Listeners who love comedy and tasty food will enjoy Sal Vulcano & Joe DeRosa are Taste Buds. It is a podcast for those who like a good argument with friends over their favorite fast food place. Other food podcasts discuss recipes, nutrition, and the best cookbooks. But Sal Vulcano and Joe DeRosa focus on food that's so bad it's good.
This food-first podcast features light banter followed by an analysis of the pros and cons of two related foods or eateries. Sal and Joe are the kinds of friends who enjoy comparing Oreos and Chips Ahoy Cookies. Or they spend an hour arguing about which restaurant is better. For example, is it Outback Steakhouse or Olive Garden? Their enthusiasm for food and eating is clear from their dynamic conversation. To find out which food or eatery wins out of the battles, listeners will have to press play for the debates.
Many podcast episodes feature a guest host to join the debates. Guests are usually comedians and entertainers. Sal and Joe sometimes hold debates on topics beyond food. For instance, they attempt to compare Luke Skywalker and Han Solo with their guest Ari Shaffir.
No matter what the topic of the show, listeners will always enjoy lively conversation. Of course, they should also expect a yelling match or two on occasion. But this makes the podcast relatable of course. Many people feel as passionate about food as Sal and Joe. Listeners with strong opinions on food will enjoy this podcast.
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