Try It, You'll Like It

By Campfire Media

What's Try It, You'll Like It about?

Comedians Winston Carter and David Zwick interview their guests about a food they hate and then join their guests for a meal they've prepared using that hated food in each dish.

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Try It, You'll Like It episodes:

03.19.2020
A Brief Pause
Due to global events, David updates listeners on why both he and Winston are pausing their current hiatus with the goal of relaunching as soon as they can. __ SHOW INFORMATION Facebook Page: @tryitlikeitpod Instagram: @tryitlikeitpod Twitter: @tryitlikeitpod Email: [email protected] Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify
03.12.2020
HotTasteus/HiTasteus Episode #3: Jeremy Raub (Eagle Rock Brewery)/Natto Reissue
For our third HotTasteus/HiTasteus hiatus episode, Hot Tastes includes Winston wanting the United Nations to ban all secret restaurants and David thinks nutrional yeast doesn't get the job done. The June 7th, 2018 episode with Jeremy Raub (of Eagle Rock...
03.05.2020
HotTasteus/HiTasteus Episode #2: Ted Hopson (The Bellwether)/Gingerbread Reissue
For our second HotTasteus/HiTasteus hiatus episode, Hot Tastes includes a wild David take that accidental syrup spillage on diner pancakes is cause for concern and Winston thinks the typical breakfast combo at a restaurant should always include juice or coffee...
02.27.2020
HotTasteus/HiTasteus Episode #1: The Farley Elliott/Taco Zone Reissue
For our first HotTasteus/HiTasteus episode, David and Winston explore a round of Hot Tastes where Winston believes deep dish pizza is best the second day and David wants vanilla milk to have the same ubiquity as chocolate milk. They then...
02.20.2020
The HotTasteus/HiTasteus Announcement Episode
The #HotTasteus or #HiTasteus is announced. David/Winston announce a (false) hiatus, a six week break in which new Hot Tastes will be tacked on the front of reissued highlight episodes for the next six weeks (plus a full new Spring...
02.13.2020
Red Wine with Sammy Rabstein
For our 2020 Valentine's Day episode, Sammy Rabstein joins David/Winston to taste eight bottles of wine, a kalimotxo, chicken thighs with a red wine sauce and portwine brownies. In a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants a full Valentine's Week...
02.06.2020
Salmon with Kati O'Hearn
Comedian Kati O'Hearn is presented with an overwhelming amount of salmon on this episode by hosts David & Winston. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants the possibility of making specialty mayos at the grocery store while David wants...
01.30.2020
Celery 2 with Katherine Spiers
Host of the Smart Mouth podcast Katherine Spiers joins Winston and David for a return to celery with a whole new menu. Forgoing an opening segment, David presents Winston with a gift from abroad. For the tasting, raw celery, celery-apple-ginger...
01.23.2020
Tempeh with J. Keith van Straaten
Host of the Go Fact Yourself podcast J. Keith van Straaten truly braves tempeh along with hosts David and Winston this week. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants more bulk condiments at the grocery store and David wants...
01.16.2020
Sausage with Caitlin Durante
Comedian and host of The Bechdel Cast Caitlin Durante does not like sausage. Before facing a meal of nine sausages and a surprise dessert (a spice sausage cake), she joins David and Winston for a round of Hot Tastes where...
01.09.2020
Pumpkin Pie with Nicole Villela
Comedian Nicole Villela hates pumpkin pie. Winston doesn't understand this and David sings early 2000's emo/pop punk band Simple Plan. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston thinks Heinz 57 is the King of Sauces and David wants to know...
01.02.2020
Gin with Sydney Heller and Olivia DeLaurentis
Sydney Heller and Olivia DeLaurentis (of Snapchat's Apocalypse Goals) join David and Winston for a New Year Hangover edition of the show where our hosts serve up dreaded gin to their guests. For a round of New Tastes Resolutastes, Winston...
12.26.2019
Shortbread with Sandeep Parikh
Writer/Director/Actor Sandeep Parikh (of Wizard School Dropout) joins David/Winston for a post-Christmas deep-dive into his dislike for shortbreads. For Hot Tastes, Winston wants more readily available roast chickens, David wants an instruction card at restaurants for eating whole fishes, and...
12.19.2019
Latkes with Yaki Margulies
Comedian and musician Yaki Margulies has David and Winston serving up the classic Hanukkah dish: latkes (aka a Jewish potato pancake). For a round of Chot Tastes (a hot take on a Jewish Food), David wants charoset to be a...
12.12.2019
The 100th Episode
100 Episodes in, Winston and David take stock of the podcast with an unexpected round of Hot Tastes, a pancake salad (done wedge style with maple butter ice cream) and so much Swedish candy. __ SHOW INFORMATION Facebook Page: @tryitlikeitpod Instagram: @tryitlikeitpod Twitter: @tryitlikeitpod Email:...
12.05.2019
2019 Winter Slamdown with Rachel Retha Middleton, Tim Herrold, Collin Morris and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
To ring in the coming cold of winter, hosts David and Winston have invited Rachel Retha Middleton, Tim Herrold, Collin Jay Morris and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner to serve as judges of the Winter Slamdown: a four-round battle royale between the hosts...
11.28.2019
Turkey with Zane Larue Dickinson and Casey Lawrence
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Hosts David and Winston invite Casey Lawrence and Zane Larue Dickinson to see if there's a preparation these guests might enjoy of the festive fowl. After a round of Thankful Tastes, roasted, sous vide, fried, smoked and turkey...
11.21.2019
Radishes with Kevin T. Porter
Host of the podcasts Good Christian Fun and Gilmore Guys Kevin T. Porter joins David/Winston to find out if a radish can make a rad dish! For Hot Tastes, Winston thinks American cheese is America’s greatest contribution to world food...
11.14.2019
Cucumber with Allen Strickland Williams
Comedian Allen Strickland Williams (with a new Comedy Central half hour out tomorrow 11/15) joins David/Winston for the start of a campaign to get Winston $48 from Postmates, as well as a cucumber based episode. For Hot Tastes, David wants...
11.07.2019
Scrambled Eggs with Jamie Loftus
Comedian Jamie Loftus joins David/Winston for the third egg based episode! For a round of Hot Tastes, David wants to see proof if a restaurant says their food is award-winning, Winston wants pie by the slice at the grocery store...
10.31.2019
Black Licorice with Marcelina Chavira
WARNING: this Halloween edition of the show deems the hated food evil more times than has ever occurred on the show. Comedian/Artist Marcelina Chavira partners with Winston in her disgust while David is delighted by a full black licorice menu...
10.24.2019
Celery with Aaron "El Hefe" Abeyta from NOFX
Actor/Comedian and Guitarist from NOFX Aaron "El Hefe" Abeyta joins David/Winston this week to go over the stringy, fibrous vegetable: celery. For a round of Situational Eats, David asks what should be served up when serving a table in a...
10.17.2019
Mustard with Scott Thiede
10 Mustards. It's too much. Comedian Scott Thiede is overwhelmed by the amount of mustard David/Winston serve up on this week's episode. For a round of Hot Tastes, David wants more bulk frozen food options, Winston's wants a fruit chopping...
10.10.2019
Creamed Spinach with Emma Jansen
Get your milk baths simmering because we've got a hot episode this week. Actress Emma Jansen joins our hosts as they bring creamed spinach to teh table. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston doesn't want a world of robot...
10.03.2019
The 2019 Brat Off with Chrissy Bruzek, Acquah Dansoh and Matt Mazany
With the arrival of October, a sweet wind tickles the chimes, revealing a sound to the world that finally, the 2019 Brat Off has arrived. With guests comedian Chrissy Bruzek and Acquah Dansoh and returning guest Matt Mazany, the Brat...
09.26.2019
Seaweed with Andrew Grace
"The Seaweed Flavor is not good in there but it is entertaining." Comedian Andrew Grace joins David/Winston to conquer the plentiful plant of the sea: seaweed. For a round of Hot Tastes, David wants more reusable plates at outdoor restaurants,...
09.19.2019
Cheesecake with Cara Meyers
Comedian Cara Meyers does not like cheesecake. It's a shock to David/Winston, one of those episodes where they think the guests abuses their present for an ample supply of the "hated" food, but it's true, this is really a cheesecake...
09.12.2019
Arugula with Janine Hogan
Comedian Janine Hogan joins us this week to talk arugula (or as the brits would say, rocket). For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants more meat loaf sandwiches at fast food restaurants, David thinks we need a pastry task...
09.05.2019
Beans with Steve Lerner
"I retain a lot of sand." Writer Steve Lerner joins us for an episode that delves into his dislike for beans but also a discussion of the perfect combination of a hot/cold dish. For a round of Hot Tastes, David...
08.29.2019
Okra with Joel Spence
Comedian and host of the podcasts "Mouth Feelings" and "This Particular Album is Very, Very Important To Me" joins David/Winston to discuss his distaste for slimy okra. For Hot Tastes, David doesn't get the Hatch Chili fuss, Winston wants meat...
08.22.2019
Sauerkraut 2 with Matt Apodaca
"When's the last time you smelled it?" - Comedian and Host of "What's With These Homies Talkin' About Weezer" Matt Apodaca joins David/Winston as they provide a whole new sauerkraut menu for him. For a round of Hot Tastes, David...
08.15.2019
Mackeral with Lindsay Ames
HOLY MACKERAL! Comedian and chef Lindsay Ames gets shocked by what hosts David/Winston pull off for this week's food: mackeral. For Hot Tastes, Winston has a bone to pick with an LA breakfast sandwich institution while David wants recipes to...
08.08.2019
Olives 2 with Mike McLendon, Ryan Meharry and Amy Ruffle of Fantasy Flix League Podcast
"NONE OF THOSE FLAVORS GO TOGETHER!" Hosts of Fantasy Flix League Podcast Mike McLendon, Ryan Meharry and Amy Ruffle have hosts David and Winston return to the first food they ever did on the show: Olives. For this week's round...
08.01.2019
Tiki Drinks with Devin Field and Greg Gallant
Host of Firsthand and UCB writer/performers Devin Field and Greg Gallant join David/Winston this week for a round of tiki drinks, since sweet drinks are not their jam. For a round of Hot Tastes, David is willing to pay an...
07.25.2019
Crab with Melissa Luna
OH MY GOD THERE'S A CRAB IN THE POT! Comedian/musician Melissa Luna has a justified freak out over a whole crab on our latest episode. For Hot Tastes, David wants virus containment style gloves for fruit in grocery stores while...
07.18.2019
Raw Onion with Matt Mazany
Writer/Director Matt Mazany challenges David and Winston this week with the specific preparation of raw onions. The episode kicks off with a sesame bar sent all the way from England that the hosts try on air. For the raw onion...
07.11.2019
Cashews with Jon Millstein
Comedian, writer and Blend-Tec co-owner Jon Millstein guests this week on the podcast to discuss his dislike of cashews, the "lesser peanut." For a round of Hot Tastes, David wants a ubiquitous pouch for hot sauce carrying, Winston wants the...
07.04.2019
2019 Summer Slamdown with Doug Dixon, Loring Griggs, Kristen Gull and Kim Kalish
A dream has been realized. To celebrate the July 4th holiday, hosts David and Winston have invited comedians Doug Dixon, Loring Griggs, Kristen Gull and Kim Kalish to serve as judges of the Summer Slamdown: a four-round battle royale between...
06.27.2019
Pickles with Wyoh Lee
Host of Sex Stories Podcast Wyoh Lee spices up this week's episode with our most sexually explicit episode which includes gentle whispers of ice cream play and probing interview on her distaste for pickles. For a steamy round of Hot...
06.20.2019
Cantaloupe with Ben Crutcher
Comedian and the Spaghettiman himself Ben Crutcher joins our hosts this week to talk about everyone's favorite muskmelon: cantaloupe. For a new segment titled New Favorites, David is perhaps too obsessed with mayo these days while Winston loves a single...
06.13.2019
Spam with Mike Glazer
Comedian and host of the podcast Weed and Grub (go check it out!) joins David and Winston to talk Spam, St. Louis style pizza and more! For this week's Hot Tastes, Winston wants to see cauliflower as a replacement for...
06.06.2019
Boba with Jen Curcio
Comedian/storyteller Jen Curcio guests this week to discuss her dislike of Boba Tea/Bubble Tea (you know, the tea with the tapioca balls in it). For a round of Hot Tastes, David is no fan of French's new ad campaign AND...
05.30.2019
LIVE Mini-Gauntlet with Betty Porto of Porto's Bakery and Hot Tastes with Brad Bodnarchuk
Hosts Winston and David break format this week with two special guests. After a very personal/philosophical check in between the two hosts, the gentleman are joined by Brad Bodnarchuk of Half a Dozen Hospitality Podcast (calling in all the way...
05.23.2019
Grilled Cheese with Coni Constantine
Host of Lady Balls Daily and the My Dear Delicious podcast Coni Constantine reveals that not only does she not like grilled cheese, but cheese in general may be the issue. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants one...
05.16.2019
Coconut with Joe Welker
Host of Choose Your Own Religion Joe Welker joins David/Winston this week to discuss coconut, the nut so loco they call it coco. Jacque Wafeur returns in a picnic based Situation Eat and Winston attempts a public execution of that...
05.09.2019
Capers with Zach Olsen
Comedian, musician and host of Baywatch Watch Zach Olsen joins us this week to see if our hosts can prove the merits of capers to him. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants popcorn to be more ubiquitous in...
05.02.2019
Fennel with David Kantrowitz
Cool dude, animator and host of TBToonz David Kantrowitz joins David and Winston this week to discuss fennel, which host David loves and Winston hates with a passion equal to Mr. Kantrowitz. In a round of Situational Eats, David proposes...
04.25.2019
Oatmeal with Ryan Bartley
Actor Ryan Bartley guests this week to discuss her dislike of most vegetables, most fruits, and oatmeal. For Hot Tastes, Winston wants more innovation in supermarket aisle structuring and David wants supermarket checkout artists to not discuss his purchases with...
04.18.2019
Deviled Eggs with Michael Wahle
Host of the Bachelor Zone podcast Michael Wahle has David and Winston take him to “deviled eggeria” and explore why he doesn’t like this common appetizer. For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston wants shredded cheese kept off of burgers,...
04.11.2019
Fig Newtons with Hailley Field of HomeCooked
Founder of HomeCooked Hailley Field joins David and Winston this week to tackle the colloquial Fig Newton (recently rebranded as Newtons by Nabisco). For a round of Hot Tastes, Winston believes that Whole Foods 365 pizza is simply too good...

What's Try It, You'll Like It about?

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Try It, You'll Like It episodes:

A Brief Pause

HotTasteus/HiTasteus Episode #3: Jeremy Raub (Eagle Rock Brewery)/Natto Reissue

HotTasteus/HiTasteus Episode #2: Ted Hopson (The Bellwether)/Gingerbread Reissue

HotTasteus/HiTasteus Episode #1: The Farley Elliott/Taco Zone Reissue

The HotTasteus/HiTasteus Announcement Episode

Red Wine with Sammy Rabstein

Salmon with Kati O'Hearn

Celery 2 with Katherine Spiers

Tempeh with J. Keith van Straaten

Sausage with Caitlin Durante

Pumpkin Pie with Nicole Villela

Gin with Sydney Heller and Olivia DeLaurentis

Shortbread with Sandeep Parikh

Latkes with Yaki Margulies

The 100th Episode

2019 Winter Slamdown with Rachel Retha Middleton, Tim Herrold, Collin Morris and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

Turkey with Zane Larue Dickinson and Casey Lawrence

Radishes with Kevin T. Porter

Cucumber with Allen Strickland Williams

Scrambled Eggs with Jamie Loftus

Black Licorice with Marcelina Chavira

Celery with Aaron "El Hefe" Abeyta from NOFX

Mustard with Scott Thiede

Creamed Spinach with Emma Jansen

The 2019 Brat Off with Chrissy Bruzek, Acquah Dansoh and Matt Mazany

Seaweed with Andrew Grace

Cheesecake with Cara Meyers

Arugula with Janine Hogan

Beans with Steve Lerner

Okra with Joel Spence

Sauerkraut 2 with Matt Apodaca

Mackeral with Lindsay Ames

Olives 2 with Mike McLendon, Ryan Meharry and Amy Ruffle of Fantasy Flix League Podcast

Tiki Drinks with Devin Field and Greg Gallant

Crab with Melissa Luna

Raw Onion with Matt Mazany

Cashews with Jon Millstein

2019 Summer Slamdown with Doug Dixon, Loring Griggs, Kristen Gull and Kim Kalish

Pickles with Wyoh Lee

Cantaloupe with Ben Crutcher

Spam with Mike Glazer

Boba with Jen Curcio

LIVE Mini-Gauntlet with Betty Porto of Porto's Bakery and Hot Tastes with Brad Bodnarchuk

Grilled Cheese with Coni Constantine

Coconut with Joe Welker

Capers with Zach Olsen

Fennel with David Kantrowitz

Oatmeal with Ryan Bartley

Deviled Eggs with Michael Wahle

Fig Newtons with Hailley Field of HomeCooked