Marriage Bites! With Mike and Jess

"That was pork belly." "No, it wasn't." And just like that, another Marriage Bites episode is underway. Mike and Jess kick off Shake Shack Month by reviewing the BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich, which somehow leads to debates about pork belly, barbecue sauce, whether nachos count as a meal, and why every child waits until you're placing an order to ask 700 questions. The conversation also covers disappointing restaurant meals, all-gender bathrooms, Ryan's calendar obsession, social media's ability to sell hot dogs, and the accidental creation of what might be the worst merch idea in podcast history. The sandwich was excellent. The barbecue sauce was divisive. The marriage remains intact.

Mike and Jess return to Taco Bell with one mission: order an absurd amount of food and see if the AI drive-thru can survive the experience. What follows includes: • A caramel empanada explosion inside the car • A surprisingly emotional discussion about onions • Mike discovering Jess has been secretly stockpiling Godiva chocolate • An unexpected breakdown of NBA triple-doubles • Taco Bell chicken nuggets somehow stealing the show • Jess becoming weirdly good at talking to AI The Triple Double Crunchwrap sparks one of the couple’s most passionate food debates yet: hot vs. cold toppings, wet vs. dry food, and whether nacho cheese is secretly ruining society. Also somehow discussed: Airplane sandwiches, Dean Blandino, Tiger King memories, and why Mike cries during every episode of Shrinking. A completely reasonable Taco Bell episode.

Mike and Jess return with one of the most chaotic food weeks in Marriage Bites history. Between business trips, sick kids, a cat surgery, a $176 Carmine’s steak riding New Jersey Transit, and a Panera “salad stuffer” that completely broke their brains, this episode spirals in the best possible way. The two debate whether fruit belongs inside bread, relive Jess’s legendary fast food ordering disasters, and uncover the emotional damage caused by fake crab cakes. Also, somehow, “poppers” become a recurring topic for way longer than expected. It is messy, hilarious, sleep deprived energy from start to finish.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess take a nostalgia-fueled trip to Wendy’s to review the new-and-improved Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Is it still the late-night legend they remember, or has time (and better chicken sandwiches) changed the game? They also debate dream franchises to own, best mall food court meals of all time, and why old-school video stores still live rent free in their minds. Plus: plane snacks, prom prizes, and a passionate anti-mayo rant. In this episode: Wendy’s spicy sandwich gets a full breakdownFranchise dreams: Jersey Mike’s vs SweetgreenMall food court nostalgia hits hardVHS tapes, Blockbuster memories, and rewinding cultureBest thing they ate all week: Jersey pizza wins again 

Mike and Jess are back for episode 301 of Marriage Bites, diving into Panda Express’ Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken, the chain’s fiery limited-time collab made with Buldak hot sauce and extra-crunchy puffed-rice batter. They break down whether it lives up to the hype, how it compares to last year’s Hot Orange Chicken, and why this might be the hottest fast food item they’ve tried yet. Along the way, the conversation goes delightfully off the rails with drive-thru disasters, cracker debates, nostalgic chain restaurants, favorite Chinese food orders, and the everyday chaos that makes Marriage Bites so much fun.

7 years later...they are still doing it. Welcome to Basketball Drives, I mean Mike Delivers, oh sorry...what is it even called now? Mike and Jess go to an OG spot and reflect on 300 episodes.

Mike and Jess survive a brutal winter week, test their tolerance for seafood (and gout), and dive into Popeyes’ garlic parmesan butterfly shrimp. The shrimp scores big, the Mardi Gras mustard does not, and somewhere along the way the conversation spirals into movie characters they’d want to be, unpopular food opinions, and a deeply unnecessary Google search about shrimp anatomy. All this while planning the big Episode 300 celebration dinner, which may or may not happen at Outback Steakhouse.

We are closing in on 300! Who is excited for the Texas Road House? But first...Mike and Jess try the Curry Croquette from Paris Baguette. Could we see the third ever perfect score from Mike?

Jersey Mike's! No not Mike Bisceglia himself, but the fast food joint. Mike and Jess try the Mike's Hot Italian. Is this thing even spicy? What happened on Super Bowl pizza tradition and when is the Texas Road House happening?

Snowed in and slightly unhinged, Mike and Jess use a Burger King “Fully Loaded Croissan’wich” as a launching pad for a conversation about memory, taste, marriage, and the strange intimacy of what we eat. What starts as a fast-food breakfast review quickly becomes something deeper: why certain foods unlock childhood, how convenience has reshaped culture, and how couples stay connected through small, ridiculous shared experiments. Along the way they touch on Trader Joe’s trauma, PTA freezer sandwiches, sibling fights over peanut butter, and the wild pre-contactless days of DoorDash. Sometimes a croissant is just a croissant. Sometimes it’s a mirror for your relationship.

Marriage Bites 295 is basically a medical symposium disguised as a food podcast. Mike has cracked heels, Jess has plantar fasciitis, and somehow this all leads to Dunkin’ Donuts, protein coffee, and a donut filled with something called “golden fudge.” They debate iced vs hot coffee, whether protein belongs in beverages, and if donuts are secretly weapons. There is also a serious discussion about bidets, potty training, Vegas food algorithms, and why toffee is wildly underrated. Along the way, they rate a surprisingly good protein latte, a dangerous donut, and question most of their life choices. Romance. Health. Snacks. Chaos.

Tonight’s dinner comes with a side of app drama, aging injuries, and a deep philosophical debate about Doritos. Mike and Jess return (again) to Shake Shack, this time chasing a mysteriously disappearing Korean fried chicken sandwich that can only be ordered through the app, because of course it can. Along the way, they rank road trip snacks, reminisce about grocery shopping as therapy, compare bruises earned from sneezing and doorframes, and spiral into a surprisingly passionate discussion about Korean food, kimchi, and why getting old is mostly just getting hurt in dumber ways. The sandwich? Spicy, sweet, and absolutely worth the chaos.

A Wawa run for a buffalo chicken salad club sandwich turns into a surprisingly serious investigation into chicken salad, mayonnaise ratios, and what legally qualifies as a sandwich. The conversation drifts through hoagies versus subs, Wawa versus Sheetz, deli trust issues, viral food hype, New Year’s Eve expectations, and the strange comfort of staying in with a drink that starts embarrassingly early in the evening. There are side debates about club sandwich architecture, old episodes, mysterious recurring shirts, and why some foods feel safer than others for no logical reason. The sandwich is taken apart, examined, and mostly enjoyed. Nothing is conclusively proven.

Chick-fil-A becomes the backdrop for a long-delayed chicken sandwich debate, though the food itself quickly drifts in and out of focus. The conversation moves through drive-thru logistics, line efficiency, forgotten sauces, milkshake opinions, and the challenge of eating fast food with kids in the back seat. From there, it wanders into caffeine tolerance, staying up too late, parenting fatigue, and the rare satisfaction of eating food while it is still hot. Side topics include retail jobs, rotating shifts, customer service, and why certain systems feel more impressive the longer you think about them. Nothing gets resolved. Everyone has an opinion. The food is reviewed, eventually. Low stakes, lightly opinionated, and familiar in the way long-running conversations tend to be.

Email Mike delivers [email protected]. With your suggestion on food, we should try again. This week on Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess argue about who is actually hosting the show, officially quit ice cream month, and return to savory food with a Chicken Bacon Ranch quesadilla from Chili’s. From there, the conversation wanders in predictable and slightly unhinged directions. They talk about aging, thinning hair, sore hips, forgotten parenting years, flossing routines, and the logistics of eating hot food in the front seat of a car. There’s also a detour into delivery driver etiquette, takeout packaging, and why reheated chicken is never quite right. Low pressure, low stakes, and exactly the kind of stuff you end up talking about when you’ve known someone for a very long time. If you want it even flatter or more deadpan, I can go one more notch in that direction.

Email Mike delivers [email protected]. With your suggestion on food, we should try again. This week on Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess kick things off by arguing about who is actually the host, then head to Carvel to wrap up ice cream month with a crunchy, layered dessert that sparks way more discussion than expected. The conversation drifts into forgotten parenting phases, missing memories, and the strange realization that entire years of raising kids feel like a blur. Mike also shares a work trip that completely reset his standards after encountering shockingly good food, while Jess listens with equal parts interest and concern. It is a low-stakes, high-snack episode about food, memory, and why adulthood is mostly just being tired and confused together.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess kick off Ice Cream Month with a return trip to Shake Shack, a place they’ve apparently reviewed so many times it now exists in multiple timelines, languages, and at least one memory Jess does not recall having. What starts as a simple taste test of the Sticky Toffee Pudding milkshake quickly spirals into a debate about British culture, period pieces, and why Mike believes history should only be watched if cars already exist. Along the way, they unpack the emotional toll of parenting logistics, divide-and-conquer weekends, forgotten business trips to Chicago, and the quiet intimacy of realizing your podcast might actually just be scheduled marriage time. There’s ice cream. There’s nostalgia. There’s spotted dick (unfortunately). And there’s a reminder that sometimes the real point isn’t the score. It’s the conversation. Marriage Bites: where ice cream is good by default, memories are optional, and the menu keeps changing, just like the marriage

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess take on Cold Stone Creamery, a place that once felt like a magical marble slab spectacle and now feels like a very small room where someone reluctantly smashes ice cream behind a wall of shoe box stacked mix ins. Jess braves the store with both kids while Mike stays home, silently convinced the bill will somehow be forty dollars, and he is not wrong. What follows is a surprisingly passionate exploration of gingerbread, complete with Mike’s on air reboot (“Mm, 50… wait, let me try that again”), a confession about building sandwich style gingerbread men using chewed cookie paste, and a dissertation on why gummy bear runoff can actually improve ice cream. Jess tries to explain nostalgia, Mike tries to explain texture, and together they try to understand how two tiny cups of ice cream cost more than a family meal at Wendy’s. There is also a deeply marital debate about whether an ice cream month must legally include soup, and whether Cold Stone’s holiday flavor could go viral if someone, anyone, at Cold Stone actually cared.

Happy Thanksgiving! No, Mike and Jess don't try any turkey or stuffing...It's time for some KFC Wedges and mystery gravy. What is this stuff? Listen as Jess talks about childhood memories and Mike scrambles for his opening question. Plus, do you call it Gravy or Sauce?

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess set out to review Wendy’s new tendies… and immediately get derailed by Tom Brady cloning his dog, whether Leon the outdoor trash cat should be immortal, and Jess’s Lean Cuisine childhood flashbacks that honestly feel like a whole therapy session. Somewhere in the chaos, they actually review the food: overcooked but promising tendies, a baked potato that weighs roughly the size of a toddler, and a sundae that sends Mike into a memory spiral about the time his lips blew up from Thai chili sauce. Jess also reveals her extremely intense preferences about microwave popcorn, and Sonic’s whipped cream gets compared — favorably — to the Ritz-Carlton. Mike also wants to know who’s listening. Seriously. If that’s you, email him at [email protected] so he can stop guessing. Fast food review? Relationship study? Fever dream? Yes. Marriage Bites: where love is real, tendies are crispy-ish, and nothing stays on topic.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess set out to try Freddy’s, the burger chain that apparently has 600 locations yet feels like it only exists in this one New Jersey strip mall. Mike bravely takes the kids inside while Jess enjoys one precious, silent hour of being a human person, and what follows is a journey through mysterious kiosks, shoestring fries that somehow become emotional, and a number-calling system that briefly terrifies their son before becoming his personality. There is also a very important marital moment where Jess uses the word “quiver,” and Mike spends a full sixty seconds trying to figure out if she meant it romantically or like… in a banana situation. Fast food review? Relationship study? Light fever dream? Yes. Marriage Bites: where love is real, fries are thin, and sometimes we quiver.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess accidentally unlock the secret history of Qdoba, a restaurant chain that somehow still exists despite being remembered by absolutely no one. What starts as a simple “let’s try a new taco” adventure spirals into a full psychological study of burrito bowls, forgotten college-town food courts, and one employee who simply could not anymore. Along the way, they debate the correct orientation for toilet paper, rediscover their love for skee-ball, question whether rice belongs in tacos (it does not), and break down the cultural phenomenon of “brands we know less than nothing about.” It’s nostalgic, chaotic, and lightly covered in glitter from their daughter’s Halloween costume. Qdoba might have no marketing strategy, but Marriage Bites definitely does: pure, unfiltered marital mayhem served warm in a bread bowl.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess go headfirst into Dave’s Hot Chicken and come out debating everything from Nashville spice levels to conjugal visit etiquette. What begins as a simple fast-food review turns into a fever dream of childhood pee stories, mouse infestations, and near-death experiences courtesy of the family Roomba. Jess unpacks her true-crime curiosity and sleep-cycle nightmares, while Mike questions the definition of a sandwich and whether “Dave’s Sauce” should really be called that. Between parenting panic attacks, ghost pepper ambitions, and surprise robot attacks, it’s pure Marriage Bites mayhem—extra hot, slightly unhinged, and fried to perfection.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess time-travel straight back to Y2K with Taco Bell’s Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco. What starts as a simple nostalgia bite spirals into CD vs. iPod debates, Syracuse dorm “wack-off rooms,” VHS rewinding woes, and whether lettuce belongs anywhere near a hot taco. Jess relives her Pittsburgh Steelers glory days (terrible towel tucked in her jeans), while Mike confesses to both losing a prized coffee mug in traffic and once pooping his pants rather than miss Inspector Gadget. From Trader Joe’s dill pickle salad strategy to ground beef smuggling in childhood underwear, it’s peak Marriage Bites chaos—equal parts crunchy, soggy, and unforgettable.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Jess and Mike wrap up Kids’ Menu Month with the ultimate classic: chicken fingers from Texas Roadhouse. Alongside the legendary sides (yes, they’re literally called “Legendary Sides”), the conversation veers into gum price shock, binge-watching How I Met Your Mother seven minutes at a time, and the great debate over kids’ meal value vs. fast food toys. Mike relives his record-breaking ingrown hair (complete with photo evidence), while Jess reveals her past life injecting mouse testicles under a microscope. Plus: Blippi's fitness journey, boy-band road trip playlists, and whether Mike should fear going bald—or Jess secretly prefers it.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Jess and Mike chew through another course of Kids’ Menu Month—this time featuring Panda Express’s black pepper chicken, mystery meat textures, and suspiciously healthy greens. There’s also a mid-meal debate about drive-thru fries, the politics of toddler broccoli sharing, and why Jess would never bring fruit to the beach. Mike pitches Panda Express Month (he’s serious), while Jess dreams of 20 uninterrupted minutes with a book and zero sand. Plus: cold Diet Coke vs. beach lemonade, snack-based beach quizzes, and the story of the time Mike replaced a roommate’s chips with... more chips.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Jess and Mike continue Kids’ Menu Month with a well-done dive into Outback’s Joey Sirloin—and Jess’s meat-related childhood trauma. Yes, we’re talking about the time she smuggled steak in her underwear to avoid eating it. Mike opens up about post-vasectomy ball health, curbside pickup philosophy, and misreading the word “Toyota.” The couple debates steak texture, nostalgic baked goods, and why rainbow cookies should never be dry. Also: surprise bread, broccoli betrayals, and how tofu and bacon ended up on the same breakfast sandwich.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Jess and Mike officially kick off “Kids Menu Month” with a creamy, chaotic plunge into Applebee’s Chicken Alfredo. But the pasta isn’t the only thing under review. Mike finally shares what it’s like post-vasectomy (yes, ball talk is back), while Jess explores her complicated relationship with dairy-based sauces. The couple debates the psychology of kids menus, dissects mozzarella stick texture with alarming precision, and finds emotional release in unexpected YouTube rabbit holes. Also: the jarred vodka sauce revelation that shook their marriage and why some fast food dining rooms feel like vampire lairs.

Happy anniversary to us! In this episode of Marriage Bites, we celebrate 13 years of wedded bliss the only way we know how: with a spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy’s, way too many bathing suits, and one pending vasectomy. Jess and Mike catch up on a summer full of chaos, nostalgia, and carbs—including a surprisingly heartfelt drive-thru encounter, snack obsessions, and the ever-evolving saga of parenting two growing kids. Also: why fast food collabs are designed to go viral (not be good), how Slack became the third wheel in our marriage, and a PSA about Yeti lids.

In this sugar-fueled episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess dive tongue-first into Burger King’s Nerds Slushie—an effervescent sugar bomb that sparks a nostalgic (and borderline erotic) candy confessional. From awkward childhood slushy memories to grocery store gummy debates, the couple compares sweets like they’re judging Olympic gymnastics. There’s also a deep dive into nerd consumption techniques (tongue-in-the-box or hand-pour?), questionable video store backrooms, and the mystery of packing pork chops for lunch. Oh, and if you’ve ever wondered how candy can lead to conversations about semen, gummy lust, and junior mints, this one’s for you. Embrace the chaos.

In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess attempt to review McDonald’s new McCrispy Chicken Strips—but get wildly sidetracked thanks to their kids' unfiltered curiosity. From anatomy questions to late-night bacon cravings, nothing is off-limits in this chaotic, hilarious recap of birthday weekends, Mother’s Day, and parenting in the age of cake pops. They also break down why McDonald’s is banking on tenders to turn around a rough financial quarter—and whether the creamy chili sauce is enough to save the day. Plus, a nostalgic look back at episode 75... which neither of them remembers at all.

On this episode of Marriage Bites with Mike and Jess, the couple hits the Panera Bread drive-thru to taste test the Croque Monsieur sandwich featuring Black Forest ham, melty provolone, and a rich caramelized onion spread on croissant toast. Hilarity ensues as Jess gets the giggles during the order, and the duo reflects on their long history with chain restaurant fare, including a nostalgic blast from the past: Subway’s Spicy Italian. Beyond food, Mike and Jess chat about parenting, managing macros, old college memories, and why Panera might be the unofficial headquarters for breakups and under-eye patch therapy.

This is one of those episodes! Jess may have found her worst meal on the podcast and Mike is ready for more! Plus, they take a trip down memory lane looking back at some of the great foods they have tried over the years

Check out the show on YouTube In this episode of Marriage Bites, Mike and Jess brave the White Castle Chicken & Waffle Slider—bacon, syrup, mystery flavors and all. What starts as a fast-food taste test turns into a hilarious deep dive on gout attacks, the top 10 casual restaurant chains in America, and the strange magic of Bell Works' Severance takeover. There’s also some passionate waffle analysis, nostalgic sitcom trivia, and parenting chaos sprinkled throughout. Come for the fast food. Stay for the marriage debates, foot inflammation, and powdered sugar memories.

Mike and Jess take a bite out of Burger King’s new Fiery Fish sandwich in Episode 271 of Marriage Bites! From drive-thru chaos and fast food fish debates to dreams about disappointing lobster rolls, this one is packed with laughs, random tangents, and spicy takes. They also break down their favorite eats of the week (Rosie’s pizza and an elite kale Caesar!), give BK some rare praise, and discuss the wild Applebee’s x IHOP hybrid restaurant news. Tune in for authentic food reviews, real marriage convos, and plenty of off-the-rails moments. Like, subscribe, and email just to say hi!

Check out Mike and Jess on YouTube Mike and Jess are back with episode 270 of Marriage Bites, and this time they’re diving into KFC’s new Mashed Potato Poppers! What started as a plan for a fiery fish sandwich turned into a spontaneous snack review, complete with squishy surprises, comeback sauce debates, and a toddler-approved gravy dip session. But this episode isn’t just about fast food — they also talk about weird beverage trends, fast food nostalgia, why mashed potatoes might be back, and even how their podcast became a time capsule of life pre- and post-pandemic. It’s crunchy, funny, and totally off the rails in the best way.

Watch Mike and Jess on YouTube Mike and Jess try the gyro from Arby’s, and things get wild! Mike spills a secret on air that he probably shouldn’t have, and the duo reflects on how Greek food always seems to play a role in their biggest life moments.

Check us out on YouTube Do people even go to Wendy's any more? Are people only going to Wendy's for the Frosty's in 2025? Mike and Jess try this limited-time frozen treat. Plus, we get our answers on why kids are getting broccoli haircuts? email us at [email protected] if there is a food you want them to try.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE! Is Chipotle any goood? Mike and Jess give it a try and full review of the Barbacoa Burrito. What was the best thing they ate this week and would you rather eat at Chipotle or Taco Bell?

Watch on YouTube Welcome to Marriage Bites on Video! Does Taco Bell Suck? Are the rumors true that Jess loves this place? Today Mike and Jess try the "Steak Cheesy Dipping Burritos". Besides food, the big topic of conversation is about a Cleveland Steamer? If you are new to the show, don't forget to find the 265 previous episodes on Apple and Spotify. But this is the first one on video.

Attention Fans! Starting on episode 266 Mike and Jess will be on YouTube! Details to follow. But one last time, audio only...Mike and Jess try a pizza from Dominos making a new Super Bowl tradition.

Mike and Jess are back from their trips and they jump into the Triple Dipper From Chili's. How was it being away from the kids? Did Mike and Jess just have the best burger in podcast history?

Have Mike and Jess ever had Corn Dogs on the show? Both Jess and Mike are traveling for work trips and are ready to go! Join Mike and Jess as the try Corn Dogs from Sonic and get ready for a massive week.

Married Bites is back! Jess and Mike are still here after their awful experience with Pizza Hut. This time, trying a grilled chicken sandwich from Chic-fil-A. Plus, a few tasty drinks and some crazy stories from their past.

The pod name has changed! Logo to come soon. Mike and Jess end 2024 with something so nasty they can't even swallow it. Time to try everything at Pizza Hut!

Can you believe it's been five years sine Mike and Jess tried IHOP on an episode? Time goes fast...A lot has changed but their passion for food, humor and having a good time has not.

Is Shake Shack that good? Is this really the third time Mike and Jess try it? Burgers, milk shakes and a lot of talk about the past. Plus - Is it time to time rename the podcast?

Happy Thanksgiving! Jess and Mike try the Wawa Gobbler. It's 6-inches of thanksgiving fun. We had to go back to Wawa and try this. Is it any good and why does Jess just keep getting the giggles?

Mike and Jess are back! Today trying the Chicken Big Mac from McDonald's. Mike and Jess reflect on the first time they had a Big Mac and wonder if this thing is just two giant Nuggets?

Mike and Jess try the Honey Hot Breaded Chicken Mac & Cheese from Wawa! This was a wild episode! Could Mike even it this thing? Did the combo work? Jess gets the giggles and the chaos is on.