This week, we're putting the quality of this podcast on the line as we take a moment at the top to try some of the most interesting flavored snacks we found on our recent trip to Crossgates, including Hot Chili Squid Lays and of course the Flaming Anus chocolate bar.

EPISODE NOTES:

Are bookstores so back? (0:50)

Jack did me dirty on a recent IG post (8:55)

Trying --and ranking --the most peculiar snacks from Snack World (12:09)

The 2.2 million Scoville unit "Flaming Anus" chocolate bar (27:40)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (32:09)

Finding out we flamed our anuses for nothing (32:40)

Peaks and Pits presented by Albany Mechanical Services (45:15)

Stop #4 on the Road to 102: Ticonderoga (47:15)

My yearly rant against No Mow May (1:00:34)

Pasta salad is an American delicacy (1:07:30)

5 Random Things (1:16:59)

This episode is presented by Crossgates Mall, where you can get all of the latest fashion finds just in time for Memorial Day Weekend and shop a variety of retailers from local shops to some of your favorite national brands. And plus, Crossgates offers entertainment and dining options to make a day at the mall fun for the whole family. Later this year, Barnes and Noble is opening at Crossgates with more announcements in store, so stay tuned by following along with Crossgates on social media or visit them online anytime.

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