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Nov 13, 2026 · 33:21
Trigger warning: This episode has some crunchy bits. :)Let’s see what spicy spooky snacks we can chow down on today. Which menu items will we be trying? * Takis Zombie * Cheetos…
Nov 6, 2026 · 42:56
We like to punish ourselves a lot on Quest for the Best. And some people will think today is no exception, as we are trying Taco Bell.This is not the first time we have had Taco…
Oct 30, 2026 · 24:07
Halloween is upon us! So let’s try something mysterious and spooky. Well, hopefully not too spooky. Today we have the Unidentified Chips AHOY! cookie! What is the flavor? Who…
Oct 2, 2026 · 26:36
OH.MY.GAWD.Guess what? We are trying more dumb old Oreos. I mean, what is the point? Nothing beats original or mint, why do they keep trying? Why?Because fools like us keep…
Sep 25, 2026 · 43:20
What are the most midwest foods? Tater Tot CasseroleScotcheroosPuppy ChowSweet CornMaid RitesPork Tenderloin All good foods. But the most midwest?Ranch.So let’s see who has the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 18:19
Pub burgers are all the rage lately. So let’s try out some fast food pub burgers! Which burgers are we trying today? * Culver’s Fried Pickle Pub Burger * Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon…
Sep 4, 2026 · 28:11
Things are about to get weird here.Would you ever crave a dill flavored cookie? Because we are headed down that road… Oreo has released a special edition Summer Carnival Oreo…
Aug 28, 2026 · 27:09
You will NOT believe what we are trying today! Something that we have never done before. Something so unique and unusual… Okay. I’m lying. We are trying a smorgasbord of chips…
Aug 21, 2026 · 24:16
Here we go! Time to clean out the cupboard and see what we have purchased that doesn’t fit in with any other category! But first… Without your support, this podcast would not be…
Aug 7, 2026 · 22:07
Welcome to the Iowa State Fair! At the Iowa State Fair, food is king. On a stick, deep fried, slathered in butter, and coated in sugar. When you come to the Iowa State Fair, be…
Jul 31, 2026 · 31:51
The Bakery Collection. You may think we are trying delicious homemade pies and cakes… but nope, we are trying out the Bakery Collection by M&M’s. But first… Without your support,…
Jul 24, 2026 · 25:52
Oreo is cranking out the Limited Edition Oreos again. Let’s see if these new ones are worth it. Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Which Oreos are we…
Jul 17, 2026 · 28:54
The pretzel business is booming these days. It seems like ever since Dots came on the scene, everyone is trying their hand in making a new pretzel. Well, today we have Pop…
Jun 5, 2026 · 19:28
Shrinkflation is real. Remember when full sized candy bars actually used to be full sized? And not $2.50 each? Remember when your bags of chips weren’t 75% air? And remember when…
May 22, 2026 · 45:50
It’s time to clean out the cupboard of all the foods we have collected but haven’t had a specific show to put them with! So we will call this Rando Snacks and Other Garbage.…
May 15, 2026 · 21:33
Have you ever eaten something where the flavor and the texture do not match up? Well, I am afraid that is what we are running into today with the Limited Edition Flavor Swap…
May 8, 2026 · 22:57
Today it’s getting dirty in the podcast studio. It’s time to try some Dirty Mountain Dew. Who is on this dirty quest? * Kristopher, with a t. * Nate, with a t. * Matt, with a t.…
May 1, 2026 · 40:40
Burritos would not be the food that comes to mind when visiting Iowa. But today we have an Iowa Burrito showdown to see who does it better.Today we are trying national chain…
Apr 10, 2026 · 53:21
Sometimes you need something quick. You stop at one place and can pick up pizza, chips, soda, beer, cookies, and fill up your gas tank.And other times you have more time, maybe…
Apr 3, 2026 · 39:42
Nate and Randi flew on a plane! They flew across the pond. They visited a place… Australia? Austria? No, Ireland! Saw a lot of sheep. Ate a lot of food. Brought back some snacks!…
Mar 27, 2026 · 36:15
A road trip is never complete without some good road food. Whether you are packing up a cooler before you leave or stopping at a gas stations on the way, your snack choice is…
Mar 20, 2026 · 21:59
We have had a brief hiatus from the show! And not because of something fun or cool. Our cat, Oy, who has made some appearances on this podcast, had emergency surgery. He was…
Feb 27, 2026 · 19:24
Welcome to Quest for the Best! Today we have another random selection from the grocery store! I am always on the lookout for some new products. If you see any you want us to try,…
Feb 20, 2026 · 36:55
Smoky flavoring can be quite good when done well. Can Pringles do smoky? Let’s find out! Which Pringles are we trying today? * Smoky Cheddar * Smoky Mesquite BBQ * Smoky Bacon…
Feb 13, 2026 · 26:25
Welcome to Quest for the Best! Every time I head to the grocery store, I always have my eyes peeled for something new. And usually I find something. Those new items go to the…
Feb 6, 2026 · 40:17
If you have a maturity level higher than a 5th grader, I apologize ahead of time. Which sodas are we trying today? * Twigs * Bawls Who is on this quest? * Randi, too mature for…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:05:35
Join us at Bit Brewery in Central City, Iowa for a Chili Cook Off! And then go to Bit Brewery and try some of their amazing beer and pizza, and stay around for the events they…
Jan 23, 2026 · 43:44
Frozen pizza is a staple in most freezers across the US. But today we are trying out some strange strange pizza that popped up in the grocery store. If you have it in your heart,…
Jan 9, 2026 · 34:23
On a vacation this past fall, Matt and I visited Silver Dollar City. Today we are trying Taffy made at the park! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:19:56
200 Episodes!?!?! CRAZY!In honor of this amazing milestone, we have decided to do a battle between two local BBQ joints, Starbeck’s vs. Cindy Lou’s. Because who doesn’t love some…
Dec 12, 2025 · 29:05
Sorry Folks, Totally missed this edit. So let’s turn back time to… Halloween! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Which candies are we trying today?…
Dec 5, 2025 · 24:47
We travel, we explore, we buy food, we go back home, we podcast about it.Let’s do it. Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Which popped corns are we…
Nov 28, 2025 · 25:43
Thanksgiving was just yesterday, and today you are probably out shopping. And in your shopping adventure, you may see some Thanksgiving seasoned popcorn. Should you buy it?…
Nov 21, 2025 · 28:49
Every time I go to the grocery store, it is just new chip after new chip. Weird chips, crazy chips, hopefully tasty chips… Let’s find out! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us…
Nov 14, 2025 · 29:11
We randomly found some crazy new candy bar flavors in the store recently. Let’s see if these are any good! Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Who are…
Nov 7, 2025 · 28:41
Today we are trying out the new Pizza Hut Flatzz. Let’s see if these are worthy of ordering again! Which Flats are we trying? * Nashville Hot Chicken * Ultimate * Chicken Bacon…
Oct 31, 2025 · 27:12
Time for mOreo Cookies! Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Who are our Questers today? * Kris, getting double stuffed. * Matt, crazy scientist. *…
Oct 24, 2025 · 17:02
Coke, Mt. Dew, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper… These are all sodas that have a huge collection of soda flavors. Some good, and some are complete abominations. So, let’s see if A&W can show…
Oct 17, 2025 · 25:12
You can pretty much never go wrong with popcorn! Let’s see if AMC can keep the popcorn party train going with their microwave popcorn! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us…
Oct 10, 2025 · 25:04
Some random candy bars! YAY! Help us sustain our podcast by donating! We appreciate the support! Who are our Questers today? * Randi, prematurely optimistic. * Nate, producing a…
Oct 3, 2025 · 22:21
There are a ton of different Reeces bars out there. But it seemed like it had been a while since a new flavor has come out and suddenly, they can’t stop. So today we are trying…
Sep 26, 2025 · 27:22
What should I have for breakfast this morning? If I was smart, I’d go with a banana or some other piece of fruit. But no. I think a PopTart sounds good. And to really sell it on…
Sep 12, 2025 · 48:03
There have been a lot of kitchen gadgets over the years used to cook your food. Toaster Oven, Pizzazz, Pressure Cooker. Well, Air Fryer is all the rage and we wanted to give some…
Sep 5, 2025 · 38:35
Every time I go to the grocery store, it is just new chip after new chip. Weird chips, crazy chips, hopefully tasty chips… Let’s find out! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us…
Aug 29, 2025 · 16:23
It’s been a minute since Oreo has given us a new flavor to try… So, I was happy to see these new Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreo! Let’s give it a try! Help us sustain our podcast…
Aug 22, 2025 · 38:09
Who is ready to try some DORITOS?!?! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Which Doritos are we trying today? * Jumpin’ Jack Cheese * Twisted Queso *…
Aug 15, 2025 · 34:08
There are a ton of different brands of candies in the store. And it isn’t too often that you find a brand new, well, brand. But at Target I happened to stumble upon Joyride…
Aug 8, 2025 · 33:22
Cookies and snack cakes. You either love the store bought ones or you hate them. Today we have four NEW snack cakes and cookies to try and discover if any of them are worth your…
Aug 1, 2025 · 19:49
Cheez It is a fantastic cracker. Cheesy goodness in a nice crunchy package. Plus they have a lot of different flavors - even burnt ones for you weirdos out there. But is Cheez It…
Jul 25, 2025 · 29:51
Let’s get pickly! Which Pickle products are we trying today? * Vlasic Pickle Balls * Dorito’s Tangy Pickle * Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Who is on this juicy Pickle quest? *…
Jul 11, 2025 · 21:36
Here we go… Trader Joe’s time again! Let’s see what’s good. But first… You may have noticed that we are not being too consistent with our posting as of late. My computer died.…
Jun 27, 2025 · 36:47
Would you believe it if I told you there are more new chip flavors out there? This is turning into a chip podcast. Not that I’m complaining. Nothing like a good chip. Which chips…
Jun 20, 2025 · 24:59
There are a lot of options out there for breakfast foods. You can go with a nice plate of bacon and eggs, maybe a couple slices of peanut butter toast. Some people go for the…
Jun 6, 2025 · 20:53
Goldfish Crisps?!?!Say no more… But first… Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on…
May 23, 2025 · 16:35
Today we are trying one of my ultimate car ride snacks. Ritz Bits! I love the Ritz Bits with cheese… Matt loves the peanut butter. Will anyone like the NEW Spicy Queso? But…
May 16, 2025 · 31:23
Who doesn’t like a good pickle? They are good on sandwiches.They are good fried up.They are good on pizza.They are good on their own.So let’s see if Popeye’s can keep up the…
May 9, 2025 · 14:40
There are so many chip flavors out there… but when this one came out, well… we weren’t sure what to expect. Gas Station Roller Dog is pretty self explanatory. But can they…
May 2, 2025 · 27:28
Chicken and Waffles, Pigs-n-Taters, and Soda Pop. What do these three Hammond’s chocolate bars have in common? We tried them all and they were terrible. So, what do some normal…
Apr 25, 2025 · 20:28
Girl Scout Cookies. Did you know that there are two separate bakeries that make these little snacks? And depending on where you live, you will either have Little Brownie Bakery…
Apr 18, 2025 · 31:45
So many flavors of chips out there, it seems like every time you go to the grocery store, there are tons of new flavors to try. So today we are trying 5 different chip flavors!…
Apr 11, 2025 · 27:29
Are you ready to try some new soda flavors? Today we have three new flavors of pop to try. Carbonated beverages are usually not very good on this show, for some reason. So…
Apr 4, 2025 · 19:58
It doesn’t matter if it is the hottest longest day of the year, or it is the coldest, snowiest, most horrible day of the year. Anytime is a good time for ice cream. Especially if…
Mar 28, 2025 · 34:42
It is time to try another fast food chain!We have been to many pizza places, taco places, burger joints, and sub chains. Today we are headed to a chicken place…Chick-Fil-A! If…
Mar 21, 2025 · 31:45
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a weak spot when it comes to popcorn. When Matt and I go to the theater, I easily finish the giant tub of corn before the movie starts, and…
Mar 14, 2025 · 36:09
Here comes Easter! Last year we tried Easter Jelly Beans. And let’s just say, overall we were not impressed. Maybe Easter gummies will treat us better? Let’s find out. Help us…
Mar 7, 2025 · 16:30
*gasp* Oh my gosh! Another new Oreo?!?! *gasp* Today we are trying out the limited edition Post Malone Oreos Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks! Who…
Feb 28, 2025 · 45:20
Who is ready to eat some more chips!? We have five different kinds/flavors to try. Let’s go!! Which chips are we trying today? * Fiesta Twists - Salsa Verde * Fiesta Twists -…
Feb 21, 2025 · 22:10
Picture it. You are a kid and the 3:00 bell rings at school. You grab your bag and run out, ready for your short trek home. 10 minutes later and you are at home, opening the…
Feb 7, 2025 · 27:28
Ready for a jaw workout? Today we are trying Hi-Chew! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Which Hi-Chew are we trying today? * Fantasy * Rainbow…
Jan 31, 2025 · 51:23
When you go to the grocery store and hit up the frozen section, you sure can find a lot of snack type foods. But what always draws me in… after the ice cream… is the pizza. But…
Jan 17, 2025 · 31:46
It’s breakfast time at Quest for the Best, so let’s try a childhood breakfast staple… Eggo Waffles! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Which Eggo…
Jan 10, 2025 · 24:56
Chicken and Waffles, Pigs-n-Taters, and Soda Pop. What do these three things have in common? Chocolate, of course! But first… Without your support, this podcast would not be a…
Jan 3, 2025 · 23:39
Pringles. They are trying something new and they are called Pringles Mingles. Will they live up to the quality of the original Pringles products? Let’s find out. But first……
Dec 27, 2024 · 19:33
We have tried a lot of variations of Coca-Cola. We have tried Root beers and Orange Cream Soda. But today we have the limited edition Shirley Temple 7up. Who are our Questers…
Dec 20, 2024 · 38:23
Snack Pack. The yummy little dish of pudding that nobody can resist. Well, at least when you are a kid. So let’s see if any adults like these as much as the kid in the room… our…
Dec 13, 2024 · 50:08
Today we continue on our Quest to find a winning fast food pizza chain with a battle between Marco’s Pizza and Godfather’s pizza. Who will win this prestigious battle? Which menu…
Dec 6, 2024 · 17:22
Today we have some new products to try out. Some people love them, some people compare them to edible plastic. What am I talking about? Twizzlers of course! But not just any…
Nov 29, 2024 · 18:05
Just in time for Thanksgiving (or a day late I suppose…) Pumpkin Pie M&Ms and Peanut Butter and Jelly M&Ms! I wonder if these will live up to the hype? But first… Without your…
Nov 22, 2024 · 33:11
Who doesn’t love a good chip? Potato chips, corn chips, whatever Funyuns are made out of… I grew up in a chip loving family and am always excited to try out new flavors. So which…
Nov 15, 2024 · 43:40
Today we are putting America’s #1 cookie to the test. Well… at least a handful of limited edition flavors that came out this summer. So, grab a glass of milk, and get ready.…
Nov 8, 2024 · 14:07
Whelp, Kit Kat is trying to get in on the Halloween game with their limited edition Ghost Toast. Will it be any good? Let’s find out. Would you like to donate to the show? You…
Nov 1, 2024 · 42:45
We are back in the studio! After a crap ton of rain this spring, the studio found itself under a bunch of water. So Matt and I have spent the whole summer refinishing things in…
Oct 25, 2024 · 13:36
We are back at the Iowa State Fair. We are about to end this experience on a little slice of heaven… This is part 7 of our Iowa State Fair experience. And while you won’t be able…
Oct 18, 2024 · 9:33
We are back at the Iowa State Fair. I hope you are hungry! This is part 6 of our Iowa State Fair experience. And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT…
Oct 11, 2024 · 10:21
We are back at the Iowa State Fair, where if you can’t find something to eat, you aren’t very hungry. This is part 5 of our Iowa State Fair experience. And while you won’t be…
Oct 4, 2024 · 11:54
Welcome to the Iowa State Fair, where every food experience is a gamble! This is part 4 of our Iowa State Fair experience. And while you won’t be able to try these food with us…
Sep 13, 2024 · 13:04
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Iowa State Fair, where everything is fried and everyone is happy! This is part 3 of our Iowa State Fair experience. And while you won’t be able…
Sep 6, 2024 · 14:03
We are back at the Iowa State Fair, where the sun is out, the air is thick with the smells of fried foods, and the most popular vehicle is the motorized scooter! This is part 2…
Aug 30, 2024 · 12:08
Picture it. Mid-August. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky. The temperature is reaching the low 90s. You have your tank top on, you are rocking some shorts. You slather on…
Aug 23, 2024 · 20:28
We’re baaaaack! Sort of. Thanks to all our listeners for their patience and encouragement as we work through the struggles of our flooded podcast studio! Who knew a lot of rain…
Jun 21, 2024 · 49:11
With all the options of grocery stores, it is time to try some place that is unlike any other. Is it Hy-Vee? Nope.Fareway?Nope.Aldi?Getting closer….Today we are trying out snacks…
Jun 14, 2024 · 49:06
In a world full of dipping sauces, it can be hard to decide which one you want to go with. Ketchup, ranch, honey mustard… the list goes on. But there is one sauce… yes, one…
Jun 7, 2024 · 42:01
Let’s try something new today! New to Quest for the Best, but it is highly unlikely that they are new to you. Today we are trying Pillsbury refrigerated doughs. Which Pillsbury…
May 31, 2024 · 40:58
“Napoleon! Gimme some of your tots.” “No! Go and find your own.” “Come on! Gimme some of your tots!” “No! I’m freaking starved! I didn’t get to eat anything today!” *kicks tots*…
May 24, 2024 · 52:33
Think back to when you were a kid. What were some foods that you ate for lunch? Maybe you enjoyed a PB&J. Maybe you think of the square pizza from the lunch line at school. If…
May 17, 2024 · 17:14
Today is not normal. This month has not been normal. We have some upsetting news from Quest for the Best… Our studio was flooded out. After a s**t ton of rain, our podcast studio…
May 11, 2024 · 39:51
There are so so so so many varieties of ice creams out there. When you go to the grocery store, it can sometimes be overwhelming on what to get. But today, we decided to single…
May 3, 2024 · 34:14
Summer is right around the corner and as the weather heats up, everyone is going to be looking for something to quench their thirst. We have tried a lot of different sodas on…
Apr 26, 2024 · 48:00
What do a bowl of soup, a meat and cheese tray, and staying home sick watching The Price is Right all have in common? Crackers of course! Today we dive into the diverse and rich…
Apr 19, 2024 · 49:54
There are so many snacks out there for a person to try out. You got your chocolates. You got your crackers. You got your cookies. You got your nuts. You got your fruit snacks….…
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