Killer Baseball Cap

​S4E4: Serial Killer Baseball Cap

This week, Alana & Shay continue their discussions on Hulu’s The Patient and Tell Me Lies, with episodes 7 & 8 of each. Shay admits that one of these shows is the weirdest show she’s ever watched. But!! . . .  she’s simultaneously enjoying it. Alana still loathes one of the characters the ladies are viewing. And she can’t see how she’s ever going to like this particular person.

Tune in to hear synopses of both show’s episodes and see if you agree with Alana’s & Shay’s thoughts this week!

Your homework: episode 9 of Hulu’s The Patient, episode 9 of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies AND to bring our normal round-up to four episodes, the ladies will be starting Netflix’s Dahmer (episodes 1 & 2).

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Oct 18, 202201:24:28
S4E3: Epitome of Toxicity

S4E3: Epitome of Toxicity

Episode 3 is bringing the goods!

Alana & Shay continue their discussions on Hulu’s The Patient and Tell Me Lies with episodes 5 & 6 of each. Alana finally got what she was asking for when it came to one of these shows and Shay was left with nightmares.

Both ladies passionately agreed on many of the topics discussed in Tell Me Lies and made interesting predictions for the remainder of The Patient.

Tune in to hear synopses of both shows and girl chat with your besties!

Your homework: episodes 7 & 8 of Hulu’s The Patient and episodes 7 & 8 of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Oct 11, 202201:14:07
S4E2 Dessert: Shocked and Shooketh

S4E2 Dessert: Shocked and Shooketh

Alana & Shay are bringing you an extra special episode this week! The ladies got you some dessert!!! AKA extra content; AKA an exclusive interview with Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author: BB Easton!

BB has been on the show before (season 2, right before the panini hit— you can check out that episode here). And the girls were thrilled to have her back! This time around, BB chats about her newest release, Devil of Dublin, as well as some writer tips, routines, and of course, Alana and Shay couldn’t have BB on the show and not discuss Netflix’s Sex/Life.

Before diving into the interview with BB, Alana and Shay discuss the first 4 episodes of Hulu’s The Patient and the first 4 episodes of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies. Tune in to find out what inspired the title of this week’s episode.

Your homework: episodes 5 & 6 of Hulu’s The Patient and episodes 5 & 6 of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies

Follow BB on Instagram

Shop Devil of Dublin

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Oct 04, 202201:38:31
S4E1: Twerk for the Tok

S4E1: Twerk for the Tok

Whole Snacks is back for Season 4!!! Alana and Shay enjoyed their time off, but they are ready to get back to it and bring the Snack Pack all of the content!

The premiere episode showcases Love is Blind: After the Altar. These 3 episodes follow the couples from season 2 of the reality dating show and allows the audience to catch up on what they’ve been up to since they either said “I do” or “I can’t.” The ladies discuss their thoughts on each of the couples and wonder how long ago this special was filmed because . . . some things really didn’t age well. Yikes.

Pop culture this week covers a possible cheating scandal, Khloe’s new baby, and a “celebrity” that may have slid into Shay’s DMs and then immediately ghosted.

The Snacks are so happy to be back! Cheers to the Snack Pack. Let’s goooo!

Your homework: the first 4 episodes of Hulu’s The Patient and the first 4 episodes of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Sep 27, 202253:42
S3E25 A Snack-Sized Season Finale: Too Long, Sophie!

S3E25 A Snack-Sized Season Finale: Too Long, Sophie!

It’s the Season 3 Finale of Whole Snacks Podcast! On this week’s episode, Alana & Shay wrap up The Staircase documentary (on Netflix). They share their final thoughts, verdicts, & give the show their individual chef’s kiss ratings. The snack the ladies so hilariously paired with this season ender is . . . drum roll please . . . yogurt covered raisins! Grab a pack and tune in to hear who picked this interesting treat.

For the finale, Alana & Shay also discuss their top 2 shows from the season. Along with pop culture, the Snacks share a juicy surprise with the Snack Pack.

Your homework: Stay awesome and stay tuned; Whole Snacks will be back for Season 4 on September 27th!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Aug 23, 202245:02
S3E24 Fun Juices

S3E24 Fun Juices

It’s almost the season 3 finale and that means The Staircase documentary (on Netflix) is also coming to a close. The ladies are 1 episode away from saying goodbye to Michael Peterson for good.

Tune in to hear Alana's and Shay’s *almost* final thoughts on this v long documentary . . . “it’s been 84 years” . . .

Pop Culture this week includes the latest Kardashian Koverage, the Queen Bey, and the tragic news of Anne Heche.

Join your new best friends as they chit chat for Whole Snacks, Episode 24!

Your homework for next week: Episode 13 of The Staircase (documentary) on Netflix & mentally preparing yourself for Season 3 of the pod concluding.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Aug 16, 202253:04
S3E23 Hot Messiest

S3E23 Hot Messiest

Episode 23 is coming at ya with more of The Staircase documentary (on Netflix). Shay is actually starting to enjoy this one . . . it only took getting through half of the docuseries to get there. Alana is still on the fence, but maybe she'll join Shay on the other side soon.

Pop Culture is sprinkled in at the top of the show, but the ladies give you your full segment at the end with Kardashian news, real life issues updates, some intel on a comedy show, & Shay shares a personal story about a weird conversation she had the day after her birthday.

Your homework for next week: Episodes 10, 11, & 12 of The Staircase (documentary) on Netflix.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Aug 09, 202252:21
S3E22 Be A Shayla Upper

S3E22 Be A Shayla Upper

Shay is back from whoopin’ it up in Vegas; she’s finished her summer grad classes; and she’s ready to talk with Alana about these documentaries!

This week, Alana & Shay continue to share their thoughts and discuss the highlights of episodes 5 & 6 of the documentary version of The Staircase (on Netflix). The episodes took place mostly in the courthouse this time. The ladies learned some new information and also hated on some very distasteful jokes that were actually edited to remain in the documentary. Early 2000’s– you gotta love it.

I Love You, Now Die on HBO Max, which chronicles the Michelle Carter, Conrad Roy case came to a close this week for Whole Snacks. The ladies share their final thoughts on this documentary, commiserate over some sad moments, cringe over some the creepiest discoveries, and share their chef’s kiss ratings. The snack The Snacks suggest with this show is ice cream with some funnel cake. Tune in to hear all of the things about Michelle and CoCo.

Pop culture covers a concert disaster, Queen Bey’s latest drop, and of course the Jojo Siwa/Candace Cameron dramz.

Your homework for next week: Episodes 7, 8, & 9 of The Staircase (documentary) on Netflix and wish Shay a Happy Birthday on August 5th! She’s officially IN her thirties.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Aug 02, 202201:13:51
S3E21 Whoopin' It Up

S3E21 Whoopin' It Up

This week, Alana & Shay continue to share their thoughts and discuss the highlights of a very slow start to the documentary version of The Staircase (on Netflix).

The documentary era continues with I Love You, Now Die on HBO Max, which chronicles the Michelle Carter, Conrad Roy case. The ladies are liking this one much better & some things in the documentary may have changed their mind about Michelle. Tune in to find out.

Pop culture covers all the baby news and at the top of the show, Shay shares some very exciting news about her week’s plans!

Your homework for next week: Episodes 5 & 6 of The Staircase (documentary) on Netflix and the second and final half of the real-life documentary of Michelle and Conrad’s story, I Love You, Now Die on HBO Max.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jul 19, 202201:01:25
S3E20 Snack-Sized: Tacos With Lotsa Guaco

S3E20 Snack-Sized: Tacos With Lotsa Guaco

Alana & Shay start the real-life documentary version of The Staircase (on Netflix). Tune in to find out what the girls thought about the first two episodes and how it’s comparing to HBO’s dramatized version thus far.

Hulu’s  The Girl From Plainville has come to an end for Alana & Shay! Listen in for their final thoughts and see which very dramatized scene they both enjoyed in the end. With the show wrapping up, the ladies each share their chef’s kiss rating and this show’s snack/drink of choice: guacamole & tacos! Whip up that good green dip and get to watching.

Pop culture covers Kardashian updates, what Biden is doing in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and ends with all the drams happening on Buckhead Shore.

Your homework for next week: Two episodes of The Staircase (documentary) on Netflix & Whole Snacks is not done with Michelle Carter  just yet . . . dive into the real-life documentary of Michelle and Conrad’s story, I Love You, Now Die on HBO Max, and watch the first episode.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jul 12, 202241:54
S3E19 In-School Friends

S3E19 In-School Friends

Alana & Shay are in the final half of Hulu’s  The Girl From Plainville. The ladies are in agreement that the last two episodes (5 & 6) could have been smooshed together. With Alana walking around and Shay looking at her phone, their interest kind of waned this week. Which is interesting, considering it was the start of the trial episodes. There were some high points, like Elle Fanning nailing Michelle Carter’s new walk and the actress playing Conrad’s mom absolutely rocking it, but the Snacks are ready to see the rest of the trial play out and compare it to what they remember from the case in real-time.

HBO’s The Staircase has come to an end for Alana & Shay! Listen in for their final thoughts and see which part of the ending really creeped them out. With the show wrapping up, the ladies each share their chef’s kiss rating and this show’s snack/drink of choice: red red wine! Pour yourself a mega pint, sit back, and relax.

Pop culture covers celebrity hospital visits, radio show drama, and very sadly, more details, news, and thoughts on the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Your homework for next week: The final two episodes of Hulu’s  The Girl From Plainville & Whole Snacks is not done with Mike Peterson just yet . . . dive into the real-life documentary The Staircase on Netflix and watch the first two episodes.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jul 05, 202201:05:24
S3E18 Long Story Longer

S3E18 Long Story Longer

Alana & Shay are in the final half of HBO’s The Staircase! Episode 5 was much of the same for Shay, but episode 6 FINALLY pulled her out of her phone and glued her eyes to the screen. A new theory in Kathleen Peterson’s death allowed Shay’s number one fear (birds) to become a *possible* reality. However, Alana isn’t so sure.

Speaking of unsuredness (that’s a word, right?), there’s a certain scene in the episodes of Hulu’s The Girl From Plainville that had the ladies scratching their heads and saying WHAT? in their best Minion voice.

And last, but most certainly not least, in lieu of pop culture, Alana & Shay spend some time discussing the terrifying SCOTUS ruling that dropped last week.

Homework for next week: The final two episodes of The Staircase & episodes 5 & 6 of The Girl From Plainville.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jun 28, 202201:19:05
S3E17 Uncover Your Eyes

S3E17 Uncover Your Eyes

The podcast is covering two new episodes of HBO’s The Staircase this week (episodes 3 & 4). It’s gotten slightly less boring and Shay finally figured out the family dynamics in this one. But she still hasn’t fully put her phone down or uncovered her eyes.

The girls started another dramatized true crime series this week! They’re two episodes into Hulu’s The Girl From Plainsville. Alana & Shay dote on Elle Fanning’s amazing performance as one of America’s creepiest girls. Only two episodes in, this show is already getting more love from the snacks than The Staircase. Will this remain true? Only time will tell.

That being said, catch up on your homework for next week! It’s the same assignment from last week: 2 episodes of The Staircase (episodes 5 & 6) and 2 episodes of The Girl From Plainsville (episodes 3 & 4).

And before you do that, be sure to finish up this week’s podcast episode and hear Alana & Shay chat about two queens (Bey & Brit), as well as the drama that unfolded last week on two different talk shows.

Until next time, Snack Pack . . . byeeeeeee!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jun 21, 202252:45
S3E16 Podcast With a Ghost

S3E16 Podcast With a Ghost

The Flight Attendant, season 2 has come to an end for Alana & Shay! Listen in for their final thoughts and see if, between the two of them, they can remember any of the characters’ names (this would be the perfect place to insert the face palm emoji). The Snacks have also started something new this week; when a show ends, they’ll each give a chef’s kiss rating & find a good drink/snack to pair with the show. Tune in for the first chef’s kiss ratings for The Flight Attendant! But the girls will go ahead and share the pairing cause you’ve got to have it ready while you listen: a classic gin & tonic!

As one show came to an end, a new one began for this girls’ night in discussion: HBO’s The Staircase. Alana & Shay watched the first two episodes of this dramatized true crime series to discuss all that’s happened thus far. It’s a bit of a slow start for Shay, but Alana (who is actually ahead this week . . . it wasn’t Shay for once) promises it gets better.

That being said, get ready for reviews and reactions of 2 more episodes (episodes 3 & 4) of The Staircase next week. And the rest of your homework entails the first 2 episodes of another dramatized true crime show. Get ready for Hulu’s The Girl From Plainsville. Shay & Alana hope you’re ready for this one cause they've been waiting to dig into this story.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jun 14, 202251:47
S3E15 Death By Rosé

S3E15 Death By Rosé

This week, Alana & Shay introduce two new shows! Well, kinda new, but new to them and hopefully you, their loyal Snack Pack.

If you did your homework, then you already know that this week the ladies are discussing: Hulu’s Candy and HBO’s The Flight Attendant, season 2.

Candy was short, but (unlike her name would suggest) not so sweet. And by that, we mean– well, you’ll just have to listen in and find out.

If you were a fan of The Flight Attendant’s first season, then you’ll be sure to love season 2. And if you’re like Alana, you’ll like it even better! Cassie is getting back into all kinds of shenanigans and Shay & Alana can’t wait to dive into the first half of the season with y’all!

The girls wrap things up with their final thoughts on the Amber Heard & Johnny Depp trial as it concluded last week. There’s also a little shady Circle TikTok tings to discuss! oop!

Your homework for next week:

Remaining four episodes of The Flight Attendant

&

The first two episodes of HBO’s The Staircase

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Jun 07, 202201:16:31
S3E14 How the Cookie Crumble Landed

S3E14 How the Cookie Crumble Landed

It’s time to discuss the final thoughts on The Circle and The Thing About Pam!

Who won this season of Netflix’s amazing game show? And what really is the thing about Pam? Spoiler: Alana & Shay deep dove into the dramatized true crime series and they still have not a clue.

There wasn’t too much pop culture to discuss from the past week, but the ladies uncovered a few gems to share with you.

Your homework assignment for next week: Hulu’s Candy and HBO’s The Flight Attendant, season 2.

For bonus points: email the girls at wholesnackspodcast@gmail.com some draaaank recipes! They’ve gotten a little lax on their drinking habits and what a shame that is. They clearly need suggestions!

Hope you enjoy this week’s episode!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

May 31, 202201:14:35
S3E13 The Thing About The Circle

S3E13 The Thing About The Circle

Alana & Shay are back from their midseason break and they're feeling all refreshed, renewed, and rejuvenated! Of course, coming back, the ladies were ready to discuss two NEW shows: The Circle and The Thing About Pam!

Shay & Alana have been keeping up with The Circle since season 1. So, to stay on brand, it’s no surprise season 4 was on the Whole Snacks Podcast TV Guide. The pod’s episode 13 is all about the first half of The Circle. Who are the girls’ faves & who had them scratching their head? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

Even though Shay made a mistake and watched this one prior (her exact words to Alana were: too bad we didn’t pick The Thing About Pam for the pod bc this show is SOOO good– to which Alana replied with the straightest of face emoji . . .), the Snacks still kept this one on the roster because it was too good not to discuss. #shaysnumberoneshowof2022sofar (disclaimer: we are very aware this hashtag is extremely long and probably won’t stick, but there it is). Like with The Circle, Alana & Shay are discussing half of the series with the first 3 episodes!

Tune in to hear their thoughts and be sure to pop back in next week for the second halves of both The Circle & The Thing About Pam!

Welcome back, Snack Pack!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

May 24, 202256:18
S3E12 Hot Pants (Midseason Finale)

S3E12 Hot Pants (Midseason Finale)

It’s the midseason finale! So, of course, we had to wrap up some shows before we take a little breaky-break.

In this episode, Shay and Alana share their final thoughts on the very first season of The Ultimatum: it was . . . a thing. Alana loved it. Shay liked the second half. Will they watch season 2 when it airs? The show has already been greenlit for more awkward dates with your friend’s significant other. We wanna know what you think! Should Alana and Shay cringe– binge– their way through another season? (If you're on Spotify, answer the poll!- for a limited time)

Lastly, it’s another documentary for your viewing pleasure and your earhole’s pleasure (for when you listen to the girl’s commentary): Netflix’s White Hot. In under an hour and a half, we learned all about the background discrimination and sexualization of the former Abercrombie & Fitch. (Abercrombie is currently under new ownership, rebranded, and has strayed far away from their past.) Alana and Shay get into some deep discussion before moving on to very scattered pop culture news. But hey, it’s interesting news nonetheless!

Check out this final episode before the snacks return for the remainder of season 3 on May 24th! Until then, check out Seasons 1 and 2 or stalk us on the socials!

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Your homework: The Thing About Pam (episodes 1-3)  & the second show will be announced on socials!

May 03, 202201:30:02
S3E11 Two Friends Making Out

S3E11 Two Friends Making Out

With two episodes left until the mid-season finale, Alana & Shay are ready to dive in!

The ladies finish discussing Bad Vegan & to sum it up: How? Why? We are so confused?

The cringeyness (Shay’s words) that is The Ultimatum continues & things just keep getting worse. This episode is all about the trial marriages, so tune in to hear what the girls think. Next week, Shay & Alana are wrapping up the final four episodes. So, make sure you’re all caught up! (Also, your homework: White Hot).

In pop culture news, it’s all about the court cases, babyyyyy. & as Shay and Alana put it: let’s just end on Usher.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Alana on Instagram & Twitter

You can follow the pod here!

Apr 26, 202201:09:03
S3E10 Confused, Bewildered, Concerned

S3E10 Confused, Bewildered, Concerned

It's the beginning of two brand new shows for the Snack Pack to digest!

This week, Alana & Shay discuss Netflix's newest dating experiment: The Ultimatum. For Shay, it's a bit uncomfortable, but Alana loves the drama (okay, Shay loves it too). Listen in as they dive into all the new reality TV couples.

Next up, the ladies have a new fraud doc to take the place of The Dropout and it's Netflix's Bad Vegan. All that needs to be said right now is: how sway?

The episode finishes up with the latest pop culture news!

Grab some dessert, this episode is about to be sweet!

Follow Shay on Instagram

Follow Alana on Instagram

Follow the pod on Instagram

Apr 19, 202201:25:08
S3E9 Snack-Sized: On An Artificial Hill

S3E9 Snack-Sized: On An Artificial Hill

We outside! Join Alana & Shay this week as they sit outside on a fake grass hill and wrap up their latest shows. Bridgerton season 2 & The Dropout conclude and you'll want to grab a drink to hear the ladies' final thoughts! There wasn't much in pop culture news this week . . . or maybe there was and Shay & Alana were too busy watching England's high society fall in love and a Californian CEO slowly lose her shit to notice. Who knows! Sit down & join your girls anyway. They're ready for a quick chat!
Apr 12, 202241:10
S3E8 The Face of Evil

S3E8 The Face of Evil

The Dropout, Bridgerton, & the slap! Oh my! Alana and Shay continue discussing Elizabeth Holmes and The Dropout. Over the last two episodes they watched, homie went from socially awkward to the face of evil . . . and everyone was wearing that face on their face. Shit got weird. Moving on, Bridgerton is back, baby! Shay's favorite show returned and she couldn't wait to discuss episodes 1 through 5 with Alana. All the romantic feels were much needed following the slap heard 'round the world. Yeah, you didn't think the ladies covered pop culture news and wouldn't discuss that viral Oscar's moment between Will Smith and Chris rock did you? Anyhooo, uncork the wine. It's time to get jiggy with it.
Apr 05, 202201:36:40
S3E7 An Inspiring Step Forward

S3E7 An Inspiring Step Forward

This week, the ladies take an inspiring step forward and continue their discussions on "The Dropout" and Shay recaps what she's watched on "Euphoria". Alana and Shay then fill you in on the little bit of pop culture news they unwrapped this week. It's a shorter than usual episode, but it's been a week and hey, great things come in small packages right?! After practicing your power voice, grab your favorite drink, and press play.
Mar 29, 202201:10:35
S3E6 No Food Having Whore

S3E6 No Food Having Whore

This week is full of the new new. Well, the new new & some old new, but some new ish nonetheless. The two shows Alana and Shay discuss in this week's episode are Hulu's new "The Dropout", starring Amanda Seyfried and the show Shay was so behind on starting: "Euphoria". So, now you see why we had to clarify and say new new and old new. Get the ladies' thoughts on the show depicting another in real life con artist and listen in on Shay reminding Alana on what happened in those first few episodes of one of HBO's biggest hits. In the pop culture segment of the episode, Alana updates Shay on the newest Love Is Blind news and Shay returns the favor by updating Alana on all the KarJenner info. Grab your drinks! It's time to chit chitty chat.
Mar 22, 202201:15:46
S3E5 Merlot Maiden

S3E5 Merlot Maiden

This week, Alana and Shay wrap up their thoughts on Inventing Anna. Did they like it? How'd it end? How much wine do they need to get them through the time that's between Inventing Anna and when they can watch their next Shonda Rhimes binge, Bridgerton season 2? The ladies also started and finished Netflix's Pieces of Her (based on the Karin Slaughter novel of the same name the two discussed in a book club episode) and Alana couldn't wait to share her thoughts. The episode wraps with KarJenner news and finally, some other pop culture news that surfaced over the week. Grab your wine and some snacks. Cheers to another episode with your new best friends!
Mar 15, 202201:25:60
S3E4 Me Leo, You Virgo

S3E4 Me Leo, You Virgo

This week's episode wraps up season 2 of Love is Blind! Alana and Shay discuss the reunion and the couples that carried us through the second season of the crazy experiment. Discussions on Inventing Anna are continued as the ladies make it through episode 3 of the newest Shonda Rhimes gem. How else would Shay and Alana end the show, but to share the latest Kimye and Kimye adjacent news and drama? Maybe the craziness will wrap up soon so these two have time to discuss other pop culture news come episode 5? Grab your favorite cocktail and snack, then sit back and join your new best friends for girls' night in!
Mar 08, 202201:30:50
S3E3 Let's Talk About the Cups

S3E3 Let's Talk About the Cups

This week, Alana and Shay give you some Starbucks secret menu details, share what they're currently reading, and then dive right into the shows and pop culture news! Love is Blind is a wrap, so the ladies have to talk weddings and decisions. With Too Hot to Handle off air, it's time to welcome a new show to the pod: Inventing Anna. Shonda Rhimes has done it again! The ladies end this week's episode with some more Kimye news. So, grab your popcorn and get comfy . . . it's girls' night in!
Mar 01, 202201:26:19
S3E2 The Two Girls on the Floor Recording a Podcast Near the Window

S3E2 The Two Girls on the Floor Recording a Podcast Near the Window

This week, Alana & Shay discuss a show they both binged in one night: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (try saying that 5 times fast); a continuation of the amazingness that is Love is Blind; and of course, there's more Kimye dramz to chit chat about as well. Grab yourself a Kristen Bell (as her TWITHATSFTGITW character) size glass of red wine & join your favorite ladies for this week's girls night in!
Feb 22, 202201:19:34
S3E1 A Very Beautiful Bum

S3E1 A Very Beautiful Bum

The ladies are back, Snack Pack! & better than ever. This first episode of Whole Snacks' third season kicks off with a new format: pop culture and reality TV news. Episode one features all the KarJenner news you've been dying to hear about, plus a touch of the newest seasons of Too Hot To Handle and Love is Blind. Though Alana and Shay have slightly tweaked their content, their banter and laughter is still the same and they hope you'll join them for season 3. Get ready for your favorite girls' night in!
Feb 15, 202201:22:53