The Junkees - Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan
Nearly Media
Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan investigate junk food, old and new.
It's a roundabout of salt and sweet, bygone and brand new, crunchy and chewy.
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Corn Chip Confusion 😵
There was a minor mix up with the Doritos XXL comparison. But there's some nice lame research. And Kitty's cooking show experience AND idea. Blind Tests Dave 1, Dave 2 One Scoop's Favourite Biscuit. And, Kitty has made a traditional New Zealand Lolly Cake! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram /
It's Christmas! 🎁🎁🚲
Hope you're having a great day! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Looking for another podcast?
Just Before Christmas 🎄
Thanks to everyone who's using Lenny.fm to support their favourite podcasts! Thanks Daniel Burt for the recommendation! The Orchestra on SBS. Dave's been watching The Jackal with Eddie Redmayne. Christmas Snacks Darrell Lea Christmas Rocky Road Chocolate Box Christmas Figures Chocolate Box Milk Chocolate White Cream Santas KitKat Candy Cane Flavour Blind Test Christmas Chip Allen's Festive Faves Happy Christmas! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkee
Doritos XXL Cheddar 🦶
Feature Act - the big Doritos XXL Cheddar Original Nachos Blind Tests Dave Kitty Avoid! The two new Natural Confectionary Company line extentions. Thank you to supporters on Lenny.fm! Greatly appreciated! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly
Malt Biscuits First
Sans "en" this episode (not a Pen or a Glenn or a Glenn) - it's Possum and The Big Guy! Kitty has been in New Zealand and regional NSW. There's plenty to get through in the coming episodes! Feature Act - Malt biscuits Griffins Malt Arnotts Malt-O-MIlk Blind Tests From Tasmania Space Ice Cream Down Down to Vomit Town Whittakers Mango and Coconut (yes, chocolate) Thank you to supporters on Lenny.fm! Greatly appreciated! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on
Old Gold 🍫 with Double Dip
Double Dip dips again! Glenn Butcher!!! Feature Act - Old Gold Classic, Old (Gold) Peanut and honeycomb Brandy Snap Blind Tests You'll have to listen for these I Hope It Lives Up To My Expectations KitKat Drumstick Thank you to supporters on Lenny.fm! Greatly appreciated! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever
Cherry Ripes 🍒 with Double Dip (Glenn Butcher!)
Warning: reminiscing about Full Frontal until 7:45 mins. You'll know Glenn from FISK! He plays Viktor. Now, on the Junkees, he appears as Double Dip! Feature Act: Cherry Ripes 44 grams Original Cherry Ripe Double Dip Cherry Ripe Blind Tests Thanks Brother Glenn O'Neil, found in Czechoslovakia A Kettle Chip Pockey Sticks - Thanks Jonas Brothers :) Throwing Shit at the Wall/Drunk in the Lab/Here In A Year Allens, Monopoly?!?! Sweet and Sour Killer Pythons Support the podcasts you enj
Festival of Oreos ⚫
The US cookie which is surprisingly diverse in flavours. Especially in its mother country. The range on this episode: Original Double Stuff New York Cheesecake - Double Stuff Double Stuff Mint Coca Cola flavour - limited edition Blind Test Dave, found in Sydney Dave, found in Lorne Kitty - thanks John and Elise in Mitcham! My Favourite Chip Red Rock Deli, Smoked Chipotle and Honey Here in a year? Twisties, Sweet and Sour Correspondences! Thanks for sending packages of snacks. Conta
Kitty is back from Japan 🗻
Kit Kats and One Scoop (Penny Flanagan) re-joins too! Correspondences! Thanks for sending packages of snacks. Contact hi@nearly.com.au if you'd like the address. Support the podcasts you enjoy, check out Lenny.fm Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly
Soft Drinks 🥤
Dave used to get Crystal Drinks delivered to his childhood home. Feature Act: Soft Drinks! Halls Fruita (South Australia) Club Nectar (Thank you Dubbo and the Forbes Rugby Union lunch) Blind Tests Thanks to Glenn O'Neil for Dave's blind tests. Correspondences! Thanks for sending packages of snacks. Contact hi@nearly.com.au if you'd like the address. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you enjoy, check out Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kit
Current favourites ❤️ & 📦
Returning after many months away! What we've been eating/current favourites Blind tests Listener correspondence (please include a list of items if you're sending something so we can say thanks!) Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you enjoy, check out Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggesti
Glenn "Family Assorted" Robbins & chocolate biscuits 🍪
Hear Glenn every week on Somehow Related (with Dave O'Neil) We start with a distressing experience Kitty had lately. The Chocolate Biscuits (from 13:00) Glenn - The Byron Bay Cookie Company, Triple Choc, mini version Dave - TeeVee Snacks Kitty - Chocolate Scotch Finger Hot tip with high crumble factor biscuits - bite, then press your tongue into the biscuit where there could be a crumble. That's if you're meeting the Prime Minister or equivalent special person. Music credit: Banjos, Unite!
Glenn Robbins is here to talk biscuits 🍪
He's from the podcast Somehow Related, among other things. How many biscuits do you have on the go? The perils of tea and biscuits Death Row Afternoon Tea Favourite Plain Biscuits Next episode: Favourite Chocolate Biscuit. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever y
Correspondence Edition 🌏
Thank you to everyone who's sent, been sending, has sent and is in transit, planning to send but hasn't made it to the post office, planning to plan to send after they buy the things to send from the shop and, even those who purchased snacks to send but ate them before they could send them. If you don't now (still not sure how this started) now you know: Junkees Snack Champ PO BOX 190 Albert Park VIC 3206 Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe o
It's a Wafer-off 🏅
Big thanks to people sending snacks in! This episode is another one featuring junk food from near and far that arrived by the post. BTW - here's the Instagram account Kitty mentioned - @influencersinthewild* *Hi, it's Courtney. I've made the best guess I can with this as the misremembered names Kitty mentioned weren't showing any results when I tried to track them down. Ok back to the show. Dave! Kitty! Lovely light wafers Thanks Martina, our German friend, for sending some wafer biscuits in!
Easter Eggs 🐰
Popping Candy or Smarties Egg. BTW - Proper Crisps Rosemary and Thyme Pepper Plain - "second to none" What happened to Starburst Chews? Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Big s
Unboxing with One Scoop 📦
Big thanks to: Alex, Thomas, Craig and Tina. Someone has lovely handwriting. Ruby from Wollongong Sarah Wilson Elise in the UK Miranda in Beaufort, Victoria Michelle and Daniel in the USA (Butter Finger!) The person who sent the red frogs (a while ago) Jonas and James And we'll be back with more! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitt
One🍓 Scoop
A Festival of Strawberry Belvita Strawberry Yoghurt Sandwich Breakfast Biscuits (Coles) A Glenn Robbins favourite. They're Czech-made, too. Tony's Chocolonely Strawberry Cheesecake Ben & Jerry's collab'. Zappos - Strawberry flavour Not long ago, under $1 a packet. Blind Test Something aimed at the younger kids Thanks Ruby, 8, and her Dad Steve for listening, and sending snacks! Thanks Elise! She's in the UK, this snack is sourced from Tesco. Again from Elise, a lovely meal of blind
One Scoop Returns 🍨
Penny Flanagan AKA "One Scoop" is back in Melbourne town. The sisters are working on the next season of FISK. And Sean Micallef's probably made up a story about Kitty. Cookies from My Cookie Factory Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Birthday Cake Blind Testsssssss (there's a few) A special duo from Glenn O'Neil, Dave's brother. A TV tie-in chip and a dessert chip! Here in a Year?/Throwing Sh*t at the Wall Beach Days from The Natural Confectionary Company Thins Onion Rings Facebook Group
Slam of 🆕 products
There's some Christmas catching up first. Bookended with some babysitter etiquette. New Products Hooleys Crunchy Rings Original Onion 100s and 1000s Freddo Frogs Cadbury Bubbly Bunny - thanks Arlo! Aero Orange Flavour - thanks again Arlo! Blind Test Maybe one we've had before? Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 micropho
🍿🍿🍿 Just Get Some Popcorn 🍿🍿🍿
Properly into the new year now. Thanks Leonie for sending treats for Kitty's Dog. And Lottie - much appreciated. Check out Rhys Nicholson's book Dish. Just Get Some DRIZZL’D Lightly Salted & Slightly Sweet Popcorn w Milk Chocolate Blind Test Kitty's blind test 1 Kitty's blind test 2 Fad or Fab? (Or it could be "Stay In Your Lane Maltesers") Malteser Biscuit Dirty Little Secret Biscoff on bread near bed (time) Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Support the podcasts you list
International Bananas 🌏🍌
It's a mini ep about bananas, yellow, sent in lollies and more. Still coming back after Christmas and New Years. Thank you to everyone who sent in lolly bananas. Get the right one and you've found Dave's favourite lolly! Happy New Year! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good!
Christmas Day Special 🎁🎁🎁
A Christmas Miracle on The Junkees! Feature Act: 1 KG of Smyths Christmas Mix Snack It's a very short list of ingredients. Seasonal Tastes Cadbury Dream White Christmas Chocolate Block Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Gingerbread Bar 180g One more from a market. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP
Found in Aotearoa ☁️☁️☁️
Kitty's been to The Land of the Long White Cloud Feature Act: Christmas Preparations Hi-Chews Slush Puppie Chewbies Swizzels Refreshers Blind Tests Dave's Blind - Thanks John and Margaret! Kitty's Blind - Thanks to Olrika (apologies for the incorrect spelling) Chocolate Blind Test! Popcorn Dr Bugs Gourmet Popcorn Treats Listener Correspondence, thanks to: Gooramadda Olives in Rutherglen have started stocking Bretts Chips Music by Yevhen Onoychenko from Pixabay Facebook Group
Kit Kat Line Extensions 🍫
Not the chunky, the traditional bar sizes. And some highly questionable products that we've tried, so you don't have to! Feature Act: new Kit Kat line extensions Milo Gooey Caramel Sneaking in a Biscoff line extension too. WWWWWWHHYY???!!!! Ollie's Long Chips Let's get cheesy Bluey Cheese Biscuits from Arnotts Sweet Cheese Popcorn Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.
Sour Patch Kids 🚸
Create a "safe bag" for carefree car eating by taking the blackcurrant flavour out when you open the bag. Lame research returns! Feature Act: Sour Patch Kids Original Space Kids Max Blind Tests Dave's Spanish Chips Kitty's Spanish Chips Line Extentions Pascall's Hokey Pokey Lumps Maltesers Desserts Milk Choc Tiramisu Flavour Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au B
MrBeast 🍫🐆
Bit of news - FISK is coming back, and so is Spicks and Specks Feature Act: What are the kids eating? MrBeast Feastables Later - Nerds Gummy Clusters Blind Tests Dave's BBQ chips Kitty's Ripples chips Kitty's Lays chips Bloody Love Liquorice Black Night Liquorice medley, from NZ Darrell Lea Raspberry Liquorice Allsorts Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big sho
The Lab's Gone Mad ⚗️
We're back! Tours have wound up and Possum and The Big Guy are together again. Feature Act: The Lab's Gone Mad The lolly companies have been throwing it against the wall for the past 12 months. Let's update. Lifesavers Fizz Sticks - Bubble Gum and Cola Allen's Party Dawgs Blind Tests Suggested in the Facebook Group - Ginger Beer Kettle Chips Numb and Spicy Hot Pot flavour Herrs Fire-Roasted Sweet Corn flavour Down Down to Vomit Town Noshu Snake Pit Facebook Group for The Junkees is
Fizz-Off! 🎇
Feature Act - Fizz/Sherbet Lifesavers Stix Sherbet Fizz (Tropical and Raspberry) Fizzers (creaming soda and sour strawberry) Blind Tests A Thins Chip from Dave Jonas and James - thank you Elise in the UK - thank you Little Bite of History - New Segment Estonia, Slovakia and Greece! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use
Vege Chips 🥬🥕🍅 + some listener correspondence ☎️
Feature Act - Vege Chips Keiren's suggestion. It's a weird subsection of the snack landscape. Blind Tests Thanks Elise for the Lithuanian contribution! A Chazz Chip Dave's brought two Lay's flavours, quite unique flavours. Listener Correspondence!!! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Support the podcasts you listen to, subscribe on Lenny.fm About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones
Biscoff 🍪 & Penny/One Scoop! 🍨
Penny/Peggy is back for another episode! One Scoop!. Feature Act - Biscoff Can you tell us why they've exploded in Australia and in range? There's spread, variety in their biscuits, cocktail flavouring and more. Blind Tests A Vietnamese chip - please let us know if you can translate Vietnamese! A savoury Twistie What are the kids eating? On TikTok, they're eating Takis Intense flavour and plenty of burn. Oscar's sent us some Chupa Chup Pop Corn - strawberry and cream flavour. Thanks Oscar!
Who's that? It's a sibling!
We've heard from Kitty's brother, now hear from the sister we feel like we know already. Welcome Penny Flanagan! On the show! Penny's brought a range Blind Tests Big Boss Cigar degustation Dave's history of Big Boss Cigars SMH: Thanks for the sweet memoriesMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Compare and Contrast ⚖️
Kitty's created Chip-O'Clock on the road when touring of late. And, just get some, honeycomb Drumsticks are a favourite after show treat. We kick off with a quick snack-rotation catch up. Iced Vovo The original (Wikipedia) The Koko Vovo KitKat Regular KitKats Blue Riband (UK) Clinkers Clinkers (Pascal/Cadbury) Chocolate Covered Rainbows (7-11 brand) Delta Cream Classic Delta Cream Griffins Classic Cameo Cream (NZ, coconut cream in the middle) Facebook Group for The Junkees is here -
All Chips! 🥔🥔🥔
Dedicated to the shaved potato. Max BBQ Two chips. One claims 50% more BBQ flavour Some new Brets Chips here from the best. Blind Tests All Chips, Four Chips. Down Down to Vomit Town Cinnamon Donut Twisties Something weird from KoKo Black. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube
Pop Off! A Popcorn-Off 🍿
Big thanks to everyone who's been sending things in or handing things over at gigs aroudn the country! Popcorn Golden Gaytime Popcorn Lolly Poppin Popcorn from Chupa Chups Blind Tests Kitty: Blind 1, Blind 2 Lastly, revisiting Europe (miss you Glenn) Swiss Chocolate Roundtrees Comments from the last episode Commisserations to Kooka's, based in Donald Victoria. Smurfett wasn't originally a man. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! About The Junkees on Nea
Two new segments! 💕
There's no fear in growing The Junkees Segment Universe. This episode we're expanding the categorical galaxy for the greater good! New segment: Hype it to the MAXX! Walter's Mint (honey nougat dipped in dark chocolate) Blind Tests abound! Thanks to N in The Basin for sending in Kitty's tests. New segment: Down Down Down To Vomit Town Kookas biscuit - banana and caramel flavour Rock and Roll Cookie from Charlie's Fine Foods Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos!
🍫 Chocolate Line Extentions/New Inventions
Feature Act - Chocolate Line Extentions/New Inventions Cadbury Crackle Nestle Chokito Block (just get some) Darrell Lea collab with The Cheesecake Shop - Caramel Cheesecake and Chocolate Darrell Lea whipp peppermint dark chocolate (v. good.) Blind Tests abound! Sweet Sweeet Memory Jogger Sherbet Bombs After Dinner Mints Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technic
Fake Banana - International Edition 🎭🍌🌎
Another episode all about snacks sent in or suggested by listeners! Feature Act - Fake Banana comes in many flavours and textures Darrell Lea x Lifesavers collab Foam Bananas from Sainsbury's - Thanks to "N from The Basin" Schoko Bananens - Thanks Anya Bananko - Thanks Cathy Blind Tests Kitty's serving Dave a "meal" Dave's taking Kitty overseas! Just Get Some from Danny McGinlay Coconut Tim Tams Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! About The Junkees on Nearl
The Great Unboxing! 🎁🎁🎁
They've been piling up at Kitty's PO Box. It's time to get a nail under the sticky tape and see what's arrived! Then open another, and another, and another, like it some sort of mad snack-Christmas in July. Also, Glenn is along for the ride again! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! About The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Fo
As a Swiss... 🍫
Please give a warm welcome to someone you probably know but have never met, Dave's twin brother all the way from Switzerland - it's Glenn O'Neil! Questions are answered. How accurate is Dave's impression of him? Is Lindt acceptable in Switzerland? Who owns which chocolate brand? Who do the Swiss get to make their confectionary? Blind Tests Glenn's Three Toblerones -- Blind 1, Blind 2, Blind 3 Kitty -- Blind 1, Blind 2 Dave -- Blind 1, Blind 2 Final KitKat collaboration with Milky Bar (E
Ikea 🛋️
The big furniture hall with the exclusive "Swedish Food Markets" at the end. Only 460 in the world! By comparison Coles has more than 800 in Australia. The snacks LÖRDAGSGODIS - Foam candy, with strawberry or vanilla flavour LÖRDAGSGODIS - Sour foam candy with pear and forest fruit flavour LÖRDAGSGODIS - Sour candy viking ship Blind Tests Blind Test 1 Blind Test 2 Final BELÖNINGMix of chocolates See the full range available at Ikea Australia here. Facebook Group for The Junkees
Watermelon Frosty Fruits
A fantastic Blind Test find - no seafood. Well done Dave. Listener Correspondence/Compare and contrast Cressida - thanks for coming to the shows! Please enjoy the Wispa Bar, as the note says. Malcolm, now based in NYC, has sent an Almond Joy, Pay Day, Three Musketeers, Milky Way Cookie Dough, Stawberry and Dark Chocolate Kit Kat. Blind Tests Dave Kitty #NoFassnidge Main event - Watermelon Frosty Fruits "If these aren't around next summer I'll be really disappointed," said Kitty Flanagan
Snakes Alive
One of Dave Hughes' most notable jokes. Verses, the Killer Python. And, line extension, Berry Snakes Alive (snakes with extra berry flavour). Blind Tests Dave's Blind Test Kitty's Blind Test 1, and Blind Test 2 Just Get Some - Toaster Waffles, thanks to Nino Oyama on set filming Utopia. New segment - The Watcher, not creepy. Kitty gives Dave a lolly and watches him eat it. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use
Toblerone
Finally! This one has been coming a while. And Dave's brother even LIVES in Switzerland! Blind Tests Dave's chips from Adelaide, given to him in Adelaide - "building site rubble" Kitty's moorish corinardos High Hopes Musk & Raspberry Jellies in Milk Chocolate This is a Lifesavers X Darrell Lea collab. Senior Moments Peanut Butter M&Ms Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microph
Pre-Easter!
Back after a couple of weeks! With the lead up to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival it's been busy times for Dave and Kitty. Easter is coming. And so is "Good Plug Bad Plug - you take a risk when you send us something!" Chocolatier sent some eggs Golden Gaytime - crunchy stuff all over the outside Bubble O Bill - lolly bits through the chocolate egg and bubble gum balls inside Just Get Some Cadbury Marvelous Creations Bunnies. Bag of 6 flat bunnies. Blind Tests (courtesy of Smi
Maxibon
Easter is around the corner. Friendly reminder. New segment. We're adding them like episodes - every week! We Try Before You Buy - Splice White Chocolate Easter Egg. Feature Act - Maxibon. Where is it from? Why has it survived? Can you eat it walking home? Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Fac
Stimorollin' while I'm strollin'
New Segments - Lame Lolly Folly & Bad Plug/Good Plug If you need reminding of the Stimorol ad, it's on YouTube Lame Lolly Folly Allen's and the Natural Confectionary Company, 'just putting shit on the shelves!' In comes Lifesavers - panic stations! Natural Confectionary Company - Aussie Adventure & Zoo Crew Allen's - Tropical Whirlz Blind Tests Dave, sent in by Sarah - two soft drinks Soda Boss flavour 1, Soda Boss flavour 2 Kitty, sent in by Malcolm & Glenn Butcher - Chips fro
Juicy Fruit
How does Juicy Fruit get the flavour?!?! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au More about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/
Back to New Zealand!
So there's some catching up to do. One week break as Kitty was sick. Thanks to everyone sending and delivering snacks! That includes you people in Perth who saw Dave, Sharon who picked out Kitty's favourites, Elaine and Jess's massive bag of treats, Helen and her 11 year old Lotti - Kitty will get back to you! Recipe: Simple Vegan Icing Cocoa powder Icing sugar Oat milk Feature Act (at the end) Bluebird Chips - Salt and Vinegar Blind Tests Dave - Blind Kitty - Blind (Courtesy of Glenn B
101 Episodes! Blue Heaven Choc Top
Read what Kitty and Dave have to say about 101 Junkees episodes on nearly.com.au Humble beginnings and doubts about the longevity of a proniment segment. Dave - "I've given her some real mysteries like lemon chips, salted caramel twisties and cauliflower puffs... and she’s guessed them all." Kitty - "Originally we thought that segment (where we make the other person guess the flavour of a potato chip) would last maybe ten eps but kudos to the chip makers, they keep bringing out ridiculous flavou
Chomp!
100 episodes of sweat and salty snacks! Big thank you to everyone that's been on the roundabout as the show's gone from episode 1 to 100. Where in the world is Chomp from? "We salute you Chomp, you're a little stayer" - Dave $1000 Blind Test Bonanza Thanks to William! Close enough isn't good enough for this bonanza test. You Asked Fot It! The Turtle Chips. The sweet corn flavour went down well on the show. Now there's churros flavour. Yeah nah? Correspondence Twiglets! Facebook Group
Kitty's been to NZ - Part 2
Skip to 10:44 exactly if you want to avoid a mouse story with Glenn Robbins. Just in case you come here exclusively for the snack chat and/or don't like mice. Check out why NZ is testing ground for new lollies and snacks on Nearly.com.au Biscuits (not going to try and type that in a NZ accent) Squiggles - Hokey Pokey Squiggles - Raspberry Blind Tests Dave's rare twisties and a sweet potato chip Kitty's double up from a previous episode and one other Don't forget how good these are/Ju
Kitty's been to NZ - Part 1
Hello 2023, let's get chew-chewing! So they're not Twisties, but they look similar. Blue Bird Twisties-equivelant Herrs crunchy cheese sticks with jalapeños (picture on The Junkees Facebook Group) Blind Tests Dave's citris chips NZ "chups" NZ specialities - licorice Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dav
It's Christmas!
Feliz navidad! Get your Vicka and Linda album out and enjoy the day. Chew-Ho! Chew-Ho! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here. Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.auMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-j
Honeycomb
Feature act: Honeycomb All are Coco Oro made by The Confectinoary House (found at Kitty's EIGA) Milk Chocolate Traditional Dark Chocolate Peppermint White Chocolate Raspberry Blind Tests Blind Test 1 - Thanks Liza Blind Test 2 - Blackheath IGA! Blind Test 3 - Two brands collide Revisiting and Old Friend Whittakers Nelson Pear and Manuka Honey Milk Chocolate "Let's have a square of an old friend!" - Kitty Christmas Special next week!!! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many gr
Oat Milk Chocolate
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Feature Act - Oat Milk Chocolate Whittakers HIP Extended and unprecedented Blind Tests Compare and Contrast - Red Frogs Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in
Sour Party Animals vs Duos Sour Party Rings
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Dave's been at the IGA awards. A feast of possible contacts. Feature Act Allen's sour party animals Lifesavers Duos sour party rings Blind, strangely familiar, Tests Closing Act - Jaffas (a redo and comparison) Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitte
Line Extensions Gone Mad!
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Feature Act - Line Extensions Gone Mad Maltesers, caramel flavour Jubees by Allens Pascall Choc Mallow Bites Pineapple & Milk Choc Jellies by Lifesavers and Darell Lea Doritos 3D Crunch Three Cheese Blind Tests! Billson's sent us some drinks! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram /
Bit of a compare and contrast
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Feature Act - Compare the pair Twisties & Cheesy Tastees Cheetos & Cheezels Puft Blind Test Two chips sent in by listeners - thanks for sending! A celebrity created chip - not Fassnidge! Has M&Ms gone too far? Caramel Honeycomb Brownie Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Insta
The Junkees are away, here's Somehow Related!
Dave O'Neil and Glenn Robbins are given two seemlingly unrelated topic and must find the connection! The Junkees will return soon! Chew Chew! More about Somehow Related here - www.nearly.com.au The former Australian Prime Minister and a TV show about people getting killed. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Thinking Music Murder She Wrote theme Link to the Answer ABC News Check ou
Marshmallows
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Feature Act - Marshmallows Pascal classic (red and white) Grounded Pleasures (red and white) Blind Test It's a chip! And a Sweet Sweeeet Memory Jogger, with a quick Just Get Some follow up. #sherbert #peanutbutter #reeces Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Fo
Chocolate Frogs
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Feature Act - Chocolate Frogs Haighs Freddo Pink Lady Rainbow Blind Tests! Two chips A jube Line Extension - Allen's X Kirks create some jelly lollies Lemonade Creaming Soda Pasito Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a fr
Dr Pepper Degustation
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au The Feature Act - Dr Pepper Dr Pepper and Creaming Soda Dr Pepper Dark Berry Dr Pepper Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper Vanilla Float Blind Tests! Here in a year? Duos, two headed snakes by Lifesavers (who've gone beyond traditional Livesavers to become a brand). White chocolate M&Ms. Ooo, no. Sweet Sweeet Memory Jogger White rabbits, that you might get at a Chinese restaurant. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great p
The Pink Episode
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au PSA - only at Natural Confectionary Company lollies at the MCG :( Dave's been hitting the classics lately - Twitsties, M&Ms and Honey Soy Chicken chips. Kitty's on the Whittaker's Creamy Caramel. Let's get into the episode! Feature Act - All Pink Raspberry Milky Bar Strawberry Twirl Raspberry Smash Mars Bar N.B. Everyone remember, donate to Breast Cancer Blind Tests Dave gone back to Smiths Chip, suggested by Hamish and Andy Kitty has a
Wagon Wheel Ice Cream Sandwich
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Feature Act - Wagon Wheel Ice Cream Sandwich Purchased at Jock's Ice Cream (Broadsheet) in Albert Park Victoria. Not accessible to everyone as it's a local sort of ice cream boutique. Even if you live nearby it's dumb luck they'll have made any that day. More often than not it's a no wagonn wheel day. Blind Tests Monster Munch x 2 Red Rock Deli chips, thanks Colin Cadbury Layers No points for the dull name. Build the vibe Cadbury! It's ano
(Fake) Bananas
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au "We all know my favourite banana flavour is fake banana" - Kitty Flanagan Coming up, a drinks blind test and some listener correspondence. Feature Act - Lifesavers Bananas Lifesavers are becoming the every-lollie brand. They're cranking them out! Allen's Bananas Lifesavers Bananas Coated.com.au sent some milk chocolated coated bananas. The dessert bananas after the other classics listed above. Blind Tests (more info on nearly.com.au) Kitty
Whittaker's Creamy Caramel Chocolate
Check out more from The Junkees on Nearly.com.au Cheerio to Wonthaggi, but not here to talk about that. However, here's the FB video Kitty and Dave mention. Later on there's some behind the scenes stories from Fisk Season 2. Feature Act - Whittaker's Creamy Caramel Very good. Sophisticated. Good enough to go in "Just Get Some". Sub-feature Act- Cadbury Dairy Milk More with Nuts and Toffee Blind Tests Dave for Kitty - A Twistie from the vending machine from a university Kitty for Dave - It
3 x Natural Confectionary Company bags
Subscribe for Junkees news and updates FREE at Nearly.com.au Natural Confectionary Company - 3 new bags Garden Party Mix Fruity Stackers Fruit Basked with 25% less sugar - "Questionable flavours and then the texture kicks in." Blind Tests Kitty for Dave - Finger Lime and Tasmanian Pepper Leaf chips, from the Native Flavour Collection. Dave for Kitty - Pesto chips, by Vita e Buona. Kitty for Dave - Kakadu Plum and Austrlian Aged Cheddar, also from the Native Flavour Collection The Chunk
Received Goods
Subscribe for Junkees news and updates FREE at Nearly.com.au First lot of received goods Coated - they coat everything in chocolate. They make a good Freckle, but they're called Milk Chocolate Speckles. Blind Test Interlude Taste of Game Grouse & Whinberry Plain Onion, unknown brand (possibly out of date) Goods received from Canada Coffee Crisp bar Skor, "enrobed in rich milk chocolate" Big thanks to John for sending Kitty a Lab! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many gre
Cheese and Caramalised Onion Chips
Subscribe for Junkees news and updates FREE at Nearly.com.au It's been a while - 30 April was the last one, Milky Bars - but we're back! No messing about - Sarge! (Kitty's 12 year old chocolate burmese cat) Get off the mixer! Feature act Smiths thin Cheese and Caramalised Onion chip. Controversial - Kit Kat Milo Blind Test Thanks Liza in Singapore! She's sent them to Dave who's given them to Kitty. "I like tomato zing in there!" said Dave. Nice work Kitty. Facebook Group for The Junke
Milky Bars
Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au We haven't been able to find some of the products on this episode on the internet. So we haven't linked to all of them. If you can track them down please email us! hi@nearly.com.au Taiwanese Soda Water - Calpis Water! Milky Bars Traditional "Milkybar Gold" Blind Tests Dave Kitty Just Get Some Hugo's Rocky Road Clusters - wrong brand! New Products Pascal Jelly Gems Allen's Gummy Koalas Facebook Group for The Junkees is here
Tic Tacs
Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Yes, Tic Tacs. As suggested by Dave's partner. Are they European? Yes. Flavours Peppermint Spearmint Orange Watermelon mix Fruit Adventure (Apple, Strawberry, Passionfruit & Cherry) Blind Tests Dave Kitty Dave Kitty Sent in by Mel - thanks Mel! Fruit tingles, now in a bag! Lifesavers brand sherbet sticks Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Jun
Happy Easter!
Lunch or Golf? Happy Easter! Rocklea Road Easter egg (and in rabbit form) Allan's Bites - Chocolate Coconut Rough Scorched Peanut Butter egg Blind Test Kitty Dave The Cream Egg Originally Fries Cream Egg. Now Cadbury's. Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! I
Double Crunch Chips
Crunch crunch. Happy Easter! Third week back and it's a good vibe! "Here in a year?" Double Crunch Chips Tyrrell's pride themselves on being triple crunch apparently. Double Crunch Blind Test Kitty's Choice 1 Kitty's Choice 2 Dave's Choice 1 Clinkers. Like home brand Clinkers. Sweet Sweeeeet Memory Jogger Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Techni
Preeeaster!
Hot cross buns! Laurent - buy early and but in half then put in freezer for later. They only stock them during the season. Not like others. Woolies - sent us a free sample. Ok, settle down. Coles - balancing Woolies' enthusiasm. Oh yeah! Hate Taste - Caramilk hot cross bun. With butter and salt ;) What's caught your eye? Whizz Fizz Egg Kit Kat Mini Egg Fruit Tingle Egg Darrell Lea Raspberry Bullet Egg Darrell Lea Nougat Milk Chocolate Egg Saved a lot of time and trouble at the shops.
We're Back! Summer Menu
This feels familiar, sweet and salty. Nice to be back. What we've been eating over summer Twirl breakaway mint flavour Berri Quelch Fruit Sticks Bulla Choc Tops Salt and vinegar chips Tyrrells Cheese and Chive Kettle Chunky Himalaya Salt flavour M&Ms (not the browny M&Ms) Blind Test Abound! Dave - Blind test 1 Kitty - Blind test 1 Dave - Blind test 2 Kitty - Blind test 2 Chemists Diversify Glucojel bears Up against dinosaurs, for comparison. Coming up!
The Junkees Origin Story
"I'm here as the audience, the live audience" - Kitty Flanagan in the back seat on the way home from a gig in Lorne. While Kitty and Dave are away we have the episode of The Debrief that sparked The Junkees. Dave, Kitty and Brad Oakes recorded the episode back in November 2019. They'd stopped for snacks, as you do, then Dave and Kitty realised they shared a love for the sweet and salty. You'll have to excuse the audio quality. Tough to get it 100% in Dave's car with three people speaking on two
Snack Size: Best of the Blinds! Part 2
Part two of two - each with two Blind Tests nominated in absentia. Prosecco Kettle Chips Haggis Chips Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in
Snack Size: Best of the Blinds! Part 1
Part one of two - each with two Blind Tests nominated in absentia. Truth be told, Dave and Kitty are taking a quick break. No scandal, just doing what we hope you're doing or have done recently too. SPOILERS - two blinds Seaweed flavoured Thins chips Black truffle and sea salt chips Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 micro
Splice vs Split - Summer Showdown!
Pretty sure it was Mungo Jerry who sang, "In the summer time when the weather is fine... you got ice cream, you got ice cream on your mind." Splitting/splicing hairs for this Summer Showdown. Splice, pine-lime flavour Split, lemon-lime flavour Backed up with Blind Tests! SPOILER ALERT - these are rare and exotic samples that don't have ready websites to link to. Lemon flavoured french fries from a Chinese grocer, from Dave. Smoked Tomato Chappy's Chip, from Kitty. Banana Kick, artifici
Holiday in The Netherlands, alstublieft!
Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Summer is the season to get away, and since we can't exactly just fly overseas and enjoy the canals of The Netherlands. What better way to experience a culture than to eat their junk foods? Thanks to Mitchell and Felicia for sending such range of Dutch delicassies. Dutch Liquorice a.k.a "Drop" in Dutch Coin liquorice Double Salt Liquorice allsort Smoeljes speculaasjes Mermaid lollies (like a big M&M) Almond Squares, The Dutch Pantr
Merry Christmaspider!
Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au It's the big day! Get a gift to do the customary exchange, or if you're listening to this AFTER Christmas Day, enjoy a second dose of the Yuletide greetings! What to drink? Lime & Raspaberry spiders - green and red! And there's an exchange of gifts. For Kitty - Whittakers artisan squares, Wellington roasted Supreme coffee, West Coast buttermilk caramelised white chocolate, Marlborough sea salt and caramel brittle with saffron inducted dark
Sour Jellies
The two big contenders in the sour soft jelly category... Sour Patch Kids, and... Damel Sour Mix (could be Spanish?) Also this episode! Dave's Blind Tests - Blind Test 1, Blind Test 2 Kitty's Blind Tests - Blind Test 1, Blind Test 2 NEW SEGMENT - Dave Brings Something In But We've Already Done It Before Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Techni
Aero vs Cadbury Bubbly
Aero Bar up against it's competitor shadow - the Cadbury Bubbly. Bubbly is an obvious second choice name to Aero. Also this episode! Blind Test - Dave, Kitty (unknown) and Kitty Doritos' Crunch Mix/Cheesy Nut Mix Do you have a Magical IGA? Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! I
The Junkees Pub Meal
With the pubs back open in Melbourne town the idea for a Junkees equivelant of a pub snack. Little bit of history - Kitty worked in a pub in Karratha, mostly FIFO customers ordering jugs of vodka and mixer. On with the show! Treats Mentioned Root Beer Wedges (potato crisp style) Blind test (Dave / Kitty) Sweet Sweeet Freak Of The Week! Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The
Vegan Edition with Special Guest Vegan!
Kitty's book latest book is out! More Rules For Life! Pre-vegan Dave Hughes would keep a packet of Allen's snakes in his glove box to munch on at the lights. Not so much these days! It's vegan sausages, vegetables and the treats below. "What we wanted to do was good vegan stuff" - Kitty Flanagan Vegan Treats Mentioned Organic Crispy Rice Clouds, salt and vinegar smash Vego whole hazelnut chocolate bar (with Gianduja chocolate) Vegan Cheezy Nooch Natural Confectionary Company vegan edition
Chicken on Chicken
Kitty's book latest book is out! More Rules For Life! On with the show, definitely tastes like chicken Tyrrells Sunday Best Roast Chicken chips Fried Chicken Arnott's Shape Also on this episode Blind Test! New segment - We Listened Freak of the Week Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! &nbs
Aero (chocolate bar)
Aero bar, seemingly from way back in yonder decade. Three flavours sampled Classic Milk Mint Caramel Gold Some great lame research this episode, but take it with a pinch of salt Also on this episode Blind Tests! Blind test 1, blind test 2, blind test 3 Freak of the Week! CC's Cornados and mini papadams Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio
Nobody panic, there's a slight delay this week
Recording hardware issues have got in the way but the next episode will be out ASAP. If you're keen on a listen with a familiar friend check out Dave on 10 Questions with Adam Zwar HERE Or Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave. Coming up on the currently-unreachable episodes - Aero Bar, blind tests and chicken flavour! Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.auMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat
Snack Size Edition: Twisties
Not your normal Junkees episode. Dave will explain why. We've put together three classic Twisties segments from The Junkees archives. Chicken vs Cheese + line extension taste test Blind Test Twisties A history of Twisties that's not lame research but from the CSIRO blog! Thanks Jessica in the Facebook Group for pointing that out. Back to normal soon. Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Ju
Cheese Biscuits - Arnott's Derby
Looking for saltiness, crispness and cheese flavour saturation. Which one has the REAL peccorino? Who's packing Farmhouse Cheddar? A good cheese biscuit can be a rare comfort food. Cheds vs Country Cheese Also in this episode Freak of the Week - Cobs Corn Puffs Barbecue flavour Other Freak of the Week - Hubba Bubba flavoured M&Ms Find articles for The Junkees here on Nearly.com.au Facebook Group for The Junkees is here - so many great photos! Big shout out to Audio Tec
The Chocolate Chip Cookie
Not the fancy pants versions, or any cookie packet promising 40% more - figure out the best ratio and commit to the consumer! This should be an easy category - tried and true - but there are unanticipated complexities (and let downs!). The high value biscuit in Kitty's house growing up was the Nabisco Chips Ahoy Chocolate Chip Cookie - "and they were THE chocolate chip cookie, there was no other." Cookies considered Farm house bake from Arnott's Woolworths home brand cookie Greens chocol
It's a creaming soda-off!
A couple of episodes ago Schweppes brown creaming soda proved superior to Kirk's red creaming soda. It can't end there! Soda Contenders Bundaberg Creaming Soda Schweppes Brown Cream Soda Also in this episode Blind Test 1 Freak of the Week - Choco Pies "Our experiment", quarantining some Allen's lollies - "It's not good science Dave." Kitty's guacamole recipe - "It's simple. Avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt. That's all you need." Find articles for The Junkee
Chicken biscuit rematch (correspondence influence)
This rematch smells like chicken. And, bit of news if you didn't know, Fisk is coming back! In the chicken coup; Chicken Crimpy in A Bisckit Drumstix flavour Natural Cracker Co. Roast Chicken Crispy Crackers Also in this episode Two blind test from Kitty - Blind 1 & Blind 2 Kitty's journey to the Dark Side - Kit Kat & Old Gold (and Cherry Ripe block) Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-
Creaming Soda - Red vs Brown (and The Lost Episodes-odes-odes)
So. We had a technical problem with the previous two episodes. One ep was released about Chicken-Ina-Biskit but the sound was all off. Specifically, Kitty's mic keeps going in and out. Very distracting. More details below if you want the technical explanation. Catching up on The Lost Episodes-sodes-sodes BBQ Chips Samboy BBQ Smiths BBQ Boulder Canyon - hickory BBQ New segment - Shut Up About It! Dark chocolate Kit Kats. Please Discuss - Twizzlers and Kool-Aid This episode Creamin
Chicken-Ina-Biskit vs Chicken Crimpy
Flavour 625 is the common denominator. And Flavour 621 is only in one.
Can chickens survive without Flavour 621?
Also in this episode
Blind Test (Blind Test 1, Blind Test 2)
Sweet Potato Chips/Sugar Free September ()
Freak of the week
Just Shut Up About It!
(And some lame research about pop corn)
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Cracker Chips
Cracker Chips, when you want healthier than a chip but not as bland as a cracker. Arnott's Cracker Chips Fantastic Snacks' Delites Red Rock Deli's Gourmet Cracker Also in this episode New segment - Freak Of The Week! Gaytime x Fruit Loops? Popcorn revisited with some laaaaame research Just Click On It - Whittakers Hokey Pokey & Kit Kat Caremal Crisp Dan Andrew's favourite chip and chocolate bar Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica -
Kit Kat vs Breakaway
Classic Kit Kat up against the classic chocolate maker Cadbury, but does the Cadbury wafer version stack up against the original? We haven't teased this one out until the end. It's front and centre to start the show. Also in this episode Blind Tests (Kitty, Dave and Kitty's second blind recommended on Instagram) New product - Piñatas and Party Favs, celebrating Allen's 100 birthday, but we're confused. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Te
Digestives Rematch
That's the feature, digestive biscuit rematch on this episode. It's not taken lightly, this isn't a flippant episode where we didn't have something to fill so we thought 'Hey! Let's just dredge up a old episode and do a line extension?!' No. There's been correspondence and passion surrounding the digestive line. It simply wasn't over at the end of the last episode we covered them. McVities digestives & Walkers digestives Line extension - McVities Hazelnut and Caramel digestive Al
Cheese Chips
Had some serious recommendations for a particular cheese chip. With all due respect, we're checking out the suggested chip (which could be used for dip) and the the competition. Tyrrell's Mature Cheddar and Chive Smith's Cheese and Onion Also in this episode New Zealand lollies; Perky Nana, Jet Planes, Emos, Toasties Sweet Sweeeeet Memory Jogger - TOOBS!!! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP
I'll give Kitty a ring
Lockdown has finally got to us. So this episode is more of an update, yeah an update, of what's been happening in Junkee Town. Cheese chips are a feature for Kitty after trekking around with a backpack to gather snacks. Dave has been on the second dose of the Covid-19 vax. The chip from the vaccination implanted in Dave recorded this episode by the way. And an old favourite is sent to a friend - the Woolworths Rocky Road biscuit. It covers so many bases; chocolate, biscuit, lolly and more. Back
Penguins vs Tim Tams
The look the same but have a subtle different. Both seem patriotic, both quite chocolatey. Also in this episode Boulder Canyon send some chips Blind Taste (Blind taste 1, Blind taste 2) Two salt and vinegar varieties from Boulder Canyon The history of Twisties and the CSIRO - Thanks to Jessica on the Junkees Facebook group for mentioning this. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Soundi
Sherbet Bombs vs Sherbies
The fizz is on! It's on the street! A guaranteed fizzer? Subsequent inclusions - Strawberry Sherbet and Sherbet Cones. Also in this episode Blind test - Spoiler 1, Spoiler 2 Sweet Sweet Memory Jogger - Spoiler Don't Bother - Spoiler Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a frien
Red Rippers vs Milko
Two classic chews - one red, one white. Not such a fair fight as they're really quite different. There's been some time since Kitty and Dave have chewed through a red or white stick. What's changed? Also in this episode Blind test (Chip 1, Chip 2) Please Discuss, line extension - Tee Vee Snacks X Krispy Kreme. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Inst
Spicy Fruit Roll
We've gone back to Nana's house to pick through biscuits from yesteryear. How does the Spicy Fruit Roll stack up in the present? And it's cousin the Full O Fruit. Then the healthy option, the Snack Right Pillow. Also in this episode Blind Test (Chip 1, Chip 2) Please Discuss X Sweet Sweet Memory Jogger - Mint Chocolate. Including Cadbury Snifter Block and Harrington's after dinner mint (thanks Tanya!). Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica
Wine Gums
They're a longer chew these wine gums. Good for the car. With some good lame research to kick off. Brands sampled Pascall Maynard Basetts Also in this episode Blind Test (Chip, Chip, Chip) Correspondence! Secret Lindt drop! Caramel squares only available in Coles #notasponsor Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow
Convert Me!
Big episode this week with a new segment - Convert Me Can Kitty change Dave's mind about her favourite chips? Boulder Canyon sea salt and cracked pepper Special consideration to some Natural Chip Company flavours also thanks to Toby. Also in this episode Blind Test (Doritos, Shapes, Twisties) The First Drink Test! Chupa Chup Grape Drink Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones
Chocolate Biscuits
Classics under the microscope, with a surprising result! Digestives Chocolate Scotch Finger Chocolate Teddy Bear Also in this episode Roundtrees Randoms Sweet Sweet Memory Jogger (without eating music!) Correspondence Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the sh
Raspberries and Red Frogs
The colour red under taste bud scrutiny; Classic raspberry lolly Allen's red frog, the big version Allen's red frog, the small version IGA generic raspberry Allen's sour red frogs Also in this episode Blind Test (Spoiler 1, Spoiler 2, Spoiler 3 Sweet SWEEEEET Memory Jogger Melbourne Podcast Festival live show on sale from 1 PM Monday! Melbournepodcastfestival.com Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technic
Snickers
Named after the family horse. Not just classic Snickers that we know and love. There's a white chocolate Snickers too (half price at Woolworths, says something). Also in this episode Blind Test (Spoiler 1, Spoiler 2, Spoiler 3) Eternal Peanut Butter Chocolate Quest - Oreos Just DON'T Get Some (of these) Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram /
Chocolate Wheaten vs Digestives and more
So much research it's not even lame. One fact - the chocolate is the base! The prize fight is Wheaten and Digestives but two other worthy contenders make an appearence. Chocolate Wheaten Digestives Hobnob Butternut Snap Also in this episode Blind test - Spoiler 1 (Bonus info), Spoiler 2 - "brackish", Spoiler 3, Banana Redux (Amazing lame research - pre-60s bananas, 'Big Mike') Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use
Victoria's lockdown got in the way
No show this week due to the lockdown. It just got too much to posting things around and we wouldn't have made it in time. But, great information about what's ahead so you can get prepping to eat along. Topics head in the next episodes Snickers Wheatons vs Digestives Raspberry jelly lollies Bananas (the chalkie lollies, not the fruit, no way) New segment - Just Don't Get Some Check out; Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil The Debrief with Dave O'Neil More shows from Nearl
Fantails and alternatives
Chocolate covered caramel in a cube. Fantails Pascals Chocolate Box Also in this episode Blind Test - Spoiler 1, Spoiler 2!!!!, Spoiler 3, Spoiler 4 Just Get Some! - Lindt LES GRANDES White Almond Mentioned in the episode - The Guardian article Experience: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years "I have two pieces of fish, an onion, an egg, baked beans and biscuits." Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 micropho
Bananas
All about the bananas! Lolly bananas (think party mix) Perky Nana Cadbury block Barney Banana vs Banana Paddlepop ice cream Courtney is on the case to track down a food tech from Allens, too! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review whereve
Dave calling Kitty - where are you?
Kitty's on in Wollongong for work so Dave give's her a call to plan the next episode . It's going to be bananas. Not the real ones, the fake ones. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion
Rocky Road
Four to taste, could've gone a bit overboard. These Rocky Road versions were chosen for availability so you can get any or all without too much fuss. Freckleberry Gumtree (supermarket) version Cadbury Rocky Road block Darrell Lea Raspberry Rocklea Road Also in this episode Blind Test, the sick and salty roundabout New segment, The Knowledge! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Soundi
Flake vs Twirl
Arguably very similar, but in reality quite different. Also in this episode Blind test, not burn but Dave has a cracker - HAGGIS! Please discuss, chocolate covered French Fries and Oreos Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you
Chocolate Ice Cream
Blue Ribbon Vs Bulla Chocolate Ice Cream No complaining about there only being two in the fight. The obvious number 3 was a let down in the vanilla challenge and fancy brands aren't invited. Also in this episode Peppermint (peppie) Crisp Sweet Sweet Memory Jogger - Fruit Sticks Blind taste test Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook
Snack (the Cadbury bar)
The controversial, seemingly popular but never number one and Kitty's Dad's favourite chocolate bar. Can you name the six flavours? Like Freddo, Caramello Koala and Cherry Ripe, Snack was originally made by MacRobertson, the fantastic Melbourne confectioner. Results from the Facebook poll on favourite Snack flavours too. Also in this episode Shout out to Natural Confectionary Company - stop making these! Blind tests - chips ahoy! The Eternal Quest segment - Peanut Butter Facebook
On the road - snack size edition
A special episode from Dave's car where it all began. Snacks on the road with the limited selection from roadside shops. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.c
Easter Bunnies
All recognisable, all readily available and all probably mass produced months in advance. But not all of equal flavour!!! We're talking; Lindt Bunny Cadbury Dairy Milk Easter Bunny Red Tulip Bunny Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever
Vanilla Ice Cream pt 2 - Bulla vs Streets
Never free of controversy, the vanilla ice cream winner has been called back to take on a local hero. Bulla has been elevated by the collective will of listeners crying foul about it's exclusion in a recent three way vanilla bean-off. So much so we've spoken to the promoter and they're backing a one-on-one headliner between the proven and unproven (on The Junkees) brands of Streets and Bulla. There's a road to travel first though with delightful segments before the tub-off. Also in this episode
Mint Chocolate
Whether after dinner, at the dentist or for a snack, mint chocolate seems to have many appropriate places to consume. But it would be hard to classify it as an all purpose snack. Cadbury Dairy Milk Peppermint Kit Kat mint choc chip Haigh's mint chocolate frog Pink Lady peppermint filled eggs BONUS: Traditional after dinner mint Also in this episdoe Blind test! Spoiler 1, Spoiler 2 Peanut butter - Coles peanut butter pretzels & peanut butter sandwich Facebook Group for The J
Chocolate Bullets
Cocolate Bullet varieties - Darrell Lea vs Pink Lady Not included - Chocolate Box bullets. Also on this episode Blind test Cornetto vs Drumstick vs Coles Vanilla Ice Cream Cones Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Public service announcement! Jelly beans do or may have gluten. Kitty said they didn't in a previous episode and it was wrong XXX. Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Follow Kitty!
Vanilla Ice Cream
Three types of vanilla from the supermarket (got to be accessible!) Connoisseur Cream (34%), Skim Milk (Concentrate or Solids), Water, Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Wheat and or Corn), Dextrose Monohydrate, Flavours, Vegetable Origin Emulsifier [471 (Soy)], Vegetable Gum (410), Colour (160b). Streets Blue Ribbon Dairy ingredients (reconstituted buttermilk and/or reconstituted skim milk, milk solids, cream), glucose syrup (from wheat), cane sugar, gelatine, emulsifi
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Not something the Earl of Sandwich expected when he asked for something between to pieces of bread while he was gambling, but delicious nonetheless! Monaco Bar - Peters Ice Cream "A delicious bar of vanilla encased between two soft chocolate biscuits." Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Wheat and or Corn), Milk Solids, Vegetable Oil and or Cream, Oat Fibre, Colour (150b), Invert Sugar, Maltodextrin, Cocoa Solids, Flavours, Vegetable Orig
Jelly Beans
The classic sugar bean, listener suggestions and a sweet sweet memory jogger from the freezer! Big thanks to three people contributing great info about jelly beans. Christine at Allen's who answered our email and contributed some trivia. Prof Robert Crawford, RMIT Dr Toni Risson Allen's Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, ( Wheat Or Corn), Thickener (Dextrin Roasted Starch, Acid Treated Starch Or Starch Acetate)( Wheat ), Invert Syrup, Colours (Plant Extract [Spirulina]
Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs
Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs appear after lots of rumblings from listeners. They've been around since the 1970s, made by Greens in NSW and not tasting too bad in the 21st century. Wikipedia page Also on this episode Blind test! From Dave - SPOILER, From Kitty - SPOILER Blind test round 2 Ice creams, first time. Paddle Pop strawberry milkshake flavour. Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Facebook Group for The Jun
Shapes: original varieties + 1
Shapes under scrutiny Pizza Savoury Chicken Crimpy Cheddar BBQ BONUS: Chicken Parmigiana Also on this episode Neapolitan Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Block New segment "Dave's Faves" - Tee Vee Snacks Learn what a 'line extension' is (thanks Kitty!) The Junkees Facebook Group has the Shapes poll. Do you remember the 'beef thin'? Big shout out to Audio Technica - The Junkees use Audio Technica AT-BP40 microphones. Sounding good! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here
Grown up biscuits
The biscuits The Lemon Crisp from Arnotts - Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Natural Flavour, Food Acid (Citric Acid), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Food Colours (Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow FCF), Antioxidants (E307b From Soy, E304) Venetian from Arnotts - Wheat Flour, White Choc Flavoured Coating (30%) (Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (E492, Soy Lecithin), Flavour), Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Coconut, Currants (2%), Skim Milk Powder, Salt, Eggs, Baking Powder, Antio
International Brothers - Switzerland and Japan
Dave's brother in Switzerland shares his Top 5 snacks. Kitty's brother in Japan has sent her a box of local favourites. Also in this episode A small amount of correspondence (via the Facebook Group) is entered into Kitty says thanks to Dave for the Walker's Liquorice Toffee Coles dual flavoured Chicago style popcorn A mysterious package arrives from 2020 Next episode - Jelly Tots return and more! Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / Y
Oreos vs Delta Cream
Headliner - Oreos versus Delta Cream (Arnotts) We find out in under 7 minutes and 45 seconds. Also in this episode Ridiculous chips from Dave in a blind test (one from Aldi, one from Thins) The Freckle Redemption. Freckles in a block after their disasterous compound chocolate choice for the original. Can the 'freckle block' return the household name to a mantle of appreciation. BTW - Something for a future episode, a lady who's done a PhD on lollies. Facebook Group for The
White Chocolate
Post-Christmas, clear the halls of boughs of holly, don we now our leisure apparel and return to the sweet and salty roundabout. On this episode White chocolate; Milky Bar, Aldi Choceur, Cadbury Dream and Whittakers Thick cut Kettle Chip with Himalayan pink salt (how it's made, it's from caves) Blind taste test - popcorn has lost the plot! BTW - Beware the Sour Cream and Chives French Fries! They come with their own hangover. #621 #635 Facebook Group for The Junkees is here  
Christmas Special - Snack Size!
'Tis the day! Merry Christmas! You might have sampled these already, but if you can't get your hands on them today they'll likely be discounted from Boxing Day. Violet Crumble Santa Kit Kat Santa Cadbury Marshmallow Santa Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.
CCs vs Doritos
The subtle local hero versus Big Corn Chip from the US. We compare a handful of classic flavours from both to get a read on points of difference, overall taste and nachos/nach-os satisfaction. Hat tip to Tom, friend of the show, for the suggestion and insight that set up the ep. Also covered Wagon Wheels (since 1952) Vs Cartwheels (Aldi) Sweet Sweet Memory Jogger! The Choo Choo Bar Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow D
One is enough, or is it?
Sneaking an extra in leading up to Christmas! Two from the Arnotts' Chocolate Biscuits (sub family) Family Chocolate (genus) range: Mint Slice - you know this one. Caramel Crown - a layer of biscuit and caramel coated in chocolate. Also in this episode; French Fries (the chips) - sour cream and chive flavour New segment! "Always better than you think!" Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell
Thin Chips
Anyone of these could be the headliner. Three big topics for a big show back after a break. Thins (chips) - Classic, Smiths thinly sliced, The Sprinter (Aldi) Chocolate biscuits - Gaiety and Chocolate Monte Blind taste test And a bonus. Good to be back. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion for
Kit Kat & varieties
SPECIAL GUEST Kitty Flanagan @ Somehow Related LIVE STREAM EPISODE on sale now. The main event - Kit Kats There's original, there's chunky, there's mint, there's honeycomb, there's expectations and nostalgia. But, importantly for some, there's size of Blind Taste Test Chips for Dave, Chocolate for Kitty. Sweet Sweeeet!! Memory Jogger Scorched Peanut Bar! A lot of correspondence about this one. Finally, Just Get One. It's something that's knocked Kitty off her fe
Biscuit three way - Monte Carlo, Raspberry Shortcake and Kingston
1. Monte Carlo Servings per package: About 12 Serving size: 20.8g (1 biscuit) More information here 2. Raspberry Shortcake Servings per package: About 16 Serving size: 15.6g (1 biscuit) More information here 3. Kingston Servings per package: 15 Serving size: 13.3g (1 biscuit) More information here Rematch - Chicken Chips ain't over. Woolworths brand was the chip winner of the previous challenge. However! In an oversight that shocked fans of a certain legacy brand, we feel th
Honey Soy Chicken Chips
Four brands face off. Red Rock Deli (often in the hotel mini bar) Natural Chip Company (only crinkle cut of the bunch) Kettle Chip (Stradbroke Island honey") Woolworths deli style (gluten free, but aren't all chips?) Blind test One from Kitty for Dave, one from Dave for Kitty. Sweet Sweeeet Memory Jogger It's the Golden Rough. And some correspondence has been entered into. There's some things to clear up from previous episodes. Facebook Group for The Junkees i
Plain Chips
Smiths vs Woolworths vs Coles vs Natural Chip Company The mature chip of humans. No fancy flavours New segment - Just Get Some! Courtesy of the Woolworths brand (spoiler - click for reveal) Another new segment - Over-Under! Is caramilk overrated or underrated? Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get in touch with a suggestion
Milk Chocolate
The backbone of the Cadbury empire, but will Cadbury's chocolate be named the tastiest? Four chocolates go in, one will be given the nod. Then, blind testing mystery chips! And, Sweet Sweeeet Memories gets an updated name before tackling Wizz Fizz. A brilliant curio from Dave about Wizz Fizz packets too. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever y
Biscuit three way - 100s and 1000s, Honey Jumble and Tiny Teddies
First point of business, Iced Vovo doesn't have marshmellow. Also, Mentos versus Cool Fruits/Mints. And Sweet Sweet Memories! First, the biscuits. 1. Hundreds and Thousands Servings per package: 12Serving size: 16.6g (2 biscuits) Going back for a second? 2. Honey Jumble Servings per package: About 6Serving size: 20.8g (2 biscuits) Right amount of ginger? 3. Tiny Teddies Servings per package: 8Serving size: 25g (9 Biscuits) Releasaed in 1991. Apparently the idea of the biscuit designer's so
M&Ms vs Smarties
Distinct in shape, colour, advertising budget, global name recognition, packet construction, number of variations and most importantly, flavour. Though in their differences they remain similar enough to go shell vs shell. In the plastic packet - M&M's Born: September 10, 1941; 78 years old (Virgo) Weight: 49 grams (2020) Catchphrase: Too many to choose one. In the cardboard packet - Smarties Born: 1937; 83 years ago (star sign unknown) Weight: 50 grams (2020) Catchphrase: "Only Smarti
Chocolate bars pretending to be healthy
Summer Roll, Nougat Honey Log, Smoosh (?) bars and more. All masquerading as healthy snack food. As mentioned - Jupiter Bar post on The Junkees Facebook Group Please Discuss features Pretzel M&Ms. And, Sweet Sweeeeet Memories in the form of Nobby's Bacon Bites. Facebook Group for The Junkees is here Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the hou
Biscuit three way - Tic Toc, Iced VoVo, Triple Wafer
It's a big topic, many many biscuits, so we're sticking to three. This maybe the first but it won't be the last biscuit episode. 1. Tic Toc (Arnotts, kids treats) Servings per package: 14Serving size: 17.8g (2 biscuits) INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Contains Soy), Skim Milk Powder, Salt, Gelatine, Baking Powder, Vegetable Gums (Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Food Colours (Turmeric, Cochineal), Natural Flavour, Raspberry Juice Conce
Cheezels
There's only one Cheezel but there's enough immitators. Party Mix assessment 2.0 - new inclusions! Natural Confectionary Company Coles brand Woolworths brand And Wagon Wheels. Shrunken or home made? Leave a review or tell a friend about the show. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@n
Cadbury Favourites
Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramello, Dream, Old Gold, Flake, Crunchie, Picnic, Boost, Moro, Cherry Ripe and Turkish Delight. Facebook Poll here And Salt and Vinegar Samboys turn up, finally! Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougoulis Music by Studio Le BusMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junk
Picnic vs Chokito
The two hardy/chunky/ugly chocolate bars go head to head. Please discuss - The Mash Up. Sent in by Adam on Facebook, he saw two flavours that had been added to one bag of chips. Dessert for this episode - Sweet Sweeet Memories! Featuring: Atomic Tomato Samboy Chips. AD: Chokito - Australia c 1980s AD: Picnic boating couple c 1990s AD: Picnic Trojan Horse 1993 Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. Get a texta and write it on the fridge? Follow
Crunchie vs Violet Crumble
Which side do you fall on? Or are they too different to compare? Then, Dave throws in an OUTSIDER! Corn chips should make an appearence somewhere too. Leave a review or tell a friend about the show. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Produced by Nearly Media
Classic Party Mix Lollies
Something for everyone in a party mix, right? A little mixed business/milkbar economics lesson snuck in too. Tell a friend about the show or leave a review where you're listening. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougoulis Music by Studio Le BusMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitt
Chicken Chips
Who buys chicken chips? The chips in the taste test this episode; Woolworths brand Thins Pringles Smiths Any early bets? Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougoulis Music by Studio Le BusMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnyst
Twisties
Time to get into Twisties. Kitty buys both flavours, mostly snacks on cheese but dips into chicken during the session. Sweet and salty roundabout - get on board! Also, Dave and Kitty get nicknames. There's a Somehow Related episode about Twisties and Animal Feed that's worth a listen too. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Ge
Salt and Vinegar Chips
A comparison's afoot! Three brands of salt and vinegar chips (not hot chips) are considered. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougoulis Music by Studio Le BusMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junke
Hello and Corn Chips
Let's do the backstory for the podcast, then guess some corn chip flavours. In the car on the way back from a gig in Lorne, Dave and Kitty discovered a mutual admiration for the salty and sweet junk foods available in convenient shops. They're together on this show to share their special interest. This episode, corn chip taste test. That's not all. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever yo
Sweet and salty roundabouts
Dave and Kitty share an interest, a passion, a desire... for junk food. Follow Kitty! Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Dave! Twitter / Facebook Tell a friend about the show or leave a review wherever you can. On a Post-it around the house is fine. Get in touch with a suggestion for Dave and Kitty - hi@nearly.com.au Produced by Nearly Media Artwork by Stacy Gougoulis Music by Studio Le BusMore about the show: https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/Se