The Food Guys Podcast

Recorded live at Urban Diner presented by Pacific Epping, this episode of The Food Guys is packed with special guests, big food opinions, and plenty of chaos. Dub and Nectro are joined by Nick Vavitas and more guests from the Urban Diner precinct as they break down the wild world of 2026 hot cross bun flavours, rank the Easter treats worth buying, and debate which supermarkets actually nailed it this year. Things start to heat up with a blind taste test of a cuisine the boys haven’t had in a while, Mark from the restaurant we blind tested joins us as well as Rory from Saluti an Italian icon in Urban Diner!We wrap it all up with a special Friday edition of This or That!All this LIVE! from Urban Diner at Pacific Epping!Remember this is episode 1 of 3 in the series at Urban Diner at Pacific Epping!

Nick Vavitis from Choclt joins us to break down the real story behind launching three new products into Coles and Woolworths. From the pressure of scaling, to what went wrong the first time, to rebuilding the brand and getting back on shelves, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to make a supermarket launch happen. We’re also joined by Mark and Hannah from Ranged, who help unpack the strategy, challenges, and hard truths behind bringing a product to market.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast!!

This week on The Food Guys, Dub and Nectro turn a last-minute cancellation into a full food catch-up episode. They break down all the latest fast food and supermarket releases, give their honest thoughts on what’s actually worth trying, and go off on tangents about spicy burgers, pickle snacks, road trip food, bakery hits, and upcoming live shows. Funny, loose and packed with fresh food chat. Thanks for Royal Stacks!

This week on The Food Guys, Dub and Nectro are joined by Chris from Melbourne Coeliac about what it’s really like living with coeliac disease in Australia. From the best gluten-free restaurants in Melbourne and safe coeliac-friendly eats, to hidden cross-contamination risks, expensive grocery swaps, gluten-free snacks, pizza, beer and fast food, this episode is packed with honest tips for anyone who loves food but has to eat gluten-free.Fun fact, Chris is Ange's brother in law, Ange is an old friend of the podcast!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your burgers, shakes and fries today!We are recording 3 live episodes at Urban Diner at Pacific Epping in Melbourne's North on March 27, 28 and 29! Come down, it's free and enjoy some giveaways, live taste testing and meet and greet Dub and Nectro!

This week on The Food Guys, Dub and Nectro unpack their chaotic week at the Australian Grand Prix from exploring the massive food scene and VIP lounges to the debate that’s blowing up online: are influencers ruining events like F1?The boys break down what the experience is really like behind the scenes, why food creators are actually helping small businesses at major events, and the insane activations popping up across the Grand Prix.There’s a new food trend flooding supermarkets, with dozens of new yogurts launching at once, biscuits making a comeback, and some huge chocolate releases on the way. Plus, the guys react to the viral McDonald’s CEO burger controversy and debate whether Australia is falling behind the US in crazy food innovation.They also dive into the decline of fast food service, after a shocking experience at a chicken chain that had them questioning everything.And finally, the episode ends with a food debate you need to answer:Should hot cross buns be eaten fresh… or toasted? Thanks to our sponsors Royal Stacks! AFL Season just kicked off, find them at the MCG for a burger!

After a chaotic food event, we’re asking the question nobody wants to say out loud, is it ever OK to push in line? And why does line etiquette completely disappear when influencers are involved?From awkward servers to silent crowd rage, we unpack the unspoken rules of lining up… and admit we’ve bent them ourselves.On the food front, we finally try Sooshi Mango’s Sangaweech, did it live up to the hype? Is Lygon Street officially back? With new openings, nightlife shifts, and Melbourne slowly finding its groove again, we break down what’s happening in the scene right now.Plus we hit the F1 Grand Prix to try the viral Melbourne food, review the new Cadbury Boost flavour, and talk about whether hype is ruining the experience of eating food.Food culture. Line drama. Melbourne energy.This is The Food Guys.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them while in Melbourne and at the F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026!

We get into the great milk debate after oat milk brands overseas were forced to change what they call “milk,” and Dub shares some strong opinions on alternative milks. We also talk about the best thing we ate this week, including a trip down the Surf Coast.Plus we dive into the new McDonald’s drinks range and whether fancy drinks are becoming the future of fast food, the return of Sizzler and nostalgia marketing, and the latest food releases — including matcha popping up everywhere and a wild Five Guys TikTok.We also settle some everyday food debates should chocolate go in the fridge, and do sauces belong in the fridge or the cupboard?Let us know in the comments what you want us talk about?!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your burger fix when you're in Melbourne!

Adrian Araouzou joins Dub and Nectro for a fun, yet controversial chat covering everything from cheat meals and cheat day cravings to building his restaurant brand, Sauci.We dive into Adrian’s life revolving around food, how he is surprisingly a fussy eater, and the meals he can’t live without, we unpack how Sauci started, the challenges of launching a hospitality business in a completely new city, and the wild combos fans are asking for on pasta!Of course, we get some behind-the-scenes stories from his time on Married at First Sight, what surprised him most about being on reality TV, and how life changed after the show.Check out Sauci Pasta Bar now in Carnegie, Victoria!Follow Adrian here!Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your burgers today!

Dub and Nectro are joined by packaging and brand expert Wren Spence to unpack the real reason we buy certain snacks and supermarket products, and it’s not always taste.We dive into how packaging psychology, hype launches, and social media now drive food trends, why some products win purely off design, and whether fast food or supermarkets are pushing innovation harder. They also debate collabs, influencer meals, and how “thumbnail shopping” is changing the way brands design products for online ordering.Plus, rapid-fire takes on the best and worst packaging, products that fooled us, and what Aussie brands could do better.A must-listen if you’ve ever bought something just because it looked good on the shelf.Thanks to our sponsor Royal Stacks! Celebrating 10 Years in Melbourne! Get your burger fix today!Check out their 10th Birthday Specials here!