
The Empty Bowl
byJustin McElroy
HealthFitness
A meditative podcast about cereal from cereal eater Justin McElroy and Cerealously creator Dan Goubert.
Episodes(40 episodes)

S1E126 - One Hundred and Twenty Six
This is the one-hundred and twenty-sixth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Trolls Trix refuse to be forgotten, Justin does a (very) last-minute taste test, and we both put our heads together to solve Cap'n Crunch's big mystery.
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 39:11

S1E125 - One Hundred and Twenty Five
This is the one-hundred and twenty fifth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we count down the most delicious and despicable new cereals of 2025. This time, our lists diverge more than ever, a cereal company outside of the Big 4 dominates, and a reliably terrible flavor profile continues its reign of terror.Catch up on our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!
Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 39:27

S1E124 - One Hundred and Twenty Four
This is the one-hundred and twenty-fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which the Cap'n presents a Conundr'm, Dan and Justin bond over a nauseating cereal experience, and we hear from an unnamed cereal legend.Catch up on our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!
Published: Dec 21, 2025Duration: 44:24

S1E123 - One Hundred and Twenty Three
This is the one-hundred and twenty-third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we preview General Mills' 2026 new cereal lineup, contemplate moving to Mexico, and reflect on our brushes with cereal's A-list.Catch up on our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!
Published: Nov 18, 2025Duration: 43:35

S1E122 - One Hundred and Twenty Two
This is the one-hundred and twenty-second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Pop-Tarts hit the gym, Honey Bunches of Oats come for the holiday cereal throne, and a '70s legend enters our cereal ranking battle royale.Catch up on our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!
Published: Oct 30, 2025Duration: 39:46

S1E121 - One Hundred and Twenty One
This is the one-hundred and twenty-first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Kellogg's of Mexico brings our prophecy to life, two (cold) hot cocoa cereals duke it out, and our cereal ranking series returns with gusto!Catch up on our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!
Published: Oct 3, 2025Duration: 44:39

S1E120 - One Hundred and Twenty
This is the one-hundred and twentieth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan sleeps in an egg, Justin hallucinates marbits, and we explore the many layers of what makes the perfect cereal treat.Check in our cereal rankings here!Support us on Patreon here!
Published: Sep 8, 2025Duration: 38:29

S1E119 - One Hundred and Nineteen
This is the one-hundred and nineteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we pity Oreo Puffs, brush our teeth with Lucky Charms, and demarcate oblivion with porridge.Check in our cereal rankings here!Support us on Patreon here!
Published: Aug 6, 2025Duration: 45:58

S1E118 - One Hundred and Eighteen
This is the one-hundred and eighteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which the Monsters go Muppet (maybe), Dan sweats over Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Justin drools over Frosted Mini Chex.Follow along with our cereal ranking here.Check out our Patreon here.
Published: Jun 29, 2025Duration: 47:59

S1E117 - One Hundred and Seventeen
This is the one-hundred and seventeenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which a savory cereal packs surprising depth, Walmart delivers an even bigger shock, and we're forced to rank a cereal we can't even believe is on the list.Follow along with our cereal rankings here!Check out our Patreon here!
Published: May 11, 2025Duration: 38:56

S1E114 - One Hundred and Sixteen
This is the one-hundred and sixteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we snitch to the WBDGCP, the Cap'n sets the bar for vanilla, and we ponder our priciest cereal purchases.Follow along with our cereal rankings at tinyurl.com/tebrank!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theemptybowl!
Published: Apr 14, 2025Duration: 38:56

S1E115 - One Hundred and Fifteen
This is the one-hundred and fifteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan's soul-bowl cereal returns, Raisin Bran leaves its comfort zone, and we brainstorm which liquids would make for a solid cereal.
Published: Mar 2, 2025Duration: 33:03

S1E114 - One Hundred and Fourteen
This is the one-hundred and fourteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which everyone in the world tells Justin about a new cereal, Life's newest flavor is a real mouthful, and we answer the age-old question once and for all: Boo Berry or Count Chocula?
Published: Feb 2, 2025Duration: 41:25

S1E113 - One Hundred and Thirteen
This is the one-hundred and thirteenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we tackle 2025's first new cereals before looking back at 2024's biggest breakfast-aisle wonders and blunders.
Published: Jan 5, 2025Duration: 46:30

S1E114 - One Hundred and Twelve
This is the one-hundred and twelfth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which we investigate a corn puff-ification epidemic, Dan takes on a chocolate trio, and inscrutable cereals of yore come under scrutiny.
Check out our Cereal Ranking progress here.
Published: Dec 16, 2024Duration: 45:02

S1E111 - One Hundred and Eleven
This is the one-hundred and eleventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which General Mills overloads us with new cereal news, Bailey's brings the bite, and we finally make our cereal ranking progress public (check it out at tinyurl.com/TEBrank).
Published: Nov 16, 2024Duration: 41:41

S1E110 - One Hundred and Ten
This is the one-hundred and tenth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which no Squishmallow goes to waste, we ideate the perfect cereal shape, and Dan praises a zeitgeist-defining gorilla.
Published: Oct 30, 2024Duration: 38:53

S1E110 - One Hundred and Nine
This is the one-hundred and ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Life self-nullifies, Carmella meets her match, and we make what is easily our most controversial Cereal Ranking decision yet.
Published: Oct 8, 2024Duration: 42:25

S1E108 - One Hundred and Eight
This is the one-hundred and eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Justin's life is in Jimmy Dean's hands, Dan does some Pop-Tarts geometry, and we both keep ranking old cereals, because it ain't much...but it's honest work.
Published: Sep 13, 2024Duration: 52:16

S1E107 - One Hundred and Seven
This is the one-hundred and seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Toucan Sam explores his final frontier, a Cereal of the Year contender comes out of nowhere, and Dan's Movie Corner returns for an especially Freaky film.
Published: Aug 16, 2024Duration: 40:01