The third installment of Ho-ing It Out holds a smattering of firsts for The Hoes. It’s the first time Trader Joe’s virgin, Zack McCarty, sets foot inside a store. It’s the first time the Hoes record on location. And it’s the first time an episode resembles MTV’s The Real World. Things get salty and sweet, the Hoes imagine several innovative concepts (brosé and pumpkin spice vibrators, to name a few), and they wonder if Katie really did have a childhood. 

In the cart: 

• Maison Barboulot Cabernet-Syrah 
• Unexpected Cheddar 
• Raisin and Rosemary Crisps
• Balela 
• Chili and Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips 
• Mini Chicken Tikka Samosas 
• Pumpkin Ice Cream 
• Popcorn in a Pickle 

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It's part two of our Trader Joe's Pumpkin Series, and the Hoes are going all in on the savory seasonals -- as well as people who leave voicemails, balcony falcons (falconies?) and Katie's not-so-subtle pitch to the TJ's demo station associate about this very podcast. Get out of those jeans and into some sweatpants, Hoes, 'cause this autumnal episode is HEARTY. 

In the cart:

• Autumnal Harvest Alfredo Sauce 
• Fall Zucchette Pasta
• Autumnal Harvest Creamy Pasta Sauce 
• Pumpkin Ravioli
• Pumpkin Bisque
• Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Bisque

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Hoes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the harvest has been bountiful, as Joe himself would apparently say. The Hoes are embarking on a pumpkin pilgrimage, and you better believe this is only part one. Get cozy and get ready for an ungodly amount of pumpkin, Sailor Moon’s autumnal cousin, Harvest Moon, a slight grammar lesson and the introduction of the Unigourd.

In the cart:

• Vanilla Pumpkin Scented Candle
• Henry Hotspur’s Hard Pressed For Cider
• Greek Nonfat Yogurt in Pumpkin Flavor
• Pumpkin Bagels
• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Bagel
• Pumpkin Caramel Kringle
• Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s
• Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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The Hoes throw themselves a frozen fiesta courtesy of Trader Joe. And the only thing more adorable than the tiny tacos is their new recording studio: Katie’s childhood bedroom. Program that microwave, because we’re about serve up some mini Mexican apps, Kosher wine trivia and — what the hell —  some movie recs. 

In the cart: 

-Dearly Beloved I Thee Red

-Mini Beef Tacos

-Mini Chicken Tacos

-Black Bean & Cheese Taquitos

-Chipotle Vegetable Quesadillas

-Southwest Chicken Quesadillas

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The Hoes play their own version of Candy Land this week, and the ending isn't exactly as sweet as they'd hoped. They also try to sink their teeth into some of life's burning questions. Is Trader Joe's heading to Europe? Is white chocolate even chocolate? Are children's pool floaties now fashionable bracelets? They might not have discovered any answers, but their dentists will most likely discover several new cavities.  

In the cart:

• Mini Gummy Bears on a Chocolate Pool Day
• Fruit Jellies
• Black Licorice Treads
• Salt Water Taffy
• Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists 
• Gourmet Jelly Beans

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It’s not Goose but it’ll do. From the cold-pressed to the hard to impress, the Hoes sample Trader Joe’s juice selection and barely make it out with their stomachs intact. This episode is a gut punch of Mother Nature’s refined-est, Olivia Wilde trivia (or should we say Olivia Cockburn?) and whatever the hell Yam Beans are. 

In the cart: 

• Organic Ginger & Turmeric Juice Shots
• Organic No Joke Ginger Juice Shot 
• Cold Pressed Juice Green
• Cold Pressed Juice Red
• Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar - Cucumber & Mint
• Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar - Strawberry & Basil
• Organic Cold-Pressed Fruit Stand Beverage
• Suja Organic Cold-Pressed Celery Juice
• Cold-Pressed Juice - Watermelon 

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This week, the Hoes are revisiting something that caused quite a stir the first time around: Dips. They're giving out second chances, falling in love with newbies, trying to corrupt innocent Trader Joe, mispronouncing everything, and maybe even proposing a Trader Hoes Instagram DM group. 

In the cart: 

• Simpler Wines Rose
• Organic Creamy Cashew Fiesta Dip
• Pita Chips with Sea Salt
• Baby Carrots
• Jalapeño Lime Almond Dip
• Vegan Ranch Dip
• Zhoug Sauce
• Chocolate Hummus

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The Hoes are getting icy on this one! It’s a Trader Joe’s ice pop showdown and the reviews are chilling to say the least. Although not as chilling as Dr. Death or the thought of Katie being a licensed surgeon. 

In the cart:

• Mango & Cream Bars
• Raspberry & Cream Bars
• Strawberry Greek Frozen Yogurt Parfait Bars
• Cold Brew Latte Dessert Bars
• Lime Fruit Floes
• Fruit Frenzy Bars

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For the second installment of Ho-ing It Out, the Hoes are so excited to welcome Ali Dugaw, A.K.A. Gluten Free Travel Girl and producer of Arizona’s Family. Ali brings with her a smattering of gluten-free snacks and from the get-go, it’s clear she’s already a Pro Ho. The Hoes also have the great honor of introducing Ali to the Eloté Corn Chip Dippers, and Katie divulges her past as a circus performer in Mexico. Oh, and they somehow manage to work in some serious conversation about the stigma surrounding the gluten free lifestyle. This episode really has everything.

In the cart:
-Jalapeño Sauce
-Gluten-Free Pretzel Twists
-Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce
-Truffle Marcona Almonds
-Pineapple Salsa
-Gluten-Free Joe-Joe’s
-Brownie Crisps

Follow along with all of Ali’s adventures at GlutenFreeTravelGirl.com. 

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Get hyped because The Hoes are sipping on Trader Joe’s canned cold brew this week, and you know things got intense and jittery. They paired these brews with two heavenly coffee cake miracles, which honestly saved the day, and a bit of scatting, discussion of milk varieties, the Commandments of Trader Josef, a breakdown of our family trees and a heated debate about whether cakes are breads or not. 

In the cart:

• Black Cold Brew Coffee
• Blueberry Streusel Bread
• French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee
• Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake
• Caramel Spice Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte

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