It's an age old debate that spans all of human history: tea vs coffee. With tea you can mix in marijuana with your tea leaves, which creates a nice hippy speed ball. But with coffee you will wake up fast and then take a hot dump. Dang, this truly is a hard decision. Good thing we have 3 hilarious Philly comedians to sort out the situation. The debate rages on as we react to listener comments on the topic. After the dust settles on the battle of best caffeinated beverage, we play some board games. It's lit.

Sure fruits taste great, but some receive way too my love. Comedians Maddie McLennon, Marissa Edelman, and Chris Cotton join host Brian Durkin in a discussion about overrated fruits. They give their opinions on the matter, than react to fan submissions on the topic. After the conversation they play a couple board games to round out the show.If you enjoy the show, don't forget to rate and review. Subscribe and receive new episodes every Tuesday.

Return guests round out the dinner table as we chat about our favorite mixed drinks. We react to our listeners submissions for excellent cocktails. After the discussion we enjoy some board games, which includes Hypertheticals and Scattergories.

July 4th food is the best part. Sure the fireworks are nice. But we go to the party to eat. Well maybe drink, and then eat. Either way we’re filling that tummy.Use the player above to listen to this episode about July 4th food. If you can’t enjoy the panel of Philly comedians chatting about Independence Day eats, then jump down to our list of recommendations.Guests on Episode 79* Jess Snow* Rick Helpa* Chris McGeeBest July 4th FoodWe polled our fans to see what they liked to eat on the Fourth of July. Here are the best answers:Anything I don’t have to cook… which is pretty much my favorite food on any day, but also the 4th of July, so it totally counts.– James from Cincinnati, OHCheese-filled sausages, ideally from the Reading Terminal sausage shops. They’re great because the cheese on the inside gets good and melted without dripping everywhere. They’re great on the grill, and you can throw em on a bun and eat ’em with one hand while you booze it up with the other.– Jeff from Cedar Park in Philadelphia, PAThe shortcake with blueberries and strawberries that looks like a flag. It’s the only thing I never eat outside of that holiday and it’s lovely.– Jess Snow from Point Breeze in South PhillyThe German food know as Bratwurst! Put it in a potato roll with a touch of spicy brown mustard and you’ve got the most delicious, American picnic staple ever. However, I’d like to give a shout out to the strawberry/blueberry shortcake jawn cause it’s delicious as well.– Alex from Magnolia, NJI love all the sides! Potato salad, grilled veggies, cole slaw?? They’re tasty, make amazing leftovers, and compliment whatever main grub is going on. Did I mention sides are perfect for bringing as a guest to a BBQ?Ross from Temple in North PhillyMy fav 4th food is an All American Hot Dog. Usually a Nathan’s or Sabrett with the alternating zig zag of ketchup and yellow mustard. Those brands have that crisp snap because of the casing they use. Easy to cook and it’s a great mobile food that you don’t need a plate to eat.– Rich from Fishtown in Philadelphia, PAIn SummationHere are the short and sweet answers to our poll:I’ve been making pizza steak stuffed peppers on the grill the last couple of years. That and watermelon feta salad.– Jack from Port Richmond in Philadelphia, PABeer. Because Stone Cold said so– Victor from LevittownBurnt hot dogs on potato rolls and Miller Lite because… ‘Merica.Ashley from Graduate Hospital in South PhillyAmbrosia. Food of the gods.– Kevin from 19146, babyWatermelon. And being alone. Is being alone a food?– Betty from Graduate Hospital in South PhillyRibs, because it’s not 4th of July without them– Malakiah from South West PhillyOur RecommendationIf you throw a party it’s a good idea to stock the basics: chips, hot dogs, burgers, etc. Be sure to have vegetarian options. Bonus points if you can accommodate vegans. And if you go to the trouble, definitely advertise. Not only will you get likes on social media, you are actually informing your vegan guests they don’t need to eat ahead of time.Do you have any recommendations for great July 4th food?

Tacos vs burritos. It’s the Mexican food version of cheeseburgers or mini cheeseburgers. Sometimes you need floppy carbs delivering goodness to your mouth, and down your shirt. Other times you need a hulking pile of meats and sauces and rice swaddled in a tortilla sleeping bag. Which will you choose?Click play above to enjoy our discussion about tacos and burritos. Local Philly comedians and podcasters discuss which ones they prefer, and then respond to audience comments on the topic. If you can’t listen to the show, skip down below for the highlights on why people enjoy tacos or burritos.Guests on Episode 78 of the Full Belly Laughs Podcast* Eamon Dougherty* Greg Trout* Erin DohonyTacos vs BurritosOut of the conversation on the podcast, here are the best responses we heard about why tacos and burritos are awesome.Fans of TacosTacos had far and away more love from our poll. Here are some of the best reasons why people prefer tacos over burritos.Tacos. Burritos unravel and fall apart towards the end and it’s too fittingly of a metaphor for my life.– Jeff from Deep South PhillyTacos get to the point quicker.– Rob from Point Breeze in South Philadelphia, PACrunch tacos, cringo style with lettuce, tomato and sour cream, I need texture! Burritos either look like novelty items or they’re smothered in cheese and sauce and turn into a blob of goo.– Alex from Magnolia, NJTacos bc burritos are too big. You can buy as many tacos as you want to eat.– Taylor from Mayfair in Philadelphia, PATacos all day son! They are more simple they don’t have the extras a heavy ass burrito has and are easier to eat but a burrito has it’s place like I love breakfast burritos when was the last time you heard someone say hey I had this awesome breakfast taco and you’ll all be like what breakfast taco?..– Sergio from Glen Mills, PAFans of BurritosBe cool and join these hipsters that prefer burritos.Burritos. Everything falls out of tacos waaay too easily if you have more than just a little bit of follicular. Burritos are pillowy kisses of beans and sour cream.– Angelina from East Passyunk in South Philly, PABurritos because they’re more mobile.– Rich from Fishtown in Philadelphia, PAEqual Love for Tacos and BurritosCan’t decide? Why not choose both?What’s the difference? They are both meat, cheese, beans, and lettuce just folded in a different manner. Mexican food is just edible Origami. Doesn’t matter how it’s folded either the regret is still the same at the end of the day.– Jason from Berlin, NJDo you have an opinion on tacos vs burritos? Drop us a line through our contact form. We’d love to read your funny reasons on the podcast.

When dressing a hot dog, it’s a tough choice between ketchup vs mustard. Both have their strengths. Best of all you don’t need to eat hot dogs to savor the goodness of ketchup or mustard.On this episode of the podcast we discuss what we like, and dislike, about each of these condiments. We also react to listener comments on the topic. Use the player above to start the podcast. If you can’t listen right now, down below is a recap of the best points for each condiment.Guests on the Full Belly Laughs Podcast Episode #77* Adam Nutter* Greg Trout* Eamon DoughertyAdam and Greg host a long form interview and conversation podcast called Nerds with Words. Eamon is one of the cohosts of Highlander Rewatched, a fan podcast about … Highlander. Both podcast are located in the Philadelphia area, so be sure to look out for live performances in Philly.Ketchup vs MustardMustard is great because it comes in a lot of varieties. Ketchup is great because it’s sugar. The debate between ketchup vs mustard is definitely a hard one. Below are some of our favorite responses to this topic from listeners. Hopefully they will help determine the superior condiment.Reasons Mustard is AwesomeYou know you love mustard. The spiciest is for those with real palettes.Mustard, because there is no such thing as “spicy brown ketchup”– Pat from Harrisburg, PAMustard. Because it’s got a better range. Yellow, Spicy Brown, that weird German mustard that has those seeds you get with your charcuterie board.– Rich from Fishtown in Philadelphia, PAMustard! No one has ever screwed up an Italian dish trying to substitute mustard for pasta sauce– Mike from Fairmount in Philadelphia, PAI’m gonna go mustard because all the situations in which I would use ketchup I can think of an acceptable replacement. Fries? Dip those babies in ranch instead– Abby from Bushwick in NYCWhy Ketchup is GreatLike truffle oil, ketchup makes every food better. Nothing can beat its copious amounts of sugar. Plus it tastes like the memory of a tomato.Putting aside the fact that I prefer mustard to ketchup, one must give credit to ketchup for getting children to eat so many foods that they would not otherwise consume plain, even many healthy foods like chicken.– Vicki from West Norriton, PAKETCHUUUUUUUUUP! Because nobody says “I need mustard for my fries!” And if they do, you know you can’t be friends with that person. Mustard is good for meat in tube form but ketchup is the everyday American condiment.– Alex from Magnolia, NJKetchup …. so many things wouldn’t make sense without it.– Anonymous from Off the GridKetchup and it isn’t particularly close. Mustard has specific uses but Ketchup is the duct tape of the condiment world.– Tom from Bethel, CTIs There a Best Condiment?The wisest of us all would argue that no such perfect condiment exists.There’s no simple answer. Mustard tastes better on its own and lends itself to experimentation and variety (much like beer), but it can take over the taste of whatever you put it on. Ketchup is more like sugar (and it’s got a ton of sugar in it), it’s a flavor enhancer, rather than a flavor unto its own. Mustard scores the flashy points,

The best Philly burger is an elusive beast. Many have opinions on the matter, but we set out to uncover the greatest of them all. Click play above as comedians debate their favorite burgers in and around Philadelphia. They even respond to recommendations from listeners in the area.If you can’t listen to the podcast now, skip down below to a recap of the best Philly burgers.I’ve Made a Huge Mistake PodcastThank you to the boys from IMAHMP. If you haven’t, give a listen to the “I’ve Made a Huge Mistake Podcast”. It’s a great show. You can listen to Brian Durkin’s episode here.Best Philly BurgerIn no particular order, here’s what our fans recommended as the best burgers in Philly.Fountain PorterNo other location in all of Philly received more love in our poll than Fountain Porter. I’ve never had it and I’m letting you know about it first. Why? Because I trust the fans of the show. They are burger-munching foodies that know their ground beef. I trust this lives up to the hype. If you don’t believe me, then check out this glowing review.Monk’s CafeLocated at 16th and Spruce, Monk’s Cafe sports one of the best burgers in the city. If you can’t make it to center city check out their sister restaurant The Belgium Cafe (21st and Green). If you hate burgers, I’m sorry to hear you’re not American. But they do have the best mussels in Philadelphia.Royal TavernNo better treasure to discover in the world of Philly food than Royal Tavern. Although it’s next to a place called “The Dive”, this establishment is far from that. With a unique breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu you will always come back for more delicious eats. But you stay for the burger. It’s legitness.Haters Gotta HateSome burger joins are out of business, so they were not eligible to be the best Philly burger. The most infamous of these is PYT. They were known for making headlines. From sports stars not tipping, to outrageous burger creations. My personal favorite was the burger with a PBR wonton. So when you bite into the burger, hot boiling PBR explodes into your mouth. I think this fan describes the PYT experience best when responding to our poll:Did anyone say PYT yet? Because if they did, I’ll offer to come shit down your throat and you can tell me it’s better. – Brian (not Durkin) from the Deep South PhillyShare the LoveDo you have any sweet burgers you want us to know about? Drop us a line on the contact form. If you have a great recommendation or a funny answer, we’ll give you a shout out.If you want to know the latest on great food in Phily, but sure to subscribe to UWISHUNU (yes that’s how it’s spelled). They got the latest and greatest on all philly food and happenings.

Looking for the best Philly happy hours? Look no further. On this episode of the podcast we discuss our favorite spots for cheap drinks and food. Fans of the show also send us tips on their favorite spots. Click play to listen to the show. If you can’t listen, skip down below for a recap of the best places mentioned on the program.Guests on the ShowThank you to the hosts of Doom Thugs for coming on the podcast. Check out all things Doom Thugs below:* Website* Twitter* FacebookBrian Durkin appeared on Doom Thugs twice. You can listen to either of those episodes here:* Episode #146 – Shoelaces* Episode #91 – UndercoverWhat Makes a Good Happy Hour?Every bar and restaurant offer different specials to entice people to eat and drink after work. If you go for the right things at the right places, the deals are real. But what are the do’s and don’ts of great happy hours?Wide Range of Drink SpecialsPlaces that only offer one or two types of beer on discount are lack luster at best. Truly great bars will usually discount almost everything. Look for bars that are offering a lion’s share of their booze at a discounted rate. Be weary though of places that advertise “drafts only” or “bottles only”. Their selection for whatever is on special could be bad.Legit FoodThe best places for happy hour offer cheap drinks, and even cheaper food. Any bar will a sizable menu will offer something for cheap during happy hour drinks. If a place only puts one appetizer on sale, it’s probably not very good. The solid restaurant bars usually discount all of their apps.Best Philly Happy HoursOur wonderful fans submitted their favorite places to go for happy hour in Philadelphia and Delaware County. Here are the top responses and recommendations from our poll:Frankford Hall. Doubt it’s the best in the city but it’s merit stands in such sharp contrast to everything else about that place.– Mike from Port Richmond in Philadelphia, PASampan! $3 drafts & speciality cocktails. Plus their really expensive delicious food is cheap and they have the sweet outside grafitti bar.– Hali from Astoria in NYCEl Rey is the only Happy Hour I know of in the city worth going to. $1 Tacos, $2 Tecate Cans, $3 Modelos, $4 House Margaritas. 5-6:30 M-F.– Scott from Point Breeze in Philadelphia, PAWhichever one has me forgetting who I am by 7:00.– Jeff from “The Deep South” PhillyI prefer to hit up moderately expensive Center City/Old City spots for $5 cocktails. There are a ton of places that have really good deals. Valanni and Lucha Cartel are my go-tos. Lucha Cartel has pretty good margaritas and Valanni has a drink that’s almost like a whiskey mojito that is really good and will knock you on your ass.– Marissa from Girard Estates in Philadelphia, PAThe Foodery because I work there.– Rachel from The FooderyBar-ly in Chinatown has a legally dubious 10pm to midnight happy hour. $3 Peking Duck Sliders and $4 for a glass of wine.– Matt from South PhillyEl Camino real has $1 unlimited chips and salsa and strong, real fruit margaritas for $3.

Where do you go for the best Philly pizza? Everyone has their favorite place, and fans of the show told us the best spots to check out. Some of their favorite locations for a pie aren’t even in the city limits.Click the player above to start listening and learn about the best Philly pizza. If you can’t listen, then skip down below to read the show notes. It includes the highlights from the episode and mentions of the best places.Guests on the Podcast* Steve Johnson* Jon EdelmanBest Philly PizzaOur fans told us the best places to go for great pizza in Philly. When you have an opportunity, go to any of these establishments.Tacconelli’sEmily from Port Richmond says, “you have to call and reserve your dough ahead of time – they serve everything in paper products and when you do call, the Philly native woman on the phone calls you “sweetheart”.Several people in our poll endorsed Tacconelli’s. The reserving of dough is a bit odd, but if people do it then you know it must be worth it.Santucci’sScott from Point Breeze says, “Every slice has the same amount of toppings, its square, the sauce is divine (and on top) and the crust is perfect.” Another person in our survey also had high praise for Santucci’s, going on to say, “I second Santuccis. All about that square, saucy goodness which has like no grease.”Lorenzo & Sons“Huge slices, greasy but not too greasy. Cheese is good” – Anonymous.Affectionately known as just Lorenzo’s, this is the ultimate late night slice. It’s gigantic size is paralleled by none. The no frills on service and toppings make this place a real treasure. If you take a tour of Philly food go to South Street. Get a cheesesteak at Jim’s, then do your best to save room for a Lorenzo’s slice.Pizzaria BeddiaThis place is real.Square Pie for thick, Beddia for regular. Square pie is my ideal pizza, because it’s Detroit style. The crust is long-fermented and it bakes into a crisp, almost fried texture. Beddia’s pizzas are seriously crafted (also long-fermented) and the toppings are perfect. It’s truly made with care and it really shows. – Amanda from South PhillyDon’t believe Amanda and us about Pizzaria Beddia? Maybe Bon Appetit will change you mind, since they did name them the best pizza in America.Marrone’s“I know I expanded the area to include philly metro but yooooooo their pies are slamming”, commented Bino in No Libs. Yeah he’s right. Marrone’s is in Ardmore. But the exception is granted. This place rules. A neighborhood favorite that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. If you ever drive through the Havertown or Main Line area, go off the beaten path and try a pie here.Honorable MentionsAfter expanding to outside the city limits, one must give a shout to Pica’s. The square pies. The old family restaurant vibe.

Wawa vs Sheetz is a classic debate. And people are loyal to their favorite convenience store. Listen as the host reads fan submitted responses to this topic, and laugh along with the gang as the comedians react. If you’re unable to listen to the podcast above, skip down to the show notes below.Guests on the Show* Jon Edelman* Steve Johnson* Joe MessinaWawa vs Sheetz Show NotesOn this episode of the podcast we discussed the benefits of Wawa and Sheetz. Many people prefer one to the other. Several fans wrote in on why their pick is the best. Here is a recap of the best answers we received.Wawa EndorsementsThese are all quotes from fans of the podcast that support Wawa:Wawa. I don’t have a snarky observation to accompany my reply this time. Just the direct statement of a cosmic truth.– James from Cincinnati, OhioThis might be a little unfair. Wawa gives us a free concert on the 4th of July. I’ll say wawa because I like to shop local. #teamWaWa– Richard from Fishtown in Philadelphia, PAWawa. Always Wawa. Live and breathe Wawa. They’re coffee is amazing, I mean that’s pretty much enough to stand on its own.– Lauren from Drexel Hill, PAI have to give it to Wawa, BUT their recent decline in quality and the fact that Sheetz has fries means that the gap between the two is always narrowing.– Marissa from Girard Estates in South PhillyWhen I stopped smoking, Wawa pretty much disappeared from my life. On regional boundaries alone, I am a wawa person, but their recent decline makes me wanna be a none of the above person. Their in house bread sucks, but Amoroso’s was not that great either (sorry everybody!)—and Sheetz bread is crap; what I would expect from middle PA. I can get cheap ass delicious Liscio’s, Sarcone’s and Cascia’s rolls within a mile of my house for about .50 each….so screw both of em! (Havertown)– Loryn from Havertown, PAI’d like to meet the person who says “Sheetz.”…– Lauren from Kennett Square, PASheets EndorsementsThese are all quotes from fans of the podcast that support Sheetz:Wawa fell off– Moshe from Pitman, NJIt pains me to say it, Sheetz. They have fries bruh…GOOD ASS FRIES!!!– Keane from Wharton in South PhillyI personally think Sheetz better; Wawa has very little on their menu I think is particularly “novel” or worth taking extra energy to go to compared to Sheetzs. Their Cookies and Cream milk is insane though. I have to admit there is bias though; there are 5 Sheetzs within a 15 minute radius of my house, and no Wawas within 4 hours.-Richard from Butler, PAI suspect you’re going to see responses along regional lines. Having lived in both places, it’s Sheetz, easily. Better prepared food, more choices, even a better atmosphere, if that matters. Plus the CEO of Sheetz is named Joe Sheetz, which is hilarious.– Tom from PittsburghSheetz is one of the biggest sponsors for PA Special Olympics. Plus they have great made to order pretzels. Wawa’s coffee is better– Jeanne from Brookhaven, PASheetz, wawa is for the children– Ryan from Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia, PALove for Both Wawa and SheetzThese people couldn’t decide and see value in any convenience store:If you’re high or drunk, sheetz.