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The Empty Bowl

A meditative podcast about cereal from cereal eater Justin McElroy and Cerealously creator Dan Goubert.

  1. 130

    One Hundred and Twenty Nine

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Cap'n Crunch has got to be kidding us, Dan tries the world's first cereal made from...yeugh...and Pop-Tarts finally does what people have been asking them to do for, like, 50 years.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  2. 129

    One Hundred and Twenty Eight

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Gabe Fonseca returns to sub in for Justin, inform Dan about a Dollar Tree-exclusive cereal, and count down Cap'n Crunch's greatest/weirdest hits!Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  3. 128

    One Hundred and Twenty Seven

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan boldly names the most beautiful cereal box ever, Justin finds his new favorite uncanny mascot, and we both reevaluate our veneration of Neutron Berries.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  4. 127

    One Hundred and Twenty Six

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Trolls Trix refuse to be forgotten, Justin does a (very) last-minute taste test, and we both put our heads together to solve Cap'n Crunch's big mystery.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  5. 126

    One Hundred and Twenty Five

    This is the one-hundred and twenty fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we count down the most delicious and despicable new cereals of 2025. This time, our lists diverge more than ever, a cereal company outside of the Big 4 dominates, and a reliably terrible flavor profile continues its reign of terror.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠⁠!

  6. 125

    One Hundred and Twenty Four

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which the Cap'n presents a Conundr'm, Dan and Justin bond over a nauseating cereal experience, and we hear from an unnamed cereal legend.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠⁠!

  7. 124

    One Hundred and Twenty Three

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we preview General Mills' 2026 new cereal lineup, contemplate moving to Mexico, and reflect on our brushes with cereal's A-list.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠⁠!

  8. 123

    One Hundred and Twenty Two

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Pop-Tarts hit the gym, Honey Bunches of Oats come for the holiday cereal throne, and a '70s legend enters our cereal ranking battle royale.Catch up on our cereal rankings at ⁠tinyurl.com/tebrank⁠!Support us on Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/theemptybowl⁠!

  9. 122

    One Hundred and Twenty One

    This is the one-hundred and twenty-first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Kellogg's of Mexico brings our prophecy to life, two (cold) hot cocoa cereals duke it out, and our cereal ranking series returns with gusto!Catch up on our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!

  10. 121

    One Hundred and Twenty

    This is the one-hundred and twentieth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan sleeps in an egg, Justin hallucinates marbits, and we explore the many layers of what makes the perfect cereal treat.Check in our cereal rankings ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Support us on Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!

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    One Hundred and Nineteen

    This is the one-hundred and nineteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we pity Oreo Puffs, brush our teeth with Lucky Charms, and demarcate oblivion with porridge.Check in our cereal rankings here!Support us on Patreon here!

  12. 119

    One Hundred and Eighteen

    This is the one-hundred and eighteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which the Monsters go Muppet (maybe), Dan sweats over Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Justin drools over Frosted Mini Chex.Follow along with our cereal ranking here.Check out our Patreon here.

  13. 118

    One Hundred and Seventeen

    This is the one-hundred and seventeenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which a savory cereal packs surprising depth, Walmart delivers an even bigger shock, and we're forced to rank a cereal we can't even believe is on the list.Follow along with our cereal rankings here!Check out our Patreon here!

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    One Hundred and Sixteen

    This is the one-hundred and sixteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we snitch to the WBDGCP, the Cap'n sets the bar for vanilla, and we ponder our priciest cereal purchases.Follow along with our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!

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    One Hundred and Fifteen

    This is the one-hundred and fifteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan's soul-bowl cereal returns, Raisin Bran leaves its comfort zone, and we brainstorm which liquids would make for a solid cereal.

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    One Hundred and Fourteen

    This is the one-hundred and fourteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which everyone in the world tells Justin about a new cereal, Life's newest flavor is a real mouthful, and we answer the age-old question once and for all: Boo Berry or Count Chocula?

  17. 114

    One Hundred and Thirteen

    This is the one-hundred and thirteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we tackle 2025's first new cereals before looking back at 2024's biggest breakfast-aisle wonders and blunders.

  18. 113

    One Hundred and Twelve

    This is the one-hundred and twelfth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we investigate a corn puff-ification epidemic, Dan takes on a chocolate trio, and inscrutable cereals of yore come under scrutiny. Check out our Cereal Ranking progress here.

  19. 112

    One Hundred and Eleven

    This is the one-hundred and eleventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which General Mills overloads us with new cereal news, Bailey's brings the bite, and we finally make our cereal ranking progress public (check it out at tinyurl.com/TEBrank).

  20. 111

    One Hundred and Ten

    This is the one-hundred and tenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which no Squishmallow goes to waste, we ideate the perfect cereal shape, and Dan praises a zeitgeist-defining gorilla.

  21. 110

    One Hundred and Nine

    This is the one-hundred and ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Life self-nullifies, Carmella meets her match, and we make what is easily our most controversial Cereal Ranking decision yet.

  22. 109

    One Hundred and Eight

    This is the one-hundred and eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Justin's life is in Jimmy Dean's hands, Dan does some Pop-Tarts geometry, and we both keep ranking old cereals, because it ain't much...but it's honest work.

  23. 108

    One Hundred and Seven

    This is the one-hundred and seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Toucan Sam explores his final frontier, a Cereal of the Year contender comes out of nowhere, and Dan's Movie Corner returns for an especially Freaky film.

  24. 107

    One Hundred and Six

    This is the one-hundred and sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which the Kelce brothers defy reason, Pop-Tarts approaches singularity, and we embark on the most ambitious project of our cereal podcasting career.

  25. 106

    One Hundred and Five

    This is the one-hundred and fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Cereal Time's Gabe Fonseca subs in for Justin again for some compulsory exclamations, a trio of chocolatey newcomers, and a souped-up trivia gauntlet that might just stump the web's biggest cereal expert.

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    One Hundred and Four

    This is the one-hundred and fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we witness the dawn of Meowberry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch boldly goes where it's already gone before, and Dan exposes Jerry Seinfeld's big cinematic blunder.

  27. 104

    One Hundred and Three

    This is the one-hundred and third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we climb a mountain of new cereal news, Dan becomes Walmart's clown prince, and Justin revisits an under-acknowledged classic.

  28. 103

    One Hundred and Two

    This is the one hundred and second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we contemplate "loaded cakes," celebrate a post-recall return, and say the names of a lot of old cereals.

  29. 102

    One Hundred and One

    This is the one hundred and first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Tony the Tiger makes cookies, Dan lives más, and we both ideate our Monstersonas.

  30. 101

    One Hundred

    This is the one-hundredth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we present our longest cereal conversation yet, thanks to all the questions and support from listeners like you.

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    Ninety-Nine

    This is the ninety-ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which an '80s classic returns, 2024's first contenders enter the fray, and we look back at 2023's cereals from top to bottom.

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    Ninety-Eight

    This is the ninety-eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which the Cap'n raises eyebrows about his eyebrows and we hash out MishMash Cereal, before answering a bunch of questions you didn't ask us.

  33. 98

    Ninety-Seven

    This is the ninety-seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which General Mills reloads its cereals, Dan locks lips with Boo Berry, and we put out a casting call for mascot cohosts.

  34. 97

    Ninety-Six

    This is the ninety-sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we do a quick catch-up with the present before taking a fantastic voyage into the past.

  35. 96

    Ninety-Five

    This is the ninety-fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which our most-awaited cereal of all time finally materializes, Walmart presents a toothsome trio, and Justin runs through Dan's Monster Cereal Trivia Gauntlet.

  36. 95

    Ninety-Four

    This is the ninety-fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we dive into autumn Crocs-first, Dan pays tribute to Honey Bunches (again), and Justin ponders the past.

  37. 94

    Ninety-Three

    This is the ninety-third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Snoop expands his empire, live reviews abound, and we get experimental...very, dairy experimental.

  38. 93

    Ninety-Two

    This is the ninety-second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Justin explains the plot of Miraculous, Dan explains what cereal his cat smells like, and we both explain the secret to peak late-night cereal snacking.

  39. 92

    Ninety-One

    This is the ninety-first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we gush about Chex, Justin does a live taste test, and we give you the low-down on the best cereals still available in stores.

  40. 91

    Ninety

    This is the ninetieth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which a new Monster Cereal rises, Great Value shines, and we do something we've somehow never done in the first eighty-nine episodes of this show.

  41. 90

    Eighty-Nine

    This is the eighty-ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Malt-O-Meal braves new frontiers, ICEE Cereal tries to be cool, and Tres Leches Toast Crunch gets Dan dancin'.

  42. 89

    Eighty-Eight

    This is the eighty-eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which ICEE evades antitrust laws, Cap'n Crunch becomes a crude changeling, and Dan posits a theory of maximally medial munchability.

  43. 88

    Eighty-Seven

    This is the eighty-seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Kellogg's attempts a miracle, Cheerios triumph (as usual), and we explore brave new refrigerated frontiers for hypothetical cereals.

  44. 87

    Eighty-Six

    This is the eighty-sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we fill up on puddin' pies, sweet white sauce, and all the grins & smiles & giggles & laughs we can handle.

  45. 86

    Eighty-Five

    This is the eighty-fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which milks multiply, Honey Bunches stay GOATed, and we celebrate cereal's subtlest satisfactions.

  46. 85

    Eighty-Four

    This is the eighty-fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Cheerios scratches an itch, Malt-O-Meal is redeemed by dough, and we consider cereal from a cat's-eye view.

  47. 84

    Eighty-Three

    This is the eighty-third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Malt-O-Meal reeks, Post goes to court, and TikTok tries hacking cereal (again).

  48. 83

    Eighty-Two

    This is the eighty-second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we assess a menagerie of Minis, mint, and misreported discontinuations. 

  49. 82

    Eighty-One

    This is the eighty-first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we look back at 2022's best, brightest, and plain ol' not-rightest cereals.

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    Eighty

    This is the eightieth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we celebrate a birthday, the holidays, and varieties within varieties.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A meditative podcast about cereal from cereal eater Justin McElroy and Cerealously creator Dan Goubert.

HOSTED BY

Justin McElroy

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A meditative podcast about cereal from cereal eater Justin McElroy and Cerealously creator Dan Goubert.

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