Come take a Xylophone Break - a mini podcast series by Alyssa Savino featuring a brief review of a product, accompanied by an even more brief tune played on a xylophone inspired by the item discussed.
The Crumbl cookie brand is offering an Olivia Rodrigo inspired cookie in the Twin Cities Metro area and Alyssa had to secure it and plonk away at these xylophone keys.
29 Feb 2024
Wild Berry Poppi
Alyssa discusses the merit of a 16 oz can of anything, especially Wild Berry Poppi. And a slower Xylophone Break, this time.
8 Feb 2024
Subway Sidekicks
Subway released three new "sidekicks" - footlong churros, pretzels, and chocolate chip cookies - and Alyssa tries them all!
25 Jan 2024
Pink Pineapple
As we know following this most recent year (especially in film), pink goes with everything. Apparently including produce.
28 Dec 2023
Mustard Skittles
After much finger crossing and Ebay cruising, Alyssa secures a teeny bag of novelty Mustard Skittles released over the summer.
14 Dec 2023
McDonald's Holiday Pie
After a months long hiatus, Alyssa is back to describe the McDonald's Holiday Pie - after it eluded her for literal years.
8 Jun 2023
Lilac Lemonade
Alyssa heads back into the wilderness to forage for lilacs to make this flavored seasonal drink. Is it worth the time and labor? Is it even GOOD? We'll see/hear.
25 May 2023
Dandelion Fritters
Usually Alyssa will swipe whatever most chaotic item from the grocery store SHELF, but this week she's gone straight into the wilderness to forage for a snack. This week's episode features a review of dandelion fritters, based on the recipe by Blackforager on Instagram.
Dandelion fritter recipe and so much more -
Alexis Nikole 🌾🍀 (@blackforager) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/?hl=en)
4 May 2023
WaterTok
Another corner of Tiktok has proved too intriguing to ignore in this episode of Xylophone Break. Videos featuring water "recipes" made by mixing flavored powders and syrups have become popular, and serve as this week's topic.
20 Apr 2023
It's Nearly Ice Cream Season
Before we know it, Summer 2023 will have arrived and this week's Xylophone Break is here to ensure we aren't overwhelmed with new ice cream offerings, reviewing the current most prominent ones. This episode covers McDonald's new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry, DQ's Churro Dipped Cone, Talenti Mini Sorbetto bars, and Tiktok's popular Fruit Roll Up and ice cream hack.
6 Apr 2023
TikTok Pickle Roll Ups
Crisp a little cheese on a skillet, add a pickle plank, and what does one have? An unofficially-named internet phenomenon recreated and discussed in this week's episode of Xylophone Break.
23 Mar 2023
Ranch Ice Cream
Alyssa failed to talk herself out of trying Van Leeuwen's Ranch flavor, the ice cream company's collaboration with Hidden Valley. In this episode, she braves this savory pairing and discusses its merits in a variety of presentations. Will this be the final Van Leeuwen chaotic flavor she'll try? Time will tell.
9 Mar 2023
Scarlett Johansson's Snow Days
Does anyone else remember Scarlett Johansson endorsing those boujee pizza bites everywhere? Alyssa couldn't stop thinking about it and finally picked up a bag of them from the freezer section. Are they THAT much better than our childhood favorite, traditional Pizza Rolls? We'll find out!
23 Feb 2023
Raspberry Rally Girl Scout Cookie
The tried-and-true members of the Girl Scout cookie family have added a berry and chocolate flavored wafer, Raspberry Rally. This week, as a former scout herself, Alyssa deems whether it is worthy of its spot in the line-up.
9 Feb 2023
Shower Orange
Shower snacks, specifically citrus, are having a moment on the internet. This week Alyssa tries the trend (again) to see what all the fuss is about.
22 Jan 2023
Starry Soda
In this first episode of Xylophone Break, Alyssa tries Pepsi's new lemon-lime soda, Starry. Does it truly rival Coca Cola's Sprite as Pepsi intended?? We'll see!
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5.0 / 5
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