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The Empty Bowl

Justin McElroy
Cereal
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills
Great Value
Pop Tarts
Fruity Pebbles
Lucky Charms
Grinch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch
Friends
Reese's Puffs
Cereal Culture
Cheerios
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Kellogg's
Monster Cereals
Cookie Butter
Hot Cocoa
Marshmallow
Grape Nuts

A meditative podcast about cereal from cereal eater Justin McElroy and Cerealously creator Dan Goubert.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes134Founded8 years ago
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Health & Fitness

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This is the one-hundred and thirty-fourth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which there's much abuzz about Pop-Tarts, Dan gushes about granola, and we pit The Most Divisive Cereal of Today against some of The Most Divisive Cereals in History.

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This is the one hundred and thirty-third episode of The Empty Bowl, in which HUNTR/X breaks a curse, Dan determines whether Backflip Cereal stuck the landing, and Justin discovers the funniest cereal mail-in premium of all time.

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This is the one hundred and thirty-second episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Count Chocula soft-launches his return, Magic Spoon parasitizes Pop-Tarts, and we (extra) boldly go where no Empty Bowl episode has gone before.

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This is the one-hundred and thirty-first episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Justin questions HUNTR/X's business sense, Dan recounts a cereal miracle, and we both try our best to assign an objective value to Cap'n Crunch's shovelware era.

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Recent Guests

Gabe Fonseca
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Cereal Time
Episode: One Hundred and Five

Hosts

Justin McElroy
Justin McElroy, co-host of a meditative cereal podcast with a calm, witty delivery and broad cereal knowledge.
Dan Goubert
Dan Goubert, co-host, cereal enthusiast, and thoughtful conversationalist with a penchant for playful banter.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6k ratings
  • My favorite podcast ☺️

    I’ve been listening to The Empty Bowl for 6+ years, so this review is long overdue. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve gone back-and-forth through the catalog, because I listen to it every night to fall asleep. Recently, I started listening to an episode while I get ready for bed, so that I can actually hear entire episodes 😆

    Dan and Justin are an absolute delight! They bring laughter and relaxation to my life every evening. Thank you for such a wonderful podcast! ❤️🥣❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScootyPuffJr.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Peaceful Relaxation

    Wonderfully calming conversation with gentle background music and waves. It helps me get to sleep, and calm down when my anxiety really gets a grip on me. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alocine_89
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • can’t live without it

    I use this to fall asleep almost every night. Thank you for this gift. would LOVE to have a cereal ranking supercut episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jo mccall
    United States5 months ago
  • Must listen

    As a person who struggles to fall asleep, this is a great pod. It is soothing and relaxing. (Also, I’m on like the 20th listen through) Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🥸🏳️‍🌈♓️🥖💜🎭👻🧀🦇
    United States6 months ago
  • Best Podcast to Fall Asleep to

    Best podcast to fall asleep to. Juuuust interesting enough to keep you engaged and entertained but soothing enough to eventually send you off to sleep. So calming and meditative. I’m on my 3rd re-listen of all episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evesnz
    New Zealand6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the calming cadence and nostalgia-rich cereal conversations.
Sponsors may find value in a dedicated, enthusiastic, long-tail audience that returns episode after episode.
Audiences note occasional guest segments can disrupt flow but overall enjoy the cozy vibe and humor.
Listeners describe the show as incredibly relaxing and sleep-friendly, often using it as a nightly ritual.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#127
United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#233
United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#247
Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#53
Russia/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#172
Denmark/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#182
New Zealand/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

One Hundred and Twenty Two
Q: Can you help me figure out what cereal it was that I had as a kid?
It was probably Hidden Treasures, a cereal that had colorful fruity fillings in some pieces.
One Hundred and Twenty
Q: How many gallons of milk are you buying and how often?
Justin notes that his kids aren't big cereal fans, so he moderates his milk usage but keeps lactose-free milk on hand for them.
One Hundred and Nineteen
Q: Hey Dan, who is Justin Jefferson?
Justin Jefferson is a football player for the Minnesota Vikings.
One Hundred and Eighteen
Q: Which cereal's name does the best job of describing the experience of the cereal?
Checks is the cereal that sounds like eating it.
One Hundred and Sixteen
Q: What is the most you've ever spent on a box of cereal?
Justin mentions spending upwards of $30-40 for a box of imported South Korean Oreo O's on eBay, and Dan recalls similar experiences with limited edition cereals.

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What is The Empty Bowl about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A soothing, cereal-focused show hosted by two enthusiastic enthusiasts who trade calm, witty banter and deep dives into cereals, box art, nostalgia, and occasional news. Episodes blend meditative discussion with playful rankings and light experiments, making it a calm, entertaining listen for fans of breakfast cereals and relaxing, conversational storytelling. The format often features long-running jokes, gentle music, and a low-key pace that helps listeners unwind or fall asleep, with a strong sense of community and listener engagement through rankings and episodes notes. A notable strength is the duo's genuine, relaxed vibe and the unique niche of blending cereal culture with mindfulness-like pacing, which can appeal to both die-hard cere... more

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