Thrillist Explorers

Is Batman Returns really a Christmas movie? Are there any great Hanukkah films? Does Love Actually actually suck? And perhaps most importantly, do all the Netflix Christmas movies exist in the same universe?! In this week’s episode of Thrillist's Best (and the Rest), host Wil Fulton, Senior Entertainment Writer Esther Zuckerman, and Entertainment Staff Writer Emma Stefansky dive into the yuletide-drenched world of Holiday movies. Come to hear us try to figure out why people like those crappy Netflix Christmas movies, stay to hear our picks for the best Holiday movie of all time (spoiler: it’s not Love Actually). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After taking three longtime food writers to lunch at one of New York’s best pizzerias (Scarr’s in the LES), we head back to our studio to talk about the biggest food trends of 2019 (natural wine, “fake” cocktails, lab-grown meat), Thrillist’s epic “Best New Restaurants” package, and advice on how everyone can dine out like a professional eater. Featuring Thrillist host Wil Fulton, Executive Food Editor Nicole Taylor, Senior Food Editor Adriana Velez, and Writer-at-Large Kevin Alexander. Check out The Best Best New Restaurants of 2019: https://www.thrillist.com/best-new-restaurants-2019 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is stuffing actually better when it isn’t cooked inside the turkey? Is Friendsgiving better than Thanksgiving? And perhaps most importantly, what the hell is “canberry” sauce? In this week’s episode, Thrillist host Wil Fulton, Executive Food Editor Nicole Taylor, Senior Food Editor Adriana Velez, and Senior News Editor Tony Merevick pop open a few bottles of wine, and dive deep into Thanksgiving culture. Come to hear us debate the best Thanksgiving side of all time, stay to find out what happened when Wil ate a weed gummy before Thanksgiving with his family. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Which Pixar movie is the biggest tearjerker? What’s the definitive Toy Story power ranking? And most importantly: what’s the best Pixar movie of all time? In this episode of Thrillist’s Best (and the Rest), host Wil Fulton, Senior Entertainment Writer Esther Zuckerman, and Entertainment Staff Writer Emma Stefansky go to infinity and beyond to answer these (incredibly pressing) questions and dive deep into the world of Pixar. Come to find out what the best Pixar movie ever is, stay to discover which Pixar movie made Wil weep profusely on an airplane en route to Mexico City. Check out: Every Pixar Movie, Ranked Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What state makes the best craft beer? What craft brewery has the best tour? What’s the most annoying craft beer trend of the past year (spoiler alert: it involves glitter). On this episode of Thrillist’s Best (and the Rest), host Wil Fulton is joined by certified Cicerone/beer writer Zach Mack and Thrillist Senior Editor Andy Kryza. Together, they’re diving deep into the hoppy depths of craft beer culture. Settle in, grab your favorite brew, and consider your stance on bull testicle beer (yes, that’s a thing). And make sure to check out our full article The 13 Essential American Breweries of 2019 on Thrillist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week’s episode of Thrillist’s Best (and the Rest) is all about the best scary movies of all time. Join host Wil Fulton, Senior Entertainment Writer Dan Jackson , Entertainment Staff Writer Emma Stefansky, and Entertainment Director John Sellers to hear their expert takes on all-things horror. We’re talking about blood. We’re drinking Bloody Marys. And we’re digging (very) deep into our scary movie repertoires. Listen with the lights on! Or off. It actually doesn’t really matter. And make sure to check out our full article The 75 Best Horror Movies of All Time on Thrillist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Attention all Taco Bell fanatics: this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. In this episode of Thrillist’s Best (and the Rest), host Wil Fulton is joined by Senior Editor Tony Merevick and Staff Writer Kat Thompson — two people who literally get paid to eat Taco Bell — for a hilarious (and totally serious) deep-dive into our favorite fast food Mexican chain. We'll end up delivering our definitive picks for "the best" thing on the menu, but along the way we'll cover topics varying from "the worst thing to eat in your car," to "the discontinued menu item we desperately wish was still around.” Grab at least three packets of Fire sauce, and settle in for the ride. And make sure to check out our full article "All 39 Taco Bell Menu Items, Painstakingly Ranked" on Thrillist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In our opinion, one of the best ways to get a crash course in a city’s history, culture, vibe, and ethos is by hitting up some of its most legendary watering holes. But -- and this is important -- not every great drinking city is a great bar hopping city. In this episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Thrillist’s Executive Travel Editor Keller Powell and Senior Editor Andy Kryza: two folks who have traveled (and bar hopped) extensively. Ultimately, we’ll all give our picks for the best bar hopping city in America, and along the way we’ll discuss what makes a truly great bar hopping city, in general. We’ll also delve into some bar hopping sub categories like “what’s the best city for bar hopping after midnight?” and “what’s the best ‘sh*tshow’ street in America?” Look: if you like going out, traveling, and spending your time in great bars, you’ll like this episode. And make sure to check out our full article “The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Bar Hopping” on Thrillist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thrillist Explorers, The Best Travel Podcast in the World*, is back on October 28th! Listen to what we've been up to, and more importantly: where we're going next. *To be clear, this is just our own opinion (sorry) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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