030: What's in the Perfect Snack Mix? Doritos Dip, Travel Photography and Queen of Tears

[@temporamen]

Worth It was how I discovered Steven, Andrew, and Adam. I remember when they switched to Watcher and About to Eat, and was so sad when A.T.E. stopped. I am so happy to see the boys back together and wish for their continued success. I love the contrast between Andrew and Steven, and how they vibe with one another.

[@Kristenhas3cats]

You guys have a fantastic party idea there; put out snack mix components and have everyone make their own mix. Andrew blew my mind with throwing Corn Pops in there, now I need it

[@witchygrrl]

LOL this episode is like 3 introverts vs 1 extrovert struggling to keep a conversation going 😅. But I am super excited hearing Adam and Andrew actually talking longer than a sentence. 😂

[@HeyMan6100]

Loved Queen of Tears!! My roomate also doesn't watch kdamas normally but she ended up watching the whole thing with me. We were cheering, laughing and crying throughout the show. Best drama this year so far imo

[@bearded_snorlax]

Sweet Spicy Chili Doritos are being criminally underrepresented

[@Jessketeer]

Oop, you beat me to it

[@madhu4640]

steven’s “WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE” at 6:39 absolute killed me 😂😭

[@eleanorwilson7044]

Pod Watcher is here, it's time to suit up and wage war against the mess in my apartment again Edit: the battle was barely won (I slipped and fell in the bathroom)

[@erikaalbert929]

oh no. I hope you are okay!

[@michelleh.715]

Love that you commented this last week too😂

[@naimkudo]

"hell of a fall."

[@mialikeseverything]

if this is the same person from last week's pod comment section this is my new hot daga

[@DJSethieSeth22]

Lmfao

[@RoseJacqueline426]

The falcon unaliving itself at Ryan's last Medieval Times experience would have been traumatizingly funny to my messed up brain during those circumstances 🤭

[@PocketVoid19]

Thank you Steven for bringing attention to Queen of Tears and KDramas!

[@Megan-he5nl]

I feel like I’m sitting in on a high school dnd basement party

[@bustedkeaton]

Ok tbh i dont care for the Shane and Ryan video game show (surprisingly), but id KILL to watch Andrew, Adam, Steven, Ryan, and Shane get into DND. Bonus if the set is nice and basementy, like the mystery files set. Ive only played dnd myself once, but its fun to watch a group of friends that has varying levels of engagement

[@trapboil1744]

@@bustedkeatonnerd

[@bustedkeaton]

​@@trapboil1744 nothing gets past this guy

[@bustedkeaton]

​@@trapboil1744 nothing gets past this guy

[@siriusrainbow]

​@@bustedkeaton pretty sure they already did that during quarantine

[@kimberleeylynn]

We have a place in Canada called bulk barn. You can fill bags with scoops of chips, party mix, nuts, candy, chocolate, pretzels, everything you can think of! Check it out!

[@3furskateers]

Ok steven convinced me to watch queen of tears, and despite the fact that its somthing i wouldnt have watched on my own normally, i love it!! Hes right and its definitely worth the watch

[@thatgirl9532]

It’s nice to see Andrew and Adam here, Adam actually talking more than one line here is surprising 😮😂 we love silent Adam ❤

[@nicktheflyingcat]

I cannot believe Ryan has not seen Princess Bride

[@alaenamarie8702]

I cannot believe the one guy said “The Greatest Showman” was a terrible movie.

[@katiiejohnston]

I can’t believe Ryan’s the only one who’s had dry crushed up ramen that’s a core middle school experience (I still do it) (I’m 26)

[@thatgirl9532]

I used to do that in high school except with dry crushed up mie goreng 😅 others who went to my school did that also

[@marilynpadilla3730]

The way I was screaming CHEEZIT SNACK MIX at my tv when Ryan was trying to figure out where the rice “balls” came from. Coincidentally, that’s what I’m eating right now. As a heavy snack mix connoisseur, it’s honestly the best of them all.

[@AlexisNMagana]

I knew exactly what he was talking about and I could taste it as he was describing it 😂

[@Ephebiphobian]

My roommate just marathoned Queen of Tears. I was so excited when Steven said that was his topic.

[@sweetshayyshayy]

thanks for getting my laundry, bathroom, and lunch done 🫡

[@emare313]

i love these guys. just dudes being bros fr

[@danipickard4612]

46:16 Ryan there is a pirate bar in Anaheim! Also right next door is requiem cafe which is a fantasy themed cafe with fun food and you can play video games or being friends and play dnd

[@emare313]

omg i specifically pick out the pretzels??? THEYRE RHE BEST PART. i cannot BELIEVE YOU RYAN !!!!! I WILL NOT FORGIVE!!!!!

[@gargledmesh8374]

Theme resturant show is a good excuse for Ryan & Steven to do a show together

[@thatgirl9532]

How about theme park restaurants? Ryan loves theme parks and Steven loves food combine the two lol I guess that’s what basically you described 😅

[@rainharrow9285]

Ryan should go to Silverwood theme park in Idaho it's got a western theme and there's a train ride with an interactive crypto-zoologist "skit" on board to search for Bigfoot (used to be a train robbery skit but they've changed it up over the years) Feels like his vibe fr

[@watchersleuth]

I had this same thought when they went to Colfax for Ghost Files - he was so close!

[@mchelleneiduski]

In reference to the idea of a place where you could mix snacks like you can bulk candy-- In the 80s, there was a place in a local mall called "Pinches and Pounds" that allowed you to do that. They had candy, snack mixes, nuts and even spices. You scooped it into bags according to price-point, and then you could mix until your heart was content.

[@rafaelaguirre1528]

I'd love more videos with all of you guys together (and shane also)

[@kimbertime]

I really like Andrew and Ryan’s banter together. It’d be fun to see some videos with different combos of the guys

[@BrigitV618]

I relate to Ryan so much during his explanation of disliking 1-on-1 conversations with people. My anxiety spikes so much, as I'm trying to continue conversation. If there's even just 1 more person there, I'm fine. But if it's just me and someone else, it drives me nuts. Only exception to this is my husband, and maybe one or two of my closest friends.

[@BrigitV618]

And I do also adore themed restaurants! My husband and I have talked about this before quite a bit, about how much we loved themed restaurants and how we wish there were more of them. Rainforest Cafe is genuinely one of my favorite restaurant chains ever, and I've been devastated since the one in Anaheim's Downtown Disney closed.

[@blytheromano7488]

Ryan you have no idea how happy I am that you mentioned my niche interest Jekyll and Hyde Club in NY… I was obsessed with that place and devastated when they closed during Covid!

[@pastelpinkhoney]

Ryan needs to watch The Princess Bride and report back and let us know what he thinks 😂

[@CrazyEivis]

I actually love mixing in flaming hot nacho Doritos into my homemade popcorn. Both are corn based so of course it goes well together.

[@robinsmith5442]

Ryan! You might like Silver Dollar City with a old time theme with rides! They have crafts and different foods. It's near Branson Missouri

[@leesysunny]

So many pauses in the Doritos dip topic that had me 🤣🤣🤣

[@gkb_wildlife]

My dad is also a western-cowboy-culture enjoyer like Ryan. He's retired now and just volunteers on horse ranches to live out his dreams xD

[@ilove.gg14]

Getting me through the longest tsa line rn 😮‍💨❤️

[@melbapeach162]

Doritos dip have been a thing in the UK for years!

[@samanthawest27]

Petition to have the podcast episodes on the Watcher app as well as KZbin! I know we wouldn’t get them early, and I know you may be contractually obligated to keep your commercials in, but if it was on the app we wouldn’t have to watch the KZbin commercials! 😁

[@meganashlea]

I second this! Make sure FYA is in there too!

[@Cymorill8]

Third!

[@gabyl5104]

I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR AN ADAM EPISODE

[@robinsmith5442]

Nice to hear him talk!

[@thatgirl9532]

Me too and he talks 😂😂😂

[@samanthawest27]

Yes love the Andrew and Adam addition. Hope they stick around!

[@kylie64545]

@@samanthawest27 I think they’re hired on now!

[@emilienantel]

my boys!!!!!!! bring them back when Shane is here, too, pls!

[@thesevideosbyme]

17:19 -- Andrew's mind would be blown by Bulk Barn in Canada

[@Becky_Croft]

49:37 i work in a pharmacy and had a customer call once asking if we had pickled eggs... we do not... because we are a pharmacy, but also it was the most unexpected question I've gotten in ages. .

[@terrapearce2744]

Crazy that nobody ever heard about eating dry ramen before!!!!! But honestly what's more crazy is the fact Rayn uses a zip lock to put it in and then Adam said people eat it like a block and sprinkle the dust on it. The correct way is crushing it up a little in the bag it comes in and then pouring the dust in and shaking it!!!! Btw love this Podcsst!!!! ❤

[@msiaregodz]

Cleveland has the horror/haunted house restaurant! It's awesome!

[@zarastarlover5724]

Steven should try Lovely Runner too, i think this and the Queen of tears are my favorite ones so far from this year.

[@Sarah-hm2pe]

Pod Watcher is my absolute favourite podcast. Mondays are exciting for this alone. Thanks so much for another chill, awesome ep 💛 🌻

[@sakuranokunoichi]

Hoping one of the folks on the podcast watches Interview with the Vampire AMC... amazing show that needs more ppl talking about it

[@cookiepus]

i love queen of tears its so good

[@lorib360]

Maldon salt? Salt fiend here - hope I can get it in Canada. Edit: it's on its way! Thx! 😋

[@Goddis4]

Down for themed restaurants or dinner party episodes 🎉!!!!!

[@LadyWoot]

Been waiting for this combination on the pod. I love Travel Season roundtables on the streamer but Pod Watcher needed that GruelBoy effect.

[@PoodleDoodleDo]

Ryan's medieval times hawk story had me cackling like a feral witch omg that was hilarious

[@alexpatmore7315]

I remember going to Mars 2112 in NYC when I was middle school aged on a family trip. It was great! Love a theme

[@strawberrymilkteaa]

side note: i love the intro animation so much

[@hyeyoonasdimple]

But someone please ask Steven if he’s seen Lovely Runner because it’s new and amazing and probably the best kdrama!! ❤❤

[@LamiaTabassum789]

I am already subscribed, my dudes.

[@meganashlea]

I’m surprised Ryan didn’t bring up hoop dee doo revue at Fort Wilderness (FL). It’s on our list of must do’s if we make it down to camp at Disney next year. We’ve done both Rainforest Cafe and Medieval Times on past FL trips. Cheers in Boston is a popular tourist spot for a themed restaurant.

[@watchersleuth]

Doritos Late Night: Sizzlin Cheese Burger if you can find them (they might be limited edition?) they are SO GOOD

[@prplcoral2473]

I stayed for Andrew... Lol love his takes on food

[@clariceopenshaw718]

Best themed restaurant, Rainforest Cafe.

[@cosmicchelle]

If y’all love a theme and immersion, you should go to Tombstone, AZ 🌵 Maybe for Weird Wonderful!

[@strawberrymilkteaa]

i LOVE the rye chip and rod in chex mix… i’m with ryan, the pretzels r duds they are so dry

[@T.Florenz]

Always good to see Adam and Andrew!

[@T.Florenz]

Oh man, I high-key relate to how Ryan feels like he needs to be "on" and doesn't know how to relax in one-on-one settings, but can check out in groups, with less pressure to perform and entertain.

[@awsome8118]

Queen of Tears is so good and popular! Y'all should also watch Lovely Runner

[@Narcoleptic_Goat]

I bought the dorito dip forever ago but wasn’t sure how to use them. Now I gotta get some pizza and try it out.

[@EBuff75]

If you're ever staying in the Denver area, there's a dinosaur themed Best Western hotel there.

[@bustedkeaton]

Andrew's snack mix sounds like it goes hard

[@lubnapatel1816]

Love queen of tears!! I would have chatted with you Steven 😂

[@heather6544]

Excellent episode!

[@Jakehana1596]

If I’m picking 5 snacks in one bag it’s: Cheez-its Rye Chips Pretzel Rods Almonds Japanese rice crackers (Honorable mention: Ranch Corn Nuts)

[@LindaC616]

Those square Japanese rice crackers are good! I became addicted to one particular brand of "Asian snack mix", as it's called here, while in Spain. When I came back, I had a friend who visited do a taste test, and she agreed that the Spanish one was slightly better. And it had sweet peanuts, not Wasabi peas

[@stormyduckett3865]

Y'all should go to Battle & Brew in ATL

[@pennyanderson9207]

2:02 Doritos Cool Ranch Amazing

[@emilyb4764]

I genuinely can't fathom that RYAN hasn't seen the princess bride

[@pennyanderson9207]

52:45 Cedar Point and Kings Island

[@IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor]

I love Andrew and Adam! So glad to see them on the pod. Also, Gardettos is absolutely way better than Chex Mix. Much more flavorful. Probably has more sodium 😁

[@ThaOneChrisJONES]

Don't sleep on Sweet Chili Heat Doritos ( Nacho will always be tops though ). Also, I did the ramen noodle bag thing as well, it was a normal lunch thing back in high school. Only I didn't use a ziplock back, I just opened the packaging, poured the powder in and broke the noodles up with my hands inside it's own packaging, give it a little shake and you're good to go.

[@atrain2177]

Dude, creators of South Park revitalized a restuarant from one of their episodes call Casa Bonita. It looks sick! Waterfall diverse while you eat, c'mon son!

[@nandorf37]

Missing planet Hollywood, Jekyll & Hyde Club, and Michael Jordan’s steak house all in Chicago

[@libby5108]

I wonder if Andrew likes walking tacos cause of the crushed up doritos, cause walking tacos are good man

[@heatherlundquist-buffalo]

We call it “taco in a bag” in Buffalo

[@mchammerandnail]

I will say to Andrew’s point despite how much I love sauce, that a lime tortilla chip is better alone instead of with salsa or guac… those are so fucking good

[@bubbe4209]

absolutely unrelated to everything that is being said on the pod but Adam looks so much like my high school geography teacher

[@barbehrhart]

Our family snack mix is peanuts and Reece’s Pieces

[@knxa]

I would love another show where it's just Ryan and Shane talking about their fave movies and shows. Like for your amusement podcast.

[@bulletproof7ever]

QUEEN OF TEARS 🥰

[@vickijankowski]

Wait, you don't have bhuja mix in the US?

[@angiegibson6598]

Ryan’s first kdrama should be Strangers from Hell (2019). It’s only ten episodes. It’s an all-time great

[@garfixit]

Love you guys

[@boredpd9934]

Wild opinion: the best chex mix is the bag they give you on Southwest Flights

[@ImekaSF]

None of these pre-bagged snack mixes compare to furikake rice cracker mix with wasabi peas, imho. (Also, you gotta eat dusty chips like Cheetos with chopsticks! It saves your fingers from being gross, lol)

[@LindaC616]

There's a Spanish brand (without Wasabi peas) that's close, but slightly better

[@gauchegreyhound]

I want to see Andrew debate Josh Scherer on the wet/dry foods thing

[@michelledulin7214]

Taco Doritos are the GOAT

[@lavendyre]

adam and andrewww yesss, need shane in here with them here too some time

[@amandagutierrez6701]

Steven brings up a k drama to talk about it and not movies The rest of the guys here’s this movie reference 💀

[@Dania1217]

I would argue if you’ve never seen a K-drama start with Crash Landing over Queen of Tears. It’s way better and a better introduction to the genre.

[@msiaregodz]

Ryan needs to watch Sukayaki Western Django! It's an asian martial arts western movie that Quentin tarantino narrarates! From legendary director Takashi Miike!

[@susanthrush9714]

We have many themed bars in Vegas 😁 but they still could be better

[@CharlieDanvers]

There needs to be a puppet history ep ft cowboys so ryan can actually learn something sbout them, literally all he knows is about movies?

[@gamberlane]

Dudes...make your own Chex Mix at home and put whatever you want in it! That's why my family always does.

[@knxa]

Can someone tell me what movie were talking about @ 36:36? Male type scenario?

[@kaylaspencer700]

I cant tell if talking about Pee Pee man is because I asked for it, but I am thankful either way

[@ravenm2740]

bring back fiery doritos locos

[@hlf3769]

Finding out Ryan hasn't seen the princess bride is like finding out the moon landing was faked... ryan is exactly the target audience for this movie