Mike and Tom Eat Snacks | MATEScast
When two great friends — good friends... great-good friends — get together to pick a snack, eat a snack, and rate a snack, you end up with the P.E.R. SYSTEM. After another epic hiatus, Mike and Tom Eat Snacks is back—this time on Realm (which offers bonus episodes!)—ready to delight our ears and tantalize our taste buds once again! We all hoped the show would return—sometimes unsure if it ever would—but now the wait is finally over. Last we heard, Mike had left the wilds of Connecticut behind, and Tom had finally stopped Flashing on The Flash. So, Mateys, grab your favorite Wacko-Snacko treats, pour a cup of tea (raw-dogged or not), and settle in for another round of snacking brilliance. Let the snack-rating adventures continue! #RespectForWomen
For fans, by a fan — celebrating all things Mike, Tom, and snacks!
Episodes
Episode 149
The guys go global with Maltesers.
Episode 148
Mike and Tom crunch into a classic snack with Nature Valley Oats & Honey.
Episode 147
This week the guys sink their teeth into a very hyped up snack: Nerds Gummy Clusters.
Episode 146
Mike and Tom go all in on the tinned fish trend with Fishwife's Smoked Rainbow Trout
Episode 145
Mike and Tom take on Plantain Chips in this episode, debating whether this starchy snack deserves a spot in your pantry.
Episode 144
This week the guys are getting snack-happy with a crunchy taste of Hippeas Chickpea Puffs in Bohemian Barbecue flavor.
Episode 143
After a long, snackless hiatus, Mike and Tom have returned to reclaim their rightful place in the snack review throne room. The snack kings return with a juicy deep dive into Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks. Are these snacks still lunchbox legends - or has their crown started to slip?
Episode 142
Mike and Tom start the year off with a snack thats pretty... Nice!
Episode 141
Mike and Tom are back this week to discuss... Club Crackers!
Episode 140
Mike and Tom are back to discuss a very exclusive cookie (not)... Biscoff cookies!
Episode 139
Mike and Tom are back to take on a snack staple... Cheetos!
Episode 138
Mike and Tom tackle a traveling classic... Dunkin' MUNCHKINS Donut Holes!
Episode 137
Mike and Tom are surprised this week about a snack you would have thought they had done sooner... Wheat Thins!
Episode 136
Mike and Tom take on a seasonal snack this week... Cherries!
Episode 135
This week, Mike and Tom go after a snack that some might say is "conceptual"... Peanut Butter and Toast!
Episode 134
This week Mike and Tom check out a spin on a classic... Golden Oreos!
Episode 133
This week Mike and Tom try out Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP popcorn!
Episode 132
Mike and Tom tackle another snack GREAT... Frosted Flakes!
Episode 131
This week Mike and Tom continue along the natural snack route with... Pineapple!
Episode 130
Mike and Tom are back this week to tackle a simple snack... cucumber with salt!
Episode 129
Mike and Tom revisit an old classic but with a little HEAT... Cheez-It Hot & Spicy!
Episode 128
Mike and Tom receive a Snack Crate, Hong Kong edition, to try out a variety of new snacks!
Episode 127
This week Mike and Tom have a BOWL of Raisin Bran Cereal!
Episode 126
Mike and Tom are throwing milk into the mix... today they have Cap'n Crunch!
Episode 125
Mike and Tom tackle the Ol' Hollow Tree to try... Keebler Fudge Stripes Cookies!
Episode 124
Mike and Tom prepare to scale K2 and what better snack could prep them better than... Sun-Made Vanilla Raisins!
Episode 123
Mike and Tom are taking on one of the HOTTEST new comers to the snack game... TAKIS!
Episode 122
This week Mike and Tom revise a classic with a twist!
Episode 121
Mike and Tom are back this week to move away from Skinny and onto Orville Redenbacher Popcorn!
Episode 120
Mike and Tom are back, Tom fresh out of surgery, to deliver another episode all about... Honey Maid Graham Crackers.
Episode 119
Mike and Tom ring in the new year with a classic made new... SkinnyPop Popcorn!
Episode 118
Episode 117
Mike and Tom dig into some CLIF Kid Zbars!
Episode 116
A great go-to snack for kids AND adults, Mike and Tom rate Nature's Bakery Fig Bars!
Episode 115
You've seen them at the airport, now its time for... RATINGS! Mike and Tom try some Sahale snacks.
Episode 114
Mike and Tom finally get to an absolute classic snack... apple!
Episode 113
The first, and hopefully last, emergency episode to rectify an INJUSTICE.
Episode 112
You know the bag, the know the flavor, but do you know the ingredients? This week Mike and Tom eat Funyuns!
Episode 111
Tom and Mike, coming in hot from Aleppo, discuss a party snack staple... Tostitos Hint of Lime!
Episode 110
Mike and Tom are back this week with another NEW snack, Walker's Shortbread!!
Episode 109
2Tom Cavanagh Consumption Method
*Tom's first time eating an Oh Henry! bar in 25+ years, after eating 43 to film a commercial for the snack.
Episode 108
After last week's episode, Mike and Tom knew what had to be done... we present to you a snack staple.
Episode 107
Episode 106
Episode 105
This week Mike and Tom try a new but dominant player in the snack game... Stacy's Pita Chip, a humble chip with a humble beginning.
Episode 104
Today Mike and Tom snack on a true classic... swish fish! Just need Rudy to get his head back in the game...
Episode 103
The most recognizable tube/can in the snack game. Thats right, Mike and Tom pick, eat, rate Pringles with week.
Episode 102
MATES! This week Mike and Tom tackle a snack with a high rub-off rate... sKITTLES!
Episode 101
After an extended hiatus... the boys are back. Mike and Tom return for more snackage and are starting with a classic... pistachios!
Episode 100
It’s the big 100th episode! Mike and Tom are back with a new snack!
Episode 99
Another week and another snack with your favorite snackers, Mike and Tom!
Episode 98
It’s a new episode with a new snack!
Episode 97
What will Mike and Tom eat this week?!
Episode 96
The one and only Mike and Tom are back with a new snack!
Episode 95
A new episode with a new snack from Mike and Tom!
Episode 94
The one and only Mike and Tom get together for a special snack!
Episode 93
Mike and Tom have gotten together again to bring you, the viewer, a snack!
Episode 92
Mike and Tom are back this week with a new snack!
Episode 91
A new snack for a new episode!
Episode 90
Mike and Tom share their thoughts on a new snack with, you, the viewers!
Episode 89
What snack will Mike and Tom love (or hate) this week?!
Episode 88
Mike and Tom are back with a new snack! And at a new time...
Episode 87
Mike and Tom decide to give a certain company another chance with a new snack...
Episode 86
Mike and Tom get sent a special snack. Will they like it?!
Episode 85
Tom sings the theme song for MATES and then Mike and Tom eat a brand new snack!
Episode 84
Will Mike and Tom like this week's snack? Guess you will have to find out!
Episode 83
Get ready for another snack, viewers! Mike and Tom have a new treat this week. Will it top last week's? Will it get a good rating? You'll find out!
Episode 82
Mike and Tom are finally back! And they eat a special treat just for your viewing pleasure!
Episode 81
Episode 80
Episode 79
2Rating based on a better quality of cheese popcorn
Episode 78
Episode 77
Episode 76
Episode 75
Episode 74
Episode 73
Episode 72
Episode 71
Episode 70
Episode 69
Episode 68
Episode 67
Episode 66
Episode 65
Episode 64
*The podcast cut out before the ratings were given. Before it ended, though, Mike and Rob both said they love watermelon, and Tom admitted he likes it despite being allergic.
Episode 63
Episode 62
Episode 61
Episode 60
Find out what this week's snack tastes (and smells) like!
Episode 59
A viewer sends a special snack; listen to find out what it is!
Episode 58
A special snack sent to MATES, listen to find out what it is!
Episode 57
Episode 56
Episode 55
Episode 54
Episode 53
Episode 52
Episode 51
Episode 50
Episode 49
Episode 48
Episode 47
Episode 46
Episode 45
Episode 44
Episode 43
Just in time for the holidays, it's the candy cane and chocolate bobka!
Episode 42
This week's snack... the Hershey Kiss!
Episode 41
Episode 40
Evans Famous Creole Pralines.
Episode 39
Episode 38
A viewer comes to MATES HQ to prepare "el rey de los esnacks" - Guacamole
Episode 37
Munchkins are subjected to the rigorous P.E.R. system.
Episode 36
Edamame enters the ring at MATES Worldwide HQ
Episode 35
Mike and Tom discuss Clif Bars, rock climbing, and the importance of putting safety first
Episode 34
Homemade chocolate chip cookies and a glass of whole milk
*The chocolate chip cookies were home-made by Tom and his kids using "love" and the Toll House Recipe.
Episode 33
Popchips put their product to the MATES test.
Episode 32
Joe’s Pizza, West Village, NYC (Plain) and Dominoes (Pepperoni)
Episode 31
Tato Skins (Baked Potato and Cheddar & Bacon flavors)
Episode 30
Starburst original flavor
Episode 29
Episode 28
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream (Single Serve Size)
Episode 27
Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies
Episode 26
Milk Chocolate Toblerone
Episode 25
Fritos with Marshmallows, plus Bugles with Peanut M&M's
Episode 24
Mike and Tom remind themselves why America is so great by trying a Chinese snack
Episode 23
Letterman producer Rob Burnett gets invited back, and he brings a staple in the snack arsenal: Fig Newtons
Episode 22
First ever MATES guest Rob Burnett stops by with Snyder's of Hanover Sourdough Hard Pretzels. Friendships are tested.
Episode 21
Cinnamon and Chocolate flavored Teddy Grahams stop by MATES Worldwide Headquarters
Episode 20
Frosted Strawberry and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts, plus Peanut Butter Cheetos from Israel
Episode 19
Mike and Tom get the sensation
Episode 18
Classic, Barbecue, Sour Cream and Onion, Baked, and Baked Sour Cream and Onion flavored Lay's potato chips. Extended play episode!
Episode 17
Viewer Mail: Tastykake Krimpets and Meanies Corn Snacks
Episode 16
Dannon, Yoplait and Chobani Yogurt
Episode 15
Episode 14
Original, Nacho Cheese, Hot Buffalo, and Sweet and Salty Caramel flavored Bugles
Episode 13
Wacko Snacko! Keebler Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, with Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa or Pepsi
Episode 12
Newman's Own and Pop Secret
Episode 11
The Rolls-Royce of candy bars?
Episode 10
Original flavor Cheez-its
Episode 09
The Muffin
Episode 08
Carrots, Celery, and Wakim's Foods Hummus for Garlic Lovers
Episode 07
Wacko Snacko! Cocktail Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Mixed Nuts, and Cashews
Episode 06
Original, Zesty Salsa Tortilla, Pepperoni Pizza, and Cheddar Cheese Pretzel flavors
Episode 05
The Banana: God's perfect creation?
Episode 04
Pure Chocolate Mallomars Cookies
Episode 03
Original and Tabasco flavored Slim Jims
Episode 02
Keebler Fudge Stripes
Episode 01
Cheetos enter the ring in the inaugural episode from hosts Michael Ian Black and Tom Cavanagh
Bonus Episodes
Bonus Episode 2
Mike and Tom go bananas for a mystery snack.
Bonus Episode 1
The guys are back and are snacking and rating the iconic American snack... Twinkies
Hosts
Michael Ian Black
Michael—also known as Mike, or “Magic” to his partner Tom—has a serious love for Slim Jims and bananas. He’s not a fan of yogurt and once insisted that lemon-flavored Starbursts taste suspiciously like Lemon Pledge. Oh, and here’s one shocking revelation from this stud-of-snacks: his surprising thoughts on caramel-flavored Bugles.
Tom Cavanagh
Thomas—Tom to his friend and closest pal Mike—has always had a soft spot for Cheetos and Snickers bars. He’s definitely not a fan of Combos, Tastykake Krimpets, or Fudge Stripes. And no one could doubt this culinary snack king’s expert knowledge of Lay’s Potato Chips.
Photos
As Mateys, we didn’t always get the chance to watch Mike and Tom enjoy their snacks (since, well, we weren’t viewers—which is up for debate), so it’s been fun to share some candid photos of MATES. These images come from various places across the internet; the MATEScast website doesn’t hold the rights to them—they’re simply shared here for everyone’s enjoyment.
![Mike, with a hand-written sign, claiming 'THIS [Kroger’s Very Cherry Jelly Belly Pudding Snacks] IS TERRIBLE'. Episode 41.](img/photos/13.jpg "Mike, with a hand-written sign, claiming 'THIS [Kroger’s Very Cherry Jelly Belly Pudding Snacks] IS TERRIBLE'. Episode 41.")
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If you’re a fan of snacks, fun banter, and genuine conversations, MATES is the podcast for you! Join Mike and Tom as they explore tasty treats, share hilarious stories, and dive deep into snack culture. Subscribe and listen anytime, anywhere on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. I’m sure the folks at MATES Worldwide Headquarters would be grateful for all the support from fans!