Hello, ya little firecracker pops! On episode 182 of HINKY, it’s getting hot outside and we’re not happy about it, which isn’t exactly new, but we keep finding ourselves here somehow. We decided that mid-tier restaurants are now called high-end casual, we wonder if restaurants are starting to cater more to the current diet culture, and Carrie reads an article that get us both mad. We try some pretty great snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara gives you wiiiiiiiiiings for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!

Hello, ya little Dirty Dews! On episode 181 of HINKY, we wonder if anyone in the Star Wars universe ever ate tacos in honor of Cinco de Mayo, Sara talks about her girls trip to Cincinnati that involved a lot of food (and IKEA too, of course), and we read about a money launderer using Chick Fil A Mac and cheese in the totally wrong way. We try some new snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of possibly the best form of the potato for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get episodes to find out! 

Hello, ya little super fudge pop-tarts! On episode 180 of HINKY, we have a literary discussion that brings up some high school trauma, then we pivot to our food adventures and which fast-casual restaurant gives you the best bang for your buck. We try some very tasty snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of our favorite fruity candy for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out! 

Hello, ya little cherry cordials! On episode 179 of HINKY, Hershey’s is bringing the chocolate back to Reese’s and that sparks a long debate about the Fast Break bar and whether it was promoted as a protein bar in the early aughts (the best decade description, btw). Carrie went to Local Mash and Sara went to Boone Tavern/Distillery District, and Sara tells us the most popular Easter candy in each state. We try some of the best snacks we’ve had in a while for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of a famous space drink in honor of Artemis II for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!

Hello, ya little lemon meringues! On episode 178 of HINKY, we wax poetic about salad bars and buffets for way too long (or not long enough - you decide!). Plus we went to the same restaurants this week, just not always together. We also got very upset about an article ranking Doritos flavors because it’s wrong and should be invalidated on many levels. We try some tasty treats for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of Poppin’ Fresh for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow along wherever you get podcasts to find out! 

Hello, ya little spicy lobsters! On episode 177 of HINKY, we discuss the 3-day burger war of 2026, which ends with Sara accidentally eating a burger from most of the places involved in the conflict. Plus she has a review of the Big Arch (so please listen because it was hard to find and hard on her arteries). We also talk about the Taco Bell 50k ultramarathon and how we can adapt the concept for other restaurants. We try some new snack flavors for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of lasagna for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow along wherever you get podcasts to find out! 

Hello, ya little thick-cut ribs! On episode 176 of HINKY, we celebrate Twin Peaks day by talking way too much about a damn fine cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie. Carrie celebrated Fat Tuesday by checking out a buffet, and Sara celebrated by eating some New York strip on Wichita, Kansas. We ponder on the closings of several restaurants in town, we try some international snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of steak for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out! 

Hello, ya little Peelerz! On episode 175 of HINKY, it’s cold and icy outside and we’re mad about it! Good thing we have some hot topics to talk about. We have a couple of firsts: Sara tries Ford’s Garage for the first time (they have the 2nd most photographed bathroom in America), and Carrie takes her first trip to Costco. We also read about America’s favorite weird food combinations. We have some…interesting snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of your favorite Hawaiian treat, shave ice, for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!

Hello ya tangy little pickles! On episode 174 of HINKY, we’re anticipating some wicked winter weather and we’re upset about it (PS this was recorded before our winter/ice storm this past weekend). Carrie went to a guest chef dinner at a local restaurant that Sara has been begging her to try, and Sara enjoyed several pepper jack cheese balls! We read an article predicting 2026 food trends, which sparks some good conversation - will they happen? We’ll check back in at the end of the year to find out! We try some delicious snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of the world’s most popular meat for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into! Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!

Hello ya spicy little crabs! On episode 173, it’s a new year, but nothing has changed. We’re still over the weather and Sara is under the weather, but we’re pushing through nonetheless! Carrie saw a pizza eating contest, while Sara ate at a new pizza spot, and we read an article that sparked a lot of discussion about biscuits and gravy. We try some interesting snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of every girl’s favorite cookie for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to find out!