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The Empty Bowl

Justin McElroycerealously.net
A meditative podcast about cereal from cereal eater Justin McElroy and Cerealously creator Dan Goubert.
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Episodes

Twenty-Eight

This is the twenty-eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which IHOP pops off, Japanese donuts go nuts, and we ideate the best cereal mixes for prolonged indoor munching.

Mar 20, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Twenty-Seven

This is the twenty-seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we stockpile gummy burgers in high volume, explore the surface of Neptune, and not-so-subtly pine for Sprinkle Spangles.

Feb 27, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Twenty-Six

This is the twenty-sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we defuse risky cereal situations, critique Cinnamon Toast Crunch in varying viscosities, and balance the perfect breakfast.

Feb 12, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Twenty-Five

This is the twenty-fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan seizes a 1 in 100 chance, Justin "Toops" McElroy shares the scoop, and we ask you about your secret cereal.

Jan 30, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Twenty-Four

This is the twenty-fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we assess a smörgåsbord of 2020 releases, recap 2019's best, and perform a live smell test of the new decade's most potently aromatic cereal.

Jan 08, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Twenty-Three

This is the twenty-third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we discuss a surreally named fast food development, Dan's biggest 2019 disappointment, and the ideal Scooby-Doo cereal.

Dec 04, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Twenty-Two

This is the twenty-second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we cover a rapid-fire barrage of doughnutty news and flapjackular reviews.

Nov 20, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Twenty-One

This is the twenty-first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we ocularly evaluate Twinkies Cereal and explore the potion-colored history of Spooky Froot Loops.

Oct 23, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Twenty

This is the twentieth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we say many things about blueberries and consider eating cereal in the monastic tradition.

Oct 09, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Nineteen

This is the nineteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we drool over Golden Grahams Bites and review a cereal that really bites.

Sep 11, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Eighteen

This is the eighteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we call Eggo's bluff and make sacrifices to the strangest cereal mascot ever sculpted.

Aug 28, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Seventeen

This is the seventeenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Lucky saves Rice Krispies Treats and secret cereal recipes are released from the archives.

Aug 14, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Sixteen

This is the sixteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we eat snickerdoodles out of season and make a possible contribution to cereal history.

Jul 24, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Fifteen

This is the fifteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we lambast Spider-Man's ridiculous request and see which Mermaid Cereal is the better half.

Jul 03, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Fourteen

This is the fourteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan gets duped by an avocado cereal and we weep for the worst thing to happen to cereal in recent memory.

Jun 19, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Thirteen

This is the thirteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we spotlight our favorite cereal media memories and discuss pillows. So. Many. Pillows.

Jun 05, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Twelve

This is the twelfth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we demystify Magic Spoon Cereal and compliment Pac-Man's gym shorts.

May 22, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Eleven

This is the eleventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Bob Ross comes to breakfast and an underrated gem flies north for the summer.

Apr 10, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ten

This is the tenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we reveal the newest Cheerios flavor and conquer King Vitaman's Court of Riddles.

Mar 20, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Nine

This is the ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we discuss cereals both meaty and cryptozoological.

Feb 20, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Eight

This is the eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we announce an early cereal of the year contender and try to track down a mythical '80s cereal, too.

Feb 06, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Seven

This is the seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which things quickly turn sour and we get to the bottom of the whole "bottom of the bag" issue.

Jan 09, 201923 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Six

This is the sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we tailor our Yuletide offerings to Mr. Clause and yawn over the year's potentially most boring cereal.

Dec 19, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Five

This is the fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we taste test redundant Cocoa Puffs and contemplate the ethics of caffeinated cereal.

Nov 21, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Four

This is the fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we consider Pop-Tart peripherals and try some of South Africa's strangest cereal flavors.

Nov 07, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Three

This is the third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Justin reveals his hottest Trix take and milk alternatives hit the main stage.

Oct 22, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Two

This is the second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which pastries return to the breakfast bowl and Dan draws too much attention at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Oct 03, 201825 minSeason 1Ep. 2

One

This is the first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we introduce the world to a meditative podcast about cereal.

Sep 12, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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