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Good friends, Jordan McNaughton and Collin Ball explore the realms of cereal and friendship. Listen as they and their numerous guests talk about stimulating topics, hear in glorious stereophonic sound the clinking of spoons against bowls, and maybe, just maybe, discover something new about yourself.

Jordan McNaughton


    • Oct 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    The Monster Mash (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 47:27


    Happy Halloween, listeners! this episode is half a review/discussion of General Mills' new Monster Mash cereal celebrating the 50th anniversary of Count and the gang and half a review/discussion of Muppet's Haunted Mansion. new Monster Mash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElZgOsOfUr4&ab_channel=SoundClownsandothermusic2ndaccount Mockumentary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMKfH4gLq4&ab_channel=GeneralMills Classic Monster Vinyl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgaH_S6yg7Q&ab_channel=TheBudgie29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE5dLvkOvtk&ab_channel=A.B.Lancer

    The Poop Cereal (no, really) w/ Jamie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 55:13


    Good tasting and good for you! Jamie returns to the podcast to share with us her families recipe for cereal that makes things..regular And who doesn't need some regularity in their lives in these strange days! Definitely sponsored by the Official SpaceJam: a New Legacy cereal.

    S'mores!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 61:52


    With summer winding down, join Collin and Jordan as they catchup on life, enjoy some smore cereals, and dive deep into what really makes a smore, a smore. Thank you to our totally real sponsor, Sesame Street and their lightly flavored cereal!

    This Episode is NOT About Honey Nut Cheerios

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 48:29


    Collin and Jordan gather once again to sit and talk whilst sharing an array of cereals. They talk about a couple of things- however, none of them are Honey Nut Cheerios. Instead, you'll hear chat over Honey Smacks, Dunkin, Dunkin Donuts, Honey Nut Frosted Flakes, Lucky Charms Honey Clovers, terrible McDonald's creations, and more. This episode is definitely, for sure, most definitely sponsored by Ghostbuster's Afterlife promotional cereal and Mr. General Mills.

    Super Bowls for Superbowls- Dunk-a-roo's, Oatmeal Creme Pie, Eggo, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chocolate Churros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 41:37


    Hey there, friend. Pour one out- a bowl of cereal that is. Collin and Jordan eat some cereal and discuss life since last recording on the same day that a Super Bowl was played. We did not watch it, but we did have a really nice chat. Collin even found a new FAVORITE cereal- that's major. You don't wanna miss it. If you wanna eat along at home we eat em in this order: Dunk-a-roo's, Oatmeal Creme Pie, Eggo, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chocolate Churros.

    Monster Cereals 2019 w/ Natalie & Jess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 37:01


    BOO! berry sucks! hahahahahahaha happy halloween listeners. This year our hosts are joined by wonderful friends Natalie and Jess to discuss corner stones of the corner stores during the autumn season- the Monster Cereals. We discuss the Count, Frank, and the terrible awful specter Boo, who deserves whatever death brought him onto cereal boxes across the nation.

    Wheaties w/ Joey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 47:53


    Welcome back to Free Toy Inside! Here's an episode from the vault. Wheaties with our good dearest friend, Joey. Apologies to you, listeners and to you, our good dearest friend Joey for the delay. I'll be honest, I am typing this at work and haven't listened to this episode since editing it in the spring, so IDK what we talked about. Presumably it's funny, endearing, and has something to do with cereal. new episodes soon!

    Donettes Cereal & More w/ Dan G

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 59:20


    Back with our biggest guest yet! CEREAL PODCASTS COLLIDE as Dan Goubert (creator of Cerealously.net and co-host of The Empty Bowl podcast with Justin McElroy) joins our hapless hosts for bowls of 3 wildly different cereals! Dan gives the insider scoop on the cereal industry and how/why he got started becoming the internet’s leading cereal […]

    Chocolaty Berry Crunch w/ Ally and Andrea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 26:01


    Happy Valentine’s Day! Our hosts are joined by the significant women in their life to eat  the most romantic bowl of cereal currently available in stores. #SexCrunch

    Raisin Bran w/ Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 38:37


    A bunch of young adults feast on the breakfast of the old! Our hosts are joined by artist and bran enthusiast, Sarah Stanners, brings the best jokes. Collin and Sarah swap bad drinking stories, Jordan knows nothing about dried fruit, find out what “brown-out” means, and hold on to your bow(e)ls!

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch w/ Meredith and Shawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 56:33


    This is a special episode for all you food freaks out there! Our hosts are joined by some OG guests from season 1 of Free Toy Inside, Meredith Hague and Shawn White, to dive into one of the greatest cereals of all time- Cinnamon Toast Crunch. The twist? We taste test with a bevy of […]

    NYE 2018 Extravaganza w/ our friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 79:47


    Happy New Year…again! Recorded mere hours from midnight on New Years Eve 2018. A revolving door of friends / past guests come to talk a year in retrospect over some DippinDots Cereal. Collin makes a list, Jordan performs a magic trick, and there is a solid 5 minutes on LEGO Ninjago.

    Cereal Milkshakes w/ Allyson (also our waitress and everyone else at this Steak ‘n Shake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 6:05


    BONUS EPISODE! In the dead of the night, our hosts ventured out to a Steak ‘n Shake for some delicious, steak burger-based food. Soon it became apparent that they had stepped knee deep into a PODCAST! Collin and Jordan talk cereal milkshakes and Ally tells them it’s a bad idea to try to record (fair […]

    Made Good w/ Jim Lill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 80:00


    Happy New Year! Free Toy Inside is back again. Collin and Jordan take a trip back to their hometown to talk to Jim Lill. Our first guest with a Wikipedia page, Jim goes down memory lane, talks about what kind of foods he’s allowed to eat, and tells the tale of how he met Dan […]

    Monster Cereals 2018 w/ Emma, Taran, and Josh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 57:47


    Welcome to Season 3 of Free Toy Inside. fresh off a hiatus we definitely thought would just be a week, comes our longest episode yet. Three cereals to cover with 3 great friends!  Returning favorites Emma, Taran, and Josh share their spooky thoughts on all things Chocula and Berry. Collin teaches us the lore of […]

    Chocolate Frosted Mini-Wheats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 41:13


    behold! season 2 comes to a close with a wrap up on our feelings on chocolate cereal. does Jordan actually like it? Has Collin’s favorite been dethroned? who has the better pitch for the opening of the next Avenger’s movie? listen, rate, review, and hang tight for a week or two for Season 3.

    Cocoa Rice Krispies w/ Ally and Jamie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 44:23


    Jordan and Collin are joined by two important ladies in their lives, Ally and Jamie to discuss “the most ASMR cereal”- Cocoa Rice Krispies. They talk made up sports, play FMK, discuss siblings, and Ally tells a secret.

    Love Crunch w/ Rose and Colleen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 28:39


    Jordan and Collin are joined by two wonderful sisters and friends, Rose and Colleen to discuss the most healthy cereal we’ve had yet. and guess what? It’s Very Good! the four discuss cereal history, personal history, fight week, and more.

    Oreo-Os w/ Keeghan, Jack, Natalie, and Nathan (Cookie Saga Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 32:55


    It’s a big fun with a big group of guests. We wrap up this two part exploration into the relationship between Oreos and cereal. Listen as we discuss many cereal related topics in a cereal themed version of the Newly Wed Game. Will our star-crossed hosts prevail or do the guests have an even stronger […]

    Oreo Minis w/ Caleb (Cookie Saga Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 33:57


    Meeting in an unconventional location, Jordan, Collin, and guest Caleb become breakfast mavericks by eating Oreo Minis in a bowl of milk. They discuss pizza bagels, other crazy food you eat as a kid, the politics of old Cartoon Network shows, and play a rousing game of  2 Truths and a Lie: Fictional Cereal Edition.  […]

    Reese’s Puffs w/ Matthew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 42:59


    Dan and Lin talk to Dan’s brother Matthew in this captivating conversation between family and friend over bowls of Reese’s Puffs (Spring Edition). We talk cartoons, growing up, Ln’s first beer, Dan’s first beer, and possible cereals of the future.

    Chocolate Chex w/ Kohl and Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 36:38


    It’s a lovely day in the neighborhood because Jordan’s literal neighbors, Kohl and Sarah (Sarah and Kohl?) join Collin and Jordan (Jordan and Collin?) to discuss Chocolate Chex and get to know each other better. We talk cereal, Pink Floyd, gymnastics, leather jackets, and good ol’ number #24.

    Saturday Morning Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 42:16


    Collin and Jordan field your questions, cereal related or not (mostly related) in a mailbag style episode. A real loose goose situation. Ever wonder what else we like for breakfast? Want to know our thoughts on cereal boxes? Knives, the 3 Little pigs, and the common cold all come up somehow. Cocoa Puffs and Chocolate […]

    Chocolate Cheerios w/ Devin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 44:17


    don’t feel like you heard enough people on the internet share their thoughts about The Last Jedi? good news, three more people weigh in. We talk pacing, green milk, framing, and oh yeah- also Chocolate Cheerios.

    Cookie Crisp & Thin Mints w/ Andrea and Christina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 28:39


    it’s cookie time! two wonderful guests join us to talk about one exciting surprise and one big disappointment. Collin tells a story about vodka. and so. much. more! rate and review. any 5 five reviews will be read on-air! make your voice heard: tell us about your favorite chocolate cereal or your favorite movie or […]

    Cocoa Pebbles w/ Taran and Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 27:56


    Guests Taran and Alex are artist and cereal genius who come up with 2 great new cereal products, Jordan gives a good review, and we really dive into the Flintstones.

    Chocolate Frosted Flakes w/ Ramil and Barbara

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 28:24


    Today we have frosted flakes, but they’re chocolate! Guests Ramil and Barbara talk a lot about music including a very hot take on Taylor Swift.

    Coco Wheats w/ Josh Schneider and Josh Olszewski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 35:36


    Bear witness to the first time our hosts have some chocolate hot cereal. Is it the hot new thing or just hot garbage? Guests Josh and Josh talk cereal science, Walmart reviews, and tasty, tasty skin.

    Cocoa Puffs with Emma Schneider and Kelsey King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 23:17


    welcome to season 2 of Free Toy Inside. We are diving into the world of chocolate cereal. Jordan and Collin are joined by the endlessly funny Emma Schneider and Kelsey King to discuss a stapple of the genre: Cocoa Puffs.

    Batman v. Superman v. Jordan v. Colon: Dawn of Cereal w/ Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 21:45


    recorded in the center of a buzzing holiday party, two friends sit and chat about chocolate cereal, Batman v. Superman, records. Enjoy!

    JaredCan’tHaveAlltheFun (or CocoPuffs) w/ Chloe & Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 28:31


    We talk some Gilmore Girls, Coco Puffs, and find out how Jordan feels about chocolate cereal.

    Silly, Rabbit Only Kids Can See That Reese’s Puffs Are Dank (w/ Alexanna, Brooke, Tyler, and Burt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 33:37


    On a jam packed episode we find out many interesting things! What’s the best stoner cereal? Can Jordan smell? Did Alexanna fly in a hot air balloon? Find out for yourself with this oversized edition of Free Toy Inside. Please rate, review, and subscribe and thank you always for listening!

    LIFE and such w/ Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 33:33


    Fan, friend, and all around guy Matt Saagman joins me this week to each a big ol bowl of LIFE (Cinnamon). We discuss books, where LIFE falls in the cereal spectrum, a few of the best and worst shows on TV, and how all the good comedies have a “bur” in their name. Thanks for […]

    Land of Wine and Honey (Nut Cheerios) w/ Devin and Meredith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016 28:32


    Another late night special with two very special guests munching on a classic. We discuss swimming pools of food, interview Jeff Goldblum about Paul Blart Mall Cop, and discover whether or not you should put wine in your cereal!

    Metaphors Only! (an midnight snack w/ Jordan McNaughton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 24:22


    Sorry, no guest this week. Just me. you. and a bowl. I answer some questions from friends on twitter and give out a few recommendations! Tried something different this time and hope that it works out for the better. Stay tuned for next week, there will definitely be a guest! RATE. REVIEW. SUBSCRIBE. I’d really […]

    Apple to Apple Jacks (& Other Games You Shouldn’t Play on a Podcast) w/ Adam “Gundy” Gunderman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2016 31:38


    You are in for a fun one today! Jordan and Gundy eat a rousing bowl of Kellogg’s Apple Jacks- Made in Michigan while playing Rock, Paper Scissors and another game that is equally unfit for the podcasting format, but we did it anyways! We also detail a Nicolas Cage-centric religion, how to better design the back […]

    FRANKly My Dear, I Don’t Give N’ BERRY w/ Shawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 24:40


    We’re still clinging to the last bit of Halloween that we can, so here is another spooky episode. Shawn White (of Beach Thief fame) and Jordan talk about another spooky cereal, go over the fake election of monsters, and craft the worst train wreck of a scary story of all time. Remember: Fuck Boo Berry. […]

    Count Chocula for President 2016 w/ Jessica Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 30:49


    this is the first episode after the pilot that I recorded, but I thought it best to save it for closer to Halloween (the best holiday). We talk about spooky cereal, relate a fake election of monsters to a real election of monsters, Ray Romano in a life changing role, and a little bit of […]

    Honey Bunches of FRIENDS w/ Kari, Danny, & Emily

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 25:17


    Welcome back! Today we chat with 3 friends while the FRIENDS are silently going about their business behind us. Hear us discuss: whether you’d rather hear your neighbors bumpin’ or bangin’, whether or not Honey Bunches of Oats is an *adult* cereal, the joys of stealing soda, and a fun twist on 2 Truths and […]

    “Pilot” with Collin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2016 23:18


    Welcome to Free Toy Inside with Jordan McNaughton! This is the pilot episode for this new podcast about eating cereal with friends. It was recorded 4 months prior to the episodes that will follow and was truly a test run to see if this thing will work. And it does!  And it will! The tone […]

    Classic WGNBB #24: Sport Zone [FINALE]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 11:31


    Little did we know, this would be the last episode we would record of We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bowl. It is fitting that it’s just a one on one: co-host to co-host. Hear our restaurant idea and Collin talk about jerks in high school. Thank you for listening to us and look out for […]

    Classic WGNBB #23: Hostage Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 23:43


    Your hosts Ally and Keeghan talk to interesting guest Jordan and Collin about sci-fi literature and other fascinating topics.

    Classic WGNBB #22: Gino (RIP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 22:54


    Jordan, Ally, and Collin sit in Jordan’s car with a fantastic guest: Gino the lightning bug. He flew into the car and right into our hearts. Get to know the wonderful bug and hear us sing his praises.

    Classic WGNBB #21: Biggest Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 21:31


    Jordan and Collin are joined by our earliest and some may say, biggest fan : Keeghan Ball. That’s right, he’s related to Collin! They talk.

    Classic WGNBB #20: The Fifth Of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 21:14


    Opens with a Macho Man Randy Savage impression claiming to be CM Punk. Jordan and Collin catch up about their 4th of July weekends.

    Classic WGNBB #19: SHOUTING NUMBERS IN A GARAGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 13:17


    We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bowl goes experimental with this episode. Jordan and Collin are joined by many familiar voices as they play Dungeons and Dragons in Gundy’s garage.

    Classic WGNBB #18: The City That Never Stops Blowing Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 17:24


    Jordan and Collin speak with their good friend John about his life. A dancer. A student. A inhabitant of Chicago. Former Papa John employee.

    Classic WGNBB #17: Waking Up With Josh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 12:11


    One of my favorite things to do! Jordan and Collin speak with Josh early in the morning and it definitely sounds like we are tired.

    Classic WGNGG #16: Americans Love Chanting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 14:06


    A solo-bolo style episode where Jordan and Collin try to carry and episode on their backs. Things are said and are now immortalized in this form.

    Classic WGNBB #15: Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 6:36


    In which Charlie is asked the most interesting question: why?

    Classic WGNBB #14: Storm!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 17:01


    No, not the X-Men character, a real storm happens while Jordan, Collin, and Ally try to weather the weather in Jordan’s car. Enjoy!

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