What do Smurfs, blueberries, blue jeans, and the Detroit Lions all have in common? They’re blue. But which blue thing reigns supreme?

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the color blue. We debate the most iconic, useful, nostalgic, and downright elite blue things across food, nature, pop culture, technology, and more. As always, things get heated, opinions get strong, and logic occasionally gets thrown out the window.

After arguing our cases, we lock them into a full tournament bracket where only one blue thing can take home the crown. Will it be something classic? Something unexpected? Or something that absolutely should not win but somehow does?

Press play, pick sides, and let us know which blue thing you think deserves the title.

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It’s the most delicious time of the year. This week, we’re breaking down the best Christmas foods and asking the questions that really matter. Sweet or savory. Nostalgic or overrated. The dishes that make the holidays magical and the ones we only pretend to like because Grandma made them.

From Christmas morning staples to desserts that absolutely deserve their own holiday, we debate, rank, and probably offend at least one family tradition along the way. Expect strong opinions, questionable logic, and plenty of food you suddenly want to eat immediately.

Grab a cookie, pour some eggnog, and join us for a festive food fight you didn’t know you needed.

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It’s a Christmas themed episode of The Best Things Podcast as Craig and Aaron break down the most memorable characters from Christmas movies and TV specials, debate the heavy hitters, and bracket it all out to crown the best Christmas character of all time.

Quick note for listeners: This is a throwback episode, originally released in 2022... Ironically, when this episode was originally recorded, Aaron was on the verge of becoming a dad. As this episode drops again, he and his wife are once again expecting a baby around Christmas. Apparently some storylines just keep repeating.

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Christmas movies are not just movies, they are a whole vibe. In this episode of The Best Things, Craig and Aaron dive into the snow globe of holiday cinema and talk about the films that make Christmas feel like Christmas. From modern favorites like Elf and Home Alone to cozy classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas, and Christmas Vacation, we are breaking down what works, what does not, and which ones really deserve a yearly rewatch.

What did we miss? What did we rank way too high? Let us know your must watch Christmas movies and join the conversation.

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Craig and Aaron are back with part three of their multi-year journey through the wild world of TV and movie streaming. A lot has changed since the last time they opened up this can of digital worms, so it felt like the perfect moment to check back in and see who is thriving, who is struggling, and who is raising prices again for no good reason.

Instead of running a bracket this time, the guys take a different approach. They attempt the impossible. They try to build the perfect streaming service. The result is Best Things Plus, a totally made up platform that blends everything they love across the current streaming universe. Features, pricing, libraries, original content, user experience. Nothing is off the table as they draft their dream lineup and create the streamer they wish actually existed.

If you have ever complained about having too many apps, too many passwords, or too many subscriptions hitting your bank account, this episode is for you. Grab your remote and settle in for the third chapter of this ongoing saga as Craig and Aaron try to fix streaming once and for all.

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Pumpkin spice round two! Craig and Aaron continue their snack-tasting marathon as the pumpkin takeover gets even weirder. Will pumpkin spice live up to the hype, or have we finally hit the limit? Grab your favorite fall drink and join us as we taste our way through the most autumn-flavored episode ever.

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It’s officially pumpkin spice season — and we’re going all in. Craig and Aaron hit up Walmart and grabbed every pumpkin spice snack they could find. From breakfast foods to desserts and everything in between, we find out which pumpkin spice products are worth stocking up on and which ones belong in the clearance bin. Spoiler: our stomachs might not make it to Thanksgiving.

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Ever wonder why we say things like “raining cats and dogs” or “break the ice”? In this episode, Craig and Aaron dig into the wild, weird, and sometimes downright hilarious origins behind everyday phrases we all use without thinking. From ancient naval slang to Shakespearian leftovers, we uncover where these sayings actually came from—and question why we’re still saying them.

Of course, along the way we also spiral into a few rants about modern Gen Z and Gen Alpha lingo that makes absolutely zero sense to us. What even is “skibidi”?

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