Episode 14: Matteo DeBenedetti (Toy Cars)

Eyyy, how you doin’? I’m back this week with Matteo DeBenedetti from the New Jersey band Toy Cars! Following up on his cameo in the Retirement Party episode, I called up Matty D and got the scoop on Jersey pizza and heard a passionate defense in the case of Sheetz vs. Wawa!

 We traced his musical history from ska and folk punk, to the anthemic heartland emo on Toy Car’s latest full length “Paint Brain”, as well as regrouping and gearing up for new stuff in 2019. In the second half we finally get the lowdown on Jersey Pizza, talk Taco Bell, discuss pizza and ramen snobbery. https://www.facebook.com/toycarsnj/ https://toycars.bandcamp.com/ http://snifflingindiekids.storenvy.com/products/17636555-toy-cars-sleeping-patterns-cd The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. [e-mail] Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC https://tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap https://tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2 Intro - Cold (Toy Cars) Break - Leaving A/B (Toy Cars) Outro - Albatross (Toy Cars) Luigi’s - Neptune, NJ Disco Fries Talula’s - Asbury Park, NJ Speakeatery - Asbury Park, NJ Italian and Chinese food in Jersey Taco Bell Wawa Sheetz Quick Check - Northeast Soft Pretzels Torchy’s Tacos - Austin, TX Mis Cuates Taco Shop - Pala, CA (Breakfast Burrito) Del Taco White Castle (Impossible Slider) In and Out Five Guys Tatsu - Los Angeles, CA (Ramen Burger) Furious Spoon - Chicago (Ramen) Lowell, MA (on college Ave) Mystery Restaurant in Tallahassee (biscuit place, dragon names) Cookout (Cajun chicken wraps) Whataburger Yerba Mate Chipotle Sunflower Seeds (black pepper) Sour Gummies (Haribo, Twin Snakes) Buffalo Sauce Lou Malnati’s - Chicago