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Think Fresh

337 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -

A podcast dedicated mostly to Subway is exactly what you need right now. The charming and culturally tapped-in co-hosts go deep on the sandwich institution’s brand, business, clientele and quirks. This lo-fi, highly captivating talk show is guaranteed to fill you up with 12 inches of inspiration, twice a week.

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Episodes

37 — Refresh (with Anna Keville Joyce)

November 20, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 91 MB

Anna Keville Joyce is a food stylist and creative director based in NY and Buenos Aires. She played a pivotal role in the rebranding of Subway, and she joins Ty & Eric to peel back the onion on the project. They discuss the nuances of food styling, the inspirations behind Subway's food photography, sandwich nostalgia, and predictions for where Subway (and Anna) are going next. instagram.com/annakevillejoyce instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

36 — Weapons of Mass Digestion

November 18, 2020 03:09 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Speaking of missile, Ty & Eric strategically probe Subway's military-base satellite locations, camouflaged clientele, and sandwich soldiers. They also acknowledge American Thanksgiving, turkey sandwiches, and some COVID-friendly holiday tips. Other topics include the elusive Drake candle collection and why sandwich-making is a global scam. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

35 — Sporty & Fresh

November 14, 2020 10:20 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

As the sun sets on Sleep Week™, our Think Fresh hosts discuss the bedtime rituals keeping them fresh. They breakdown their bath time schedule, face masks, and tease a Sporty & Rich merch collab. They debate the similarities between cigarettes and footlongs, discuss Pluto x Baby Pluto, Pepino's x Downlow Chicken Nugget Pizza, the Burberry monogram, and the best potato chip pairings for a sandwich.  instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

34 — Low IQ Meatheads

November 11, 2020 04:47 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

It's Sleep Week™ over at Think Fresh Podcast, and the boys are making sure they sleep as fresh as they eat. They discuss duvets, night time rituals, and Certified Lover Boy socks. Ty & Eric also broke forbidden lockdown protocol to eat some sandwiches IRL . They break down the ingredients of Eric's pastrami on rye, Ty's veggie on focaccia, and Ty's southern fried artichoke on ciabatta. They also rip into the McPlant, McDonald's upcoming plant-based sandwich offering and crooked Subway artist...

33 — Egging Me On

November 07, 2020 00:01 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, the boys beat the yolk on the essential, yet controversial, egg salad sandwich. More egg talk includes attracting mates with smashed avocado benny, achieving the perfect poach, and why Eric has 14 eggs in his fridge, They also discuss Eastern European brick bread, the Bio Burger™,  why the BMT footlong is an underdog, and the online impacts of World Sandwich Day. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

32 — Gone off the Bean

November 04, 2020 00:55 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

It's World Sandwich Day and Ty & Eric share how they are celebrating. They discuss Subway scents, the Byredo x IKEA collab, swiping right on sexy sandwich artists, taking the Think Fresh brand global, the failing Joe Rogan, a suspected sandwich conspiracy, and baked beans as an addition to the Subway ingredient roster. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

31 — Eat Flesh

October 30, 2020 22:04 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Spooky szn is here and the Think Fresh goons are pulling out all the tricks. They discuss the scariest parts of a Subway visit, the best (and worst) sandwich-themed costumes, how Subway can attract Halloween hooligans, and the most haunted Subway in North America. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

30 — Compromised Cold Cuts

October 28, 2020 00:53 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

The boys discuss the ‘fork & knife’ technique for eating open-faced sandwiches, the difference between flatbread and pizza, the ideal sandwich sidekick, a recent mortadella scare in the news, the distressed patina of blue cheese, the benefits of bending your carrot shaft, and getting a fit off at Whole Foods. Ty also revisits our old stomping ground and provides a scene report. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

29 — Deli Days

October 24, 2020 01:36 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

In this juicy episode, the boys discuss who's fault it is when you get a subpar sub, vegetable seasonality, and replicating the veggie artwork adorning Subway's faux-brick walls. They discuss tomato topologies (Hint: There's white, wet, and heirloom) and imagine a Subway-go-round sushi train experience and other build-your-own concepts. Finally, Eric dishes some meaty secrets from a previous life. You won't want to miss this one, folks. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfre...

28 — Good Guy Gruyère

October 21, 2020 01:44 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Since the boys dropped the meatball on last week's episode, they have an extra footlong episode for you today. They discuss the acclaimed Joe Beef in Montréal and their specialty mustard, the versatility of apples, why Creative Director is a fake job title, gruyère cheese, the rocky history of the 6 inch, and a recent sandwichuation involving a teacher and her students. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

27 — Pumpkin Spice Cookies

October 13, 2020 23:51 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this festive Thanksgiving-themed episode, the boys reflect on what they are thankful for, and you guessed it, it's 12 inches in length. They discuss cuffing season, implied social status through choice of beverage, reinventing cowboy culture, marinara as a sleeper-sauce, and how to dress up some cauliflower wings Subway Style. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

26 — Catfished

October 10, 2020 01:09 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this culinary journey of an episode, Eric conquers the mountain of meat known as the Elvis Platter at Memphis Blues and Ty reflects on the time he consumed fried catfish from a 7-11. They also critique the motivations of Subway Artists, the world's largest Subway Sandwich, getting duped by your sandwich, and why Chef's Table is for losers. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

25 — Breaking Bread

October 07, 2020 00:17 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Are we entering a post-footlong world? The boys discuss the advantages and disadvantages of alternative sandwich shapes. They also break down Eric's recent chicken cutlet sandwich order, BOSA's Italian Sub, wining & dining in the Canadian countryside, customizing sandwich meats and eating in graveyards. Finally, they attempt to define 'brick cheese' and debate which Subway spokesperson should fill crooked Jared's shoes. (Hint: PLUTO). instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

24 — Illegal Loaf

October 03, 2020 02:20 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Big Sandwich is in the media yet again, this time because the bread is no longer considered food. Ty & Eric offer their take, as well as discuss Subway as a backdrop for the right-wing agenda, the ‘Budway’ marijuana concept store, big ticket vegetables, how to deal with vegetable spillage, and Father Foods. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

23 — Chapped Lip Season

September 29, 2020 23:53 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

As Autumn arrives, the Think Fresh hosts unveil their top Subway accessories for the changing seasons, including the Moschino baguette purse, Chrome Hearts perfume, and Burt's Bees Lip Balm tins. Ty & Eric also share the best beverage pairings for your footlong, their go-to avocado management techniques and how to reconcile with a poorly sliced sandwich.  instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

22 — Eat Fresh, Dress Fresh (with Fusuhfa)

September 25, 2020 19:14 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

Fusuhfa is an artist and model from Chicago who recently designed an astonishing Subway-themed outfit. Ty & Eric bring him on the podcast to break down the fit, his creative process, and the inspiration behind his art. They also talk about all things Chicago, including Virgil Abloh, the MCA, the Chicago dog and deep dish pizza. instagram.com/fusuhfa.2 instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

21 — Al Fresco Footlongs

September 23, 2020 04:42 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Like true nomads, Ty and Eric decide the best (and worst) locations to drop a pin and eat your sandwich. They also discuss the pleasures of overtoasting, the portability of olive oil, and how big Subway fumbled the coronvirus response. Even more thrilling topics include Cactus Jack McD’s merch, Bill Belichick, and the parallels between Subway and American Football. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

20 — Subway Is For The Boys

September 19, 2020 00:25 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Listen up fellas, have you ever eaten 'The Feast'? Ty and Eric break down this secret menu option, attempt to describe strombolis, and debate Ty's lunch options. They also spill the tea on sprouted nuts, wet markets, purple ketchup, and which celeb they would split a footlong with. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

19 — Meaty Menu

September 16, 2020 00:38 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

In this high-energy, high-sodium episode, Ty and Eric rank their top 3 favorite meats and top 3 favorite vegetables. They also discuss the anatomy of sandwich buns and muse on unsolved sandwich mysteries, such as the origin of the BMT and the missing $5 footlong. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

18 — Salad Tossers

September 08, 2020 23:49 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Are you Beyond Meatball or Default Meatball? Ty and Eric compare these, as well as discuss Gordon Ramsey's impression of Subway, table-side caesar salads, and the portability of the Subway sandwich-making system. Other topics include ordering eggs online, excessive calorie-counting, and the best chip varieties for your sandwich. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

17 — Big Way (with Jason Stewart)

September 05, 2020 02:37 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Jason Stewart, more commonly known as Them Jeans, is a co-host of the bi-coastal elite podcast How Long Gone, a gifted amateur chef, an LA nightlife legend, and a long-time patron of Subway. We discuss west-coast culture, incentivised and passionate sub-making, Jason's Subway experience as a teen, the infamous Subway smell conspiracy, what makes a good sandwich, Cactus Jack for McDonald's, the promising future of the pod, and trolling your sandwich artist. twitter.com/themjeans instagram.c...

16 — Me(a)t Gala

September 01, 2020 22:45 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this celeb slammed episode, Ty & Eric imagine eating Subway from the perspectives of Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, and Justin Bieber. They also reflect on Anthony Bourdain, critique Obama's ordering etiquette, and talk about the salami section at Italian groceries, appropriate footlong beverage pairings, Hey Y'alls, 4th wave coffee, and the mid-order intermission. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

15 — Natty Produce

August 29, 2020 00:35 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

Is Subway a supermarket? Ty and Eric take a bite of grocery culture, including Whole Foods snacks, novelty noodle varieties, and the elitist selections of Erewhon. They also discuss high-end airport fits, yoga mat bread, and unravel the mystery of the house sandwich sauce. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

14 — Think Fresco

August 27, 2020 01:04 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Listen up amigos, Ty and Eric explain how Subway could penetrate the Mexican food market, from the ingredients to the burrito folding techniques. They're also pretty sure that Chipotle is plagiarizing Subway. Other topics include flash-freezing sandwiches, the molecular structure of the veggie patty, panini-pressing strategies, sandwich performance art, and the thread count of their bedsheets. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

13 — The Brand is Strong (with Cooper)

August 22, 2020 21:01 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Cooper is a fellow Canadian, currently living in Ireland. He joins the pod to give the boys a scene report and to discuss the regional qualities of Irish Subway. The boys also get into nachos, charcuteries, and the modularity of the Subway experience. instagram.com/thinkfreshpodcast onlyfans.com/thinkfresh

12 — Wet Ass Po'Boy

August 18, 2020 22:43 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this saucy episode, Ty & Eric announce the launch of the Think Fresh OnlyFans, giving our breadheads a way to show their support while simultaneously elevating their personal brands. They discuss novelty sandwich-enhancing inventions, how to waterproof your hoagie and what a Rick Owens visit to Subway might look like.

12 — Wet Ass Po’Boy

August 18, 2020 22:43 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this saucy episode, Ty & Eric announce the launch of the Think Fresh OnlyFans, giving our breadheads a way to show their support while simultaneously elevating their personal brands. They discuss novelty sandwich-enhancing inventions, how to waterproof your hoagie and what a Rick Owens visit to Subway might look like.

11 — Subway After Dark

August 15, 2020 10:10 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this fast paced episode, the boys rip through topics like it’s the vegetable section. They discuss the consequences of eating at Subway, breakfast opportunities, the mysterious back room, 3D-printed nuggets at KFC, and drunk late night ordering. Ty & Eric also clear up a common misconception about the pod.

10 — T-U-N-A-S-U-B

August 12, 2020 00:37 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

In our first double digit episode, Ty & Eric discuss a medley of vegetable-themed topics like Whole Foods etiquette, staying true to vegetarianism, and the veggie section scrimmage when in line at Subway. They also imagine what archetypes would benefit from Subway's sandwich-making model, what it's like to take a date to Subway, giant subs, and popular music.

09 — Look At Me While You Toast It

August 08, 2020 03:56 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Good design isn't just beautiful, it's also accessible. Ty & Eric explore how brands like Subway and IKEA are democratizing design, how hotdogs are really just a sandwich, and why your sandwich artist is avoiding your gaze at the toaster. They also talk DIY garlic oil, prison recipes, smelly hands, and rinse-free handwash options that will get you noticed.

08 — Gastroworld

August 05, 2020 05:40 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

This culinary gauntlet of an episode is more dense than rye bread. Ty & Eric take a swig of high-end olive oils, laugh at La Flame albums, wonder about Wabi-Sabi, and debate the BMT origin story. They also investigate the relationship between sandwich artists and sleeve tattoos, explore more ways Subway could use imperial measurements, and aspire to be emotionally fulfilled by their sandwich.

07 — Live Fresh, Be Fresh

August 02, 2020 01:10 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

If you are what you eat, then you must be fresh. Ty & Eric examine the duality of the Subway brand and how it could evolve into a lifestyle. They also discuss the colour spectrum of a sandwich, consulting your sandwich artist for creative direction, and caprese sandwiches.

06 — Tomato.png (with Amine)

July 30, 2020 01:24 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Think Fresh presents our first ever guest and long-time Subway fan, Amine. The trio discuss ordering hacks, restaurant artwork, customizing gift cards, and (once again) Subway pizza. They also longingly imagine a Subway x Aesop collaboration and elitist applications of the Subway monogram.

05 — Ooey Gooey Cookie

July 28, 2020 00:49 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

In unprecedented times, sandwiches can bring people together. Ty and Eric discuss warmed up cookies, exotic franchise locations, and using sandwich preferences to screen potential romantic partners. They also develop a Subway customer maturity framework and dunk on sandwich artists who don't share their creative vision. 

04 — Quatro Sauce It

July 25, 2020 01:17 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

If Subway had infinite ingredients, we could make infinite sandwiches. Ty and Eric envision new additions for the Subway menu, as well as discuss their seasonal ordering habits, glizzys, and mispronouncing ingredients. They also draw parallels between ordering a sandwich and the ice cream industry, inspiring genuine advice for any small business owner.

03 — Creatures & Creations

July 23, 2020 00:58 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Who goes to Subway, anyway? Ty and Eric break down Subway's demographic and the motivations behind their visit. They also discuss ''order guilt", the usability of pizza subs, their favourite genre-bending sandwiches, and the benefits of cultivating a strong artist/client relationship.

01 — The Way

July 21, 2020 00:47 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

A global pandemic. Indefinite quarantine. Unresolvable sandwich cravings. A podcast dedicated entirely to Subway is exactly what you need right now. Ty & Eric reminisce on their favourite Subway experiences, explore new sandwich making processes, and define Subway visits as a creative ritual. 

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