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! 

Hallo and guten tag, ya little Pom Sticks! On episode 172 of HINKY, we’re ringing in the new year with exclusive VIP tickets…to our couches. We reminisce about a Lexington institution that’s closing its doors, Carrie finally followed through on something she’s been talking about doing for ages, and we discuss an article about the top coffee trends of 2025. We try some delicious German snacks from a new international snack box for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of appetizers for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out! 

Hello ya little chocolate Christmas tree cakes! On episode 171 of HINKY, it’s been cold and dreary outside with little Christmas spirt inside. But that’s okay cause we bring the excitement (kinda)! Carrie went on some more food adventures, and Sara reads an article about what home bakers REALLY think about Christmas cookies. We try some snacks for Everybody Tries (check out the box for the chocolate Christmas tree cakes and tell us it’s not messed up!), and Carrie tells us the history of tiki bars for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!

Hello, ya little sugar cookies! On episode 170 of HINKY, winter has arrived and Carrie is upset! Sara had a birthday since the last episode, so she recaps all the restaurants she went to for various celebrations. We hear about nostalgic snacks from the 90s, we try some tasty treats for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells the history of your favorite milk alternatives for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!

Hello ya little cool ranch Doritos! On episode 169 of HINKY, it’s almost Sara’s birthday and she’s gonna eat at some pretty tasty places to celebrate! Carrie went to a fancy Top Chef dinner at a swanky hotel, and we find out the winner of Torani’s 2026 flavor of the year. We try some seasonal snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of America’s favorite Halloween candy for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out! 

Hello ya little snickerdoodles! On episode 168 of HINKY, we’ve entered the dark times…of turning the clock back and being dark outside at 5 pm. Sara tells us about her trip to Universal Studios Florida and all the foods she ate, and Carrie reads us an article about the rise of savory croissants. We try some new snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of Kentucky’s own Duncan Hines (yes, an actual person!) for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to find out!

Hello, ya little spicy nachos! On episode 167 of HINKY, the fall weather has finally arrived for good and so have our allergies. We chat about Scarefest and some new places we tried, and then Sara updates us on the latest Halloween candy trends (some of which may shock and/or anger you)! We try some spicy chips and Mountain Dew crossovers for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of Hamburger Helper for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow wherever you get podcast to find out!