Episodes

  • Old School vs New School: Was It Actually Better Back Then?
    Feb 23 2026

    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 was truly superior or just simpler.


    This week, there are no brackets, no rankings, just a conversation about nostalgia, progress, and whether we’re officially becoming the “back in my day” guys.


    Are you Team Old School or Team New School?


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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
    Feb 16 2026

    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 nugget?


    We taste. We debate. We overanalyze. And of course, we put them through our signature tournament to crown the ultimate nugget champion.


    If you’ve ever confidently declared “these are the best nuggets and I will die on this hill,” this episode is for you.


    Let us know your winner. We’re ready to argue about it.


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Winter Olympics Explained (Sort Of)
    Feb 9 2026

    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 diehard Olympics watcher or someone who only tunes in when something goes wildly wrong, this episode is for you. Grab a hot drink, bundle up, and let’s talk Winter Olympics.


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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Cold Outside. Comfort Food Inside.
    Jan 26 2026

    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 delicious. From classics that remind you of home to heavy hitters that just make winter better, we break it all down and put them head-to-head to figure out what truly deserves the title of Best Comfort Food.


    If you’ve been snowed in, stuck at home, or just craving something cozy, this episode is for you.


    Grab a bowl, plate, or spoon and let’s decide what really wins when the weather turns cold.


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • We're Feeling Blue...
    Jan 19 2026

    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 where only one blue thing can take home the crown. Will it be something classic? Something unexpected? Or something that absolutely should not win but somehow does?


    Press play, pick sides, and let us know which blue thing you think deserves the title.


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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • The Most Delicious Time of the Year
    Dec 22 2025

    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 logic, and plenty of food you suddenly want to eat immediately.


    Grab a cookie, pour some eggnog, and join us for a festive food fight you didn’t know you needed.


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Ranking the Best Christmas Characters
    Dec 15 2025

    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 again expecting a baby around Christmas. Apparently some storylines just keep repeating.


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Greatest Christmas Movie Is...
    Dec 9 2025

    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 high? Let us know your must watch Christmas movies and join the conversation.


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    1 hr and 18 mins