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Food News

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Join Juliet Litman and David Jacoby every week for ‘Food News,’ in which they will sample various snacks, share personal tales about food, and round up the latest in food news from around the world!

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United States

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Join Juliet Litman and David Jacoby every week for ‘Food News,’ in which they will sample various snacks, share personal tales about food, and round up the latest in food news from around the world!

Language:

English


Episodes
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Nutella in Space, KitKat Follow-Up, and Blind-Tasting Unique Chips

4/10/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby revisit the McDonalds CEO, discuss whether it’s fair to critique a restaurant after one visit, and share their thoughts on portion sizes. For this week’s Taste Test, they try to guess the flavors of unique chips without looking. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:48

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A Brazen KitKat Theft, a Spice Discussion, and Tasting Unique Oreos

4/3/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again dive into the world of Red Lobster, gush about the McDonald’s that threw a birthday party for a 95-year-old patron, and finally try to solve the age-old question: Is mayonnaise an instrument? For this week’s Taste Test, they try a flight of unique Oreos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Stefan Anderson Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:22

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Dress Codes, How to Eat Cereal, and Tasting Flavor-Swapped Chips!

3/27/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby once again check in on Red Lobster, try to get to the bottom of a Vancouver meat heist, and discuss the $1,000 hot chocolate. For this week’s Taste Test, they try flavor-swapped chips. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:25

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A Syrup-Fueled Traffic Jam, Taco Bell Skin Care, and Tasting Lloyd’s Carrot Cake!

3/20/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Sprite’s return to the NBA, discuss the Russian man who got a Domino's tattoo for free pizza for life only for the deal to stop, and cover the people churning their own butter while running. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Lloyd’s carrot cake. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:02

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Boy Dinner, a Buffalo-Flavored Espresso Martini, and Tasting Midday Snacks!

3/13/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the perfect drinking temperature for water, gush over the Italian exchange student who went to Olive Garden, and unravel the show’s first reverse heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a midday snack. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:51

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Feeding Babies Butter, Burger King Vs. McDonald's, and Tasting Erewhon With Bill Simmons

3/6/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby are joined by Bill Simmons to share their thoughts on a new ranch milkshake, follow up with the fridge detectives on Reddit, and discuss a restaurant's $50K water bill. For this week’s Taste Test, they try smoothies from Erewhon. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyGuest: Bill SimmonsProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:10:24

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The Controversy Surrounding Reese’s, More Iguana Pizza, and Tasting Cherry Coke

2/27/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a judge's ruling involving boneless buffalo wings, discuss a restaurant charging a donation fee, and update their food goals. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of cherry Coke flavors. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News.Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:45

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Papa Johns Michelin Attempt, the History of Popcorn, and Tasting Birthday Cake!

2/20/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a fake tamale review, dive back into the food being served at the Olympics, and discuss the world’s first AI companion cafe. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet is surprised with cake for her birthday. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:17

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Olympics Food, a Spooky Fridge, and Tasting Unique Cream Cheese

2/13/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Cape Cod Potato Chips no longer being produced on Cape Cod, discuss new iguana pizza, and marvel at what a woman sold her crock for. For this week’s Taste Test, they try four different flavors of cream cheese. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:32

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Prue Leith Steps Down From 'Bake Off,' a Keg of Ketchup, and Tasting a Raw Onion

1/30/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss why consumers are obsessed with zero-sugar soda, share their thoughts on the restaurant offering marijuana pairings, and cover a new Philly law meant to curb restaurant reservation scalping. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a plain sweet onion. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducers: Mike Wargon and Ronak NairMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:18

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The End of Pizza, a Crushed Delivery Robot, and Tasting Pineberries

1/23/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on English beaches being covered in onions and potatoes, discuss the trend of chain restaurants masquerading as small businesses on delivery apps, and dive deep into the couple who got caught adding their own hair to their food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try pineberries. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:26

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The Viral Sushi Pop, Crumbl Doughnuts, and Tasting Protein Chips

1/16/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Lane Kiffin taking the grocery basket home from the store, hold in their revulsion at the woman who snorts all her food, and weigh in on the heist committed by a ‘less attractive Jason Statham’. For this week’s Taste Test, they try protein chips. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:45

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Dutch Bros Coffee, Banning Boiling Crustaceans, and a Blind Mac & Cheese Taste Test

1/9/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby defend the train worker who served sausage rolls out of the garbage, discuss customers using AI images to get refunds from delivery services, and marvel at British Chinese food. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try Kraft, Goodles, and Annie’s to see if they can tell their mac & cheese’s apart. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:55

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A Lobster Heist, Mac and Cheese, and a Blind Coffee Taste Test

1/2/2026
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the Massachusetts town that smells like doughnuts and rejoice at the Shrimp Basket employee who saved a customer's life. Plus, Juliet learns what a goose is. For this week’s Taste Test, they blindly try to identify four different coffees. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:52

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Martha Stewart’s Bagels, Robin Hood Thieves, and Tasting Festive Starbucks

12/19/2025
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the rise and fall of Crumbl, break down a snail heist, and share their thoughts on the DoorDash driver accused of using pepper spray on a customer's food. For this week’s Taste Test, they try an Eggnog Latte and Cranberry Bliss from Starbucks. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:00

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The Drunk Raccoon, Ludacrisps, and Tasting Meals from Burger King and McDonald's

12/12/2025
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on In-N-Out no longer calling out order 67, discuss the Chipotle customer who claims they found a rodent in their food, and break down an AI ad. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the Grinch Meal from McDonald's and SpongeBob-themed food from Burger King. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon, Ronak Nair, and Jonathan Frias Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:07

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Rome’s Oldest Coffee Shop, a Countryside Wine Heist, and a Doritos Flight

12/5/2025
This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the bar banning solo drinkers after 9 p.m., reveal how they would act if their seatmate on a plane were eating eggs, and break down communal dining. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Garlic Steak and BBQ Rib Doritos. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:30

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Listener Food News Extravaganza and Tasting Hot Chocolate Liquid I.V.

11/28/2025
This week, Juliet and Jacoby turn the episode over to the listeners and answer your most burning questions, including Juliet’s ideal Thanksgiving menu and how to host people with allergies. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot chocolate-flavored Liquid I.V. before sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:17

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Anti-Alcohol Mint, Nike’s Soup Giveaway, and Tasting Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese

11/21/2025
This week, Juliet and Jacoby officially adopt the "waiting in line" beat, try to figure out why a woman having an allergic reaction is newsworthy, and cover the latest whiskey heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try apple pie–flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:54

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Urine-Based Food, a Viral Gender-Reveal Cake, and Tasting Ramen Crunch

11/14/2025
This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover the women who believe matcha is making their hair fall out, discuss the woman trying to trademark "vegetable," and Jacoby shares his love for Mad Honey. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ramen Crunch. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new taste tests, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:24