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Episode 143

There are many things people prioritize when visiting a new city, such as landmarks, restaurants, and museums. Me? I like to find the grocery store.

And my favorite one so far? Jungle Jim’s International Market in Cincinnati.

What started as a roadside produce stand in the 1970s has grown into a 200,000-square-foot international food playground complete with animatronics, a fire truck in the hot sauce aisle, a shark hanging over seafood, a monorail track overhead… and yes, a full bar inside the grocery store.

In this Snack Society episode, I share why grocery stores are one of my favorite travel side quests, what makes Jungle Jim’s so delightfully over-the-top, and why it’s absolutely worth the stop, even if you don’t need groceries.

Grab a cart. Trust me. You’ll need it.

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Episode 142

Did you know there are real places across the United States where the world of Peanuts comes to life?

From the California hometown where Charles Schulz created the comic strip to a few surprising side quests across the country, this episode explores destinations where Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the Peanuts gang still leave their mark.

In this episode of Pop Culture Passport, we’re following the trail of Peanuts through real places you can visit — including the museum dedicated to Schulz’s life and work, the ice rink he built for his community, and even a few unexpected stops tied to Snoopy’s most famous daydreams.

In this episode:

• Visiting the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California

• Charles Schulz’s early life and inspiration in St. Paul, Minnesota

• The surprising connection between Snoopy and NASA

Whether you’re a lifelong Peanuts fan or just love discovering quirky pop culture destinations, these stops offer a fun way to connect with one of the most beloved comic strips ever created.

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Episode 141

Are Peeps a nostalgic springtime favorite… or just sugary packing peanuts? In this episode of Snack Society Snack Files, we’re diving into the surprisingly strange history of one of Easter’s most divisive treats. From hand-piped marshmallow chicks in Pennsylvania to scientific experiments, pop culture chaos, and our own Spring Break taste test, Peeps have a much bigger story than you might expect.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Peeps began at the Rodda Candy Company before Just Born turned them into a candy powerhouse
• The invention that cut production time from 27 hours to just 6 minutes
• The bizarre science behind why Peeps are so weirdly durable
• Our Peep taste test, including favorites, disappointments, and the fresh vs. stale debate

Whether you’re Team Fresh, Team Stale, or firmly anti-Peep, this episode is a fun look at how a tiny marshmallow chick became a seasonal icon.

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