Taco Bell. The one, the only, the best of all the major fast food chains. The world is asking, and we are answering: Which is the best tasting hot sauce? How do I properly sauce my burrito? And which of Taco Bell's new offerings are great and which are the greatest? We invite experts, enthusiasts, comedians, and celebrities to lunch where we talk about life, tacos, and everything in between. Each week Alex Lepe and Chad Kean, a couple of photo/video industry vets, bring you this improv comed ...
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A very special episode today! Another great episode from quarantine reviewing the At Home Taco bar with the one, the only, Bill Oakley! Up front, we address the unfortunate news regarding some of Taco Bell’s politics that we absolutely do not support. This episode was recorded weeks ago before news broke, but we wanted to bring our fans this deligh…
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Do we have an episode for you! Glenn Stott came to our virtual Taco Bell to try two delicious items he had never experienced! We dive into the logistics of incorporating Taco Bell into marriage proposals, preparation to elevate your Bell experience, and Glenn's childhood history of wholesome family petty crime. Glenn is a wonderfully funny human, a…
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Comedian Barry Whitewater came to our figurative Taco Bell table with a hard truth, he doesn't like Taco Bell. Admitting that he only remembers kind of liking the Crunchwrap, we went on a mission to show him solid Taco Bell options. He also made us laugh a lot, this was a fun one! Follow Barry Whitewater on Facebook for info on post-pandemic shows …
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We're back, and here for all the Taco Bell promotional items you have. We tried the new Doritos taco and the classic Quesarito with a shredded chicken twist. It was a blast! And we hope you join us for more in the near future.由Alex Lepe and Chad Kean
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As Demolition Man predicted, even at the end of the world, there will always be... Taco Bell. We're Back! And bringing that sweet, spicy, cheesy flavor that your ears crave! Dave "Texas Dave" Riddile stopped by our studios, on the internet, from Seattle to discuss the Triplelupa and the greatest tease Taco Bell ever put on shelves, Verde sauce in a…
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In the episode our respective Mom's are most proud of, we received communication from Taco Bell Corporate! We were sent a box overnight of mystery products that they wanted us to try on the air! We start our episode with the fantastic new Toasted Cheddar Chalupa, and then dive right into the unboxing/review of the mystery product (well, mystery if …
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When you meet a person who puts forth a lofty goal and sees it through, you have met someone with true character. Heath has been eating Taco Bell every day at least once a day, many times 3 meals a day, for 271 days now and counting! We have so many questions! Today, he showed us the glory of the Shredded Chicken Chalupa and shone light on to a for…
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Get ready for some hot spicy FOMO, because today we got to interview Tarun Sinha of @tacobellsommelier on his invite and visit to the Taco Bell Hotel in Palm Springs, CA! Taco Bell's media team loved Tarun's instagram @tacobellsommelier so much that they put him and his wife up in The Bell and included him in a ton of festivities! Get ready for som…
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Jason Guynes, confirmed Mountain Dew Baja Blast Enthusiast, stopped on by our taco digs today all the way from Dallas!...over the phone that is. One of our earliest guest requests, Jason brought us some out of market test items and some twists on Baja Blast classics you can get in your own hometown Taco Bell! So get your Captain Morgan rum ready, b…
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Today, we have the wonderful stand-up comic, actress and director Kendra Cunningham! Kendra was kind enough to stop by and enjoy some Nacho Fries Bell Grande with us after performing at the Nantucket comedy festival and right before her set at the Gotham Comedy Club. We somehow get to plugging other prestige podcasts and surprise her with her first…
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Today, Talko Bell wants to promote Natalie's live show NATE which on August 9th 2019 has a live taping in Los Angeles and the show is presented by Amy Poehler! Everyone go to www.theblacklistnyc.com/nateshow and see this amazing comedic adventure! In this episode, which was recorded prior to our main interview, we discuss Coke vs. Pepsi, the fact t…
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Its a spicy, sloppy one today. Actor, singer, songwriter and spice lover Tara Tisch graced us with her presence to try the brand new Carolina Reaper Ranch Burrito! We go in depth on the MANY dangers of incorporating food into sexy time and the importance of character actors on the sidelines that hold together all of your favorite movies. We went fu…
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This week, we deliver you a hot fresh Taco Tuesday treat directly from the Shire! New Hampshire, that is. We talk with Krutch himself about fast food life in New England, how Taco Bell > Cooking, and we break down the documentary from the future that is Demolition Man! The Chipotle Chicken Griller had surprises for all and for classic with a twist,…
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Oh boy, another great Taco Tuesday episode for anyone who enjoys trashy nachos! Heather McKinney from the incomparable podcast Sinisterhood came by to face her greatest fear: The Doritos Locos taco. She shared many a story including how she came to avoid this delicious taco, childhood Taco Bell memories, 7/11 nacho building etiquette, Dallas comedy…
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Today, we have one of the greats! Quite possibly the only guest on our show with a Peabody award, unless someone isn't telling us something. Bill Oakley, the Gordon Ramsey of fast food came on our show all the way from Oregon to sample the Chicken Power Menu Burrito and for Classic with a twist we replicate the Baja Chalupa from the year 2000. We d…
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Wow. The timeline of Talko Bell will be divided into "pre-Natalie interview" and "post-Natalie interview!" Not only is she one of the funniest performers working today, she loved talking with us about food! We discuss everything from friendship to ethnicity and regional food favorites. One of our funniest episodes to date, but how could it not be? …
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We have a very special episode full of taste revelations! On Instagram, he is knows as @tacobellsommelier, and on Talko Bell he is our wine pairing taco guide. We tried the Rosè paired with the Chicken Chips, and for our end we brought Dos Equis, Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and fresh lime to the table. This show is full of hacks for your taco to…
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What a great Taco Tuesday! Tim Race, lead singer of the great band Big Bliss, came to our Cantina to try the new Grande Nacho Box with Chicken and his own classic with a twist, the Crunchwrap with a side of nacho cheese, inspired by his personal experience eating Taco Bell on many nationwide tours. We discuss the brands place in our lives, and get …
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Today, Alex and Chad get together at their home away from home, Grotta Local, to discuss podcast updates, why the feed looks different and to hang out and talk about amazing beer. We got a chance to try the Burly Oak Lost IPA and a special Grisette Beer from our friends at Collective Brewing Project! We have some amazing guests lined up (even we ca…
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Happy Taco Tuesday! Today on Talko Bell, Dave Riddile, slush expert and marketing director at Collective Brewing Project, came on to discuss the Instagram worthy Watermelon Freeze! We discuss best practices when making a beer slushie and how creating a good sugar base applies to all slush based beverages. Our classic with a twist was the Cheesy Gor…
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Wow! Today we have an interview with true Taco Bell Journalist, Editorial Director for Food News Media Sam Oches! We discuss how Taco Bell has firmly planted itself in the American food Zeitgeist, how they turned novelty into a business and we nailed down the exact definition of Tacosexual. For breakfast we had the luscious breakfast Crunchwrap, th…
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On this day, Taco Thursday (mainly because we recorded late), we tried out Taco Bell's new Chicken Chips! Our guest today is a real deal, no foolin' Actual Culinary Expert, Classically Trained, Sherry Rujikarn! We ponder the possibilities of a chicken based nacho, debate the qualities of various hot sauces, and guilty pleasure Guy Fieri Shows. Reme…
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We're back! And better than ever! This week, we enjoy Taco Bell at Union Square in New York City while talking with Glenn Burr in Dallas, Texas. Since Taco Bell released a vegetarian test menu exclusively in Dallas, Glenn tried the vegetarian Quesarito. We each attempt to order nachos with Doritos as the chip base to interesting results. All lifeti…
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This week, we dive into the world of hecklers at comedy shows with a true feature film/tv pitch. Netflix, you need to make our documentary about Hecklers! Tons of routes to go, because every comic from Chris Gethard to Leslie Jones has a great heckler story. We talk with Frank Castellana about hecklers in the service industry and on Beer Corner, we…
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In the inaugural podcast celebrating our favorite fast food chain, Alex, Chad and Jimmy taste the new Spicy Loaded Nacho Taco and try a Rattlesnake twist on the classic Crunchwrap! We discuss Taco Bell Weddings (a real thing), our spicy histories and how we need a combination coffee shop/KFC/Pizza Hut/Taco Bell. All free taco bell for life cards an…
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