This mini-sode is basically pickles, Bloody Marys, and bestie chaos.

Darby and Sam dive into a pickle-packed taste test featuring goodies from Blue Ridge Pickling and ExEl Pickles. Naturally, everything gets ranked on the official Brined Spear Scale—from Jamie Lynn to Britney Spears.

Between bites and a little “cross-brining,” they talk PicklePalooza, debate spice levels, discover the magic of pickled green beans in a Bloody Mary.

They wrap things up with rapid fire questions covering their most unhinged adventures, who has the worst ideas, and how their friendship survived becoming long-distance.

In short: a baby episode with a whole lotta brine.

This week on Brined, we're taking a trip back to our freshman college days. From dorm horror stories and questionable drink choices to raccoons, microwave disasters, and the chaos that somehow built our personalities. We also dive into golf hot takes, running updates, Ex El Pickles, Tim McGraw weekend plans, and, of course, roast each other just enough to prove we're still best friends.

Grab a pickle and join the shenanigans.

This week on Brined, we're officially feeling tickled because we're trying new pickle products🥒💚

We catch up on life, celebrate a new job, talk about what's been grinding our gears, and get hyped for PicklePalooza before diving into our biggest reviews yet.

Plus, we share our latest hot takes on golf, running, and reality TV.

We also spotlight Pickle Girl Runs, who's training for the Sydney Marathon in a pickle costume while raising money for Comfort Zone Camp—an incredible cause supporting kids experiencing grief.

Whether you're here for the pickle reviews, the random tangents, or just two best friends figuring out podcasting one episode at a time, we're glad you're here.

This week we're covering everything from Midwest culture and moving away from home to shopping wins, DJ Pauly D, sleepovers as adults, and our very first internet hater (we're honestly honored 😂).

We also dive into some very important debates:

• What accessory instantly makes you feel like a baddie?
• Are half sour pickles actually good?
• Why are golf skirts so impractical?
• Are race entry fees getting out of control?
• Should singers even be on America's Got Talent?

As always, expect plenty of hot takes, random tangents, and two friends trying to figure out podcasting one episode at a time.

The conversation begins with the introduction of 'Brined' as a state of being unhinged, marinated in Beverginos, and a flow state. The sound quality is just as unpolished as the hosts, Sam and Darby. On their debut episode, they discuss the meaning of 'Brined' and its significance. They then delve into the evolution of their friendship, from work colleagues to close friends, and share their running journey. The conversation concludes with a recounting of memorable experiences, including a trip to Vegas, a road trip, and a visit to DC. The conversation covers topics such as long-distance friendship, outdoor workout struggles, travel frustrations, paddle boarding adventures, brine beverage review, and rapid fire questions. The hosts share their experiences, frustrations, and humorous anecdotes, providing insights into their dynamic friendship and shared adventures.