Mike & Tom Eat Snacks

Thanks for the podcast! I'm throwing down the gauntlet. 100 Grand is better than Snickers MaTES! How about it? --with Love, Fat Guy.

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:33:56 -0400

Yeah. No.

Although it is an excellent candy product, the problem with 100 Grand is that it’s actually too chewy. Nice try.

Hi Mike and Tom! My best friend Jessica's birthday is coming up very soon, and MATES is one of the things we share and love so much together (gay). We listen to it when it's just the two of us on road trips. We talk about snacks we'd like to send you (but haven't yet) (lazy). We remind each other of our favorite parts of our favorite ones (Haagen-Dazs, and more recently, Guacamole). Now, here's the question: how can I get her a MATES-related birthday present? Need your help! Thanks, Rebecca

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:32:58 -0400

Best thing to do would be to PICK a bunch of snacks, EAT a bunch of snacks, RATE a bunch of snacks. Then make yourselves throw up. Happy birthday.

How can I stop being just a mere listener and for once be a viewer?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:32:19 -0400

You’re not a viewer.

Is there a bizzaro universe where Chex Mix kept the white bagel chips and ditched the pretzels instead?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:32:10 -0400

According to multiverse theory, yes.

hey could you do twinkies or hostess cupcakes as one of the snacks?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:31:52 -0400

Yes.

I'm sure you've been told this a zillion times already but, on the off chance you haven't, Kit Kats are originally from York, England. However, Hersheys make US Kit Kats not Nestle so they may well be unique, but they aren't the original! May I also suggest freezing the occasional Kit Kat on a hot summers day? Something to be enjoyed all over the world, wherever you are.

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:31:31 -0400

You are just a goddamned Kit Kat know it all, aren’t you? A GOD DAMNED KIT KAT KNOW IT ALL!!!

Is Janelli at all miffed that you're using his method of snacking to shoot to the top of the game?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:30:54 -0400

Some things are too good to keep to yourself. Is the bird mad for filling the world with birdsong?

Now obviously ratings are set in stone and obviously great thought and deliberation goes in to them, but I recently went back and reviewed Cold Pizza again, and I am still baffled at the 1 submitted by Mr. Cavanagh. I was wondering if any changes of heart occurred? Any regrets?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:30:12 -0400

When all the snacks are sampled, we will go back and revisit old snacks. Our calculations tell us that should happen in August of 2140.

Can you answer this question?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:29:28 -0400

Answered.

Are you guys in an NCAA pool? Who are you picking?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:29:01 -0400

I’ve got Baylor and Julliard in the Finals.

I'm getting caught up on my MATES, and I just got to the guacamole episode. Tom, I too developed an avocado allergy after visiting New Zealand! It's official, New Zealand is out to get the avocado industry. We must put a stop to this! Also, beware of bananas and latex, the allergies are connected, and when you are allergic to one you are often allergic to the others. Harsh.... I know....

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:28:47 -0400

It’s not a coincidence that “Lord of the Rings” was also shot in New Zealand. Clearly the Kiwis have magic powers and short people.

We had just started getting addicted to Pirate's Booty when we first started listening/viewing - that's how we discovered you. Your episode on PB inspired us to order all of the flavors. Veggie - godawful - smells like the bottom of an aquarium. Chocolate - awful - smells like burnt hair, looks like poo. BBQ - bad - has distinct BBQ flavor, but looks disgusting. Sour Cream & Onion - decent - tangy twist alternative to Aged Cheddar, but not worth it. We should've listened to you.

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:27:27 -0400

There is no “I told you so” in the snack game. But yeah. We told you so.

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:42:09 -0400

Our selection of packages

Not this one.

The chosen one.

Tom’s green’s tea. NOT raw dogging.

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:39:38 -0400

Tom’s green’s tea. NOT raw dogging.

From Episode 51: We don’t think this character is racist....

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:37:41 -0500

From Episode 51:

We don’t think this character is racist. Are we crazy?

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.

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:55:58 -0500

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

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!

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:51:39 -0500

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

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

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:46:33 -0500

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

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.

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:39:18 -0500

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

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Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:35:11 -0500