The Flavorcast: Recent Episodes
Elijah Jones
The Flavorcast is the podcast exclusively dedicated to Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors and products. Each Friday, Elijah, Brillian, and Jacob eat a pint flavor live on the podcast, and rate it based on 5 criteria: Flavor, Texture, Balance, Pint Design each out of 5, and an Overall score out of 10. They will also honor a flavor departed to the Flavor Graveyard each week in the segment In Memoriam. Tune in every Friday to be a part of the journey, and be sure to follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram all under The Flavorcast. Now let's get chunky!
In this very special episode of The Flavorcast, the team interviews head of Ben & Jerry's Public Relations, Sean Greenwood, about the inner workings of his job with the company.
Jacob and Elijah end 2022 by eating and reviewing a harder-to-find flavor Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Core, then consider resurrecting Sweet Like Sugar Cookie Dough Core.
In the 50th episode of the podcast, the trio are back together for an out-of-season review of Cherry Crumble. Then they pine for a since departed Apple Crumble.
Brillian switches places with Jacob as she and Elijah eat and review Dirt Cake, then try to make sense of the Japanese Exclusive flavor Peace Pull Pudding.
Jacob and Elijah finally get their hands on the fan favorite flavor Oat of This Swirled, then learn about American Apple Pie before discussing its resurrection.
Jacob and Elijah are excited to eat and review the scoop shop exclusive Marshmallow Sky, then consider resurrecting Smores (or, by its original name, Marsha Marsha Marshmallow).
Jacob and Elijah miss Brillian as they review Chewy Gooey Cookie and consider resurrecting Pina Colada.
The team share the story behind the newly resurrected Dublin Mudslide before diving into their review. Then, they consider resurrecting Mud Pie.
In the season 3 finale, the team takes it all the way back to where Ben & Jerry's all started; Vanilla. Then they ponder how different Vanilla Bean was before signing off until next Spring.
The teams eats and reviews Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Core, then wonder about resurrecting Coconuts for Caramel.
The team eats and reviews the classic Chocolate Fudge Brownie, then discuss Devil's Food Chocolate
Brillian sits this episode out as Tae rejoins the podcast to give their take on the non dairy flavor PB & Cookies with Jacob and Elijah. Then they wonder if Non Dairy Coffee Caramel Fudge is truly dead or not.
The team returns to the core lineup and review Salted Caramel Core, then get puzzled over the extinct Turtle Soup.
The team eats and review the classic Chubby Hubby, then discuss resurrecting Candy Bar Pie.
The team discusses the activism behind Change is Brewing, then review it. Coffee For a Change is the In Memoriam flavor.
People's Response Act official website: https://peoplesresponseact.com/
Ben & Jerry's interview with BLK & Bold: https://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2021/09/blk-and-bold
Ben & Jerry's interview with Laci Jordan: https://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2021/09/laci-jordan
Thanks to a technical snafu, Brillian and Jacob eat and review the classic Pistachio Pistachio, while Elijah dubs in his thoughts after the fact.
The teams eats and reviews the newer release Totally Unbaked, then learn about the "Flipped Flavors" lineup including Totally Baked.
Season 3 is here! The team reviews the absolute classic Cookie Dough, then discusses resurrecting Oatmeal Cookie Chunk.
In the season 2 finale, the team is delighted by Strawberry Cheesecake, then ponder resurrecting Strawberry Not So Shortcake.
The team tries Boom Chocolatta Cookie Core, then due to a snafu, Jacob and Elijah share their thoughts on both Spectacular Speculoos and Peanut Buttah Cookie Core.
The team reviews the classic flavor from 1985, New York Super Fudge Chunk. Then they consider resurrecting Aloha Macadamia.
The team returns to the topped lineup with Tiramisu, then honor the departed Target exclusive Volun-Tiramisu.
The team is joined by Tae again as they all try Colin Kaepernick's Change the Whirled. Then they ponder resurrecting One Sweet World.
The team eats the wildly popular Tonight Dough, then talk about Jimmy Fallon's OTHER other flavor, Marshmallow Moon.
The team tries Brownie Batter Core, and dives into the long history of the Ben & Jerry's core lineup. Then they discuss resurrecting the various versions of Peanut Butter Me Up.
The team eats and reviews the modern classic Milk & Cookies, then struggle to remember Snickerdoodle Cookie.
In this episode, the team eats the Target Exclusive Glampfire Trailmix, then remember Keep Caramel and Cookie On.
The team all try Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake for the first time, and review it! Then they learn about the late Blueberry Cheesecake.
The team eats and reviews the Ben & Jerry's classic Chunky Monkey. Then they wonder if they would resurrect Banana Cream Pie.
Brillian is back! The team reviews their first Topped flavor, Thick Mint. Then they ponder resurrecting the deceased UK Topped flavor, Pretzel Palooza.
New guest Tae joins Elijah and Jacob to explore the world of non-dairy vegan pints! They try Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and review it. Then they turn their sights to the now-extinct Non-Dairy Chunky Monkey.
The Flavorcast is back! In the season 2 opener, the team goes over all the new Ben & Jerry's news from the off-season, then eat and review the classic flavor "Phish Food." For In Memoriam, they reminisce about Phish's "Special Stash" flavor "It's Ice! Cream."
HAPPY HOLIDAYS and NEW YEAR! In their season one finale, Brillian, Jacob, and Elijah make a Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie from Ben & Jerry's recipes.
This is the last pint of the season! The team tries Minter Wonderland and debate about mint as an ice cream flavor. Then they look back (somewhat fondly) at EmpowerMint.
That's right, no pint is tried today! But the Flavorcast Holiday Stretch has begun, kicking off with the Holiday themed Ben & Jerry's snackable cookie dough chunks: Cinnamon Bun Dough, and Gingerbread. They also talk a little about their favorite holiday specials, and break down what's coming up for the rest of the month.
In this surprise episode, the team eats the newest flavor Punch Line and rates it. Since it was unannounced at the time, they can't share much official info nor does this episode feature the in memoriam segment.
The team eat and rank the "fan-favorite" reissue of Peanut Butter Half Baked, then wonder if they would resurrect Peanut Buttah Cookie Core.
The team is surprised to discover they feel about Pumpkin Cheesecake, and they remember arguably the most infamous Limited Batch ever... Schweddy Balls.
The team digs into the summertime favorite of the fall, Gimme S'more. Then Elijah and Brillian are shocked to discover they missed out on Save Our Swirled.
The team took a trip to Whole Foods to eat and review Berry Sweet Mascarpone. Then they wonder if they would resurrect Strawberry Not So Shortcake.
The team eats and ranks Cannoli, and wonder whether Creme Brûlée should be resurrected or not.
The team eats and ranks Justice ReMix'd, then forego In Memoriam to have a discussion of the upcoming election, and why Joe Biden is essential for America.
Ben & Jerry's Justice Re'Mix'd link: https://www.benjerry.com/values/issues-we-care-about/justice-remixd
The team eats and scores Netflix & Chilll'd, goes off the rails, and remembers Clusterfluff.
The team tries and rates Cherry Garcia, (to mixed results!) and then they mourn Bob Marley's One Love.
The team all try Salted Caramel Almond for the first time, and lay down the flavor rankings. Then, they mourn Boston Creme Pie.
The Team rates the Albertsons' exclusive (Jewel Osco, Safeway) Chocolate Peanut Butter Spit, a first try for everyone live on the podcast! Then they look back to the OG Split flavor, Banana Split.
The team answers the pivotal question: Do potato chips belong in Ben & Jerry's ice cream?? They rate and discuss the limited Netflix Original Flavor Chip Happens, then wonder if they would resurrect the Flavor-Flop that was Peanuts! Popcorn!
This week, the team launch their spoons into orbit with Boots on the Moooo'n, the most recent Netflix Original Flavor based on the streaming platform's sitcom Space Force. Then, they honor the departed flavor Coffee Heath Bar Crunch, also later know as Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch, and decide whether they would resurrect it.
Welcome to the Flavorcast! The team introduces themselves, and digs into the modern Ben & Jerry's classic, Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream. After flavor-ranking the pint, they vote on whether they would resurrect Stephen's original rival-flavor, Jimmy Fallon's Late Night Snack.
COMING SOON! The Flavorcast is the podcast exclusively dedicated to Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors and products. Each Friday, Elijah, Brillian, and Jacob eat a pint flavor live on the podcast, and rate it based on 5 criteria: Flavor, Texture, Balance, Pint Design each out of 5, and an Overall score out of 10. They will also honor a flavor departed to the Flavor Graveyard each week in the segment In Memoriam. Tune in this Friday to begin the journey, and be sure to follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram all under The Flavorcast. Now let's get chunky!