Episodes

  • Vegan Backlash, Cinnamon Paper & Sweetgreen’s Robot Line
    Nov 20 2025

    A vegan restaurant sparks outrage after adding meat, Cinnabon launches cinnamon-scented wrapping paper, and Chefs Andrew and Lauren break down wild SNAP-benefit fraud, including $25K rollover balances and payments going to the deceased. Plus: ant invasions, parenting chaos, spam history, Sweetgreen robots, cheese theft, and sharp cooking tips.

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    33 mins
  • Tiramisu Champs, Fast-Food Lawsuits & Egg Truths
    Nov 18 2025

    Starbucks ice scandals, Subway footlong drama, and Wendy’s infamous chili hoax kick off a wild ride as Chefs Andrew and Lauren dive into fast-food lawsuits, Japan winning Italy’s tiramisu championship, and bizarre food facts like bug-based red dye and the sliced-bread ban. Plus: egg-label decoding, sheet-pan tips, pasta-water tricks, and why onion rings need to go!

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    34 mins
  • AI Cashiers, Secret Chick-fil-A Cafés, and Thanksgiving Hacks
    Nov 13 2025

    Chef Andrew and Lauren are serving up the week’s hottest food stories…from the rise of AI cashiers and fast-food automation to Chick-fil-A’s secret new spinoff café. Plus, they dig into the surprising truth behind “natural” foods and share some essential Thanksgiving cooking tips! Subscribe now for food, freedom, and the real stories behind what’s on your plate!

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    30 mins
  • Trader Joe’s Recalls, Viral Food Trends & Kitchen Secrets
    Nov 11 2025

    Caviar on cinnamon rolls?! Yep, Chef Andrew Gruel actually tried it… and that’s just the beginning.
    Lauren and Chef Andrew dive into wild food mashups, shocking Trader Joe’s recall news, and the kitchen secrets chefs never spill.

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    33 mins
  • Tariffs, Turkey & What’s Really on America’s Plate
    Nov 6 2025

    From Trump’s new China trade deal to radioactive shrimp recalls, Chef Andrew and Lauren break down what’s happening behind the headlines, and how it all hits your dinner table. They also dish on Cracker Barrel’s viral comeback, ant yogurt gone too far, and their favorite sheet-pan cooking hacks for busy nights.

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    31 mins
  • SNAP Judgement and the Delivery Dilemma
    Nov 4 2025

    What happens when $10 billion in food stamps goes to DoorDash and Uber Eats? Chef Andrew and Lauren unpack the wild truth about the SNAP program, delivery app scams, and why America’s nutrition system is broken. Plus, LA’s front-yard farms, Thanksgiving prep, and pro cooking hacks.

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    32 mins
  • Hot Ice Cream and Cold Politics
    Oct 30 2025

    Chef Andrew and Lauren break down how a dispute between politicians and the restaurant industry could reshape restaurants, grocery stores, and food prices across the country.Then they dig into the wildest food headlines of the week…from America’s favorite candy to the strange world of “hot ice cream.” Plus…some outrageous food lawsuits…over fake grill marks on burgers, and even “misleading” taco shells.

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    33 mins
  • From Argentinian Beef to Baja Blast: What’s Really Cooking in America
    Oct 28 2025

    Beef prices are surging, and the U.S. plans to spend $50B on Argentinian imports... what could go wrong? Chef Andrew and Lauren break down who really profits, the Del Taco shake-up, the viral Baja Blast Pie, and a deep dive on Thanksgiving turkey costs. Real talk, real food, and one sharp cooking tip to finish it off.

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    34 mins