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The Picky Eater Podcast
by Mario n Jackie
Two friends, one a picky eater, the other not, go on a culinary journey of growth and general tom-foolery.
Episodes
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23. Boiled Peanuts
The boll weevil is an insect that survives almost exclusively on cotton plants. It migrated to the American south from Mexico and, upon its arrival in the 1920s, upended the entire nation's agricultural infrastructure. They left destruction in the wake and depleted the region of its most valuable...
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22. Soup
Soups on! Tomato, chicken noodle, lentil, lobster bisque, and minestrone, to be precise! But while these warm bowls of broth for some may evoke beloved memories of missing school or watching Seinfeld, Mario and Jackie have no such attachments. They can't stand the stuff! But facing food-focused...
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21. Chopped Cheese
Jackie has to be up in 5 hours, and he's got a long day ahead of him, so no witty description to laugh your butt off to this week. You'll get nothing and like it! Except for a brand, spanking new episode, which you will also like. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away at the same time. Jackie...
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20. PEP Special: Ratatouille (The Movie)
It's been five episodes, and you know what that means!...Oh. Don't you? Well, every five episodes, Mario and Jackie break from their format while remaining in the culinary world. They've had pizza-eating contests, chicken sandwich duels, and even revisited restaurants where deep, personal traumas...
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19. Arroz Con Salchichas
Mario, Mario, Mario. This lunatic, no doubt trying to get back at Jackie for the last episode's surprise drink, brought a secret sausage to the party (apologies to Seth Rogen). But as Porky Pig never said, "that ISN'T all folks." This episode's featured item is Arroz Con Salchichas, a childhood...
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18. Pickles
In the immortal words of Maurice Pitka, Mike Myers's shameful caricature of an Indian guru, "Give me a pound. Lock it down. Break the pickle. Tickle, tickle." While this episode features no pounding, locking, or tickling, it is about pickles. The boys sample some gherkins for your entertainment…
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17. Chili: The Return
It has been two years, six months, and fourteen days since Mario Marques and Jackie McKenna sat down and shared a meal. Well, that's not true. They're friends. But did they eat with microphones during those meals? No way. The pandemic, Jackie's lazy editing, and fear kept this podcast on ice for…
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16. Peking Duck
New year, new ep, same guys trying food cause one of them was a picky eater for most of their adult life. This week it's that classic story. Boy meets duck, duck meets boy, boy eats duck and gives their opinion on it. In addition to their thoughts on Peking Duck House, Mario and Jackie chat...
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15. PEP Special: Return to S'Mac with Sarah
The year was 2016. Mario and Jackie go to Sarita's Mac and Cheese (S'Mac) with new friend, Sarah Hubner. What would follow would be an evening of strong food opinions and tense macaroni consumption. For today's special the Picky Eater Podcast team revisit the scene of the crime. What went wrong?...
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14. Oysters with Rachel
The Picky Peeps return from a long hiatus due to work and general laziness to take on a delicacy from the deep. Joining them this week is Rachel Biddle. Biddle is an oyster lover and does everything in her power to convince the boys of this mollusk's merits. Will she succeed or will Mario and...
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13. Halal Food
Let's get permissibleeeeeeeeee!!! The Picky Ones pay tribute to the ancient practice of Halal and even learn a thing or two along the way. Also, Jackie has a new favorite soda, Mario does his Rick and Morty impressions, and a wild card hummus enters the fray. Lot going on, eh?
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12. Hamburgers
The meal that started the show. Mario grills up his signature cheeseburgers while keeping Jackie in the dark on one mystery patty. Here is a hint. "The old man and the sea. The old part." - Mario
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11. Popcorn
Pop-pop! Act II, Orville Redenbacher, and Skinny Pop face off in a battle of microwave supremacy. Is Jackie wrong in saying popcorn is one of the worst snacks ever or is there a kernel of truth in this hot, buttery take?
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10. PEP Special: Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, or the People vs. Chick-fil-A
Trust us when we say these boys aren't too chicken to get topical. Popeyes has officaly stepped into the chicken sandwich arena with an item previously only found in Puerto Rico and directly challenging its top competitor in the process. Is this Louisiana based chain finally poised to take down...
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9. Puerto Rican Fare?
MARIO IS BACK!!! The Puerto Rican Stallion returns from his motherland with a bouquet of his favorite dishes. Will these island treats please a picky palate or not? Tune in to find out!
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8. Jerky with Noah
With Mario on vacation, Jackie calls upon a super special guest (it's Noah again) to chew the fat about big brand jerky. Plus, the boys keep the testosterone flowing with a special review of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders. Which rookies are they loving? Which rookies are they...
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7. Hot Sauce with Liv
Mario and Jackie are joined by their friend and hot sauce aficionado, Liv Dei Dolori to review a condiment adored by some and feared by others. Can you handle the heat?
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6. Indian Fare
Jackie takes a huge step out of his comfort zone when he and Mario partake in an assortment of Indian cuisine. The guys also talk about politics for some reason.
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5. PEP Special: Pizza Showdown with Maggie
In celebration of FIVE WHOLE EPISODES, Mario and Jackie mix things up with a timed, pizza-eating challenge. Will gorging themselves on a universally beloved meal turn them off the stuff for good? Plus, a special interview with the other McKenna kid.
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4. Sushi
Mario and Jackie decide to get DEEP before their live taste test of a wide variety of sushi.
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3. "Game of Eggs" with Noah
Mario and Jackie take a crack at a breakfast classic alongside their friend and reality TV show icon, Noah Schindler.
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2. Ramen
It's Mario's birthday! The boys experience ramen in a very unique setting. Along the way, they'll encounter faceless waiters, matcha madness and...AUDIO ISSUES! (dun, dun, dun)
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1. Steak
Jackie is a picky eater. Mario is not. Two friends begin their culinary journey with a home cooked steak.
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What is The Picky Eater Podcast about?
Two friends, one a picky eater, the other not, go on a culinary journey of growth and general tom-foolery.
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The Picky Eater Podcast has 23 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Picky Eater Podcast?
The Picky Eater Podcast is created and hosted by Mario n Jackie.
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