The Best Things

The Best Things

Two guys searching for the best things in food, culture and entertainment. Each week, Craig and Aaron discuss and debate topics like "What is the Best Pizza Topping?", "Who was the best Batman?" and "Who is the best celebrity named Will?". Once they've narrowed it down, we throw them in a bracket style competition to determine which one is... The Best Thing! Send us your thoughts, email us at feedback@bestthingspod.com or find us on all the socials @bestthingspod

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April 14, 2025 80 mins

This week, we’re diving headfirst into a cheesy, crunchy, fully-loaded conversation all about NACHOS. From the essential foundations (chips and cheese, obviously) to the wildcard toppings that take your tray to the next level, we’re breaking down the very best nacho ingredients out there.


Then, things get spicy 🔥 as we draft our dream nacho builds and pit them against each other in a head-to-head tournament to decide t...

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From the legendary Spaghetti Tree hoax to Burger King’s Chocolate Whopper, companies have pulled off some truly unforgettable April Fool’s pranks. But which one is the all-time best? In this episode, Craig and Aaron dive into the funniest, most creative, and downright ridiculous corporate pranks ever pulled. From tech giants to fast food chains, we’re ranking them all in our classic tournament-style showdown.


Which pran...

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March 24, 2025 94 mins

Is there anything ranch doesn’t make better? From crispy fries to juicy wings, ranch dressing has been the undisputed king of condiments for decades. But today, we’re settling the ultimate debate—what is the best thing to dip in ranch?


Craig and Aaron go head-to-head, drafting their top contenders and throwing them into a no-holds-barred tournament to crown the true champion of creamy goodness. Will a classic like pizza...

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March 17, 2025 89 mins

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re feeling lucky… or at least green! 🌈💚 In this special throwback episode, Craig and Aaron dive into all things verde, from iconic foods and legendary superheroes to money, nature, and everything in between. What’s the best “green” thing of all time? We’ll debate, rank, and battle it out in our signature tournament style until only one remains!


Will it be something classic, like four-lea...

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March 10, 2025 80 mins

Ah, springtime—the season of blooming flowers, warmer weather, and… relentless allergies? In this episode of The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we dive into everything that makes spring great—and everything that makes it, well, not so great. From perfect patio weather and baseball’s return to the dreaded pollen apocalypse and unpredictable rain showers, we’re breaking it all down.


Of course, we’ll wrap things up the ...

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February 17, 2025 96 mins

It’s Presidents’ Day, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how—by talking about food! 🍔🥧 From Washington’s love of hoecakes to JFK’s obsession with New England fish chowder, we’re taking a delicious deep dive into the favorite foods of every U.S. president. Which ones sound amazing? Which ones make us question everything? And most importantly—who had the best taste in food?


Join Craig and Aaron as we chew over h...

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February 10, 2025 79 mins

In this hilarious episode of The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we explore the quirkiest and most bizarre state laws still on the books across the United States. From weird regulations about keeping alligators in bathtubs to strange rules on public kissing, we dive into the funniest state laws that will have you scratching your head and laughing out loud.

Have you ever wondered if it's legal to tie a giraffe to a telepho...

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January 27, 2025 89 mins

Looking for the ultimate guide to the best movies set in Los Angeles? You’ve found it! 🎬 In this episode of The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we’re spotlighting the most iconic films whose plots take place in the heart of LA. From sun-drenched streets to gritty urban landscapes, Los Angeles has been the star of countless unforgettable stories.

We’ll break down what makes these movies so quintessentially LA, sharing our...

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January 20, 2025 97 mins

Who’s hungry? 🍔🌮 In this episode of The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we’re diving into the unexpected comeback of casual dining restaurant chains! Remember when places like Chili’s, Olive Garden, and Applebee’s were the go-to spots for family nights and endless breadsticks? Well, they’re making a splash again, and we’re here for it!

We’ll chat about what’s driving their resurgence (spoiler: it’s more than just the mo...

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January 13, 2025 83 mins

New Year, same two guys talking about food. Today's topic? PIZZA! This one has been on the list for a while, today the boys are building their perfect pizza's from the ground up and in doing so, talking about all the best pizza toppings in the game.

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November 18, 2024 88 mins

Tis the season for family, friends and cut-throat competition while playing board games. While they're meant to be fun, they can often be ruthless (but let's be honest, that's kinda what makes them fun). In today's episode, we seek to find what the BEST Board Game of all time is.

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November 11, 2024 101 mins

What color do you think of when you think of Autumn? We don't have to guess, we know it's probably BROWN... which, of course, begs the question: "What's the best 'brown' thing?"

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October 28, 2024 69 mins

Halloween is really great, except for the parts that aren't :) Today, the boys talk about the WORST parts of the 31st of October. From candy to costumes to egregious outdoor decorations that make you feel like you're in a Tim Burton movie, what's ultimately the worst?

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October 21, 2024 71 mins

Sitcoms have been a staple in TV for over 80 years, so it begs the question... what is the best decade of comedy?

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October 14, 2024 81 mins

Happy National "Be Bald and Be Free" Day! Yeah, we didn't know it was a thing either, but it gives us a great excuse to talk about the best bald personalities. If you could pick one to hangout with for an afternoon, who would it be? We set out to answer that question on today's episode!

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September 16, 2024 87 mins

To what lengths will we go to determine the best? Well in today's episode, we literally taste EVERY available Reese's product to determine which of them is worthy of being the king of Reese's.

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September 9, 2024 105 mins

From the highest of high's to the lowest (maybe beyond lowest) of lows, the boys take a deep dive into the Star Wars movies to talk about the best (and worst) of the franchise.

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September 2, 2024 68 mins

Happy Labor Day! Today we're throwing it back to January 2022 to one of our most downloaded episodes where we decide what the greatest Will Ferrell movie is. What will it be? You gotta listen to find out!

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August 26, 2024 94 mins

We couldn't leave you hanging any longer! More super weird roadside attractions from the good ole U.S.A!
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August 19, 2024 67 mins

Do you ever wish you could relive a movie experience? Today the boys talk about what movies they wish they could experience fresh.... all over again.

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