The Food Guys Podcast

What food trends are actually shaping 2026, and which ones we want to see left in 2025!On this episode of The Food Guys, Dub Eats and Nectorious Papi recap the biggest trends from 2025, from matcha, pistachio, protein-everything and tiramisu, to cinnamon scrolls and Dubai’s social food influence. Then we look ahead to what’s next: charcoal chicken, fried chicken evolutions, elevated comfort food, creative caviar takes, oil alternatives like tallow, healthier sodas, fibre-focused foods, and the rise of international brands like Jollibee.We also explore where flavour is heading from sauces becoming the real hero, to sweet and savoury snack crossovers, and why Greek flavours and casual Greek dining could be primed for a big moment in Australia.Trends, hype, and what might actually last this one’s all about what’s coming next.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your burgers now!

On this episode of The Food Guys, we dive into TasteAtlas’ ranking of the world’s best cuisines from Italian and Greek to Japanese and Mexican and debate what these global heavyweights really mean to food lovers everywhere.Nectro gets real with a heartfelt apology about a comment he made, setting the tone for honest conversation. Then we shift to what’s happening right here in Melbourne a city with over 3,500 restaurants serving more than 70 different cuisines and widely considered Australia’s culinary capital. We chat about which international flavours we think will shine in Melbourne and across Australia in 2026 from classic European favourites and vibrant Asian eats to up-and-coming neighbourhood tastes that reflect the city’s multicultural pulse.Expect stories, hot takes, and plenty of foodie inspiration for your next meal.Shout out to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your burgers today in Melbourne!!

It’s the final episode of 2025, and we’re wrapping up the year the only way we know how by locking in the best foods we ate all year.From being completely spoilt for choice in Melbourne, to near monthly food missions in Sydney, and plenty of damage done across the US, this episode is a full recap of the meals, snacks, and late-night feeds that actually lived up to the hype.We break it down from burgers, pizza, tacos, kebabs, souvlaki, desserts, and even elite late-night spots, and what we didn’t get to that’s already on the hit list for next year.There’s also a special nod to the $20 Challenge standout of 2025, proving you don’t need to spend big to eat well.If you want a no-filter look at what really hit in 2025 and what’s worth chasing in 2026 this is the episode to end the year on.Thanks for an amazing year, thanks for listening and thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. Happy 2026!

Merry Christmas! We wind down the year with a look back at our best moments of the year, and some achievements!We're also asking the big festive question, what’s the worst food based Christmas gift you can receive? We also talk foods we look forward to most on Christmas Day and the leftovers we’re shamelessly reaching for on Boxing Day.Before diving into the Christmas eats, we take a moment to recap a massive year for The Food Guys. Somehow, we hit our 100th episode, welcomed 27 incredible guests, hosted multiple live podcasts, travelled to Sydney almost monthly, and were part of some huge food moments across Australia.From iconic guests and surprise sponsors, to live shows, grand openings, and unforgettable food experiences, it’s been a year we’re incredibly grateful for.We finish the episode by saying a huge Merry Christmas and thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, supported, and backed the pod this year. None of it happens without you.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Get your Burgers today!

It’s awards season at The Food Guys, and we’re closing out the year with the 2025 Food Guys Awards Show.From fast food and supermarket bakery items to chocolates, lollies, drinks, and sweet vs savoury snacks, we’re crowning the absolute best food releases of 2025 across every category that matters.Joining us once again is certified snack king Nick Vavitas, back for his second year to help judge the highs, the hype, and the hard misses. Together, we break down the best fast food drops, the top overseas releases, the collab of the year, and the standout Easter, Christmas, ice cream, protein, and lolly launches.And of course… not everything deserves a trophy. We also call out the worst overall food release of the year because some products just didn’t deliver.Strap in for hot takes, strong opinions, and the ultimate wrap-up of what Australia was really eating in 2025. 🍔🏆🍫Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast! Make sure to get your burger fix today!

Dub & Nectro are jjoined by Jazmin Burke, content creator and star of Love Triangle S3 on Stan. We dive straight into dating: where to take someone on a first date, how there is levels to your restaurant date choices, and the etiquette people always get wrong, like when do you send the follow up text?Jazmin talks about what made her put herself on reality TV, how food fits into her dating life, and whether Melbourne beats the Sydney food scene for nightlife and dating. Plus, she jumps into a fun This or That and a rapid-fire round on her favourite spots, biggest icks, and ultimate food dealbreakers.A quick, spicy, dating-heavy episode you’ll want to listen to.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast. Get your Burgers NOW!

This week on The Food Guys, we sit down with Dani Zeini the mastermind behind Royal Stacks and one of the pioneers of Melbourne’s modern burger movement.Dani takes us all the way back to his early days in hospitality, the moments that pushed him to open his own venues, and how spots like Dandenong Pavilion and Grand Trailer Park shaped a new era of burgers in Australia.We dive into the creation of Royal Stacks, the inspiration behind the brand, the original menu, scaling in a very competitive market, and how Melbourne’s burger scene has changed (and why it might be having a resurgence). Dani opens up about consumer expectations, pricing debates, social media’s impact, and what he’s learned building one of the country’s most recognisable burger brands.We also chat what’s next for him, including his work with Sooshi Mango and wrap up with a blind ranking of Lebanese dishes and a spicy quick-fire round.This episode is loaded, and we couldn't do it without our guest and sponsor of The Food Guys, Royal Stacks!Get your burger fix Victoria wide at your local Royal Stacks!

This week Dub and Nectro enter the supermarket's frozen isle welcome Stu and Steve from Potato Utopia to talk all things frozen spuds!They share the crazy origin story of their innovative brand, the secrets behind the brand and how they became to use potatoes in a unique way, and the challenging process of creating a high-quality frozen product. Stu and Steve take us behind the scenes of their overseas factory production and reveal how they found the right partners. Finally, they discuss the brand's great reception and give us a taste of the new product lines coming soon!Find Potato Utopia on socials HERE.Thanks to Royal Stacks for sponsoring the podcast, get your FROYO and BURGERS today!