The Food Guys Podcast

In our first monthly wrap-up episode of 2026, we break down everything that went down over summer from influencer controversy at the Australian Open, to food wins and disasters from our trips around Australia.

Nectro reports back from Queensland, Dub shares his Surf Coast food adventures (and long queues), and we unpack some of the biggest food talking points of the month, including Arnott’s Cheds recipe backlash, fast-food breakfast wars kicking off, and the January food releases we missed.

We also dive into why Japanese cheesecake suddenly took over social media, GYG's exclusive new deal, and what trends we think are about to explode next.

A little chaos, a lot of food, and the perfect catch-up episode to kick off 2026.

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Are we still eating meals… or just snacking our way through the day?

In this episode of The Food Guys, Dub Eats and Nectorious Papi dive into the rise of snack culture and ask the big question: are snacks officially replacing meals?

From protein bars that taste like chocolate, to $12 cookies, loaded croissants, snack plates, and “girl dinner / boy dinner” TikTok trends, we break down when proper lunches disappeared, why social media changed how we eat, and how snacks somehow became more expensive than full meals.
We debate whether three meals a day is outdated, rate snacks on whether they’re actually “real meals,” and predict what food will look like by 2030 (spoiler: smaller portions, higher prices, and dessert for dinner).

If your lunch is an iced coffee and a protein bar… this one’s for you.

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Content creator, sweet treat connoisseur and certified chaos merchant Undiagnosed Anthony joins Dub and Nectro for one of our most unfiltered episodes yet.

We kick things off the only way that makes sense, talking about sweet treats, before diving into how Anthony accidentally went viral, where the name “Undiagnosed” actually came from, and how a simple dessert video changed everything. From working full-time and planning a psychology career to racking up massive numbers on TikTok almost overnight, Anthony breaks down the reality of creator life behind the screen.

The conversation goes everywhere: wild dessert takes, Greek heritage, favourite foods when he’s not eating sweets, travelling for food, merch selling out in minutes, influencer drama, TikTok Awards energy, and why Australia desperately needs a proper influencer reality show.

We also blind-rank Top 5 Greek dishes, argue Sydney vs Melbourne, and somehow end up talking about his mum’s doll collection.

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What food trends are actually shaping 2026, and which ones we want to see left in 2025!

On this episode of The Food Guys, Dub Eats and Nectorious Papi recap the biggest trends from 2025, from matcha, pistachio, protein-everything and tiramisu, to cinnamon scrolls and Dubai’s social food influence.
Then we look ahead to what’s next: charcoal chicken, fried chicken evolutions, elevated comfort food, creative caviar takes, oil alternatives like tallow, healthier sodas, fibre-focused foods, and the rise of international brands like Jollibee.
We also explore where flavour is heading from sauces becoming the real hero, to sweet and savoury snack crossovers, and why Greek flavours and casual Greek dining could be primed for a big moment in Australia.
Trends, hype, and what might actually last this one’s all about what’s coming next.

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On this episode of The Food Guys, we dive into TasteAtlas’ ranking of the world’s best cuisines from Italian and Greek to Japanese and Mexican and debate what these global heavyweights really mean to food lovers everywhere.

Nectro gets real with a heartfelt apology about a comment he made, setting the tone for honest conversation. Then we shift to what’s happening right here in Melbourne a city with over 3,500 restaurants serving more than 70 different cuisines and widely considered Australia’s culinary capital.

We chat about which international flavours we think will shine in Melbourne and across Australia in 2026 from classic European favourites and vibrant Asian eats to up-and-coming neighbourhood tastes that reflect the city’s multicultural pulse.

Expect stories, hot takes, and plenty of foodie inspiration for your next meal.

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