Ever wish your potato chips tasted like a 7-Eleven hot dog? Well, now they do. In today's episode of THIRST, we dive into the launch of 7-Eleven’s Big Bite® Hot Dog Chips—yes, really—and how candy producers are cutting back on chocolate just in time for Halloween. I’m your host, Andrew Roy Heppner, and we’ve got a mix of crazy food stories today. Tune in, subscribe to the newsletter at Thirst.News, and stay thirsty, my friends.

Better Brand’s once-booming bagel empire is under scrutiny as customers face delayed orders and cryptic messages. We dive into the company’s troubles and how the founder is responding. Plus, 7UP brings back the Shirley Temple drink, tapping into childhood nostalgia just in time for the holidays.

This is the Thirst.News Daily Edition. In today's episode I talk about the new sizes of Chips Ahoy! Cookies and a Ghostbuster / Krispy Kreme Kollab.

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In Episode 4 of 'Thirst,' Andrew Roy Hoepner plans to change the format to one-take recordings, minimizing post-editing for authenticity and efficiency. Hoepner discusses various topics, including the release of Starbucks drinks featuring Athletic Greens, his views on corporate brand strategies, and the significance of maintaining 'coolness' in personal and brand portrayals. He shares his fascination with meme culture's impact on brand engagement and solicits feedback from his audience regarding memes. Additionally, he mentions his admiration for Post Malone and enthusiasm for the Posty Soda collaboration with Poppy. Lastly, Hoepner gives a heartfelt shout-out to his longtime friend Matt Ferrante for his recent performance on Saturday Night Live with Jelly Roll. The episode concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content on social media and the Thirst Newsletter.

In episode three of Thirst, host Andrew Roy Hefner emphasizes the importance of family and hydration before diving into a thought-provoking discussion about the impact of drive-thrus on community connections. He challenges viewers to consider the value of personal interactions that are lost in favor of convenience. Andrew then introduces Lunchly, a new competitor to Lunchables created by internet giants Mr. Beast, Logan Paul, and KSI. He explores the potential market disruption and the power of influencer-driven products. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content by liking, sharing, and subscribing to support the channel.

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:12 Cherish Family Moments

01:08 The Drive-Thru Dilemma

04:58 The Rise of Lunchly

09:28 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

🎙️ Episode 2 of "Thirst" is here! Get ready for gripping tales about my path to sobriety, terrifying conversations with my wife, and that unforgettable Chili's Baby Back Ribs jingle. 🎧

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Quenching the Thirst: A Journey of Faith, Knowledge, and Beverages In this introductory episode of 'Thirst,' host Andrew Roy Heppner takes listeners on a journey to explore both literal and metaphorical thirsts.

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