In this special Thanksgiving episode we try one of our favorite seasonal potato chips...the Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips! We also chat about our personal Thanksgiving traditions, some not-so-traditional offerings, and holiday beverages that we love to hate. Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded November 14, 2021. 

In this episode we explore the appetizer institution...TGI Fridays! Today we are digging into TGI Fridays Mozzarella Stick and Buffalo Ranch Party Bites. We also discuss horrible fashion resurrections, weird food combinations, and Alex’s new giblet obsession. Pop a bottle and join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded October 30, 2021. 

In this special episode we try three international snacks from Japan and Taiwan! We dig into Hot Chili with Seaweed, Pickled Plum, and Garlic Butter flavored potato chips...and they did not disappoint! We also talk about America’s Next Top Model blunders, our beer pong tournament results, and some very stupid foods. Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded October 9, 2021. 

In this episode we both chose a snack that we would never typically go for...and the results may surprise you. We dig into Andrea’s pick of Pringles Wavy Applewood Smoked Cheddar Potato Crisps, and Alex’s choice of Lay's Poppables Southwest Ranch Potato Snacks! We also talk fat babies (not what you think), a controversial bad take double down, and a bread bowl opinion that will get us cancelled. Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded September 24, 2021. 

In this episode, we dare to go even bolder and crunchier than ever before with the new Kettle Brand Habanero Lime Krinkle Cut potato chips. We also talk about hot chicken hell, Trader Joe's pumpkin palooza, and nacho cheese nightmares. Dare to join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded September 12, 2021. 

In this episode we try two snacks from one of our favorite places- Trader Joe’s! We dig into Carolina Gold BBQ potato chips as well as a special bonus vegan snack. We also discuss stinky drinks, questionable keto recipes, and Alex’s very specific food aversion. Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded August 28, 2021.

In this episode we get spicy with a fan favorite- McClure’s pickle flavored potato chips! We try two delicious flavors and a special bonus chip all brought to us by a dear friend! We also talk about sweet coffee treats (again), our first art gala experience, and a heated La Croix debate. Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded August 14, 2021.

Welcome back to a new season of The Crunch Factor! After our summer break, we are so excited to be back in the studio eating chips and telling you all about them. In this episode we break down three different Takis snacks, share some childhood guilty pleasures, and discuss some hard-hitting chip news! Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded July 28, 2021.

In this episode, we try Lay’s Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle & a very special bonus chip- Irvins Salted Egg Cassava Chips! We also dive into our top road trip snacks, Andrea’s love for Chili’s, and our new favorite local bar. Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded April 17, 2021. 

You requested it, we recorded it...our first Alt-snack! In this episode, we turn our fingers orange trying Cheetos Cheddar Popcorn. We also talk desserts we've been loving (and hating), Alex's first TikTok experience, and being personally humiliated by Macaulay Culkin! Join us! Audio version available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify | Instagram @crunchfactorpod | Music by Dark Black | Recorded March 28, 2021.