Taste Test Dummies

Which Chocolate covered Turtles are best?  As Mr. Gump points out, when you buy a box of chocolate, you don't know everything that will be inside.  This week we will sample one common offering that I would expect to see from three popular chocolate brands, so at least you will know which box has the best quality.  This weeks contenders are Demets  (Turtle), Fannie Mae, and Russell Stover.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which candy corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Russell Stover 2. Demets  3. Fannie Mae

Which Orange Juice is best?  "Last episode you did Pre-biotic sodas, you're telling me you haven't done orange juice yet?" I don't really appreciate the tone, but in fact we have not.  It has taken this long because neither of us are the biggest OJ drinkers but this week we finally get one of the biggest monkeys off our backs.  And to answer your next question, we can fit 14 monkeys on our backs. This weeks contenders are Florida's Natural, Simply, and Tropicana.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which juice corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Simply 2. Florida's Natural 3. Tropicana

Which Prebiotic Lemon Lime Soda is best?  There is a new fad in the soda world, and it seems to be growing fast.  This week we are trying out some of these new "healthy" sodas, which are officially marketed as Prebiotic or Probiotic.  The timing of our recording this episode was a bit unfortunate because after we tried out these sodas, my local grocery store started carrying 3 more brands.  For now we will be testing to see if any of the contenders  (Culture Pop, Olipop, and Poppi) are any good.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which soda corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Olipop 2. Culture Pop 3. Poppi

Which Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olive is best?  Olives are the type of food you just eat when you have a martini or a charcuterie board, but it also makes for a nice little snack. I have never really considered which Olives to search for considering I just buy the first one I see, but this week we are going to try three popular brands to determine which is best.  The contenders are Filthy, Mezzetta, and Tillen Farms.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which olive corresponds to which numbered bowl it was in: 1. Filthy 2. Mezzetta 3. Tillen Farms

Which Cream Soda is best?  We all know the basic Coke/Pepsi players on the market, but beyond the major brands there is a pretty large world of craft sodas.  The first flavors that come to mind as Root Beer and Cream Soda. We have already tried some Root Beers on the Podcast, but this week we are bringing back some of the competitors (and a new one) to see which Cream Soda is best. The contenders are A&W, Boylan, Dad's and Virgil's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which soda corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Dad's 2. Virgil's 3. Boylan 4. A&W

Which Chocolate Chip Protein Bar is best?  We like to remain humble but we need to get something out of the way that cannot be denied, Nick and John are a couple of swole beef-cakes.  Due to this, we've had plenty of protein bars over the years, but usually just pick something random based on price.  This week we will try 4 chocolate chip flavored protein bars to finally get a read on which brands are worth looking for. The contenders are Barbell, Gatorade, MetRx and Quest.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Barbell 2. Gatorade 3. Quest  4. MetRx

Which Pumpkin Beer is best? The world has gotten to the point where beer sections only really include Lagers and IPAs.  Both options have their place in the world, but it's time to celebrate the one time of year when they have to make room for a third option, fall beers.  At the time of this release we are well past the season, but we are going to try 4 Pumpkin Ales just to relish in the season a bit longer. The contenders are Dogfish, New Belgium, Potosi and Shipyard.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Dogfish 2. Potosi 3. New Belgium  4. Shipyard

Which Orange flavored energy drink is best? Fifteen years ago there were only a handful of brands that made an energy drink and they all tasted suspiciously like gasoline.  Flash forward to today and there are dozens of brands all making 5+ flavors.  This week we are going to find the best Orange energy drink because it is a flavor we both regularly overlook. .  The contenders are Alani, C4, and Monster.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which energy drink corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Alani 2. C4 3. Monster

Which Candy Corn is best? Candy Corn is the king of fall candies.  We all respect its supremacy while not loving the flavor, but now we will ask the important question, does the candy corn you pick matter?  This week Nick and John will try heavy hitters Brach's and Jelly Belly and compare them against a couple store brands from Candy Shoppe and Walmart.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which candy corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Brach's 2. Candy Shoppe 3. Walmart 4. Jelly Belly

Which blended scotch is best? In a previous episode we tasted 4 different Johnnie Walker varieties and both Nick and John picked Black Label as their favorite.  This week we bring Johnnie Walker Black Label back to compete against a couple brands closer to their price point, Chivas Regal and Monkey Shoulder.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which scotch corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Johnnie Walker 2. Chivas Regal 3. Monkey Shoulder

Which microwave dinner is best? It would be great to eat out at fancy restaurants every night, eating food prepared by seasoned chefs.  Unfortunately in this reality sometimes all you have is $5 and a microwave.  This week we are here to determine which microwave dinner brand is best, and more specifically which one makes the best Fettuccini Alfredo (with chicken and broccoli).  The contenders are Lean Cuisine, Marie Callender's, and Stouffer's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which pasta corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Stouffer's 2. Lean Cuisine 3. Marie Callender's

Which cheese cracker with peanut butter is best? Not all pairings make sense on paper at first glance, chili powder and chocolate? Seems odd but actually a pretty good combination.  Apple Pie and American cheese? Sounds gross but people swear by it.  How about Cheddar Cheese Crackers and Peanut Butter? Well that's what we task ourselves with determining this week.  Does the combination make any sense, and more importantly, who does it best? The contenders are Austin, Kebler, and Munchies.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cracker corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Austin 2. Munchies 3. Kebler 

Which coffee region is best? I'm a pretty big fan of coffee, but normally I don't think too much about what I am buying.  I have a list of brands I prefer, and digging deeper a few specific blends that I like.  When I get to the store I hope one of them is on sale, and will just grab the cheapest.  Although this process has worked for me, I figured we needed to take coffee from 3 different regions and find out more specifically what types of coffee I enjoy.  This week we will try Coffee Beans from Colombia, Ethiopia, and Sumatra (they were all bought at the same local roaster).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which coffee corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Colombia 2. Sumatra 3. Ethiopia

Which Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce is best? In the past we have tried the "Hot" sauce from different wing restaurants, but this week we take a different the same category in a different direction.  We are getting boneless wings without sauce, and then adding different brands that you can buy in a bottle.  The contenders are Anchor Bar (hotter), Buffalo Wild Wings (Wild), and Hooter (Hot).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which sauce corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Hooters 2. Anchor 3. BWW

Which Asian Beer is best? Right off the bat, calling the category "Asian beer" feels a little too vague.  Many Asian countries produce beer known around the world, but where we live they are much harder to find.  So this week we are trying 5 beers from 3 countries trying to determine if the country of origin makes a big difference in the taste, and most importantly which beer is worth buying.  The contenders are Kingfisher (India), Kirin (Japan), Lucky Buddha (China), Sapporo (Japan), and TsingTao (China).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Lucky Buddha 2. TsingTao 3. Kingfisher 4. Kirin  5. Sapporo 

Which Oreo knock off is best? The original creme filled chocolate sandwich cookie was released in 1908 by Hydrox, a couple years later Nabisco responded with Oreo.  Despite Oreo not being the original, they somehow ended up changing the snack game forever.  Although there are alternatives out there (including Hydrox being an Amazon exclusive) we are going to anoint Oreo king and compare them to 3 of their off brands to see if any of the little guys can compete with Oreo in a blind taste test.  This weeks contenders are Oreo, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, and Whole Foods.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cookie corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Whole Foods 2. Oreo 3. Wal-Mart 4. Trader Joe's

This week we bring Joe back for another visit, and this time he chose to challenge our past results by making us retry some things we have had on the pod in the past.  We will jump straight to some FAQ: Q: What Items are being retried?  A: Tortilla Chips, Hot Salsa, Lemon Lime Soda, Lime Seltzer, Light Beer, Whisky Q: John and Nick are known to have the best taste buds in the world, what is the point of testing them? A: Correct Nick and John do have the best taste buds in the world, Joe was clearly having an episode so there is no point trying to get inside of his mind. Q:  Do you expect anyone to listen to this nonsense? A: Not Really. Any other question should be disregarded as bad questions.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

Which Lime Beer is best? At first glance lime beers feels like a typical lager with a small maybe gimmicky change to sell more cases. Then the grueling summer months hit and suddenly the lime beer feels like a refreshing change.  This week we try to find another glimmer of hope in a long, hot summer by trying out 4 lime beers, and 3 of them advertise the addition of salt so we will also see if this is a welcome addition. This weeks contenders are Bud Light, Dos Equis, Modelo, and Shiner.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which lime beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Shiner 2. Dos Equis 3. Bud Light 4. Modelo

Which Gummy Bear brand is best? Nick, our senior sweet snack specialist, has always been a big fan of gummy snacks. But the combination of negative memories (unfair) and a plethora of other gummy snack options, gummy bears have never been his go-to option.  This week we give gummy bears their day in court to figure out which is best, and really if this category deserves our attention in the first place.  This weeks contenders are Albanese, Black Forrest, Haribo, and Lily's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which gummy bear corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Black Forrest 2. Albanese 3. Haribo 4. Lily's

Which Brie is best? When you are feeling a bit charcuterie-ey Looking through the cheese options in a grocery store can be intimidating.  Normally Nick and John just look for sales and try to at least buy a cheaper option then forget what we purchased. But do you really want to live your life eating everyone else's leftover cheese?  Those of you who said yes can see themselves out. Those who stayed will get insights on which Brie is actually worth buying, instead of the guess and forget method.  This weeks contenders are Le Fromager, President, and Saint Angel.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cheese corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Le Fromager 2. President 3. Saint Angel

Which American IPA is best? A while back the Hazy IPA hit a level of popularity which pressured Nick into bringing it as the first IPA on this podcast.  Now a year or so later, we find ourselves missing the good old fashion IPAs we originally fell for.  Today we are taking a strangely nostalgic trip through some of the American Style IPAs that used to be our go to (and only) option.  The contenders are Goose Island IPA, New Belgium Voodoo Ranger, Sierra Nevada Torpedo, and Surly Furious.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. New Belgium 2. Surly 3. Goose Island 4. Sierra Nevada

Which Diet Cola is best? Sodas with alternative sugars are becoming more popular all the time as it presents a way for the consumer to drink their beloved sodas, while still feeling good about themselves because they just consumed a  calorie free beverage.  Although health benefits are much more complicated than a calorie counter, here at Taste Test Dummies we fully endorse the "pretend this is good for me" methodology.  With this wishful thinking in mind, we will try out 4 Diet Colas this week.  The contenders are Diet Coke, Diet Faygo, Diet Pepsi, and Diet Rite.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which soda corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Pepsi 2. Faygo 3. Diet Rite 4. Coke

Which French Onion Dip is best?  On their own, a ruffled potato chip is a mediocre chip on a good day.  When you take the Ruffles and use them as a vessel to get dip into your mouth, we are looking at an entirely different story.  This week we are trying 3 pre-made French Onion Dips, the undisputed best dip to pair with potato chips (legally I am required to point out that my prior statement was a [correct] opinion, not a fact).  The contenders are Daisy, Dean's and Lay's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which dip corresponds to which numbered bowl it was in: 1. Lay's 2. Dean's 3. Daisy

Which Tortilla Chip is best?  We've tried Salsa and Guacamole, but we haven't yet asked what the best vessel for these dips are, that is until today.  The tortilla chip is often overlooked in the dip formula, but small differences in texture, and salt level can make a surprisingly big difference.  The contenders for today are Late July, On The Border, Tostitos, and Xochitl.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which chip corresponds to which numbered bowl it was in: 1. Xochitl 2. On the Border 3. Tostitos 4. Late July

Which Orange sports drink is best?  Our first round of sports drink was with a more obscure flavor (grape), but this time we are getting back to one of the original flavors.  Non-Gatorade versions of lemon lime proved hard to come by, and Fruit Punch is disgusting, so the obvious choice was to try out Orange flavored sports drinks.  The contenders are Gatorade, Ghost, and Powerade.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which sports drink corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Ghost 2. Gatorade 3. Powerade

Which canned Paloma cocktail is best?  The cocktail in a can idea seems to be getting more popular all the time so it's time to try out a second offering.  The problem with the canned Paloma specifically is how simple it is to make, so is it even worth buy it premade?  Today we put 3 already made cocktails to the test, and later on try our own creation.  The contenders are Cazadores, Cutwater, and Fresca.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which paloma corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Cutwater 2. Fresca 3. Cazadores

Which Jelly bean bag is best?  This week in celebration of Easter candy being at the store, we are going to try out some bags of jelly beans that are available for the holiday.  Nick (somewhat controversially) excluded Jelly Belly because they are available year round and have too many flavors to compare to the other bags.  Some may disagree with this decision, but obviously those people are incorrect.  Now onto the bags of beans that did make it to the show.  The contenders are Brachs, Jolly Rancher, Skittles, Starburst, and Welch's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which candy bean corresponds to which numbered bag it was in: 1. Skittles 2. Welch's 3. Brachs 4. Starburst 5. Jolly Rancher

Which Dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds is best?  This week we try out some dark chocolates.  Every brand seems to have random ingredients added to their products, but the sea salt and almond variation seems to be rather popular although this specific combination is not something either of us have much experience with.  Today the contenders are Chocolove, Ghirardelli, Lily's, and Theo.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which chocolate corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Chocolove 2. Ghirardelli 3. Lily's 4. Theo

Which Irish stout is best?  Which Irish Red Ale is best?  This week we do something a little different and do two head to head matchups of different Irish beers in a celebration of St Patrick's Day.  We both try Irish Dry Stouts from Guinness and Left Hand, as well as Irish Red Ales from Killian's and Smithwick's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Killian's 2. Smithwick's 3. Guinness 4. Left Hand

Which Aged Cheddar is best?  Looking over the backlog of episodes, one category jumped out to us as being unfairly neglected.  We have reviewed string cheese in the past, but the list ends there (unless you count Oreos with Cheese Whiz).  This week we are going to ease our way in with some aged cheddar.  The competitors are Cabot, Cracker Barrell, and Kerrygold.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cheese corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Kerrygold 2. Cracker Barrell 3. Cabot

Which Gruner Veltliner is best? This week we are back trying out wine, and this time we have 3 Austrian Gruner Veltliner.  For the non Austrian listeners, this is a white wine known to be of higher acidity and also drier than most white wines. The competitors are Biokult, Hasen Sprung, and Pratsch.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which wine corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Hasen Sprun 2. Pratsch 3. Biokult

Which Raspberry sweet tea is best? This week we are trying out 4 raspberry sweet teas.  The competitors are Brisk, Gold Peak, Peace Tea and Pure Leaf.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which tea corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Peace Tea 2. Pure Leaf 3. Brisk 4. Gold Peak

Which Pisco is best? Fresh off his trip to Peru, Nick wanted to bring something unique from his travels to try.  Pisco is an unaged brandy most commonly made in Peru and Chile.  The most common way to drink this liquor is in a Pisco sour, but this week we will be trying out 4 brands neat to see what Pisco has to offer.  The competitors are Inca Pisco, Lablanco, Santa Maria Magdalena, and Taberno.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which pisco corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Lablanco 2. Santa Maria 3. Taberno 4. Inca Pisco

Which Strawberry Soda is best? This week we take another plunge into the world of fruit sodas by trying some Strawberry soda.  Usually with similar products we try to bring in the winners of past episodes, but unfortunately Welch's has made their offering impossible to find.  Instead we will stick with stalwarts (Crush and Fanta) being joined by two new commers (Faygo and Jarritos).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which soda corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Crush 2. Fanta 3. Faygo 4. Jarritos

Which Rose Prosecco is best? A while back we compared the Proseccos of three brands, La Marca, Mionetto, and Ruffino.  This week in an (accidental?) celebration of New Years, we are doing a rematch of these three brands but instead with their Rose variety.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which wine corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Ruffino 2. La Marca 3. Mionetto

Which Ginger Ale is best?  Last time we did Ginger Ale we brought in some more obscure competitors in hopes of getting more ginger flavor.  This plan didn't work out super well so now the big names in the Ginger Ale industry are here to see if they can do any better.  The competitors are Canada Dry, Schweppe's, Seagram's and Vernor's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which soda corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Seagram's 2. Vernor's 3. Canada Dry 4. Schweppes

Which Boneless hot wing is best?  This week we bring in some popular hot wings from national food chains.  The first two contenders are a little obvious with Buffalo Wild Wings and Wing Stop.  The last restaurant to be included was Applebees simply because there is no Hooters anywhere near us, and Applebees has a Hot Boneless Wing on their menu.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which wing corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Buffalo Wild Wings 2. Applebees 3. Wing Stop

Which Fruit Punch is best?  This week Vivi comes back and we bring in a juice with the intention of changing some minds.  Fruit Punch is a term that causes all three of us to shy away, but in this episode we will try out 4 Fruit Punch juices to see if we can get past out pre conceived notions.  The contenders are Juicy Juice, Simply, V8 (fruit medley) and Welch's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which juice corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Simply 2. Welch's 3. V8  4. Juicy Juice

Which Japanese Curry sauce mix is best?  This week we make try three different pre made Japanese curry sauces.  In order to make this applicable to a real setting we added in some vegetables, served over rice, and added some pork Katsu.  The contenders are S&B Golden Curry Hot, S&B Curry Sauce, and Vermont Curry Hot.  Although two of the contenders seem similar, we find out that the "golden" does in fact make a difference.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which chip corresponds to which numbered bowl it was in: 1. S&B Golden Curry 2. S&B Curry Sauce 3. Vermont Curry Hot

Which Classic Potato Chip is best?  Sometimes categories are so obvious, deep thinkers like Nick and John are operating on too high of a level to consider them.  This week we are finally getting to a classic potato chip, but with a little bit of a twist.  Of course the first contender is Lay's Classic, with a similar product of Munchos joining them.  Then for the other half of the field we are throwing in canned chips Pringles and Lay's Stax to see how their classic variety matches up.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which chip corresponds to which numbered bowl it was in: 1. Lay's Stax 2. Lay's Classic 3. Pringles 4. Munchos

Which Chai Tea is best?  As the temperatures drop outside the desire to consume hot drinks goes, this is simple science.  To help nudge John and Nick into a tea drinking habit we are trying out Chai Tea this week, specifically black tea (not chai tea lattes).  There are three brands that will be competing this week, Stash, Tazo and Twinings.  Then to add an additional wrinkle Twinings Ultra Spice was included as well.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which tea corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Twinings 2. Stash 3. Twinings Ultra Spice 4. Tazo

Which Lime Carbonated Water is best?  In the past, this very podcast has already covered Lime carbonated water, and the unanimous winner was La Croix.  Given how many options are out there we are going to do another test, but this time with 3 new contenders.  The new contenders are Liquid Death, Spindrift (with real lime juice), and Topo Chico.  Then there is a twist that La Croix returns but this time with its Key Lime flavor. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which water corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. La Croix Key Lime 2. Spindrift 3. Liquid Death 4. Topo Chico

Which Spiced Rum is best?  This podcast has covered a very wide variety of alcohol over its life, from light beer to Italian Vermouth.  The most notable gap is something John nor Nick have shown any interest in doing until now.  This week we finally figure out which Spiced Rum is the best.  And just for good measure we through a Gold rum in the mix to see how it compares.  The contenders are Admiral Nelson, Bacardi Gold, Captain Morgan, and Sailor Jerry.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which run corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Bacardi Gold 2. Sailor Jerry 3. Admiral Nelson 4. Captain Morgan

Which Grape Soda is best?  This week we finally get a "rematch" of the orange soda episode as we bring back Crush, Fanta, and Sunkist.  This time we are trying their grape offerings, but we also throw in a fourth option which we both enjoyed as children, Welch's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which soda corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Sunkist 2. Fanta 3. Welch's 4. Crush

Which Oktoberfest beer is best?  It's once again the most wonderful time of the year - fall.  There is no better way to ring in the autumn season than by enjoying an Oktoberfest.  We kept the format from last year by bringing 2 official Oktoberfest beers (Hofbrau & Spaten) and 2 American "Oktoberfest" beers (Founders & Sierra Nevada).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Hofbrau 2. Spaten 3. Sierra Nevada 4. Founder's

Which Chocolate Chip cookie is best?  A homemade baked good is almost always better than a prepackaged option.  Given this fact, we are going to put the grocery store version of homemade to the test.  Each of Aldi, Target, and Walmart have their own bakeries and this week we are testing out their Chocolate Chip Cookies.  As an additional test we are also throwing in Pepperidge Farm's version (the Montauk) into the fray to see how they compare.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cookie corresponds to which numbered bag it was in: 1. Target 2. Aldi 3. Walmart 4. Pepperidge Farm

Which Instant Coffee is best?  This week we start off by taste testing Arizona's new hard tea variety back.  Later on we get to the main event of trying out 3 instant coffees.  We both drink a fair amount of coffee, but neither Nick or John have gotten into the instant variety.  The contenders for this week are Folgers, Nescafe (Taster's Choice), and Starbucks (Pike Place Roast).  The first two options are very affordable while Starbucks is 6x the price, so can they run away with the competition or will it be closer to the others?  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which coffee corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Folgers 2. Nescafe 3. Starbucks

Which Rainbow ring cereal is best?  This week we finally get to a category that America is known for, sugary breakfast cereals for children.  For our first trip through the category we decided to try out a classic in Froot loops and put them up against a couple of their competitors.  First is the health cereal Magic Spoon which is better for you, but for triple the price it better taste good. We also have Malt-O-Meal who goes more for the bulk option, but could struggle to compete on things like texture and taste.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cereal corresponds to which numbered bowl it was in: 1. Froot Loops 2. Magic Spoon 3. Malt-O-Meal

Which Moscow Mule is best?  We start this episode by trying two different candy bars who have offered up a new cookie dough flavor (Milky Way and Twix).  Later we get to the main attraction of trying out some premade Moscow mules in a can.  When we tried ginger ales we were a little let down with the lack of ginger flavor, so can the Moscow mules provide the ginger punch we need?  This week's contenders are Copper Can, Cutwater, and Mule. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which drink corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Mule 2. Copper Can 3. Cutwater

Which Light Beer is best?  In the past we have done the most popular domestic light beers, but what about the penny pinchers?  This week we bring in some of the options more popular in college dormitories around the country, those contenders are Busch Light, Keystone, and Natural Light.  Then as a final test to see if these options are truly a step below we brough back (one of) our winner(s) from last round in Miller Lite. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Busch Light 2. Keystone Light 3. Natural Light 4. Miller Lite

Which Apple is best?  This week we start by taste testing a premixed Manhattan cocktail made by On the Rocks.  Later we try our first fruit brought by our special guest Joe.  He brought the 5 best selling apples in the US to see which apple deserves the best apple title. The contenders are Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and Red Delicious.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which apple corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Red Delicious 2. Golden Delicious 3. Granny Smith 4. Fuji 5. Gala