Mike & Tom Eat Snacks

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November 2011

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This is a question for Ian(Olaf). On one of the episodes, there was a cover of Rage Against the Machine's "Killing In the Name Of". Who was it? Please answer soon, my life is being threatened by a curious listener. Thanks.

FM Belfast (they’re an Icelandic band). www.fmbelfast.com. Their music is great and their live shows are even better.
More music credits here: http://matescast.tumblr.com/credits 
-(Europe)Ian 

Nov 8, 20113 notes
hey guys, great show, always a blast to listen to you... quick question, on ep.30 (starburst) you played a song about midway through by a girl, something about money doesn't weigh a lot or something like that. i can not track this thing down, please give me some info on it or her. thanks!

It’s called “Dance Area” by Dawn Landes (dawnlandes.com). Tell her you found the song on MATES. She’s a friend of the show. More song credits here: http://matescast.tumblr.com/credits 
-Ian 

Nov 8, 20111 note
I have to know the song you played on Ep 38 at the 23 minute mark. Shazam was being a douchebag and I couldn't figure out what it was. You two have amazing snack and music tastes. :D

It’s called “Freeze The Frame” by Flight Feathers (flightfeathers.net). More song credits here: http://matescast.tumblr.com/credits
You have great taste in podcasts.
-Ian 

Nov 8, 2011
Please ask Europe-Ian what the name of that song was on the most recent podcast. It was bluegrass-ey. I've been looking all over Google for it and I can't find it. It's been killing me.

It’s a tune called “I Still Want A Little More” by The Milk Carton Kids. Good tune. More song credits can be found here: http://matescast.tumblr.com/credits

Nov 8, 2011
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Nov 8, 20115 notes
How long does MATES plan on running with this 'Will they or won't they?' plot line? Obviously the two of you have great sexual chemistry, but so many shows have been ruined by dragging on this sort of thing. I just hope that if you get together, you stay together, as the viewers have a lot invested in your potential relationship.

You are exactly right, and we want you to know that we take you seriously, Aaron Sorkin.

Nov 1, 20114 notes
Would you like me to send your signed copy of the Hustler magazine I'll be in to the Mates Headquarters? How shall I make it out to you? xoxo

Something about “Europe-Ian” would be thoughtful.

Nov 1, 20111 note
listening to the first episode, just getting on board. i am staring at my ipod. i'm a viewer.

Get in there.

And good luck.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
YoCrunch is the candy of yogurt. They have m&m's, Oreos, Butterfingers, Crunch and other candy mix-in ones. It hardly counts as yogurt.

Magic’s still gonna hate it. He’s incorrigible.

Nov 1, 20111 note
The soft pretzel, caramel apple, S'more, and a funnel cake. I think you guys should review one of these. Not sure where the line is on snack and desert.

These are all great. Cut it out.

Nov 1, 2011
I find it a bit remiss that you two haven't dedicated an episode to the memory of the late Slim-Jim spokesman Randy Savage. I realize you're still bitter about the ticker-tape parade, but I would think such professionals as yourselves(especially those of you who are skilled enough to be touted as Yogi-laureates) would take a moment to recognize the memory of such a trailblazer.

Well put.

Nov 1, 20111 note
First off, you two fine gentleman are making history in the snack game. Years from now, historians will look back and see MATES as the even that started the snacking revolution that is upon. Now onto the question of the hour. Ever since the inception of MATES, I've been curious as to when exactly does a snack become a meal? Does finishing an entire bag of Lays still constitute a snack?

It does.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
whats the heating up lays thing?

Few seconds in the ol’ microwave. Boom.

Nov 1, 20111 note
One of y'all needs to be in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie, I'd really be excited to see that

You are so right.

Nov 1, 2011
On the subject of chicken nuggets, I say 4 or less is a snack, and 6 or more is a meal. If you eat 5, fuck you. Nobody has ever eaten 5 chicken nuggets.

I knew a guy who ate 5 once, but she was a girl, and she exploded.

Nov 1, 20114 notes
I discovered the greatest snack combo that's gonna blow Martha or whoever from Cape Cod's snack choice out of the water. Eat Oh Boy O'Berto's pepper beef jerky with an ice cold coca-cola, preferably in the 20oz plastic bottle. You're welcome.

Gutsy. 

We’d thank you, but you already threw out a “you’re welcome”, so it seems  unnecessary .

Nov 1, 2011
You guys should have guests on the podcast more often. Not that just the two of you aren't good enough. But, like, add Showalter in the mix maybe sometime? That might be fun. He probably likes snacks.

The fuck is this “showalter”?

Nov 1, 20114 notes
I shared with my mother in law that celery is nature's spork. She just stared at me. Now I look like even more of an idiot. And here I thought all this MATES listening would make me more popular...

Let’s be clear about this: YOU are not at fault. It’s the other humans.

Nov 1, 20111 note
I'm not sure where to suggest a wacko snacko so I'm doing it here! Ritz crackers + frosting. I know it sounds just terrible for you, but if you get the ratio right, the deliciosity far outweighs the guilt. I recommend "Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme Cream Cheese" flavor but that's only because that's the only frosting I've tried in this combination. For all I know there are LITERALLY a few flavors that could be good. Also because I tried this only due to a severe onset of depression after a bad break up, I'd recommend you guys break up with your wives for the full effect.

Does it work, though.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
Tom, you should know this one from your days in Canada. Coffee Crisp! Being so close to the border we would get these in Buffalo. A delicious snack that I dare rate higher than Snickers.

You dare! Oh, you minx!

Yes, we are on the Coffee Crisp. Good call.

Nov 1, 20113 notes
Did you think of trying marshmallow fluff and Fritos?

Yes.

Nov 1, 20111 note
Since you guys have been on the combination tip, you should definitely pick Stacey's pita chips and hummus one week. Best combo!

We’ll be the judge ‘o that.

Nov 1, 2011
Where do I find the orchestra hit sound effect that follows every snack intro? I can't think of a better way to identify fellow MATES viewers (IKTNV) than having that as my text message sound.

We totally made that up in our studio.

Nov 1, 2011
Tom: Regarding whether the Pringles guy was sliced and stacked before he was buried in the Pringles can. He was cremated.....just in case you really wanted to know. Love the show!

thank you.

tom

Nov 1, 2011
Dear Ranger Smith and i love the 80"s guy. I am a loyal viewer of your podcast, i know i am not a viewer. i have a suggestion for your wonderful podcast. and it is the delicious, classic Reese's cup. thank you in advance your friend Terry Day

Of course.

Nov 1, 2011
I see someone has already asked this, but I want reiterate that you guys pick some very nice interludial songs and I'd love to know what bands are making those songs. Particularly the Toblerone episode had a lovely interludial song. You may use the word "interludial" if you'd like, which I've just created. Think of it as a gift.

Lot of homegrown bands from here in NYC. Olaf the genius. Don’t sue us when we use your word.

Nov 1, 2011
Development on the Oatmeal Creme Pies suggestion, which I'm sure you've been anxiously anticipating (since the oatmeal creme pie game is a consistently adapting and transfiguring one): there's this thing called a "big pack." Or maybe it's called something else, but I am too lazy to check this on, like, the internet or in my own kitchen or something. NOT ONLY do you get more(?) pies, BUT they are HUGE. YOU MUST/COULD LOOK INTO THIS.

You sound like our kind of lazy. Nice going,

the guys

Nov 1, 2011
Now that you've had guests on the show, when is showalter or wain going to be meandering into the mates podcast?

What is a “showalter or wain”?

Nov 1, 20111 note
why not orville redenbacher's microwave popcorn??? LOVE your podcast! Great analogies and tidbit on Canada. I am an ignorant American and really have no clue about Canada! Thank you for the great insight on snacks and the education!

Why not?

Nov 1, 2011
This is not a question, but I thought Mike would enjoy this...I am a huge Dave Matthews fan and was just watching a documentary on the band (yes, I have no life), and at a show on April 4th, 1992, Dave himself (!) introduced the band as THE Dave Matthews Band. So I think if he can do it, you should be able to on Twitter, even if it's not the official name. Oh, and Tom, stop pretending you don't like Dave!

Since when am i pretending i don’t like Dave??

Nov 1, 2011
I decided yesterday that grapes are nature's perfect snack. If you two disagree, you're wrong.

Bananas.

Nov 1, 20113 notes
You are truly geniuses.

Give yourself at least a little credit for noticing.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
I cast aside your "rolls-royce" of ice cream, and suggest, instead, Graeter's french-pot style ice cream. If you do some research, you will discover that this is the densest ice cream available. I would send you some, but I'm waiting until I become a semi-successful tv actor and get a few royalty checks. You thought you'd had ice-cream, but you haven't. This one goes up to 11.

What is this “research”?

Nov 1, 20111 note
I think you guys should try Good & Plenty... I remember them as being both good and plentiful, but I'm assuming that will have changed.

I did a test run - turns out, STILL good and plentiful.

Nov 1, 20111 note
Have you covered Freezer Pops yet? If not, no time like the sweaty,hot-as-hell present! Actually, I just want to hear how you'll handle it if one of you sucks the melting pop down the wrong pipe, which is a common hazard of this treat. I wish you no harm, just for entertainment's sake, ya know?

We know. Oh, we know.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
I'm also upset that Shreddies aren't sold in the US. Do CHEX work as a substitute?

No! Hell NO! Do NOT substitute Chex for Shreddies. Madness lies that way. Do what i do. Go to Canada every few months, fill a U-Haul with Shreddies, and when they stop you at the border and ask what you have in the U-Haul, reply “Shreddies”.

Nov 1, 20114 notes
I forgot to DVR Magic's comedy central special. Please mail me a written transcript.

It’s in the mail. But it’s handwritten. That OK?

Nov 1, 20112 notes
hi, i was at a Stella shows about 3 years ago. DO YOU REMEMBER ME? also i see you on tv all the time do you remember me from there? i yelled at you all last night when you were talking about planes. also if this is tom answering questions, i liked you in scrubs and had no idea you were in anything else! glad to see things are going well with yogi bear and all!~

Were you the guy in the hat?

Nov 1, 20112 notes
Can you keep calling us viewers and turn this into a TV show?

Yes. But then you will be called listeners.

We hope you’re OK with That.

Nov 1, 20113 notes
using mini pretzels to scoop up cold, salted whipped butter or philadelphia cream cheeze in the foil package.

Good, and good for you.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
trail mix. just trail mix.

Also correct.

Nov 1, 20111 note
suggestion . 100 grand bar. dylan from long island

Correct.

Nov 1, 20111 note
Hey guys. I just wanted to spew some knowledge in your face. I'm listening to the Bugler podcast for the second time, and I think when they say, "All other snacks are pointless" on the bag, there's a second meaning of no other snack has a cone type shape that comes to a point. Nah mean? Have a good podcast byeeee.

You are right. Consider this knowledge spewed all over Magic’s face.

Nov 1, 20111 note
Cereal?

Of course.

Nov 1, 20111 note
Hey, I have a snack suggestion for you. It's a little wacko but delicious. Eat ramen noodles (preferably chicken) but don't cook them. crush the dry noodles up in the bag, then open. pour in the powder seasoning then shake the bag to season the dry noodles. Then snack away on a delicious crunchy treat. Best, graham wilson

Graham, we have taken this one to the staff to vote on, because most of them live on Ramen noodles a s a MEAL. There is a lot of anger over here.

A lot.

Nov 1, 20112 notes
You two are the peanut butter and jelly of podcasts :)

You are the red velvet lady of tumblr :)

Nov 1, 20112 notes
Terra Chips?

You tell us.

Nov 1, 20111 note
Have you ever considered some kind of 'Man vs. Food'-style challenge? I would love to see Mike and Tom face off in a snacking battle royale! (I'd also like to throw in an additional request for Totino's Pizza Rolls, which are responsible for 90% of my BMI.)

Good. Very good.

Very very good.

Nov 1, 20111 note
How about Drake's Coffee Cake? Fuck everybody not on the East Coast.

Dammit, Jake, where you been?

Nov 1, 20111 note
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