Episodes
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This week we’ve chosen from the biscuit aisle…mostly. Join us as we try apple pie biscuits, Pollywaffle balls (that’s the mostly), the latest Tim Tam collaboration with Jatz, and for our Christmas bonus, a classic in the Scottie dog shortbread.
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Join us for a snack-filled adventure as we dive into the world of IKEA. We'll share our personal experiences shopping at this retail giant.
Then, it's time for a taste test! We'll sample a variety of IKEA snacks, from sweet treats to refreshing beverages. And, of course, we couldn't resist indulging in a classic Australian treat: Darrell Lea Rocky Road.
We'll discuss the perfect ingredients for homemade Rocky Road, debate the merits of coconut, and reminisce about our favorite childhood snacks. Plus, we'll dive into the world of caffeine and tea, and tease a future episode on fast food snacks.
Don't forget to share your favorite non-traditional snacking spots and follow us on social media for more snack-tastic content!
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Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan for a jolly good time as they dive into a selection of festive treats from Aldi. This special Christmas episode is packed with laughter, snack reviews, and hilarious tangents.
From the boozy delights of Lambertz baumkuchen spitzen to the sweet indulgence of Mantovani Mini Panettone, the hosts share their thoughts on each snack. They'll also discuss underrated snack favourites, the art of gift wrapping, and the eternal debate of fruit vs. chocolate chip panettone.
So grab your favourite festive snack, sit back, and let The Snack Pack add some Christmas cheer to your day.
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'Tis the season for indulgence! Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan as we dive headfirst into a world of chocolatey goodness. We're kicking off the holiday season with a festive feast of chocolate bars, from classic favorites to limited-edition surprises.
Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized as we rank our chocolate preferences (dark, milk, or white), debate the age-old question of fruit and nut chocolate, and discuss the viral Dubai chocolate that's taken the internet by storm.
We'll also be putting some holiday treats to the test. Brace yourselves for our honest review of the much-anticipated Cadbury Reindeer Cakes. We'll dissect their peculiar texture, questionable taste, and misleading packaging. And if you're curious about the unique Perky Nana chocolate bar from New Zealand, with its banana-flavored marshmallow filling, we've got you covered.
We'll also be sampling and reviewing other limited-edition chocolate bars, including Twix Wafer Roll, Dairy Milk Lamington, and Mars Lamington. We'll analyze the controversial shrinkflation of the Twix Wafer Roll and compare the two Lamington chocolates, ultimately deciding which one reigns supreme.
So, grab your favorite chocolate bar and join us on this delicious journey. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @thesnackpod for more reviews, updates, and a chance to share your own chocolatey experiences.
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This week we try the new range of Smith’s chips created in collaboration with the Netflix show, Squid Game. The flavours featured include: fried chicken, BBQ pork belly and chilli and lime.
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T’is (sort of) the season, and in the lead up, we will be tasting plenty of these festive foods. This week we try the Christmas themed gnocchi, cheese sticks and bao’s from Coles’s Christmas range.
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This week we try a less common ice cream flavour — purple. Featuring ice creams from Doughlicious, Gruvi and Tillamook.
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In this week’s episode, we try an assortment of bready treats from the bakery Breadtop, including some of their sweet and savoury classics.
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This week on the pod we go back to our roots, trying a new range of chips. From the Kettle Crafted Collection we snack on applewood smoked butter and sea salt, Angus beef and caramelised onion, and black truffle and Australian sea salt chips. Tune in to hear what we thought!
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This week we try some interesting kettle style chips from New Zealand brand, Proper Crisps, as well as a new offering from Kettle.
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When two iconic American snacks come together, The Snack Pack will be there! We try the new limited edition Coca Cola flavoured Oreos and Oreo flavoured Coke Zero.
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Ever been curious about how the gluten free versions of your favourite snacks stack up? Well we were, so we tried some classic Arnott’s biscuits (including the Tim Tam!), as well as their gluten free counterparts to see how similar the two versions were.
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This week we try a new snack from Arnott’s. Promising a lighter way to indulge, Treatle’s are bite-sized crispy, filled chocolate coated wafers. We try all four flavours: caramel, mint, neapolitan and double chocolate.
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In this episode, The Snack Pack tries the Aldi exclusive range of British inspired chips from Smith’s, with flavours including Prawn Cocktail, Worcestershire Sauce, and Cheese and Pickle.
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In this episode we taste the Secret Centre Biscuits inspired by Mars, Twix and Bounty chocolate bars. Find out how they stack up against their chocolate bar counterparts.
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This week we travel to Trader Joe’s to try some ~ interesting ~ flavours. From spicy dried fruit to white truffle chips and Nutter Butters, it’s an episode with some lively discussion (including wafer thoughts).
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Hei! This week, we're diving into the world of Finnish treats, featuring a lineup of Fazer-branded snacks including chocolates, liquorice, and gummies.
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This week on the pod, we’re talking all things UK sweets aka lollies! Join us as we discuss whether our opinions around lollies have changed into adulthood, whether musk sticks are good, and then listen as Lauren attempts to convey the taste and texture of lollies from across the ocean.
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In this week’s episode, instead of trying new snacks, we cover the year that was in snack news. Snack deaths, snack births and everything in between.
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In this hilarious episode of The Snack Pack, we're shaking things up! One of us has hopped across the globe and is now in the UK, while the rest of the crew remains Down Under. We kick things off with some playful ribbing about our international moves, debating if "Howdy" is Aussie or British and reminiscing about good ol' Vegemite vs. Marmite.
Join us as we dive into the world of British biscuits! We start with the legendary Hobnobs, and discover why these oat-filled delights have been a bestseller since 1985. Are they better than digestives? We get into the nitty-gritty of biscuit textures and which ones are best for tea dunking.
Next up, we explore the whimsical world of Jammy Dodgers. With their scalloped edges and heart-shaped jam centers, these biscuits scream Alice in Wonderland. But do they live up to the hype? We break down the jam-to-biscuit ratio and whether these childhood favorites still hold their charm.
Expect lots of laughs as we discuss our snack preferences, the quirks of British fashion, and even a bit of tea trivia! Whether you're a fan of chewy or crunchy biscuits, or just love a good cross-continental banter, this episode is packed with fun.
Grab a cup of tea (or milk), a biscuit (or two), and tune in for a delightful snack-filled journey with The Snack Pack!
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