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The Empty Bowl

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

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

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes129Founded8 years ago
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Health & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

This is the one-hundred and twenty-ninth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Cap'n Crunch has got to be kidding us, Dan tries the world's first cereal made from...yeugh...and Pop-Tarts finally does what people have been asking them to do for, like, 5... more

This is the one-hundred and twenty-eighth episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Gabe Fonseca returns to sub in for Justin, inform Dan about a Dollar Tree-exclusive cereal, and count down Cap'n Crunch's greatest/weirdest hits!

Catch up on our cereal ra... more

This is the one-hundred and twenty-seventh episode of The Empty Bowl, in which Dan boldly names the most beautiful cereal box ever, Justin finds his new favorite uncanny mascot, and we both reevaluate our veneration of Neutron Berries.

Catch up on o... more

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.

Catch up on our cer... more

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Recent Guests

Gabe Fonseca
Cereal content creator and host of Cereal Time
Cereal Time
Episode: One Hundred and Five

Hosts

Justin McElroy
Host with cereal enthusiasm and broad knowledge of product culture; frequent presence in discussions.
Dan Goubert
Co-host, cereal enthusiast and reviewer; known for branding work and cereal culture insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 Zealand2 months ago
  • Great background podcast

    I need something to listen to when I study that makes me not bored but not distracted and this is just the right amount of engaging without being overwhelming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrsmilani
    United States2 months ago
  • Great listen

    I love this podcast. Initially I started listening from newest to oldest and then decided to start from #1. It’s my go to most nights. So close to a 5star with a slight drop, as I don’t love the music added at the end. This sometimes disrupts my sleep with the change in sound. I also don’t love the episodes that have guests talking. The change in voice also interferes with my ability to sleep through it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CJ sleeps
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Calm, insightful cereal culture with witty banter.
Wholesome vibe; great for background listening and nostalgia.
Relaxing, soothing voices make it easy to fall asleep.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#157
United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#146
Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#80
South Korea/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#164
Denmark/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#169
New Zealand/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#240
Taiwan/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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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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Listeners enjoy a calm, world-building take on cereal culture, mixing relaxed banter with thoughtful reviews of new flavors, nostalgic favorites, and industry news. Episodes frequently weave humor with meditative pacing, exploring collaborations, limited editions, and quirky marketing in the cereal space, while the hosts share personal experiences and preferences to create a comfort‑driven, sleep‑friendly listening experience. The show stands out for its soothing tone, unexpected depth on product details, and a consistent emphasis on community and nostalgia, making it appealing to food enthusiasts, casual listeners seeking relaxation, and cereal superfans looking for culture and context beyond simple reviews.

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