The best summer snacks (according to you)

Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts a game show revealing the results of a listener poll on the best summer snacks. Listeners voted on their favorite treats, and the episode gamifies the reveal, turning a simple list into a playful debate. This interactive format has been used for other topics like Pixar movies and Muppets, building a community-driven cultural conversation. The episode originally aired as a bonus for NPR Plus supporters. The show frames summer snacks as essential fuel for road trips, movies, and music, tapping into nostalgia and seasonal joy.