The Sip with Ryland Adams and Lizze Gordon

Episode: Tasting CRACKER BARREL For The First Time!!! The ENTIRE Menu!
Date: September 10, 2025

Overview

In this lively episode, Ryland, Lizze, and Chris embark on a long-anticipated trip to Cracker Barrel, sampling much of the menu and sharing their unfiltered reactions. The episode weaves through candid conversations about their lives, online drama, and pop culture happenings before and after their Cracker Barrel adventure. The team reviews not just the food but also the store’s quirky merchandise, all delivered in their signature unfiltered, bantery style.

Main Segments & Timestamps

1. Opening Banter, Life Updates & Internet Drama (00:00–38:06)
2. Hot Tippity Topics: VMAs, Pop Culture, and Internet Hate (38:06–55:38)
3. On the Road & Cracker Barrel Anticipation (55:38–59:25)
4. Cracker Barrel Food Review Experience (59:25–76:52)
5. Cracker Barrel Store Adventure (76:52–84:45)
6. Office Recap, Goodies Unboxing, and Closing Chaos (84:45–End)

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter: Personal & Internet Drama (00:00–38:06)

• Life Reflections and LA Nostalgia

  • Ryland opens up about reflecting on his journey from 19-year-old in LA to present.
  • Lizze recalls simpler times: “Do you remember when we used to scream, sing Kelsey's song?...There was a song on a Kesha album...I just remember thinking, these are the good old days” (01:11).

• Group Dynamics & Energy

  • Both Ryland and Lizze poke fun at their stress levels and office chaos.
  • Frequent jabs about energy and being “frantic” while still aiming for a chill day.

• Body Talk, Parenting, and Potty Training

  • Lizze shares TMI stories about pregnancy side effects, sexuality, and child development milestones.

    • “Do you know that my vagina gets PHATER when I'm pregnant?...It becomes a meaty top.” (05:04) – Lizze

  • Ryland discusses early potty training strategies with his toddlers, debating on best approaches and sharing listener tips.

• Internet & Reddit Anxiety

  • Lizze details a rabbit hole she and her husband, Joe, went down after he Googled her and delved into her drama on Reddit.

    • “No sane person that creates content on the Internet or is an entertainer in any regard should be opening Reddit. Ever?” (12:58) – Ryland

  • They talk candidly about the impact of negative comments online, how Lizze’s jokes about Joe get taken literally, and the effect on their real-life relationship.

    • “The thing that got him the most was some of the comments were like, he's a bad dad...couldn't be farther from the truth.” (16:03) – Lizze

  • The larger message: don’t internalize toxic feedback from strangers; the “job” requires a thick skin.

2. Hot Tippity Topics: Pop Culture & VMAs (38:06–55:38)

• Award Shows and Changing Celebrity Culture

  • Ryland and Lizze reflect on how watching award shows (like the VMAs) doesn’t hit the same, questioning the “magic” and uniqueness of celebrity in the influencer era.
    • “I just feel like we used to have superstars...now I'm watching people perform and I'm like, well, it's just a different sector of entertainment...” (38:28) – Ryland

• Tate McRae, Doja Cat, and Industry Plants

  • Lizze is humorously harsh on VMAs performances, especially Tate McRae (“I think Tate McCrae is an industry plant. Yep, I said it.” 41:30).
  • Both comment on viral stunts, like Doja Cat eating lipstick (“I loved Doja Cat eating the lipstick because it's like she ate.” 43:41), and Lady Gaga’s eccentric looks.

• Sabrina Carpenter Backlash

  • The hosts weigh in on Sabrina Carpenter facing criticism for sexualized music and narratives.
    • “I liked that she said that it's not fair to vilify women who are sexually empowered...She’s not being sexualized by a label...it's something that she does.” (50:07 & 50:41) – Lizze

• Viral News & Paranoia

  • Ryland brings up the “kissing bug” news, playing off contemporary anxieties about government and viral health scares.

3. On the Road & Cracker Barrel Anticipation (55:38–59:25)

• On Location Excitement

  • The crew’s anticipation is palpable: “The build up to this in my heart has been coming for so long...” (55:55) – Ryland.
  • Lizze is “starving,” reinforcing that food comes before fun: “We have to eat first. And here's the rules. Everybody just gets whatever the fuck they want to eat.” (56:17)

• First Impressions

  • The store’s charm impresses all: “I thought this was just a restaurant. What is this?!” (58:51) – Ryland.
  • Quirky observations about old men statues, rocking chairs, and crowded bathrooms set the scene.

4. Cracker Barrel Food Review Experience (59:25–76:52)

• Food Orders & Tasting Adventure

  • The crew samples a little bit of everything, with enthusiastic live taste tests and detailed commentary.
  • Notable highlights:
    • Cinnamon Rolls: “For like, cinnamon rolls a 8. That's high. No, it is high. It is good. The inside is perfect.” (63:19) – Ryland
    • Biscuits: “It looks almost dry...but it did not taste dry. It tastes delicious...9, 10 out of 10 biscuit.” (66:41)
    • Hash Brown Casserole Shepherd’s Pie: “Oh my God. Is it awesome? Yeah. Oh, my God. Wow. Incredible.” (67:36) – Chris
    • Mac n Cheese and Casseroles: Consistently praised “Better than KFC...If you're thinking of going to KFC, just don't. Just come here instead.” (73:19)

• Fun, Unfiltered Foodie Vibes

  • Banter remains raunchy and playful (“Would you guys put your dicks in it? Yes.” 67:05).
  • Tangents about gravy, fried pickles, meatloaf, and family memories keep the segment dynamic.
  • Occasional technical notes (about camera, lighting) blend with belly laughs and food orgasms: “I'm going to nut.” (71:22) – Lizze

5. Cracker Barrel Store Adventure (76:52–84:45)

• Store Merchandise & Souvenir Hunts

  • The crew gets giddy over quaint, southern, and seasonal merchandise—quilts, chip clips, candy, baby clothes, holiday decor.
  • “Everything here is so cute. Like the light up stuff? Yeah, I want everything. Help. And they have a whole Halloween section.” (80:22) – Ryland
  • Outfits and trinkets for their kids, and a search for the infamous Pixie Stix requested by a friend.

• Impulse Shopping Realness

  • Ryland: “What I have decided is I spent $30 more in the store than I did on lunch. So they're just banking on everyone, like, buying their whole store because it worked. And a rocking chair on the way out.” (84:01)
  • Lizze: “A rocker that stands the test of time.” (84:24)

6. Office Recap, Gifts Unboxing & Closing (84:45–End)

• Bringing Back the Haul

  • The team returns to the office, recaps buys, and dishes out gifts and snacks.
  • Pumpkin spice M&Ms, candles, lip balms, and kids’ books spark more laughs and gentle exasperation.
  • Ryland, debriefing: “This is the longest episode we've ever made.” (84:51)

• Final Thoughts on Cracker Barrel

  • Universal amazement at the value, quality, and homey experience.
  • “All this food. $82...Nothing's bad like, it's all good. Like, some things are more exciting than others, but it's all good.” (77:00) – Ryland
  • Quirky wrap-up: “Thank you for enjoying the sip. I can't right now.” (89:58)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lizze on Reddit Hate:
  “No sane person that creates content on the Internet or is an entertainer in any regard should be opening Reddit. Ever?” (12:58)

• On Cracker Barrel Food:
  “That is effed up. Yeah.” (62:33) – On fried pickles
  “9, 10 out of 10 biscuit. Wow. I love it.” (66:41) – Ryland
  “Would you guys put your dicks in it? Yes.” (67:05) – Lizze

• On Parenting & the Internet:
  “You don't become a net worth of fifteen hundred dollars without publicly disrespecting your husband and being loosely related to Helen Hunt.” (17:35) – Lizze

• Award Show Musings:
  “I just feel like we used to have superstars, in a way, and star power, huge and undeniable and crazy. But now I’m watching people perform and I’m like, well, it’s just a different sector of entertainment that we’re being flooded with.” (38:28) – Ryland

• On Shopping Spree:
  “What I have decided is I spent $30 more in the store than I did on lunch.” (84:01) – Ryland

• On Office Chaos:
  “Thank you for letting me know. You, Joe and Blank. Well, I would need two children. Well, you don't have Cheers Christmas ornaments already.” (80:01) – Ryland

Final Recap & Takeaways

• Episode Vibe:
  Fun, chaotic, and relatable with classic Sip tone—honesty, oversharing, and playful ribbing.

• Cracker Barrel Review:
  Huge hit! Food exceeded expectations, especially the hash brown casseroles and biscuits. Store was delightfully dangerous for the wallet.

• Larger Themes:
  The episode weaves together discussions of vulnerability in the public eye, social media baggage, parenting, nostalgia, and the search for comfort (through food and community).

• Memorable Energy:
  The show is a whirlwind of food-induced euphoria, friendship shenanigans, and real talk about the downside of online fame—all against the homey backdrop of an Americana institution.

Listen if you:

• Crave irreverent, honest humor
• Want a vicarious, over-the-top restaurant review
• Love the chaos of group hangouts and real-life parenting tales
• Need a reminder not to read the comments

“That’s the Sip.”