About this episode

The episode features a nostalgic candy taste test and a discussion of clever social media ideas, culminating in an interactive quiz game.

Episode 195 begins with a discussion of the Live at 5! event which then shifts to a fun and nostalgic taste test comparing Oreo cookies with off-brand knockoffs, both plain and in truffle form. They admit to fumbling the truffle test, humorously describing the off-brand’s unpleasant taste. This leads to an extended and playful detour into the world of "grandma’s purse candy," nostalgic hard candies, and the quirky experiences of candy in purses — including the curious term “sucking candy” and the odd textures and flavors of various candies like Good and Plenty and branches nougats.The hosts continue with a spirited debate about licorice versus Twizzlers and Red Vines, exploring the nuances of candy types, brand rivalries, and personal preferences, alongside humorous commentary about candy nostalgia and childhood memories. They also touch on the cultural and historical context behind some candy choices and flavors.Brady then presents a topic involving “21 tweets/ideas that are both terrible and brilliant,” ranging from parking ticket tricks to social antics like faking a proposal to get free drinks. The hosts analyze each idea with humor and skepticism, debating the…

People in this episode

Host: Brady

Topics covered

• candy nostalgia
• taste test
• social media ideas
• humor
• interactive games

Keywords

• candy
• Oreo
• taste test
• social media
• nostalgia
• interactive game
• humor

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Oreo, Good and Plenty, Twizzlers, Red Vines, branches nougats

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