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Foot Loose and Belly Free: SeaPak Wild Caught Clam Strips (Ep 85)

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The Bros dig into a golden crispy snack with a brand name that gave Darren an unshakable political flashback before they'd even opened the box. This week: SeaPak Wild Caught Clam Strips . The story: SeaPak began in 1948 as the Sea Island Packing Company on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and pioneered individual quick freezing for shrimp. Rich Products Corporation purchased SeaPak in 1976. The clam strip itself was invented by a picky Ipswich, Massachusetts clam digger who only wanted the "foot" of the clam, and an exclusive decades-long supply deal with a growing roadside chain called Howard Johnson's . Plus: A giant moose tracks disaster. Cauliflower wings and the mystery of the bay leaf. Mango varietals and the hunt for a proper Kent. An international frozen food report from Italy. And a clamshack sunset that got Max feeling nostalgic. In the closing segment: the second half of a two-part regional food review, this time testing how New England the Bros really are—fluff...

Sho'nuff Southern: Dolly Parton's Shrimp & Grits (Ep 84)

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The Bros say goodbye to Dolly Parton the only way they know how. This week: Dolly Parton’s Shrimp & Grits . Sharp white cheddar grits, seasoned shrimp, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and a scratch-made spicy sauce, all in her classic pink box. The story: Dolly's food empire built up in stages. Duncan Hines baking mixes in 2022, then a full licensing deal with Conagra in January 2024 that brought Dolly to the freezer aisle. Homestyle Meatloaf, Chicken & Dumplings, Country Fried Steak, plus desserts like Peach Cobbler and a chocolate pie the Bros were decidedly less than kind to in a previous episode. Plus: Max's backyard garden, pommes de terre, key lime pie. A wave of recalls. Nine to Five and Steel Magnolias, Dolly's Imagination Library, and a fierce debate over whether it's normal to watch your microwave the entire time it's running. In the closing segment: two New England boys take on "How Southern Are You?," a quiz from It's a Southern Thing. ...

Froze Bros Remembers: Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Fudge Stripe Layer Cake with Shaun (Ep 83)

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The Bros celebrate their second Frozaversary with Shaun. This week: Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Fudge Stripe Layer Cake . The story: Margaret Rudkin started Pepperidge Farm in 1937 out of her Connecticut kitchen, baking preservative-free bread because her son had allergies. A decade later, she opened a real bakery. Campbell Soup bought the company in 1961, and Margaret became Campbell's first female board member. Layer cakes have been part of the lineup since 1963. Plus: Candle wax disappearances. The difference between an eighth and a ninth. Sponge cake versus sponge, the British way. Tupelo trees. Visits from neighbors and grandkids. Chocolate: can there be too much of it? In the closing segment: it's the Bros' second Frozaversary, which means prizes, pixels, and a very serious competition. Frozen food mascots. A five-round showdown. And by the end of it, someone walks away with a title. WATCH THIS EPISODE FROST BITES Roots of the Brand . " Pepperidge Farm " isn...

Face-Off: Smucker's Uncrustables vs. Trader Joe's Crustless Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwiches with Naomi (Ep 82)

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The Bros have been teasing this one for months. It's the ultimate Face-Off: Smucker's Uncrustables squares off against Trader Joe's Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches . Their court case is still pending, but we’re throwing down here and now. The story: Smucker's traces back to 1897 and an apple butter wagon in Ohio; they began marketing Uncrustables in 2000. Trader Joe's dates to 1967 in Pasadena and debuted their own crustless sandwiches in 2025. Smucker’s sued TJ’s, and we bite into all of the claims: the shape, the crimped edges, the blue box, and a suspiciously large number of tiny ® symbols. Plus: An Outshine fruit bar recall. A frozen dog food recall to warn the pups in 11 states. Defining "divvy.” Travis Kelce. Expert witnesses, and whether the Bros may be called to court. In the closing segment: Ice Pick-tionary debuts. Naomi, Max, and Darren have thirty seconds to sketch frozen food brands and products. WATCH THIS EPISODE FROST B...

Pillsbury, Oh Boy! Pillsbury Toaster Scrambles with Bacon (Ep 81)

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The Doughboy's off to school, and so are the Bros. This week: Pillsbury Toaster Scrambles pastries with bacon, reviewed just in time for back-to-school breakfasts. The story: Charles Pillsbury bought a one-third stake in a Minneapolis flour mill in 1869 (dethroning last week's record-holder for oldest company). From the XXXX trademark to the Doughboy's 1965 debut to a surprising stint owning Burger King, the Bros dig into the doughy history that brought Pillsbury to General Mills. Plus: A new Pop-Tart flavor. How to pronounce biopic. El Niño (Darren regrets calling himself a fan). Little House versus The Waltons . Rosina frozen meatballs. Campbell’s in the freezer aisle. And the Doughboy has a name. In the closing segment: Two Ice Cold Truths and a Lie. The Bros each tell tales from school, and the other guesses the lie. Music lessons, famous graduation speakers, drag performances, and split pants all make an appearance. WATCH THIS EPISODE FROST BITES XXX: From Flour P...