The Food Guys Podcast

McDonald’s Loaded Cookie, KFC’s new Wicked Burger and brownie, and the Melbourne versus Sydney food debate take over this episode. Dub and Nectro recap their chaotic Sydney food trip through Cabramatta and Marrickville, review the viral fried chicken ice cream, reveal what Nectro spotted inside KFC headquarters and crown an unreleased product an early Snack of the Year.We've got a new segment called, Guess That Food, this week it's Crunchie versus Violet Crumble, along with Brisbane and Gold Coast food finds, the history of Vegemite and Milo, and a campaign to bring back a beloved Milo product. It’s a packed episode covering Australian fast food news, viral food launches, iconic snacks and the battle to determine Australia’s best food city.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. Get your burgers today!

The Food Guys are live from Brisbane after travelling from Melbourne for the opening event of Australia’s first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co restaurant in Sandgate.As longtime fans of the iconic Forrest Gump-themed American chain, Dub and Nectro arrived excited to show Australians what makes Bubba Gump special!Unfortunately, they left disappointed by a launch event that felt confusing, under-explained and almost impossible to properly showcase.In this episode, the boys unpack the lack of a proper welcome, event rundown, menus and signature dishes, along with the mysterious second area they only discovered existed after they had already left. They also explain why their disappointment had nothing to do with demanding free food, it was about travelling interstate to create content and not being given the opportunity to experience what the restaurant actually offers.There were still positives, including the impressive fit-out, fresh Australian seafood, mac and cheese, coconut shrimp, hush puppies and key lime pie. The boys also defend the young staff, arguing that many of the problems appeared to come from a lack of direction rather than the people serving the food.The conversation then opens into influencer honesty, accusations of undisclosed paid content, why creators often avoid posting negative experiences and what international restaurant chains need to do differently when launching in Australia.Despite the disappointing event, the boys still love the Bubba Gump brand, believe the restaurant could be a major win for Brisbane and genuinely want it to succeed.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, when in Melbourne. Get your burgers today!

Trent Szmolnik better known as Trentos the Fresh Maker and the creator behind everyone’s favourite toxic co-worker, Emily joins Dub and Nectro for a hilarious and surprisingly personal episode of The Food Guys.Trent reveals how years spent working at Subway, Hungry Jack’s, Pizza Hut and Woolworths gave him the real-life characters and workplace experiences that would eventually inspire his viral videos. He explains why he was initially terrified to post content, the Australia Post skit that first took off, and how Emily went from a one-off idea to the character his audience demanded to see every week.The boys also uncover fast-food secrets from Trent’s past, including Subway portion rules, how Hungry Jack’s flame-grills its burgers and the ordering hacks he still remembers years later. Plus, they debate iced-coffee surcharges, self-checkouts, Melbourne versus Brisbane food, death-row meals and whether a Zinger Box is worthy of being someone’s final meal.Trent also opens up about preparing to become a father, the pressure of buying the perfect pram and why he only wants the good brands when accepting baby hand-me-downs.It’s an episode packed with workplace stories, creator advice, food confessions and plenty of moments where Emily unexpectedly takes control of the podcast.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. Get your burgers in Melbourne today!

How do you take over an iconic pastry shop when nobody in your family actually knows how to make sweets?This week, Dub and Nectro sit down with Mohammed behind Balha’s Pastry, the Sydney Road institution that has been serving Lebanese sweets to Melbourne for 25 years. They reveal how the family unexpectedly purchased the business just before 2020, survived the sudden drop in customers and managed to get their products into 50 supermarkets within only a few weeks.They also unpack the story behind the viral fruit-shaped ice creams, how the venture came about, and staying true to their brand by making sure they all taste great.Plus, what happens to the leftover sweets at closing time, why Ramadan is ten times busier, the secret behind stretchy Middle Eastern mastic ice cream, Lebanese wedding food, Melbourne’s best local restaurants and why an $80 fragrance can make you smell like you spent $500.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. If you are in Melbourne grab your burgers now!

This week’s episode is a special simulcast from The Shake Up radio show on Inner FM 96.5, hosted by the hilarious James Liotta.Dub and Nectro jump into the studio for a loose, funny and chaotic chat about how The Food Guys started, the story behind their names, the rise of the $20 Challenge, Melbourne food culture, Sydney recommendations, online trolls, live podcast moments, and what it’s really like being recognised out in public.There are also plenty of unexpected listener calls, including regular characters Tex, Giuseppe and Delia, who bring their own brand of radio chaos to the episode.It’s part interview, part food chat, part live-radio madness and one of the funniest episodes we’ve done. Big thanks to James Liotta for having us on The Shake Up, and shoutout to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast.Thanks to Inner FM 96.5 for supplying the audio for this episode.

Dub and Nectro are back with a big fast food catch up, starting with Wendy’s finally opening in Australia. Is it actually worth the hype, or are American fast food chains overrated when they land here?The boys also get into the rising cost of food in Australia, from $20 sandwiches and paninis to the possibility of $10 coffees, supermarket staples going up, and whether restaurant and card surcharges have gone too far.Plus, they break down the latest food news including the new McSmart Meals, Domino’s hot honey pizzas, Mad Mex Baja Fries, Chatime selling noodles, new Solo flavours, Bakers Delight’s carrot cake scone, Cheesecake Shop cookie pie, Bubba Gump coming to Australia, and more.To finish, Dub and Nectro ask the important question: why does airplane food always taste terrible?DM US on Instagram @thefoodguyspodThanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast.