The Gourmet Goober

The Gourmet Goober

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The Gourmet Goober episodes

  • Sprite is the Blackest Soda

    After a long vacation, JJ & Big Daddy are back! In this episode, they share the newest edition to the family, Travis Scott's Quarter Pounders, Lemon Pepper Lou, Magic City's food, why boneless wings are just meaty lies, and how Sprite is really the world's Blackest soda. Plus, the return of the best thing we ate this week. 

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Capriotti's Sandwich Shop: https://www.capriottis.com/
    • Beggar's Pizza: https://www.beggarspizza.com/
    • Beef Stew Recipe (as seen on Struggle Meals): http://bit.ly/StruggleGGP

    • 1 hr 58 min
    • Coffee Talk with Justin Doggett

      JJ & Big Daddy talks sports coming back, Kellogg's new green onion cereal, Whopper's with less methane, and Tyra Bank's new ice cream joint; before welcoming Justin Doggett, the owner of Kyoto Black, to talk shop about coffee, Kyoto-style cold brew, and why JJ must remain caffeinated at all times. 

      Mentioned on the show:

      • Kyoto Black: https://kyotostylecoffee.com/
      • The Beard and Belly Pie Shop: https://www.beardandbellytogo.com/ 
      • Popcorn Cupcakes (Recipe): https://bit.ly/PopGGP
      • SoulPhoodie: http://soulphoodie.com/
      • Coral Toothpaste (save !0% with offer code BBGoober): https://coraltoothpaste.com/
      • Goober Gear:  gooberswag.com
      • Margie's Fine Candies: https://margiesfinecandies.com/
      • The Best Ice Cream Shop in Your State: https://bit.ly/3jNTMkK
      • 1 hr 57 min
      • Talking Food Trucks with Ariel D. Smith

        This episode, we welcome Ariel D. Smith from the Food Truck Scholar podcast, where she reveals her research on food trucks, how they are revitalizing communities of color, and their lasting ties to hip hop.  We also break down the #Goyaway controversy, Big Boy's new mascot, and finally answer the existential question currently plaguing the internet-is this cake?


        Mentioned on the show:

        • The Silver Dipper (Ariel recommends the Blueberry Cheesecake flavor): http://www.silverdipper.com/
        • The Food Truck Scholar: https://thefoodtruckscholar.com/
        • Cuisine Noir Magazine: https://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/author/arielsmith/
        • SoulPhoodie:  http://soulphoodie.com/
        • Goober Gear: gooberswag.com

        • 1 hr 51 min
        • Who Loves Orange Soda?

          This week, JJ & Big Daddy celebrate the legacy of Good Burger and the arrival of a long-awaited "child". Then, they shift gears to discuss the summer's worst cocktail, Starbuck Stacy getting greedy, the best thing they ate this week, and how Flavortown could become real. 

          Mentioned on the show: 

          • Buzz Box Wings: https://www.facebook.com/BuzzBoxWings/
          • Recipe-Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes: https://dinnerthendessert.com/philly-cheese-steak-sloppy-joes/
          • Goober Merch: Goobergear.com
          • SoulPhoodie: SoulPhoodie.com
          • Anchor.FM: Anchor.fm/start
          • 1 hr 47 min
          • Justice & Jolly Ranchers
            JJ & Big Daddy get real about George Floyd and the after effect on their lives before diving into a lighthearted discussion about selling candy, Juneteenth, the Mod mystery, and the best thing that they ate this week.
            Mentioned on the Show:
            Soulphoodie Article: 20 Black Women-led Food and Beverage podcasts: https://bit.ly/2AG6PTO
            Maxwell Street Depot; http://maxwellstreetdepot.com/
            Michael W.Twitty's Food Blog: https://afroculinaria.com/
            Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Juneteeth on PBS: https://to.pbs.org/2Cen6jl
            2 hr 6 min
          • Soul Food

            JJ & Big Daddy talks Chicago BBQ, dining with Harry Caray, and Ms. Patti's fried chicken; before welcoming Derek Kirk, the co-founder of SoulPhoodie.com to talk shop about food, the state of black restaurants, and Big Daddy's issue with Mac & Cheese. 

            Mentioned on the show:

            • SoulPhoodie: http://soulphoodie.com/
            • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse: https://www.harrycarays.com/
            • Smoked Four Cheese Mac & Cheese: https://bit.ly/2Ac6pDW
            • 1 hr 54 min
            • Chopped Cheese and Sour Grapes
              This week, JJ & Big Daddy pay homage to three music legends (Andre Harrell, Little Richard, and Betty Wright), before breaking down the Alison Roman's beef with Chrissy Teigen & Marie Kondo,  Michael Jordan's food aggression against Horace Grant,  comfort foods from around the world, and the best thing we ate this week! 
              Mentioned in this episode:  
              Soulphoodie: http://soulphoodie.com/ 
              Lincoln Carry Outs: http://www.lincolncarryouts.com/ 
              Pho Hoa Noodle Shop: https://phohoa.com/ 
              Buzzfeed Comfort Food Article: https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/comfort-food-around-the-world
              2 hr 9 min
            • Birthday Cake

              It's a very special episode as the Goobers celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary (complete with our Amazon Echo joining in. LOL) Join us on a quick jaunt down memory lane before highlighting the best thing we ate this week!

              Mentioned on the Show:

              • EmmyMadeInJapan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzqbfYjQmf9nLQPMxVgPhiA
              • Kyoto Black by Justin Doggett: https://kyotostylecoffee.com/
              • Tous Les Jours (email to learn how you can support first responders): [email protected]
              • The Conscious Creative Corner Podcast: https://anchor.fm/consciouscreative
              • Soulphoodie: Soulphoodie.com 
              • Chonilla Network (Thanks for the Love Sherley & Clove!): https://chonillanetwork.com/

              • 1 hr 48 min
              • Steak-Umms are Woke

                This week, JJ & Big Daddy talk life under quarantine, before discussing how the surprising reason why you'll see more chicken wings in the grocery store, food mascots, and how Steak-umms are the new source of pandemic information. All this plus the best thing we ate this week returns. 

                Mentioned in this Episode:

                • Vibrations Juice Bar: https://www.vibrationsjuicebar.com/
                • J's Breakfast: https://jsbreakfastclubgary.com/menu
                • Recipe! My Cousin Verna's Famous Chicken and Waffles: https://bit.ly/GGCWffles

                • 1 hr 37 min
                • This Little Piggy

                  JJ & Big Daddy talk life under coronavirus lockdown, before discussing work stoppages at Instacart & Whole Foods, Piggy-less Pork Rinds, and Big Daddy's weird history with Pop-Tarts. Plus they give you tips on how you can support both front-line health care workers, and your favorite restaurants during this pandemic.

                  Mentioned in this episode:

                  • Soulphoodie: soulphoodie.com
                  • EatOkra App: EatOkra.com
                  • Chicago French Press Coffee: Chicagofrenchpress.com
                  • Goober Gear: Gooberswag.com


                  • 1 hr 57 min

                  About The Gourmet Goober

                  From the publisher's feed

                  The Gourmet Goober is a fun journey through the intersection of foodie and pop culture hosted by JJ Outlaw and her hubby Big Daddy. From Baby Yoda to the Great Chicken Wars, it's the show that's a little bit gourmet and a lot ratchet.