Episodes

  • Episode 48: Ann Larson Talks: Working Conditions in Grocery Stores
    Jun 24 2026

    We get real about what it's like to work in a grocery store and talk to author/activist Ann Larson, author of the brand new: Clean Up on Aisle Five:Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register

    Pre order the book!
    https://bookshop.org/p/books/cleanup-on-aisle-five-essential-work-poverty-wages-and-the-view-from-behind-the-supermarket-register-ann-larson/0bd44bca90109bb1

    https://annlarsonwrites.com/

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 47: Adam and Jef Talk Yerba Mate
    Jun 17 2026

    Rounding out our "Energy Drink Month" we consider and consume store bought Yerba Mate and how it is marketed. We also get personal.

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 46: Energy Drink Taste Test With Amanda Oliver
    Jun 10 2026

    This week we do the unadvised and try a worrisome combination of artificial sweeteners, nootropics, and other additives.
    Which is our favorite energy drink? Why are we doing this?

    Follow Amanda:
    https://www.instagram.com/aelaineo/
    https://www.amandaoliver.com/

    And check out her Substack!
    https://amandaoliver.substack.com/

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 45: Scott Yacyshyn Talks Energy Drinks Part 2
    Jun 3 2026

    Returning champ Scott Yacyshyn joins us as we continue our Energy Drink special run.
    We talk Ghost, Celsius, Jolt cola, and the exciting, unregulated world of pre-workout powder.

    Follow Scott! His work is always exceptional:

    https://www.instagram.com/yacyshynscott/

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 44: Jenny Jaffe Talks Energy Drinks
    May 27 2026

    Comedian, writer, and showrunner Jenny Jaffe joins us to talk Energy Drinks. What's hot in the new energy drink scene. (Yes we do talk about Erowhan, sorry!)

    https://www.instagram.com/jennyjaffe/

    https://www.thejennyjaffe.com/

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 43: Emergency Episode - Jef and Adam Talk the San Marzano Lawsuit
    May 20 2026

    Cento importers faces a $25 million class action lawsuit over the use of "San Marzano". What does that even even mean?

    Jef and Adam find out.

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 42: Amanda Hess Talks Kids in Grocery Store Carts
    May 13 2026

    Journalist and author Amanda Hess joins us to talk about kids in shopping carts, as well as her book Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, now on paperback!

    https://bookshop.org/p/books/second-life-having-a-child-in-the-digital-age-amanda-hess/bf2e85d90457100b

    https://www.instagram.com/astromwallhess/

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 41: Jef and Adam Watch Guy's Grocery Games
    May 6 2026

    Watch along with Jef and Adam as they watch Season 1, Episode 5 of Guy's Grocery Games: Fiesty Fiesta.

    Jef was locked in, savoring every minute. Adam, well

    Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten.

    Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.

    Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.

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    1 hr and 22 mins