Today we’re waving the stars and stripes and debating a question as big as America itself: what’s the best thing about America? In this episode, Craig and Aaron go head-to-head on what makes America great, from food and innovation to sports, scenery, and beyond. Whether you’re a lover of American fast food, a fan of college sports, or just proud to call the USA home, we’re breaking down and ranking the most iconic, unique, and unforgettable things that define American life.CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Happy Birthday America0:01:27 - Reviewing Silver Dollar City0:12:46 - Let's talk about America0:15:16 - Are Fireworks Awesome?0:16:06 - Baseball Still America's Pastime?0:21:54 - The Most American Movie0:25:55 - Iconic American Foods0:29:07 - Foods from 17760:36:17 - Most Underrated State0:38:16 - Best Road Trip State0:42:09 - Best American City0:44:32 - American Inventions0:48:36 - Small Town vs Big City0:53:02 - Mountains vs The Beach0:58:46 - Apple Pie vs Peach Cobbler1:00:41 - More American Things!1:05:17 - Best Things Bracket1:13:38 - Best Things BattleCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

Today we’re firing up the grill and asking one of the most important questions in backyard cookout history: what is the best meat to grill?Is it the classic hamburger? The dependable hot dog? A perfectly grilled steak? Brats? Chicken wings? Ribs? Pork chops? Shrimp? Or is there a sleeper pick that deserves way more respect at the cookout?In this episode of The Best Things, Craig and Aaron debate the best grilled meats, break down the cookout classics, argue over backyard BBQ favorites, and try to determine which meat truly belongs at the top of the grill. From burgers and steaks to sausages, chicken, ribs, seafood, and more, we’re ranking the foods that make summer grilling, tailgates, cookouts, and backyard barbecues worth showing up for.If you love grilling, BBQ debates, food rankings, summer cookouts, or just listening to two guys passionately overthink meat, this episode is for you.Drop your pick in the comments: what is the best meat to grill?CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro02:21 - Grilling vs BBQ03:52 - Thing About the Things05:21 - Steaks11:51 - Burgers20:06 - Hot Dogs, Sausages & Brats26:10 - Chicken30:59 - Pork Chops & Ribs35:25 - Other Grilled Meats38:36 - Grilled Seafood44:36 - Picking our favorite meats46:47 - Grilled Meat Tournament51:03 - Grilled Meat vs March Madnessbest meat to grill, best meats for grilling, grilled meat ranking, best grilled foods, best BBQ foods, best cookout foods, backyard BBQ, summer grilling, grilling ideas, burgers vs steak, best meat for barbecue, cookout food rankings, BBQ debate, food podcast, comedy podcast, The Best Things podcast, Craig and Aaron, best things bracketCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

This week, it’s Craig vs Aaron in the ultimate superhero team draft.We each built a full team across 9 categories like Leader, Fast, Strong, Moral Compass, Specialist, Non-Human, Smart, Wildcard, and Villain… then put every single matchup head-to-head using a scoring system to determine a winner.Some picks were obvious. Others… got debated way longer than they should have.Who built the better team? And which categories ended up deciding it all?Chapters00:00 Intro04:24 The Strongest Heroes07:58 Best Superhero Leader12:44 Who is the Smartest Superhero?18:29 Heroes that Go FAST21:17 Who is the Moral Compass?24:13 Best Non-Human Hero25:48 We're adding Villains??29:43 Picking our Specialist32:31 The Wildcard Heroes33:33 Recapping the Teams34:53 Team vs Team Battle43:02 Greatest Superhero Movie Trailer45:05 Best Things Battle46:11 Wrapping it UpCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

This week, we’re going to space.With Artemis II laying groundwork to send humans to the Moon again, we figured it was the perfect time to dive into one of our favorite movie categories… space movies.From scientifically accurate survival stories to completely unrealistic explosions in zero gravity, we break down what makes a space movie great, what makes them ridiculous, and which ones actually hold up.Along the way, we talk through some of the biggest titles in the genre, debate realism vs entertainment, and probably overreact to a few scenes that would never happen in real life.Then, of course, we draft and battle it out to determine the BEST space movie of all time… and see if it has what it takes to take down our current champion.If you’ve ever wondered how long you’d survive in space, or just love a good movie debate, this one’s for you.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro04:46 - Did we Land on the Moon?08:08 - The Thing About Space Movies10:37 - Interstellar14:31 - Star Wars18:04 - The Martian20:09 - 2001 A Space Odyssey23:16 - Galaxy Quest24:51 - Armageddon 27:24 - More Space Movies35:27 - We Make Our Picks38:07 - Space Movies Tournament42:54 - Best Things BattleCheck out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

Not all water is created equal.In this episode of The Best Things, we break down everything you didn’t know you needed to know about water. From bottled vs tap, to ice vs no ice, to the vessels that somehow make it taste better… we’re putting it all on the table.We draft, debate, and ultimately crown the best water experience of all time.Stay hydrated.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook  @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us instead? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@bestthingspod

Big news. Huge, honestly. Groundbreaking stuff.We’re moving our episode release day from Monday to Wednesday.Yes, we know. Take a second. Sit down if you need to.In this very important, definitely-worth-your-time 8-minute bonus episode, Craig breaks down the why behind this earth-shattering decision. Is it strategy? Is it genius? Is it because Mondays are chaotic and we needed more time? You’ll have to listen to find out.Thanks for sticking with us through this incredibly difficult transition. We know this changes everything.New episodes. Wednesdays. You’ll survive.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

March Madness is back, and so are we.In this episode, Craig and Aaron revisit one of the most exciting times in sports and break down all the things that make the NCAA Tournament so great. From unforgettable moments and Cinderella runs to the chaos of filling out brackets, we talk about what makes March Madness one of the best sporting events of the year.Along the way we dive into some of the tournament’s biggest villains, debate the greatest basketball movies of all time, and of course talk about the food that makes watching the games even better. Because let’s be honest, the snacks are almost as important as the buzzer beaters.To wrap it all up, we build our own bracket of the best things about March Madness and crown a champion.If you love college basketball, tournament chaos, great sports movies, and game day food, this episode is for you.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

Was old school stuff better… or are we just nostalgic?In this episode, Craig and Aaron dive into the great debate: old school vs new school. From technology and entertainment to games, food, and everyday life, we’re asking the big question everyone eventually wrestles with… Did things peak in the “good old days” or have modern upgrades actually made life better?We talk flip phones vs smartphones, VHS vs streaming, paper maps vs GPS, old cartoons vs today’s animation, and whether the past was truly superior or just simpler.This week, there are no brackets, no rankings, just a conversation about nostalgia, progress, and whether we’re officially becoming the “back in my day” guys.Are you Team Old School or Team New School?Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

This week on The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we tackle one of the most important culinary debates of our time…Who has the best fast food chicken nuggets?We grabbed nuggets from the biggest names in the game and put them head-to-head. We’re talking crispiness, flavor, sauce compatibility, dippability, nostalgia factor, and yes… shape integrity.Are McDonald’s nuggets still elite?Is Chick-fil-A overrated?Does Wendy’s sneak up on everyone?And does anyone actually win against a spicy nugget?We taste. We debate. We overanalyze. And of course, we put them through our signature tournament to crown the ultimate nugget champion.If you’ve ever confidently declared “these are the best nuggets and I will die on this hill,” this episode is for you.Let us know your winner. We’re ready to argue about it.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod

The Winter Olympics are back, and we could not resist digging in. From the sports that make total sense to the ones that feel like someone invented them on a dare, we talk through what’s actually happening on the ice and snow, which events deserve more respect, and which ones leave us with more questions than answers. Along the way, we hit fun facts, weird rules, questionable equipment choices, and the moments that make the Winter Olympics uniquely chaotic and entertaining.Whether you’re a diehard Olympics watcher or someone who only tunes in when something goes wildly wrong, this episode is for you. Grab a hot drink, bundle up, and let’s talk Winter Olympics.Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod