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The Best Things

Craig Woodson, Aaron Brooks

Two guys searching for the best things in food, culture and entertainment. Each week, Craig and Aaron discuss and debate topics like "What is the Best Pizza Topping?", "Who was the best Batman?" and "Who is the best celebrity named Will?". Once they"ve narrowed it down, we throw them in a bracket style competition to determine which one is... The Best Thing! Send us your thoughts, email us at feedback@bestthingspod.com or find us on all the socials @bestthingspod

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95:24

Old School vs New School: Was It Actually Better Back...

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2026/02/23

Was old school stuff better… or are we just nostalgic?In this episode, Craig and Aaron dive into the great debate: old school vs new school. From technology and entertainment to games, food, and everyday life, we’re asking the big question everyone eventually wrestles with… Did things peak in the “good old days” or have modern upgrades actually made life better?We talk flip phones vs smartphones, VHS vs streaming, paper maps vs GPS, old cartoons vs today’s animation, and whether the past

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80:26

Fast Food Chicken Nuggets

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2026/02/16

This week on The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we tackle one of the most important culinary debates of our time…Who has the best fast food chicken nuggets?We grabbed nuggets from the biggest names in the game and put them head-to-head. We’re talking crispiness, flavor, sauce compatibility, dippability, nostalgia factor, and yes… shape integrity.Are McDonald’s nuggets still elite?Is Chick-fil-A overrated?Does Wendy’s sneak up on everyone?And does anyone actually win against a spicy

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80:47

Winter Olympics Explained (Sort Of)

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2026/02/09

The Winter Olympics are back, and we could not resist digging in. From the sports that make total sense to the ones that feel like someone invented them on a dare, we talk through what’s actually happening on the ice and snow, which events deserve more respect, and which ones leave us with more questions than answers. Along the way, we hit fun facts, weird rules, questionable equipment choices, and the moments that make the Winter Olympics uniquely chaotic and entertaining.Whether you’re a

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90:03

Cold Outside. Comfort Food Inside.

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2026/01/26

Snow days have a way of slowing everything down. School gets canceled, schedules disappear, and suddenly all you want is something warm, familiar, and incredibly comforting.So that’s exactly what we did.This week on The Best Things, we’re talking comfort food. The kind of food that feels like a blanket. The meals that show up when it’s cold outside and everything inside just wants to settle down. We debate the best cold-weather comfort foods that are warming, nostalgic, and undeniably

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78:02

We're Feeling Blue...

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2026/01/19

What do Smurfs, blueberries, blue jeans, and the Detroit Lions all have in common? They’re blue. But which blue thing reigns supreme?In this episode, we dive headfirst into the color blue. We debate the most iconic, useful, nostalgic, and downright elite blue things across food, nature, pop culture, technology, and more. As always, things get heated, opinions get strong, and logic occasionally gets thrown out the window.After arguing our cases, we lock them into a full tournament bracket

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89:23

The Most Delicious Time of the Year

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2025/12/22

It’s the most delicious time of the year. This week, we’re breaking down the best Christmas foods and asking the questions that really matter. Sweet or savory. Nostalgic or overrated. The dishes that make the holidays magical and the ones we only pretend to like because Grandma made them.From Christmas morning staples to desserts that absolutely deserve their own holiday, we debate, rank, and probably offend at least one family tradition along the way. Expect strong opinions, questionable

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79:22

Ranking the Best Christmas Characters

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2025/12/15

It’s a Christmas themed episode of The Best Things Podcast as Craig and Aaron break down the most memorable characters from Christmas movies and TV specials, debate the heavy hitters, and bracket it all out to crown the best Christmas character of all time.Quick note for listeners: This is a throwback episode, originally released in 2022... Ironically, when this episode was originally recorded, Aaron was on the verge of becoming a dad. As this episode drops again, he and his wife are once

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78:09

The Greatest Christmas Movie Is...

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2025/12/09

Christmas movies are not just movies, they are a whole vibe. In this episode of The Best Things, Craig and Aaron dive into the snow globe of holiday cinema and talk about the films that make Christmas feel like Christmas. From modern favorites like Elf and Home Alone to cozy classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas, and Christmas Vacation, we are breaking down what works, what does not, and which ones really deserve a yearly rewatch.What did we miss? What did we rank way too

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80:36

Streaming Wars 3: Return of the Stream

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2025/11/17

Craig and Aaron are back with part three of their multi-year journey through the wild world of TV and movie streaming. A lot has changed since the last time they opened up this can of digital worms, so it felt like the perfect moment to check back in and see who is thriving, who is struggling, and who is raising prices again for no good reason.Instead of running a bracket this time, the guys take a different approach. They attempt the impossible. They try to build the perfect streaming

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63:38

We tried MORE Pumpkin Spice Snacks

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2025/10/27

Pumpkin spice round two! Craig and Aaron continue their snack-tasting marathon as the pumpkin takeover gets even weirder. Will pumpkin spice live up to the hype, or have we finally hit the limit? Grab your favorite fall drink and join us as we taste our way through the most autumn-flavored episode ever.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/@bestthingspod

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65:52

We Ate EVERY Pumpkin Spice Snack

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2025/10/20

It’s officially pumpkin spice season — and we’re going all in. Craig and Aaron hit up Walmart and grabbed every pumpkin spice snack they could find. From breakfast foods to desserts and everything in between, we find out which pumpkin spice products are worth stocking up on and which ones belong in the clearance bin. Spoiler: our stomachs might not make it to Thanksgiving.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch

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76:54

Weird Origins of Common Phrases

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2025/10/06

Ever wonder why we say things like “raining cats and dogs” or “break the ice”? In this episode, Craig and Aaron dig into the wild, weird, and sometimes downright hilarious origins behind everyday phrases we all use without thinking. From ancient naval slang to Shakespearian leftovers, we uncover where these sayings actually came from—and question why we’re still saying them.Of course, along the way we also spiral into a few rants about modern Gen Z and Gen Alpha lingo that makes absolutely

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72:47

NFL Stadium Foods

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2025/09/22

This one has been sitting in the vault for a while… and for good reason. A while back, we recorded an episode all about the best NFL stadium foods, but let’s just say it didn’t quite live up to our usual standards. We shelved it and moved on… until now.Today, we’re releasing this lost episode as a special bonus for you! It may not be our finest work, but it’s a fun peek behind the curtain at an episode that almost didn’t see the light of day. Grab some nachos, hot dogs, or whatever your

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77:29

The Great Pizza Chain Race

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2025/09/15

Which pizza chain really takes the crown? In this episode of The Best Things, Craig and Aaron dig into the top pizza chains, ranking them on flavor, quality, and overall experience. But there’s a twist – while recording, they ordered delivery from four major chains to see which one could deliver the fastest. Will Domino’s dominate, or will Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, or Little Caesars pull off a surprise win?If you’ve ever wondered which national pizza chain truly delivers on taste and speed,

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91:21

Who Let the (TV/Movie) Dogs Out? - Part 2!

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2025/09/01

We’re back for round two of our canine showdown — but this time, it’s all about the real dogs of TV and movies. From heroic collies and slobbery St. Bernards to basketball-playing retrievers and crime-fighting mutts, we’re debating which live-action pup deserves the ultimate spotlight. Will it be a classic like Lassie or Old Yeller, or will underdogs like Air Bud and Hooch steal the win? Grab a snack (Scooby or otherwise) and settle in as we crown the top dog in Hollywood history.Check out

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72:09

Who Let the (TV/Movie) Dogs Out!?

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2025/08/25

Who’s the top dog in TV and movie history? In this episode, Craig and Aaron set out to crown the best fictional dog of all time—but quickly realize there are just too many good boys to cover in one go. So Part 1 is all about the best animated dogs, from classics like Snoopy and Scooby-Doo to modern favorites like Bluey, Brian Griffin, and more. Expect debates, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs as we decide which cartoon canine deserves the title of the ultimate “goodest boy.”Part 2 (coming

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88:16

Subs, Clubs and Hot Dogs... maybe.

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2025/08/18

What’s the greatest invention since sliced bread? …well, sandwiches made with that bread, of course. In this episode, Craig and Aaron dig into the stacked, messy, and delicious world of sandwiches. From classic deli staples to regional legends (and yes, the eternal debate of whether a hot dog qualifies), we chew over the funniest, weirdest, and most mouth-watering creations ever slapped between two slices.If you’ve ever had a strong opinion about bread choice, condiments, or why your

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79:25

50 Years of Summer Blockbusters

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2025/07/14

Grab your popcorn—The Best Things is rolling out the red carpet! In this cinematic episode, Craig and Aaron take you on a blockbuster-sized journey through 50 years of summer movies, breaking down the highest-grossing summer blockbuster from every year since 1975.From Jaws to Top Gun: Maverick and everything in between, we cover the biggest box office hits that defined generations. Which films still hold up? Which ones feel like a flop in hindsight? And which surprise smash deserves more

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93:45

I'll Just Have a Salad

The Best Things ·

2025/07/07

We’re back! After a much-needed break, The Best Things returns with a fresh new episode that’s crisp, crunchy, and maybe even a little creamy. This week, Craig and Aaron toss around the internets most debated question: What’s the BEST type of salad?In this episode, the boys dive into the world of the best types of salad, from classic lettuce-based salads like Caesar, House, Cobb, and Chef, to heartier options like potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, pasta salad, and even fruit salad

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80:20

Nacho Ordinary Podcast Episode

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2025/04/14

This week, we’re diving headfirst into a cheesy, crunchy, fully-loaded conversation all about NACHOS. From the essential foundations (chips and cheese, obviously) to the wildcard toppings that take your tray to the next level, we’re breaking down the very best nacho ingredients out there.Then, things get spicy 🔥 as we draft our dream nacho builds and pit them against each other in a head-to-head tournament to decide the GOAT of nacho creations. It’s a melty, messy, mouthwatering showdown

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