Podcast
Xylophone Break
Hosted by Alyssa Mae Savino · EN
Come take a Xylophone Break - a mini podcast series by Alyssa Savino featuring a brief review of a product, accompanied by an even more brief tune played on a xylophone inspired by the item discussed.
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Olivia Rodrigo Guts Crumbl Cookie
Mar 14, 202400:05:33Tap to summarizeThe Crumbl cookie brand is offering an Olivia Rodrigo inspired cookie in the Twin Cities Metro area and Alyssa had to secure it and plonk away at these xylophone keys.
Transcribe →Wild Berry Poppi
Feb 29, 202400:06:25Tap to summarizeAlyssa discusses the merit of a 16 oz can of anything, especially Wild Berry Poppi. And a slower Xylophone Break, this time.
Transcribe →Subway Sidekicks
Feb 8, 202400:05:16Tap to summarizeSubway released three new "sidekicks" - footlong churros, pretzels, and chocolate chip cookies - and Alyssa tries them all!
Transcribe →Pink Pineapple
Jan 25, 202400:05:15Tap to summarizeAs we know following this most recent year (especially in film), pink goes with everything. Apparently including produce.
Transcribe →Mustard Skittles
Dec 28, 202300:06:13Tap to summarizeAfter much finger crossing and Ebay cruising, Alyssa secures a teeny bag of novelty Mustard Skittles released over the summer.
Transcribe →McDonald's Holiday Pie
Dec 14, 202300:05:33Tap to summarizeAfter a months long hiatus, Alyssa is back to describe the McDonald's Holiday Pie - after it eluded her for literal years.
Transcribe →Lilac Lemonade
Jun 8, 202300:05:55Tap to summarizeAlyssa heads back into the wilderness to forage for lilacs to make this flavored seasonal drink. Is it worth the time and labor? Is it even GOOD? We'll see/hear.
Transcribe →Dandelion Fritters
May 25, 202300:05:43Tap to summarizeUsually Alyssa will swipe whatever most chaotic item from the grocery store SHELF, but this week she's gone straight into the wilderness to forage for a snack. This week's episode features a review of dandelion fritters, based on the recipe by Blackforager on Instagram. Dandelion fritter recipe and so much more - Alexis Nikole 🌾🍀 (@blackforager) • Instagram photos and videos
Transcribe →WaterTok
May 4, 202300:06:24Tap to summarizeAnother corner of Tiktok has proved too intriguing to ignore in this episode of Xylophone Break. Videos featuring water "recipes" made by mixing flavored powders and syrups have become popular, and serve as this week's topic.
Transcribe →It's Nearly Ice Cream Season
Apr 20, 202300:08:20Tap to summarizeBefore we know it, Summer 2023 will have arrived and this week's Xylophone Break is here to ensure we aren't overwhelmed with new ice cream offerings, reviewing the current most prominent ones. This episode covers McDonald's new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry, DQ's Churro Dipped Cone, Talenti Mini Sorbetto bars, and Tiktok's popular Fruit Roll Up and ice cream hack.
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