Stay Outta My Fridge

What's the best Slim Jim flavor? This week on Stay Outta My Fridge, we're putting eight different Slim Jim flavors to the test and ranking every one from worst to best. We're trying: OriginalMildSpicyTabascoTeriyakiPepperoni & CheeseMild & CheeseBuffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Style Chicken Stick The rules are simple: taste each one, argue about where it belongs, and keep rearranging the rankings until we crown the official Stay Outta My Fridge Slim Jim champion. Can anything actually beat the Original? Is the Buffalo Wild Wings collaboration any good? And which flavor gets unanimously dumped at the bottom of the list? There are disagreements...

Think you could tell the difference between an Oreo and a Dollar General cookie? We thought we could too. In this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, the family puts six popular name brand foods head-to-head against their Dollar General counterparts in a blind taste test to see if the extra money is actually buying a better product... or just a familiar logo. With blindfolds on, a homemade trophy on the line, and plenty of trash talk along the way, things get a lot harder than anyone expected. Foods We Tested • Oreos vs Clover Valley Sandwich Cookies • Pop-Tarts vs Clover Vall...

What happens when you let ChatGPT plan your entire family dinner... and you're only allowed to shop at Dollar General? That's exactly what we decided to find out. Armed with an AI-generated shopping list and a $35 budget, we headed to Dollar General to see if artificial intelligence could actually create a meal worthy of a restaurant. The results? Garlic Parmesan waffle strips, a bacon waffle burger and candy biscuit bombs stuffed with everything from Milky Way bars to sour candy. Some recipes sounded ridiculous. Some surprised us. One might actually become part of our family's regular dinner rotation. Join Beard...

This isn't just another shopping trip... Lo is heading into her senior year, so we gave her one simple challenge: she could pick ANY 12 items she wanted. No hints. No suggestions. Just whatever she wanted. Then it was Iyla's turn... Let's just say things got a little more chaotic. Join us as we visit multiple stores, react to every pick, share plenty of laughs, and see what each daughter chooses when given complete freedom. Which item surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments what YOUR 12 items would've been during your senior year. If you enjoy family adventures, shopping...

Best Restaurants Near Watertown NY | We Tried 5 in One Day to find the hidden gems, local favorites, and restaurants actually worth visiting. Looking for the best restaurants near Watertown, NY? We tried 5 local restaurants in one day across Watertown and Redwood, New York to find the hidden gems, the best food, and the places we'd happily visit again. After dropping Iyla off at Camp Wabasso for the week, it was just me and Megh. No Avery. No Lo. Just a Sunday Funday road trip exploring local restaurants, breweries, pubs, and hidden gems throughout Northern New York. Some stops were recommendations...

Dollar General Cake Challenge: Evan loves baking, but this time he wasn’t allowed to touch the cakes. Evan thought he was coming to Stay Outta My Fridge to bake three elaborate cakes using only ingredients from Dollar General. Instead, Beard Laws surprised him with three apprentices: Iyla, Colden, and Madden. Evan could choose the cakes, set up the stations, assign the bakers, and run the kitchen, but he had to sit back and watch the chaos unfold. The three Dollar General cake creations were a Cosmic Brownie Cake, a S’mores Cake, and a Red Velvet Cookie Monster Cake. Ther...

Dice Sandwich Challenge We Couldn't Believe Actually Worked | Stay Outta My Fridge The Dice Sandwich Challenge We Couldn't Believe Actually Worked quickly turned into one of our funniest family food experiments yet. Avery and Isla joined Beard Laws as every ingredient for lunch was decided completely by dice, and once the chaos started there was no turning back. No rerolls. No changing your mind. No backing out. Every bread, protein, topping, sauce, and chaos card had to be played exactly as rolled. Somehow we ended up with sandwiches that ranged from surprisingly delicious to absolute disasters. What's In The Fridge...

Frozen Pizza Taste Test Under $5 | Stay Outta My Fridge Frozen Pizza Taste Test Under $5 is finally here, and Beard Laws, Avery and Isla are raiding the freezer to find out which budget frozen pizza deserves a spot in your kitchen. We bought six frozen pizzas from Aldi, Dollar General, Family Dollar and Save A Lot, kept every pizza under $5, and put them through a blind family taste test to crown the ultimate budget pizza champion. Can a cheap frozen pizza actually beat the competition? That's exactly what we're finding out. From crispy thin crust pizzas to fluffy cheese pizzas and...

Five Wheels Pick Our Lunch Challenge and things got weird fast! Beard Laws, Avery, and Isla raid the fridge and let five random wheels decide every ingredient of their lunch—from the bread to the toppings to the condiments and even a Wheel of Chaos that changes everything. This week's Stay Outta My Fridge episode might feature some of the strangest sandwiches we've ever created. What happens when peanut butter lands on a bagel? What if olives somehow work on a sandwich? And could a random spin accidentally create the perfect lunch? What's In The Fridge This Week:
• Random sand...

Stewart's vs Dollar General: Which Food Wins? In this blind taste test, Beard Laws, Avery and Isla raid the kitchen to settle a debate that every Upstate New York family has probably had at least once. We bought store-brand foods from Stewart's Shops and Dollar General, mixed them up, labeled everything A and B, and put the entire family to the test. Nobody knew which store was which. From bread and beef jerky to cookies, gummy worms, hot dogs, trail mix, cheese slices, and lemonade, we ranked every item and crowned an overall champion. Some of these results completely shocked...

Stewart's Ice Cream Bracket Challenge is finally here! Avery and Isla join Beard Laws as we raid the freezer, grab 8 random Stewart's Ice Cream pints, and put them through the ultimate taste test tournament to crown the best Stewart's ice cream flavor. From Cookies & Cream and Moose Trail to Happy Camper, Bark in the Dark, Sugar Shack Swirl, and more, every flavor had to survive our family bracket challenge. Some favorites dominated, some surprise underdogs pulled off huge upsets, and one Stewart's Ice Cream flavor walked away as champion. If you're a Stewart's Shops fan, ice cream lover, or someone...

Japan KitKat Taste Test & Review | Stay Outta My Fridge is pure snack chaos from start to finish. Beard Laws, Avery and Isla raid the fridge to try rare Japanese KitKats, weird chocolate flavors, mystery matcha candy, and some of the wildest snacks we’ve ever opened on the show. This week’s Stay Outta My Fridge episode turns into a full-on family snack battle as Avery and Isla rank Japanese KitKats against classic American chocolate bars. Some flavors were incredible. Some tasted like candles. One tasted like grass. And one nearly broke the entire family. If you love family food revi...

Turkish Munchies Review & Taste Test is here as the crew dives into a wild mystery box! In this Turkish Munchies unboxing, join Beard Laws, Megh, Isla, and Lo in the kitchen studio as they taste-test, rank, and crown the absolute winner of the box. The dogs are going crazy, the kids are going crazy, and we are completely bypassing the professional studio setup to bring you pure, unedited family chaos straight from our kitchen table. After traveling the world last week through stale snacks, we are hitting Turkey to see if these crazy pink monster treats can actually deliver. From...

Snack Crate World Taste Test | Stay Outta My Fridge turned our kitchen into an international snack battlefield. Matt, Megh, Iyla, and Lo traveled around the world through food trying snacks from Malaysia, Scotland, Sweden, Greece, and France… and some of these flavors absolutely blindsided us. This Snack Crate taste test delivered everything from incredible chocolate and chips to snacks that tasted like they were invented during a fever dream at 2 AM. One country completely shocked us with amazing candy, while another nearly made somebody tap out on camera. Family food challenges always get chaotic in this house, but international snacks so...

Dollar General Mexican Food Taste Test | Stay Outta My Fridge Dollar General Mexican Food Taste Test just turned into a full-on fridge raid as Beard Laws brings Avery and Isla into the chaos of a Cinco De Mayo food experiment that might’ve been a mistake from the start. This week on Stay Outta My Fridge, things got a little out of control. What started as a quick stop at Dollar General turned into a full-blown Mexican food taste test featuring stuffed nachos, burritos, chimichangas, and mini tacos. With no plan, no expectations, and pure “figure it out later” energy, Beard...

Mystery House Items Challenge… What Is This?! | Stay Outta My Fridge
The Mystery House Items Challenge is on—and Avery and Isla would’ve had no shot at some of these! This week on Stay Outta My Fridge, Beard Laws dives into a chaotic household guessing challenge that proves we don’t even know what’s in our own house. We didn’t go to the store… we didn’t grab snacks… we raided our own house and somehow made it way more confusing than any snack taste test we’ve ever done. From random kitchen finds to things that honestly should...

Beef Jerky Blind Test… We Were So Wrong – Stay Outta My Fridge and things got chaotic FAST. Beard Laws, Avery and Isla grabbed 10 different Amazon beef jerky brands and tried to figure out which one was actually worth the money… and the results shocked all of us. Beef jerky is expensive, so we decided to do the ultimate blind taste test so YOU don’t waste your money. No brands, no bias—just real reactions, brutal honesty, and a whole lot of family chaos. What’s In The Fridge This Week:
Blind beef jerky taste test (Amazon snack review)
Family...

Ogdensburg Fries Taste Test… Secret Winner?! – Stay Outta My Fridge
We raided Ogdensburg’s top fast food spots and put them to the ultimate test with Avery and Isla… and let’s just say, not everyone was ready for the results. This week on Stay Outta My Fridge, Beard Laws hits the road to grab fries from McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Jreck Subs, and Pizza Hut—but back in the studio, Avery and Isla have no idea which fries they’re eating. Blindfolds are on, guesses are flying, and the reactions get chaotic fast. Some fries shocked us… and others c...

Cheap Dollar General candy taste test! We tried the cheapest off-brand candy from Dollar General to see what’s actually worth buying and what should NEVER leave the shelf. If you’ve ever wondered if cheap candy from Dollar General is secretly amazing… or just a regret waiting to happen… this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge puts it to the test. We hit the store, grabbed a bunch of budget candy (Sweet Smiles, random off-brand finds, and some questionable choices), and gave honest, hilarious reactions you won’t get anywhere else. Some of these candies shocked us…
Some of them offe...

Dr Pepper sausage is real… and today we’re putting it to the test. In this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, we break down weird food trends, food lies, and whether this Johnsonville Dr Pepper sausage is actually worth trying. At some point, food stopped being simple… and started becoming experiments. From “natural flavors” to “low fat” marketing tricks, we’ve all been sold on food ideas that don’t quite match reality. So what happens when a brand combines soda and sausage? Is it genius… or just another example of food going too far? In this episode, I dive into the truth...

Food news is getting weirder by the day, and some of these stories sound completely fake, but they’re 100% real. In this Stay Outta My Fridge episode, we break down shocking food news, hidden ingredients, and fast food decisions that might make you rethink what you’re eating. In this episode, we dive into some of the most bizarre, surprising, and controversial food stories that are actually happening right now. From lawsuits involving major fast food chains to ingredients hiding in everyday products, this is the kind of food news that makes you stop and question everything in your fridge. If y...

Restaurant prices are out of control , and on this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, we're breaking down exactly how restaurants lost their minds. From an $850 gold-covered steak to a restaurant charging 25 cents for ketchup, the modern dining experience has officially gone off the rails. WHAT WE'RE COVERING THIS EPISODE:
• Restaurant prices skyrocketing, including $38 burgers at famous NYC restaurants
• Salt Bae's London steakhouse and the $850 gold leaf Tomahawk steak
• Why restaurants charging for ketchup has the internet furious
• QR code menus, and why 78% of diners still want a physical menu
• The out-of-control tipping culture hitting coffee sho...

Are boneless wings actually just fancy chicken nuggets? If you've ever argued about food, grocery stores, or why you can't stop eating Doritos, this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge is going to hit different. Matt (aka Beard Laws) is joined by Luther Grimwood of the Triple T Podcast to break down some of the most ridiculous, fascinating, and slightly disturbing food industry secrets you never knew you needed. Buckle up, your relationship with food is about to get complicated. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
• The real boneless wings lawsuit , did Buffalo Wild Wings commit food false advertising?

Dad life is messy, emotional, and unpredictable. In this episode of the Stay Outta My Fridge dad life podcast, I share a real week of parenting, youth sports struggles, and the chaos that comes with raising athletes and running a household. Being a parent means celebrating wins, handling tough moments, and learning lessons you never expected. This week in Carthage, New York, both of my daughters played basketball — one had success on the court while the other faced the frustration of not getting the opportunity she hoped for. Watching your kid experience adversity in youth sports is one of the ha...

Sports card collecting became our winter survival strategy — and it turned into something way bigger than we expected. From ripping packs late at night to hosting Whatnot giveaways, this father-daughter card flipping journey has been part hobby, part business, and part life lesson. In this episode, Avery joins me in the studio to break down our entire sports card collecting season — the wins, the losses, the crazy pulls, and whether we actually made any money flipping sports cards. If you’ve ever wondered whether sports card flipping is profitable, how Whatnot giveaways really work, or whether ripping packs beats buying single...

Dad life in your 40s hits different, and sometimes it shows up in ways you don’t expect. In this solo episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, I talk about the moment I completely overreacted to my daughters fighting over a Tim Hortons doughnut… and what it revealed about fatherhood stress, turning 41, and the pressure modern dads quietly carry. If you’re navigating dad life in your late 30s or 40s, feeling the weight of rising utility bills, fuel oil costs, family finances, and still trying to build meaningful memories with your kids, this episode will hit home. Because sometimes it’s n...

Parenting struggles show up in the most unexpected places — and sometimes, it starts with the fridge. In this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, we break down why the refrigerator might actually be the ultimate parenting personality test. If you’ve ever opened a full fridge and still heard “there’s nothing to eat,” this one is for you. From dinner planning chaos to kids’ messy rooms, we dive into the relatable humor behind everyday family life and why food management feels harder than it should. In this episode, we explore: • Why the fridge has become a metaphor for modern parenting

This week on Stay Outta My Fridge, I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion you can’t fix with an early bedtime. Between coaching JV and varsity basketball, work stress, being a dad and husband, and trying to keep multiple shows moving, life can feel like a constant stack of responsibilities—where even the good stuff starts to feel heavy. We get into why being “busy” stopped feeling temporary, how modern tech keeps our brains switched on, why kids’ math feels unnecessarily complicated now, and what we’re losing when real face-to-face conversation gets replaced by texts and reactions. If you’ve been...

Getting older doesn’t happen all at once. It shows up in messy kids’ rooms, alumni signups, phone outages, and random moments that make you stop and think. In this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, I talk about parenting, aging, modern life, and realizing the world changed faster than we were warned. If you like real stories, human moments, and honest conversations — welcome to Beard Laws Network. New stories every week. SQUATCH JUICE: The best way to hydrate and focus. Use code BEARDLAWS to save! https://squatchjuice.com/beardlaws LIVE BEARDED: The best beard products I've ever used. Use code B...

In this episode, Dad explains Gen Z slang like Rizz, NPC Energy, and Mid in a classic Back In My Day rant. If you are confused by modern logic, this Dad Explains Gen Z slang breakdown is for you. Welcome back to the Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast! Today, Beard Laws dives deep into the "Dad Life" struggles. We’re breaking down why Gen Z Slang makes zero sense, why music used to have actual intros, and the tragedy of modern Happy Meal toys. Plus, we discuss the unwritten rules of the household—including the "Sacred Thermostat" and why every dad...

Kids roast parents in this hilarious episode of Stay Outta My Fridge as Matt (Beard Laws) and his co-host break down the most cringy things adults do — from embarrassing dance moves to confusing rules that make absolutely no sense to kids. In this funny dad and daughter podcast episode, we put parents on trial and let kids tell the truth. Why do adults overcomplicate cooking? Why does the phrase “I’ll tell you when you’re older” instantly shut kids down? And why is public dancing the fastest way to embarrass your child? We also jump into sports card collecting with kids...

Welcome back to the Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast! It is officially 2026, Isla is almost double digits, and we are kicking off the year with a heated debate. In this episode, we introduce a new segment called "Explain This To Me," where Isla breaks down life's mysteries from a kid's perspective—including the real reason parents drink coffee and what "We'll See" actually means. Things get competitive in our Ultimate Snack Draft. We are drafting the best road trip snacks, midnight munchies, and the snacks Mom says "NO" to. Who drafted the better team? Let us know in the comments! Pl...

Did your Christmas go exactly as planned? Ours was… memorable! In this episode of the Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast, Matt and Ila sit down to recap the chaos and joy of the holiday season. From the sugar cookie highs to the "Zero. Wow." moments, we break down our favorite gifts (including a very specific spoon) and how our family traditions are evolving as the kids get older. Plus, we dive into the ultimate holiday escape: The Sims 4. Whether you’re looking for a laugh about parenting, curious about our holiday trivia results, or just want to hang out, this epis...

We combined our wildest holiday moments into one massive Christmas Special. From broken feet to candy cane debates, this is the ultimate guide to surviving the season. In this Christmas Compilation Special of Stay Outta My Fridge, we bring you the absolute best (and most chaotic) moments from the 2025 holiday season. If you missed an episode, this is your chance to catch up on the madness. We cover the great "Real vs. Fake Tree" war, the disaster of school Spirit Week, the foot injury that almost ruined Christmas, and our controversial rankings of holiday candy. Grab some eggnog, hide from...

We debate the most controversial Christmas Hot Takes of 2025, explain why candy canes are overrated, and survive a holiday foot injury. In this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, we are officially in Christmas mode! But it wouldn't be the holidays without a little chaos. We break down our "Real vs. Fake" Christmas tree setup, the madness of school Spirit Week, and why you should never run through the house during the holidays (unless you want a broken foot). Plus, we play a round of Christmas Hot Takes that might ruin some friendships. Are candy canes actually good? When is...

We discuss being sick during the holidays, the magic of Christmas elves, and play a hilarious game called "Sick or Slick." In this episode of the Stay Outta My Fridge podcast, a dad and daughter duo share light-hearted stories about navigating sickness right before Christmas. Despite the colds, we keep the holiday spirit alive by talking about the creative antics of our Christmas Elves, our favorite crafting projects, and the excitement for upcoming Christmas concerts. Plus, we invent a brand new game called "Sick or Slick," where we rate different winter scenarios to see if they are cool or just...

Recapping Thanksgiving and kicking off Christmas! In this holiday special of the Stay Outta My Fridge podcast, a dad and daughter duo break down their Thanksgiving food rankings and celebrate the return of the Elf on the Shelf. The holiday season is officially here! We discuss the highlights of our Thanksgiving dinner (and the food we could live without) before diving straight into Christmas excitement. From hanging the Christmas lights to the magic of family traditions like Advent calendars, we share how we get into the festive spirit. Plus, the Elves are back, and they are bringing the holiday magic...

Giving Thanksgiving food a report card! In this Thanksgiving special of the Stay Outta My Fridge podcast, a dad and daughter team breaks down the ultimate holiday food ranking, from controversial turkey opinions to the best family traditions. If you are looking for a funny family podcast to get you in the holiday spirit, join us as we hand out grades to everything that makes Thanksgiving chaotic and amazing. We play rapid-fire food games, debate if cranberry sauce is trash or treasure, and share hilarious stories about our own family dynamics. In this episode, we cover: The Thanksgiving Report Card...

We are officially DONE with our local McDonald's! In this episode of Stay Outta My Fridge, we break down the bad service that led to the boycott and why we are taking our business to the new Stewart's Shops location. Join us on the Beard Laws Network as we play a hilarious game: Basketball Term or Snack Food? You might be surprised at how hard it is to tell them apart! We also dive deep into youth basketball coaching strategies, the importance of healthy eating for young athletes, and give our honest food review of this year's Friendsgiving feast. Whether...

Welcome back to The Beard Laws Network! This week on "Stay Outta My Fridge," 4 Fridge Mistakes You're Making Every Day. The crew was so busy dealing with family chaos that we didn't have time to record a brand-new episode! So, enjoy this epic compilation we're calling the "LOST EPISODE". This high-octane recap combines three of our most requested past videos into one show! You'll get the full breakdown of the legendary Hershey PA Pig Roast, the absurdity of our amateur Lawnmower Racing adventure, and an honest look at the busy life causing all this family chaos. If you're looking for...