On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana bite into everything from corporate apple samplings to childhood “food traumas” that shaped the way they snack today. Alex recounts his Honeycrisp vs. Granny Smith taste test (plus a few adventurous apple picks), while Adriana shares the first-grade caramel apple mishap that left her slicing fruit for life. From licorice aversions and Oreo kick phases to dill pickle cravings and Ben & Jerry’s “Phish Food” obsession, nothing in the snack aisle is off-limits.
The conversation stretches beyond the pantry, too. A listener chimes in with their battery-powered lawnmower experience, adding a full-circle nod to earlier episodes. Alex also recaps his most recent Franklin, KY 5K: hills, race-day playlist strategy, and a top three finish in his age group included. The episode closes on workplace rhythms, from venturing back into corporate office days to tying in Nashville run club routines.
It’s a flavorful mix of stories, laughs, and a reminder that whether it’s food quirks or fitness milestones, the Ramblers never quite fit into a box.
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