Let's Talk About Snacks

This week the gang tears into some Taco Bell and says "I Dough" with Dunkin in the snews!

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Snack News:

Cinnamon PEBBLES & Bones Coffee Drop New Cereal-Inspired Drink: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/cinnamon-pebbles-bones-coffee-drop-120147974.html

Dairy Queen Just Launched New Treats Inspired By Childhood Favorites: https://www.southernliving.com/dairy-queen-breakfast-collection-11929918

Dunkin' Is Celebrating National Proposal Day with Wedding Cake Munchkins and 'I Dough' Ring Boxes: https://people.com/dunkin-is-celebrating-national-proposal-day-with-wedding-cake-munchkins-and-i-dough-ring-boxes-11928906

Pizza Hut Celebrates 30 Years of 'Space Jam' With New Collab: https://parade.com/food/pizza-hut-space-jam-deal-free-merch-pizza-sweepstakes-2026

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Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang ponders Pop-Tart Peeps and dives into Taco Bell's 2026 offerings in the snews!

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Snack News:

Drips by Pepsi Gets Exclusive 'Space-Themed' Starry Soda Flavor: https://parade.com/food/starry-astrophage-burst-drips-by-pepsi-project-hail-mary-flavor

Sonic Just Turned a Mexican Favorite Into a Creamy Spring Slush: https://www.foodandwine.com/sonic-drive-in-strawberry-horchata-cream-slush-11923267

Ghirardelli's New Chocolate Bunnies Come with a Cookie Crunch: https://sporked.com/article/new-ghirardelli-milk-chocolate-cookie-bunny/

TACO BELL® REVEALS ITS 2026 MENU INNOVATIONS AT LIVE MÁS LIVE: A NIGHT AT THE PALLADIUM - A STAR-POWERED HOLLYWOOD SPECTACLE, NOW STREAMING ON PEACOCK: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taco-bell-reveals-its-2026-menu-innovations-at-live-mas-live-a-night-at-the-palladium--a-star-powered-hollywood-spectacle-now-streaming-on-peacock-302709053.html

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang packs in the protein with Doritos welcomes back Uncle O'Grimacey and in the snews!

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Snack News:

Sonic Debuts a Super Sour Shamrock Slush for St. Patrick's Day: https://www.foodandwine.com/sonic-sour-shamrock-slush-11916215

Vita Coco Offers a Refreshingly Sweet Escape with New Vita Coco Treats® Flavor, Frosted Lemonade: https://investors.thevitacococompany.com/news-releases/news-release-details/vita-coco-offers-refreshingly-sweet-escape-new-vita-coco-treatsr

Top Ramen® and Bachan's® Team Up to Bring Iconic Japanese Barbecue Flavor to Instant Ramen: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/top-ramen-and-bachans-team-up-to-bring-iconic-japanese-barbecue-flavor-to-instant-ramen-302704672.html

McDonald's Just Turned Grimace Into an Adorable Plushie, and We Need Him: https://parade.com/food/golden-arches-unlimited-uncle-ogrimacey-plush

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang sips some sodas and packs a protein punch with Doritos in the snews!

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Snack News:

Tate's Bake Shop expands cookie portfolio with new flavors: https://www.bakemag.com/articles/21295-tates-bake-shop-expands-cookie-portfolio-with-new-flavors

Level up your crunch: Doritos Protein brings bold flavor to the U.S.: https://www.pepsico.com/newsroom/stories/2026/pepsico-debuts-doritos-protein

PepsiCo Releases Three New 'Out-Of-This-World Flavors' That Fans Are Racing to Try: 'I Need This BAD': https://parade.com/news/pepsico-releases-new-flavors-inspired-by-mario

Johnsonville Unveils Dr Pepper-Inspired Sausage, and a 'Swalty' Way to Try It (Exclusive): https://people.com/the-grill-dads-swalty-way-to-try-johnsonville-dr-pepper-inspired-sausage-exclusive-11908185

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang flips the script with Pepsico and bakes up some chocoflan with Pilsbury in the snews!

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Snack News:

McCormick Is Releasing 3 New Limited-Time Products—and Fans Say They Need Them All: https://www.allrecipes.com/mccormick-bridgerton-finishing-sugars-11876498

Snoopy Fans Are Freaking Out Over A Rumored 'Peanuts' Collaboration With Duncan Hines: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a70408493/duncan-hines-peanuts-baking-collab/

Pillsbury Dropped Tasty New Baking Mixes Inspired by Beloved Mexican Desserts: https://parade.com/food/pillsbury-new-mexican-baking-mixes

Oreo's New Cookie Pack Features Marvel's Doctor Doom and Turns Your Tongue Green: https://people.com/oreo-and-marvel-s-new-color-changing-cookie-pack-features-doctor-doom-11910856

Food Dye: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/fda-artificial-colors-food

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang gets weird with some pudding and celebrates Poppin Fresh in the snews!

Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks

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Snack News:

My Favorite Milk Brand Is Releasing Its First-Ever Coffee Creamers: https://www.allrecipes.com/new-lactaid-coffee-creamers-11897636

Coca‑Cola Expands Its Cherry Portfolio with Coca‑Cola Cherry Float and the Nationwide Release of Diet Coke Cherry: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/media-centre/news/coca-cola-cherry-float-diet-coke-cherry-canada

Pillsbury Drops Vintage Sports Merch: 'Poppin' Fresh': https://parade.com/food/pillsbury-vintage-sports-tee-big-win-cookie-bark-2026

Zales Unveils Zales x Sweethearts® for Valentine's Day 2026 — A Charm Capsule That Turns The Classic Sweethearts Candy Affirmations into a Forever Piece: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260203969786/en/Zales-Unveils-Zales-x-Sweethearts-for-Valentines-Day-2026-A-Charm-Capsule-That-Turns-The-Classic-Sweethearts-Candy-Affirmations-into-a-Forever-Piece

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang talks Toblerone and heralds the return of Progresso Soup Drops in the snews!

Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks

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Snack News:

Canada Dry Adds Strawberry Ginger Ale To Its Permanent Flavor Lineup: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a70112834/canada-dry-strawberry-ginger-ale/

This Iconic Dip Brand Is 'Officially Joining the Pickle Party' With Its Tangy New Collab: https://parade.com/food/heluva-good-grillos-pickles-dip

BuzzBallz Is Releasing a $35K 9-Carat Ring Shaped Like One of Its Circular Drink Containers (Yes, Really): https://people.com/buzzballz-releasing-35k-9-carat-ring-shaped-like-one-of-its-circular-containers-11890192

Progresso™ Soup Drops — the Soup You Can Suck On — Return in New Variety Can Featuring Chicken Noodle, Tomato Basil and Beef Pot Roast Flavors: https://www.generalmills.com/news/press-releases/progresso-soup-drops-the-soup-you-can-suck-on

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang cracks into some more egg creams and takes a look at a ketchup innovation in the snews!

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Snack News:

Heinz Newest Innovation Makes Dipping Your Fries Easier Than Ever Before: https://parade.com/food/heinz-dipper-new-innovation

Cup Noodles Debuts 3 Chicken Wing-Inspired Flavors Just in Time for the Super Bowl: https://people.com/cup-noodles-debuts-3-chicken-wing-inspired-flavors-just-in-time-for-the-super-bowl-exclusive-11885262

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang gets into some gourmet marshmallows and rings in the New Year with Peeps in the snews!

Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks

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Snack News:

Pepperidge Farm Fans Have 'High Hopes' for New Milano Flavor: 'You Have My Attention': https://parade.com/food/pepperidge-farm-milano-new-white-chocolate-mango-flavor

New Lindor Truffle Valentine's Day Flavor Just Revealed!: https://sporked.com/article/new-lindor-truffle-valentines-day-flavor-2025-news/

World's First Monopoly Steakhouse Set to Open in 2026: https://parade.com/news/worlds-first-monopoly-steakhouse-set-to-open-in-2026

Peeps Releases Nostalgic Flavor & '90s Kids Say It's a 'Must Try': https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/38669/peeps-sunnyd-nostalgic-flavor-90s-kids-so-excited/

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/

This week the gang prepares for Christmas and talks numerous new Oreo releases in the snews!

Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks

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Snack News:

The McDonald's McRib Is Back—But There's A Major Catch: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a69382183/mcdonalds-mcrib-return-select-cities-2025/

McDonald's Is Bringing Back Fan-Favorite Holiday Menu Item: https://people.com/mcdonald-s-is-bringing-back-the-holiday-pie-11847440

Doritos and Cheetos debut 'NKD' options, without artificial colors or flavors: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/doritos-cheetos-debut-nkd-options-artificial-colors-flavors-rcna243785

Mountain Dew Revives 'Iconic' Merch Designs From the '90s Thanks to New Collab: https://parade.com/food/mountain-dew-revives-iconic-90s-merch-designs-market-studios-collab-2025

Cheez-It Just Released a First-Of-Its-Kind Holiday Product—and Our Jaws Are on the Floor: https://www.allrecipes.com/cheez-it-new-holiday-house-kit-11843746

Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)!

Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing.

Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)!

Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/

Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/