140. snack tier list… don’t be mad

In this fun and lighthearted episode of Rare with Flair, hosts Cassandra and Casey dive into a playful snack tier list, ranking their favorite and least favorite snacks with humor, nostalgia, and personal anecdotes. The episode begins with a warm welcome and updates on their lives, including Casey’s exciting meet-up with influencer Molly Burke at the CSUN Assistive Tech Conference—complete with a memorable moment when her son met Molly’s son, Elton John. The hosts then transition into their main topic: a collaborative, slightly competitive ranking of snacks across categories like chips, pretzels, gummies, and more. They reveal their shared love for cheesy, dusty, and flavorful snacks—especially white cheddar Cheez-Its and sour gummies—while expressing strong dislikes for items like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, combos, and animal crackers. Despite some disagreements, they find surprising consensus on many favorites, highlighting how their friendship is built on shared tastes and inside jokes. The episode ends on a high note, with both hosts expressing excitement for future snack-themed episodes, including a potential candy bar ranking. Key takeaways include: 1) The power of shared taste in deepening friendships; 2) Snack quality is judged not just by flavor, but by texture, saltiness, and stomach-friendliness; 3) Nostalgia plays a major role in snack preferences; 4) Some snacks are loved for their cultural or emotional associations, not just taste; 5) The best snacks have 'dust'—a crucial factor in their appeal; 6) Personal health restrictions (like corn or peanut butter sensitivities) heavily influence rankings; 7) Dislikes often stem from negative past experiences; 8) The episode proves that even simple topics like snacks can spark deep connection and joy when shared with the right people.