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The Froze Bros

In a Boston bar in December 2023 — over drinks that cost more than the guys usually like to spend — the concept for the Froze Bros podcast was born. Just like an actual birth, going from conception to the emergence of something hard on the ears and that friends insincerely call cute took about nine months. The resulting podcast is a comical, irreverent, yet sometimes still informative look at frozen food and drinks. Hosts Mike, who knows his way around a kitchen, Darren, who never really learned to

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All Episodes

108:33

39. Face-Off: Marie Callender’s vs. Banquet Chicken...

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2025/11/04

The Froze Bros debut a new format—Face-Off—where two brands of the same product go head-to-head in frozen food combat. First up: chicken pot pies from Marie Callender's and Banquet (both owned by food conglomerate Conagra because nothing says "fair competition" like corporate sibling rivalry).Join Darren and Max as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Connecticut coastline debate, discuss whether sauce becomes gravy at a certain volume, and attempt to call Conagra customer service after

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38. Tyson Spooky Nuggets with Shaun: Bats, Ghosts,...

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2025/10/28

The Bros get festive for Halloween with guest Shaun returning to review Tyson Spooky Nuggets—testing them in the oven, air fryer, and microwave to find the best method.This episode also tackles some important questions: Are bat, ghost, and pumpkin-shaped nuggets crispier than regular nuggets because of all those ridges? What is the most whimsical holiday? Is 6-7 over because the Bros are now using it? And can Shaun successfully open a bag of frozen nuggets without struggling for five minutes

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37. José Olé Mini Tacos and Taquitos: Mechanically...

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2025/10/21

This week, the Bros travel to...well, somewhere. Spain? Mexico? Texas? Canada? All of the above? Join Darren (from the Alamo) and Max (from Barcelona’s Plaza de España) as they review José Olé Chicken & Cheese Mini Tacos and Beef & Cheese Taquitos.After talkin’ about what’s in their freezers and what they haven’t been eatin, the Bros debate the merits (and demerits) of vegan cheese while also insulting Stranger Things fans, Spaniards, and anyone who takes their frozen Mexican food too

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36. Bibigo Steamed Dumplings: Mandu Business

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2025/10/14

The Froze Bros dig into Korean cuisine this week with Bibigo Steamed Dumplings (or mandu as we learn they’re called in Korean). These microwave-ready dumplings clock in at just under two minutes of prep time and deliver a filling of pork, cabbage, onion, and tofu. Max's mini wontons and Darren's potstickers (both from Bibigo) also get the full review treatment.The Bros explore Bibigo's parent company, CheilJedang Corp, uncovering its curious history as Samsung's sugar producer, discovering that CJ

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60:07

35. Newman’s Own Stone-Fired Crust Margherita Pizza:...

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2025/10/07

In this episode, the Froze Bros celebrate National Pizza Month the only way they know how—by transporting themselves to Italy via frozen pizza box. Join Darren and Max as they review Newman's Own Stone-Fired Crust Margherita Pizza, featuring authentic fior di latte mozzarella, real Italian basil, and Paul Newman's million-dollar smile.The Bros also take on some Slap Shot topics: Is smooth better than chunky? Is too much salt The Sting in frozen food? Has Darren learned anything on Duolingo? And

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The Pizza Cupcake: Dodgin’ Brooklyn RE-RELEASE

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2025/09/30

The Froze Bros review The Pizza Cupcake in a “bro-pisode” that includes just Mike, Darren, and a food they’ve been waiting months to try. As they rate the much-anticipated pizza cupcakes, the Bros explore everything from packaging to cooking methods and, of course, taste. The guys wish they were on the streets of Brooklyn in 2018 to try these treats straight from the oven, and they even pitch their own idea to Shark Tank — all while watching a World Series game from New York.The episode ends with

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34. Dolly Parton’s Decadent Chocolate Pie: Ice Cubed...

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2025/09/23

The Froze Bros celebrate the one-year anniversary of the pod with Dolly Parton’s Decadent Chocolate Pie, thawing experiments, microwave misdemeanors, and a candid retrospective of past episodes. Freshly thawed co-host Mike rejoins Darren and Max to taste, rate, and debate nutrition, texture, and whimsy. Along the way, they dig into topics like enjoying a smooth sausage and storing tomato paste. Two goats.The episode ends with a triple segment: first, Froze Before Hos with Darren and Mike sampling

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Trader Joe’s Instant Boba Kit with Jodi: Boba Tealess...

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2025/09/16

The Froze Bros review Trader Joe’s Instant Boba Kit with friend Jodi in a new “Trader Froze” episode. The trio met at their local store (after a side trip to Dunkin' by Mike and Darren) and battled Saturday morning crowds. As they dive into a tall glass of boba, the Bros learn who has the better taste for the sweetness and texture of boba drinks. This Election Day 2024 episode ends with a Find-the-Lie game in which Darren challenges Mike and Jodi to distinguish between real and made-up food-related

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33. P.F. Chang’s Orange Chicken: Chang Chang Changity...

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2025/09/09

The Froze Bros review P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Orange Chicken and pretend they’re right at one of the restaurant’s “big horse” locations—but will the frozen meal be the same?Darren and Max also report on some frozen food news and a recall on radioactive shrimp! Could they have eaten some themselves? Who’s going to turn into Radioactive Shrimp Man?! Their tangents also include clam chowder varieties and a photo-op with the One Direction phone booth in London. Who’s the real 1D fan here? In a final

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77:14

Mrs. Smith’s Pumpkin Pie with Max: Wet Hot Pumpkin...

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2025/09/02

The Froze Bros review Mrs. Smith’s Original Flaky Crust Pumpkin Pie with friend Max, and the team leads a master class in comical tangents that include meat pies, wet cheeseburgers, Drake vs. Kendrick, and Wile E. Coyote. As they turn to reviewing the pie (and the box…and the box…and the box), the Bros talk cooking directions, taste and texture, and why Max’s pie is so terribly wet. They also imagine how Amanda Smith’s award-winning pie experience might have gone. The episode ends with a

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32: Margaritaville Shrimp: Attack of the Mango Chutney

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2025/08/26

The Froze Bros go tropical as Darren and Max taste test several Margaritaville frozen shrimp varieties—coconut, crispy buffalo, honey tequila lime, and shrimp scampi—comparing cooking methods, flavors, textures, and ratings while sharing cooking tips and packaging notes.Along the way they talk Philly water ice, frozen cocktails, a Guinness World Record for Cup Noodles, and much more. The unrelated tangents keep comin’ like a tropical storm! The Bros finish with a playful "vacation draft"

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Nicola’s Pasta Pumpkin Ravioli: Pumpkin Grumpin’...

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2025/08/19

The Froze Bros return after a break to talk travel tales from Spain, grocery and freezer finds, BJs (no, the shopping club), and their ongoing battle through Pumpkin Spice Ice Month.In the first “Froze Bros Supper Club,” they review Nicola’s Pasta Handcrafted Pumpkin Ravioli, which is their first frozen online purchase. Mike masterfully prepares the dish with a brown butter sage sauce, lemon herb chicken, and a salad. (Yes, they eat healthy sometimes!) The Bros also revisit Froze Before Hos with

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Wegmans Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches with Sarah:...

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2025/08/12

The Froze Bros review Wegmans Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches with friend Sarah, the group coins the word “pumpkin pie-ey,” and the guys question everything the dairy industry produces.Additional highlights include Sarah sharing her experiences with frozen dumplings, a discussion of what may or may not be on the Dunkin’ pumpkin menu, and an unfortunate spoiler about Bambi. In the final segment, Mike quizzes Sarah and Darren about the highest-selling frozen vegetables. The contestants get a little

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31: Cheez-It Pizza: Hip to Be Square, But Also...

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2025/08/05

“Welcome in” to this epic bropisode, in which Darren and Max dig into a culinary Frankenstein—the Cheez-It Pizza. But before they debate the best way to cut a square cracker-crust pie, Darren shares some frozen food finds from a recent trip to London and Paris. The Bros embarrass themselves through conversations about British fast food burgers, French sauces, and Romance languages themselves. Can they ever show their faces on the Continent (or in an American McDonald’s) again? Turning to Cheez-Its,

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51:33

Nature’s Path Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Anne:...

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2025/07/29

The Froze Bros review Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles with friend and improv instructor Anne. Darren excitedly begins the episode (well, first with a blunder) with excitement over a new air fryer purchase. Mike also tries to guess the “top five” frozen foods; well maybe not guess, but attempt to recite them with some authority. We are the Froze Bros after all. As the Bros (and Anne) begin talking waffles, we learn that they (well, mostly Anne) have made breakfast for dinner,

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30: Blue Bunny Soft Frozen Dairy Dessert with Shaun:...

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2025/07/22

Ice Cream Month continues, but with a twist! Darren, Max, and returning guest Shaun dig into some Blue Bunny Soft, but they notice that it’s a “frozen dairy dessert!” Does this even count as ice cream?! The Bros also report on a series of bumps and mishaps, including Max’s recording challenges in Philadelphia and Shaun's troubling tummy. And Darren is just trying to talk about every pic on his phone.After rating chocolate and vanilla Blue Bunny Soft, Max leads a new game called Brain Freeze. Darren

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48:48

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants with Jodi:...

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2025/07/15

The Froze Bros review Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants with friend Jodi and welcome in Pumpkin Spice Ice Month. Before getting there though, they sidetrack to burritos, stuffed chicken, and the proper times to drink cappuccino and espresso. Darren and Mike also both manage to criticize their moms' cooking, and Darren reveals his personal nickname for Mike.Turning to the main event, the group discusses the packaging, taste, and texture of the pumpkin cheesecake croissants, and Darren

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29. Brigham’s Ice Cream: Just (Sprinkles) Brig’em to...

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2025/07/08

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the first Froze Bros episode dedicated to ice cream! Join Darren, the sole Froze Bro in this episode, as he welcomes returning guest Micala for a mouth-watering discussion all about ice cream. Darren and Micala meander through a conversation that also covers coffee orders, buying in bulk, pink pineapples, and the difference between milkshakes, frappes, and ice cream sodas. For fans of Boston history and infrastructure, they also talk about The Big Dig.Getting

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43:03

MorningStar Farms Original Chik’n Patties with Max:...

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2025/07/01

Darren and Mike dig into a delicious discussion about their latest frozen food finds with their guest and good friend Max. They kick things off with a humorous chat about their weekly frozen food adventures and new foods they’ve tried, and Mike speaks about his experience seeing a nutritionist (and in the same episode also introduces us to the concept of a fast food “side sandwich.”)The Bros wax nostalgic about chicken patties, with Max sharing a memorable customer complaint from his childhood

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28. Frozathon Dinner: Hungry-Man Selects Boneless...

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2025/06/24

The three-part Frozathon screeches to an end as Darren and Max dine on Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken and Ham. This is also Max’s first recorded episode as an official Froze Bro, but of course he fits right in despite a couple of stumbles. Darren also tries to get Max off track with a few unrelated tangents, but Max runs a tight freezer. As always, the Bros ask “what’s in your freezer?” and may be dropping some hints about what will be eaten and reviewed in future episodes. There are

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