What happens when two iconic regional flavors go head-to-head in potato chip form — and our taste buds are the referees?

In this episode of Judging Things, we crack open two bold Game Day Flavor potato chips from Herr’s: Carolina Style BBQ Pulled Pork and Philly Cheesesteak. One promises smoky Southern barbecue goodness, while the other attempts to capture the unmistakable taste of Philadelphia’s most famous sandwich… but can a potato chip really pull that off?

We put both flavors to the ultimate test with honest reactions, unexpected opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way. From first impressions and aroma checks to texture debates and flavor surprises, nothing escapes judgment. If you’ve ever wondered whether limited-edition snack flavors live up to the hype (or just love hearing strong opinions about snack food), this episode delivers entertaining verdicts, relatable commentary, and a flavor journey you won’t want to miss. Join us as we dive in, chin to hairline, to wrap our hoagie mouths around these chips.

P.S. We swear. A lot. Listener discretion advised.

Key Takeaways:

• The shoddily-researched history of Herr’s.
• Not all Philly accents are the same. We’re lookin’ at youse guys, Delco.
• Maybe not all flavors need to be a potato chip. Just sayin.
• Our hoagie mouths make noises when we eat, and if that grosses you out, consider yourself warned.
• We talk a lot about Philadelphia here, but not all episodes will be that kind of jawn, we promise.

Links:

• Herr’s Potato Chips
• Herr’s Factory Tour
• Office Ladies Pod
• The Office (U.S.) - Jim and Karen search for Herr’s Chips
• How to Order a Philly Cheesesteak, a guide by Geno’s Steaks
• Cheesesteaks in Philly: Your 2025 Guide, by Visit Philadelphia
• Most Popular Cheesesteaks in Philly, including Pat’s, Geno’s, Jim’s, and Dalessandro’s, by The Philadelphia Inquirer
• Amoroso’s, baker of the iconic Philly roll
• Delco Dialect, by Meghan Malloy Creates
• How Do You Describe the Philly Accent? by The Philadelphia Inquirer
• Philly accent one of the world's most studied dialects, by 6ABC Philadelphia
• Phi

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