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What Hot Salsa is best? This week we are doing a second round of Hot Salsas. Our first round the salsas weren't quite hot enough (with Pace edging it out), so this time around we are ramping up the intensity. The contestants are Arriba, Mateo's , and Mrs. Renfro's. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting u…

What Caramel popcorn is best? This week we are finishing the popcorn trifecta by trying some caramel popcorns, with the added element of nuts. The contestants Cracker Jack, Crunch n Munch, and Poppycock. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.co…

What Spiked Arnold Palmer is best? As it turns out Arizona has a copyright on the name Arnold Palmer, so with that in mind, this week we are trying out spiked half and half which is 50% Lemonade and 50% unsweetened iced tea. This weeks contestants are Arizona, Lipton, Twisted Tea, and a homemade version (made with Simply Lemonade, Pure Leaf Tea, an…

What Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcake is best? It is long overdue, but this week we finally pit Hostess up against their arch nemesis Little Debbie. We do so by trying out the individually wrapped chocolate cupcakes with white squiggly icing on the top. Only problem is that Entenman's came along as well and is looking to make their rivalry look irrel…

What Energy Drink is best? This week we start with a slightly beefy segment of taste testing White Claw's new Vodka Seltzers. Later we get to the main event of Original Energy Drinks. Nowadays there are hundreds of (better) options and flavors but today we will find out which of the originators is best. The contenders are Full Throttle, Monster, Re…

Which Nigori sake is best? This week we bring back sake for a second time, but this time we are trying the 4 Nigori sakes (Nigori literally means "Cloudy Sake"). The contenders are Sayuri, Manotsuru, (we referred to as Kura, and means "Demon Slayer" which is pretty cool) Rihaku, and Tozai, . Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions…

Which Earl Grey Tea is best? This week we have ourselves a cute little tea party and try out some earl grey teas. The companies attending might not be the most drank teas over in England but they are the most accessible here in the state. The contenders are Bigelow, Harney & Sons, and Tazo. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions,…

Which Electrolyte Powder is best? This week try out the emerging market of Electrolyte Powder by trying out some berry electrolyte powders. The contenders are Biosteel (Mixed Berry), Liquid IV (Acai Berry), Nuun (Tri Berry) and Pedialyte (Berry Frost). Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestd…

Which Peanut butter egg is best? This week we have a mystery box that turns into a bit of an Easter extravaganza. First for the main attraction we try some peanut butter eggs, something we didn't even know had three options. The contenders are Dove, Reese's, and Russell Stover. Later on we try out a variety of other Easter candies including some ch…

Which Italian Sub is best? This week we try our first fast food item! For years people have debated over which burger is best, which fries are best, but now we start the debate of which sub sandwich joint is best. The contenders and their sandwich representing them are: Jersey Mike's #13 The Original Italian, Jimmy John's #9 Italian Nightclub, and …

Which Monster Seltzer flavor is best? This week we bring you a bit of a twofer. First we do a 1v1 to see if Pepsico improved their lemon lime soda option with a showdown between Starry and Sierra Mist. Then we do something a little different and test the flavors of the new Beast Unleashed Monster Seltzer Variety Pack. The 4 flavors are Mean Green, …

Which Cabernet Sauvignon is best? This week we continue our plunge into the world of red wine with 3 Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world. The Cabernet Sauvignon's in today's tasting are Pascual Toso Alta 2020 from Argentina, Errazuriz Max Reserva 2019 from Chile, and Max's Penfolds 2019 from South Australia. Please like and subscribe and if y…

Which Varietal of Red Wine is best? This week we bring Joe back on the podcast to help us enter the expansive world of wine. To help Nick and John figure out which Variety of wine we prefer, we are going to try 1 offering each of 3 types of North American Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. To be way more specific we are tasting: …

Which Pepperoni is best? This week we try something new by letting John cook pizzas for us. On his creations are 3 different types of pepperonis for us to try, including Armour, Ciao (Trader Joe's), and Hormel. Later on we do a quick taste of La Quercia just to see how a higher end product compares. Please like and subscribe and if you have any sug…

Which Porter is best? This week we start out by seeing if Poptarts are better coming out of the freezer. And later we try out a beer that feels at home in the winter, the Porter. Joining the competition are 3 beers found almost anywhere in the USA: Bell's Brewery Porter, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, and Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Joining them is…

Which Ramune is best? This week we try Japan's most popular soda, Ramune. What started as a Lemonade inspired soda somehow turned into bubblegum flavor. The competitors are hard to identify since the bottles are mostly in Japanese, but we believe they are Asian Food Grocery (AFG), Hatakosen, Honey Bee, Sangaria. Please like and subscribe and if you…

Which Spice Cherry Soda is best? This week we have an unfortunate first when we have to re-record our intro, but we bounce back (spectacularly) and try out some Spice Cherry Sodas -- Weird name, but according to research, that is how Dr Pepper and Mr Pibb classify themselves. Since this market is mostly a two horse race, the wildcard addition is Dr…

Which Pickle is best? This week's we start by testing to see if we can tell the difference between M&M colors (spoiler we're great at it), then we test out three pickle brands, Klaussen, Mt Olive, and Vlasic. Klaussen claims that never heating is better, Vlasic says they are crunchier, and Mt Olive is happy to be invited. Let's see if these claims …

Which Non-Alcoholic Beer is best? This week we test out a style of beer you can drink on a road trip, at Church, and even in a job interview. Of course I'm talking about Non Alcoholic Beers! The contenders are Budweiser Zero, Coors Edge, and O'Douls. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdum…

Which Grapefruit Soda is best? This week we finally get to one of our white whales, while exploring an apparent Mexican favorite (considering 3 of our options are Mexican): Grapefruit Soda. This week's contenders are Barrilitos, Jarritos, Mexican Fresca, and Squirt. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting …

Which eggnog is best? This week we celebrate the holiday season with one of its grossest traditions, eggnog! We mix it with E & J brandy to make the experience a little more authentic. Warning to all listeners, during the podcast we wonder if eggnog tastes good with coffee, but the verdict is no. It is pretty gross and not worth the try. This week'…

Which Sour Gummy Worm is best? This week has Halloween vibes all over it as we start off by trying a bag of Sriracha Doritos, which was their Halloween limited flavor. Later we get into trying one of Nick's all time favorite things in Sour Gummy Worms. The contender are Candy Shoppe, Haribo, Toxic Waste, and Trolli. Please like and subscribe and if…

Which Johnnie Walker Scotch is best? This week we do something a little different and do a taste test of Johnnie Walker's most popular scotches to see which is worth the price tag. Then Contenders are Black Label, Gold Label, 18 Years, and the notorious Blue Label which sells for around $200 a bottle. Please like and subscribe and if you have any s…

Which beef jerky is best? This week we get a mystery box containing 3 mystery beef jerkies. We take a wrong turn and wind up trying to figure out if the jerkies are real meat or not (spoiler they are real), and later we try a classic Thanksgiving Jones Soda. This week's contenders are Country Archer, Jack Link's, and Old Trapper. Please like and su…

Which pretzel twist is best? This week we try out a new craze in the snack world, and the best thing to come out of the Dakota's since Tom Brokaw, Seasoned Pretzel Twists! This week's contenders are Dots, Pretzel Kravings, and Snyder's. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email …

Which cola is best? This week we start out by trying some pumpkin beers before we get into the serious matter of which cola is best. Think there are only two options? Wrong! This week we've got FOUR colas: Coke, Pepsi, RC, and Thumbs Up. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email…

Which Guacamole is best? This week we start out by cracking the code of another mystery flavor. Then for the main attraction we try out some premade guacamoles. Listen as we pick our favorites and determine if it might just be better to make your own. The Contenders are Cabo Fresh, Herdez , and Wholly Guacamole. Please like and subscribe, and if yo…

Which Strawberry toaster pastry is best? This week we try out a classic breakfast/snack item in the toaster pastry. For flavor we went with the iced strawberry. Although it may not be our favorite, it is the most iconic. The Contenders are Poptarts, Toast'ems, and Walmart. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tast…

Which Tonic water is best? The theme of this NICE episode is mixing. We start the episode by mixing two unexpected products, and finish by testing half of the classic Gin and Tonic. The Contenders are Canada Dry, Fever Tree, and Schweppes. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjo…

Which Chewy granola bar is best? The most common flavor of chewy granola bar seems to be chocolate chip, but how hard is it to put chocolate chips into granola? So we decided to up the difficulty and choose Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip as the flavor of the day. The four contenders are Annie's, Kind, Quaker and Sunbelt. Please like and subscribe, an…

Which Apple Juice is best? This week we try our first juice (except maybe lemonade?). The four contenders are Juicy Juice, Martinelli's, Mott's and Musselman's. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. SPOILER! Below is a list of which juice corresponds to whi…

Which Domestic Beer is best? This week we redo the light beer episode, but this time with their heavy (non light) versions, but Michelob Ultra is upgraded to a famous (and deserving) award winner. In the end, the four contenders are Budweiser, Coors Banquet, Miller Genuine Draft and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any …

Which Pumpkin Spice Latte is best? This week is a celebration of a fall classic, pumpkin spice. We will try 3 pumpkin spice lattes made at real coffee shops, with the contenders being Caribou, Dunkin, and Starbucks. We also taste test some unrelated pumpkin spice products along the way. Happy fall! Please like and subscribe, and if you have any sug…

Which Natural Peanut Butter is best? This week in a slightly controversial decision John brings in Creamy, Natural Peanut Butter. He chose natural because we both believe it has a better flavor than the original, and he pick creamy because crunchy is gross. This week the contenders are Jif, Skippy, and Smuckers. Please like and subscribe, and if yo…

Which Oktoberfest beer is best? This week we celebrate the coming of fall by celebrating Oktoberfest. The contenders are two of the beers at the official Oktoberfest in Munich (Hacker-Pschorr and Paulaner), and we are putting them up against two of the more popular version from the United States (Bell's and Sam Adam's). Please like and subscribe, a…

Which Mac & Cheese cup is best? This week we try out a nostalgic favorite of ours in macaroni and cheese cups. The contenders are Annie's, Kraft, and Velveeta. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. SPOILER! Below is a list of which mac & cheese corresponds …

Which Cider is best? This week we start from scratch in determining what makes a good apple cider since neither of us usually drink them. But in the end maybe the world will have two new cider fanatics. The contenders are Angry Orchard, Strongbow, and Woodchuck Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies…

Which Oat Milk is best? This week is John's first time, trying oat milk that is. In three years oat milk went from being mostly unknown to being the second highest selling alternative milk on the market. Let's see if John wants to jump on the band wagon. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or ema…

Which Vodka is best? This week we do a second round of vodkas, but this time we are trying the most popular brands in the world and pit them up against America's favorite. The contenders are Absolut, Smirnoff, and Tito's. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.co…

Which Ranch is best? This week we try our first condiment by dipping some carrots and potato chips into Ranch. The heavy favorite Hidden Valley is here trying to fend off a couple contenders in Ken's Steakhouse and Kraft. Will Hidden Valley prove why it is popular or collapse under the pressure? Please like and subscribe, and if you have any sugges…

Which lemonade is best? This week we try our first juice (kind of) and sample some lemonade. The contenders are Minute Maid, Simply, and Tropicana. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. SPOILER! Below is a list of which lemonade corresponds to which numbere…

Which Fudge Striped Cookie is best? This week we do a Knock-Off Knock-Out to determine if Keebler's famous fudge striped cookies stand up to the store brand alternatives, in addition to a new challenger (Voortman). The contenders are Aldi, Keebler, Voortman, and Walmart. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastet…

This week we restore some electrolytes and drink a few sports drinks. In a series of (maybe) controversial moves, John decided on the flavor of grape and for the zero sugar varieties. The contenders are Gatorade, Powerade, and Prime. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodc…

This week we bring back a childhood favorite, Orange Powder drink. Whether it was an orangutan doing karate, or a pitcher of liquid busting through walls, who wouldn't want to give these a try? The contenders are Klass, Kool Aid, and Tang. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjo…

This week we do a category that is tough to explain, but they are all European lagers in a green can/bottle? In any case the contenders are Becks, Carlsberg, and Heineken. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. SPOILER! Below is a list of which beer correspo…

In continuing to celebrate our one year anniversary we are taste testing bourbon once again, also we have a guest for a second straight week (Joe). This week the Bourbons we are trying are Basil Hayden, Four Roses, and Jefferson Reserve. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohn…

This week the podcasts has it's first guest (Joe), and does a category for a second time. We are taking another stab at Bourbon, but this time a little more expensive brands. The contenders are Buffalo Trace, Michter's, and Woodford Reserve. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickand…

This week with the help from inside knowledge try out the top flavors and brands of an emerging market, seltzer water. The top selling flavor is Lime so that feels like the right place to start. The contenders are Bubbly, La Croix, Perrier, and Polar. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email …

This week we try out Sake, which is something neither Nick nor John is familiar with. We celebrate the occasion by making wild assumptions about how sake is made and what tasting notes we might be getting. The contenders are Hakutsuru, Momokawa, and Rihaku. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or …

This week we try out which shortbread cookie tastes best, and pairs best with tea. The contenders are Culinary Tours, Lorna Doone, and Walkers. Please like and subscribe, and if you have any suggestions tweet us at @tastetestdummies or email at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. SPOILER! Below is a list of which cookie corresponds to which numbered bowl…