Max and Darren kick off 2026 with their first Healthy January episode, reviewing the Dole Protein Açaí Bowl, a frozen treat that brings together Brazilian açaí berries, an Irish-headquartered company, and Hawaiian tropical vibes into one purple smoothie bowl. The Bros discuss the surprisingly low sodium content (a record for the show?), debate the merits of microwaving a frozen smoothie bowl versus letting it thaw, and wonder whether that distinctive flavor is açaí or pea protein. This episode features the debut of New Year's Frozolutions: the Bros’ personal resolutions for themselves, resolutions for each other, and goals for the podcast as they head into a new year of frozen food reviews. Plus: Is there whimsy in healthy food packaging? Does Darren's Disney World Dole Whip nostalgia make him biased? If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain, do you have half a brain? And why is the Dole Plantation still called a plantation when it's really just a tourist attraction with a maze? Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolishness from each episode. Buy us a Cold One here. Every donation goes toward more frozen finds, production costs, and feeding our ice-cold obsession. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s foods at https://www.dolesunshine.com/us/en/products/dole-acai-bowls-protein-6oz/

The Froze Bros freeze wrap up 2025 with the second half of their first-ever clip show! Max and Darren continue their trek through favorite moments from the past year, complete with (off) color commentary and a few more frozen surprises. Between clips, the Bros unveil the top three worst preparation mistakes in Froze Bros history and reflect on the podcast as they head into 2026. They also sample additional festive frozen treats including gluten-free Oreos and a homemade eggnog popsicle. This episode is Part 2 of a two-part retrospective celebrating a year of frozen food reviews, ridiculous segments and tangents, and the continued growth of The Froze Bros. Whether you're looking for a distraction from New Year's Eve parties or just want to relive more of the best moments from 2025, grab your headphones and join in for this trip down the freezer aisle and memory lane. Happy New Year from the Froze Bros! Here's to 2026! Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the freezer” foolishness on each episode. Buy us a Cold One here. Every donation goes toward more frozen finds, production costs, and feeding our ice-cold obsession. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook.

The Froze Bros freeze wrap up 2025 with something special—our first-ever clip show! Max and Darren revisit some favorite moments from the past year, complete with (off) color commentary and a few frozen surprises along the way. Between clips, the Bros sample some festive frozen treats including Holiday Ho Hos, Christmas gingerbread cookies, and a genius discovery involving a leftover Thanksgiving side. They also unveil the top three celebrities mentioned on the podcast this year and tease some exciting Froze Bros branded products. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part retrospective celebrating a year of frozen food reviews, ridiculous segments and tangents, and the continued growth of The Froze Bros. Whether you're looking for a distraction from holiday family gatherings or just want to relive some of the best moments from 2025, grab your headphones and join in for this trip down the freezer aisle and memory lane. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the freezer” foolishness on each episode. Buy us a Cold One here. Every donation goes toward more frozen finds, production costs, and feeding our ice-cold obsession. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook.

Your Italian holiday Frozathon reaches a dramatic conclusion with dessert—Talenti Gelato Italian Tiramisu. Five decadent layers: mascarpone gelato, vanilla cookies, espresso chocolate fudge, cold brew sorbetto, and more vanilla cookies. It's the perfect ending to complete a frozen feast. But midway through recording, Darren makes a catastrophic discovery that threatens to derail the entire Frozathon. What should have been a triumphant finale to three weeks of Italian frozen food becomes... something else entirely. The theme hangs in the balance. Will the Frozathon survive Darren's spectacular screwup? Can he possibly make this right? Stick around until the very end to find out.  Plus: Is a two-week-old frozen hard-boiled egg safe to eat? Should it be this hard to figure out half-birthday math? And is it indeed a rough time to be a sausage on a stick? Max and Darren wrap up the episode with an Ice Cold Draft selecting frozen food mascots and founders to invite to a Froze Bros holiday bash. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the freezer” foolishness on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s foods at https://www.talentigelato.com/us/en/p/italian-tiramisu.html/00186852001812

Max and Darren dig into the main event of Frozathon 2, reviewing Michael Angelo's Lasagna with Meat Sauce. They explore the origin story of this Austin-based brand—from a failing San Diego restaurant in 1983 where the Pac-Man machine made more money than the food, to a frozen food empire built on recipes from Nonna Foti. This episode also features a confession about a Sistine Chapel photo (mea culpa, Vatican), a lesson on scoring a tomato, and learning the crucial differences between steers, bulls, and oxen. Plus: in a brand new segment sure to attract advertiser interest, Darren and Max practice their Cold Reading skills by writing and performing creative ad copy for memorable products from the Froze Bros archives. It's chaos, it's improv, and it proves they're both actor-trained professionals who definitely studied at the Royal Academy with Stanislavski. Absolutely. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the freezer” foolishness on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s foods at michaelangelos.com/product/lasagna-w-meat-sauce

Max and Darren are back with another marathon recording day—this time tackling an appetizer, main course, and dessert, all with an Italian theme (and all mysteriously layered). Your Frozathon holiday meal starts with TAST!EZ Italian-Style Risotto Bites from McCain Foods. Discover the 10th-century Sicilian origins of arancini, learn why these rice balls are named after oranges, and hear the disturbing story of St. Lucy's eyeballs that a Catholic school somehow thought was appropriate for children. Plus: Max may still have sulfur hexafluoride in his lungs from a decade ago, Darren conducts a frozen egg experiment, and the Bros debut a brand new segment—the Froze Bros Hotline—where Max improvises as a Butterball customer service rep fielding the most absurd turkey emergency calls ever recorded. Also featuring: mushroom moisture content analysis, Milo's quest for podcast fame, the great "is it orange or red?" debate, and why you should never put your Chihuahua near your holiday turkey. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the freezer” foolishness on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s foods at https://tastiez.com/products/#risotto-bites

It's Thanksgiving week, and the Froze Bros are celebrating with Stouffer's Roast Turkey meal—tender white meat turkey, stuffing, homestyle gravy, and mashed potatoes. But is this microwave dinner actually worthy of your holiday table? From Cleveland dairy stands to fancy skyscraper restaurants to your freezer aisle, Stouffer's has taken quite a journey. Darren repeatedly attempts to remember a Stouffer's manager's name with mixed results. Max discovers something critically missing from his meal and vows to get answers. Plus: White Castle wants you to put sliders in your stuffing, McCain acquires Penobscot McCrum (yes, that's a real company), the guys learn about Tie One On Day, and they debate swimmin' in chowdah and the joys of jellied cranberry sauce. Then, stick around for Thanksgiving trivia as Darren faces off against questions about turkey, pumpkins, and presidential pardons—with some surprising revelations that Darren may just come back to dispute. Warning: This episode contains dangerously high levels of steam, maltodextrin, and tryptophan. May cause drowsiness and sudden cravings for ridiculously tangential conversations over a frozen turkey dinner. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more “from the freezer” foolishness on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s foods at https://www.goodnes.com/stouffers/products/roast-turkey-for-one/

This week on The Froze Bros, Darren and Max review ¡Hola! Churros from J&J Snack Foods—the double twisted (double helix?) cinnamon sugar variety and the pink Trolls-branded bites. But before they can discuss the churros themselves, they need to tell you about three waterbeds, a German Shepherd, and a bankruptcy auction in Camden, New Jersey that changed the frozen food industry forever. Disney World, Costco, and a 1971 furniture shopping trip gone wrong also all have something surprising in common. How did a failing pretzel company become a billion-dollar empire? And when Darren emails customer service with what seems like a ridiculous question, will they actually respond? Also this week: The Bros debate the ethics of helium consumption, Milo (Max’s cat) makes a crash appearance during recording, and the guys discover how Justin Timberlake's entire career has come full circle through frozen churros. It's an episode about corporate origin stories, mechanically separated chicken (ffs! again?), and what Max was sucking in the backroom of a pool store. Plus: Shaggy at the Macy's Day Parade, a $40 frozen pie, and Little Bites that hide in the freezer so the Bros can give them the Froze Before Hos treatment.

The Froze Bros tackle a breakfast sandwich that pushes boundaries—blueberry pancakes instead of bread? Special guest Naomi shares her perfected heating method from years of Jimmy Dean fandom, while Darren accidentally experiments with cooking it in the plastic wrapper (results: surprisingly edible, questionably advisable). But first: a deep dive into the tangled corporate web connecting Jimmy Dean to Hillshire Farms, Sara Lee, Grupo Bimbo, and the Tyson empire. From buttermilk stands in Cleveland to carnival food vendors in New Jersey (real or fake?), the food industry's origin stories get the Froze Bros treatment. Plus: Hillshire Farms invades the freezer aisle, high-protein Pop-Tarts spark concern, British families save £1,100 on frozen veg, and Max tries to separate fact from fiction in "Froze Fakes"—a new game testing whether brand origin stories are real or total bullsh*t. Will mechanically separated chicken jokes ever get old? Can you freeze eggs? And most importantly: is a sandwich between two pancakes still a sandwich? Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s foods at https://www.jimmydean.com/products/sandwiches/blueberry-griddle-cake-sausage-egg-cheese

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 hours. Along the way, discover the fascinating history of pot pies—from ancient Greek artocreas to Victorian mystery meat. The Bros break down packaging (so much "made from scratch" talk), ease of cooking (Marie's high-maintenance foil requirements vs. Banquet's throw-it-in-the-oven simplicity), and taste (where's my peas, Banquet?). Max confesses his love for a soggy bottom, while Darren dumps his pot pie upside-down into a bowl like a barbarian. Plus: A brand new segment exploring Reddit's passionate frozen food opinions, where the Bros discover that people will absolutely fight you over Hungry Man dinners and chicken Alfredo. Jesse Pinkman had thoughts about frozen lasagna, and so does the internet. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook.Learn more about this episode’s foods athttps://www.mariecallendersmeals.com/frozen-pot-pies/pot-pies/chicken-pot-pie-0https://www.banquet.com/pot-pies/chicken-pot-pie 

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? (Spoiler: no.) Plus: Ouija boards, Max's haunted apartment, and Darren's college exorcism room. The Bros also discuss Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe's over Uncrustables knockoffs, Mr. McDonald the chicken (yes, really), and whether Max’s cat Milo is shaking him down over some bad debt. In the "Let It Go or Keep It Bro" segment, the guys freeze candy bars that are already frozen—trying Snickers, Twix, Butterfinger, Milky Way, and 100 Grand ice cream bars. Some are a hit, one is deeply disappointing, and they all melt down faster than Max in a Trader Joe’s. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://www.tyson.com/products/spooky-chicken-nuggets

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 seriously. Entering la plaza for the main event, the Bros uncover the shocking truth about José Olé himself (spoiler: he's giving Trix Rabbit energy), trace the brand's wild ownership from Tyson to a 115-year-old Japanese company, and grapple with truly important questions: What exactly is mechanically separated chicken? Whose house are these tortillas baked in? And can you really enlarge a product photo to show flavor? Where in the world is José Olé? Listeners, write in if you find him. We’ve got a message to deliver. And half a box of tacos and taquitos. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://joseole.com/products/chicken-cheese-mini-tacos-16-2oz/ and https://joseole.com/products/beef-cheese-taquitos-in-flour-tortillas-22-5oz/

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 owns some popular American brands, and learning that the company is also a major player in entertainment. (Wanna buy a podcast, CJ?) Along the way, the Bros debate the merits of chicken salad, discuss vegetarian-fed chickens, and report on frozen food recalls, including a massive 58-million-pound call on corn dog and sausage on a stick! The episode wraps with a Froze Before Hos segment testing how freezing cotton candy transforms this carnival classic. Whether you're here for world-class dumplings or world-class chaos, this episode delivers both—and possibly wood chips in your sausage. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://www.bibigousa.com/products/shop-steamed-soup-dumplings-pork-vegetable-6-6-oz

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: Will a massive recall be The Road to Perdition for the sausage-on-a-stick industry? Is smooth better than chunky? Is too much salt The Sting in frozen food? Has Darren learned anything on Duolingo? And could Max really Cool Hand Luke 50 hard-boiled eggs in an hour? In the final segment, Darren quizzes Max on the most popular frozen pizza brands. The Hustler thinks he can name them, but will he race to victory or crash and burn like a Cars sequel? The Color of Money might be green, but the color of this comedy is pure gold. The Verdict? This episode is like hanging out with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid—if they traded bank robbery for frozen food reviews. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://newmansown.com/product/margherita-stone-fired-crust

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 the Bros’ first Ice Cold Draft of frozen food mascots and personalities…to build houses?  Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or just love a good laugh, this episode is sure to entertain. So grab a snack, sit back, and enjoy the latest adventure with the Froze Bros! Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://www.thepizzacupcake.com

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 both Reese’s OREO cups and alcohol-filled ice pops. Then, the Bros also play a new game, Frozen Fake or Fail, as they try to fool each other (after some lengthy pre-game confusion) with real and made-up frozen product failures. Celebrate one year and who-knows-how-many episodes (it’s always a coin toss whether we can do math) with the world’s number one comedy podcast about frozen food! Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at  https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/desserts/frozen-desserts/dolly-partons-decadent-chocolate-pie

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 laws from across the United States. Whether you're a boba enthusiast or just love a good food-themed podcast, don't miss out on these fun and frosty adventures with the Froze Bros! Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/instant-boba-kit-073998

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 segment, the Bros introduce a new game, Ice Rank. Darren and Max each blindly rank five frozen food favorites (or are they favorites?) without knowing what’s coming next on the list. As usual, the Bros mix foolish banter, some memories and listener feedback, and a lot of behind-the-scenes laughs. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at  https://www.pfchangshomemenu.com/entrees/orange-chicken

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 Halloween-themed round of Frozen Feud in which Mike and Max guess the top selling Halloween candies, and this game might just break up Mike and Darren forever. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://www.mrssmiths.com/products/original-flaky-crust/original-flaky-crust-pumpkin.htm

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" personifying frozen foods like coconut shrimp, frozen lemonade, key lime pie on a stick, and pina coladas. Music by Substrates Sign up for The Froze Bros weekly newsletter at www.thefrozebros.com for more foolish “from the fridge” info on each episode. Follow The Froze Bros on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about this episode’s food at https://www.margaritavillefoods.com/products.html?category=82