The Best Things

Summer is almost over, so we’re talking about the best things to squeeze in before it’s gone... or at least that was the plan. Somewhere along the way, we realized we might actually hate summer.From the heat and humidity to bugs, sunburns, yard work, and everything else working against us, we’re airing our summer grievances and finishing it all with a bracket to crown the official Worst Thing About Summer.Every topic has a winner. Unfortunately, this one has a loser.

Predicting the Arkansas Razorbacks' 2026 football season is no easy task, but we're giving it our best shot! In this episode of The Best Things Sports Show, we break down every game on the Razorbacks' schedule, predict wins and losses, highlight the toughest matchups, and reveal our final record prediction.Will Arkansas exceed expectations, make a bowl game, or surprise the SEC? Watch along and let us know your predictions in the comments!👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it, subscribe for more college football and sports content, and don't forget to join the conversation.#ArkansasRazorbacks #WooPigSooie #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #Razorbacks

In this episode of The Best Things, Craig and Aaron take on one of their biggest taste tests yet, eating (nearly) the entire Chick-fil-A menu to crown the single greatest item they serve. From breakfast favorites to classic sandwiches, nuggets, fries, sauces, desserts, and more, nothing is safe as each item battles its way through our bracket.Some results were exactly what we expected. Others completely caught us off guard.Did your favorite make it to the top? Or did we get it completely wrong?CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro02:12 Side Items10:14 Nuggets & Tenders15:53 The Cool Wrap19:12 Chicken Sandwiches25:49 Special Menu Items27:50 Classic Milkshakes34:00 Chick-fil-A Sauces42:17 Chick-fil-A vs. American Inventions

Today we’re waving the stars and stripes and debating a question as big as America itself: what’s the best thing about America? In this episode, Craig and Aaron go head-to-head on what makes America great, from food and innovation to sports, scenery, and beyond. Whether you’re a lover of American fast food, a fan of college sports, or just proud to call the USA home, we’re breaking down and ranking the most iconic, unique, and unforgettable things that define American life.CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Happy Birthday America0:01:27 - Reviewing Silver Dollar City0:12:46 - Let's talk about America0:15:16 - Are Fireworks Awesome?0:16:06 - Baseball Still America's Pastime?0:21:54 - The Most American Movie0:25:55 - Iconic American Foods0:29:07 - Foods from 17760:36:17 - Most Underrated State0:38:16 - Best Road Trip State0:42:09 - Best American City0:44:32 - American Inventions0:48:36 - Small Town vs Big City0:53:02 - Mountains vs The Beach0:58:46 - Apple Pie vs Peach Cobbler1:00:41 - More American Things!1:05:17 - Best Things Bracket1:13:38 - Best Things BattleCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

Today we’re firing up the grill and asking one of the most important questions in backyard cookout history: what is the best meat to grill?Is it the classic hamburger? The dependable hot dog? A perfectly grilled steak? Brats? Chicken wings? Ribs? Pork chops? Shrimp? Or is there a sleeper pick that deserves way more respect at the cookout?In this episode of The Best Things, Craig and Aaron debate the best grilled meats, break down the cookout classics, argue over backyard BBQ favorites, and try to determine which meat truly belongs at the top of the grill. From burgers and steaks to sausages, chicken, ribs, seafood, and more, we’re ranking the foods that make summer grilling, tailgates, cookouts, and backyard barbecues worth showing up for.If you love grilling, BBQ debates, food rankings, summer cookouts, or just listening to two guys passionately overthink meat, this episode is for you.Drop your pick in the comments: what is the best meat to grill?CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro02:21 - Grilling vs BBQ03:52 - Thing About the Things05:21 - Steaks11:51 - Burgers20:06 - Hot Dogs, Sausages & Brats26:10 - Chicken30:59 - Pork Chops & Ribs35:25 - Other Grilled Meats38:36 - Grilled Seafood44:36 - Picking our favorite meats46:47 - Grilled Meat Tournament51:03 - Grilled Meat vs March Madnessbest meat to grill, best meats for grilling, grilled meat ranking, best grilled foods, best BBQ foods, best cookout foods, backyard BBQ, summer grilling, grilling ideas, burgers vs steak, best meat for barbecue, cookout food rankings, BBQ debate, food podcast, comedy podcast, The Best Things podcast, Craig and Aaron, best things bracketCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

This week, we’re going to space.With Artemis II laying groundwork to send humans to the Moon again, we figured it was the perfect time to dive into one of our favorite movie categories… space movies.From scientifically accurate survival stories to completely unrealistic explosions in zero gravity, we break down what makes a space movie great, what makes them ridiculous, and which ones actually hold up.Along the way, we talk through some of the biggest titles in the genre, debate realism vs entertainment, and probably overreact to a few scenes that would never happen in real life.Then, of course, we draft and battle it out to determine the BEST space movie of all time… and see if it has what it takes to take down our current champion.If you’ve ever wondered how long you’d survive in space, or just love a good movie debate, this one’s for you.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro04:46 - Did we Land on the Moon?08:08 - The Thing About Space Movies10:37 - Interstellar14:31 - Star Wars18:04 - The Martian20:09 - 2001 A Space Odyssey23:16 - Galaxy Quest24:51 - Armageddon 27:24 - More Space Movies35:27 - We Make Our Picks38:07 - Space Movies Tournament42:54 - Best Things BattleCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

Not all water is created equal.In this episode of The Best Things, we break down everything you didn’t know you needed to know about water. From bottled vs tap, to ice vs no ice, to the vessels that somehow make it taste better… we’re putting it all on the table.We draft, debate, and ultimately crown the best water experience of all time.Stay hydrated.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook  @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us instead? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@bestthingspod

Big news. Huge, honestly. Groundbreaking stuff.We’re moving our episode release day from Monday to Wednesday.Yes, we know. Take a second. Sit down if you need to.In this very important, definitely-worth-your-time 8-minute bonus episode, Craig breaks down the why behind this earth-shattering decision. Is it strategy? Is it genius? Is it because Mondays are chaotic and we needed more time? You’ll have to listen to find out.Thanks for sticking with us through this incredibly difficult transition. We know this changes everything.New episodes. Wednesdays. You’ll survive.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod