Twinkie
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Twinkie has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Daily Show (Nov 2025).
The Twinkie is an American snack cake, described on its packaging as "golden sponge cake with a creamy filling". It was formerly made and distributed by Hostess Brands. The brand is currently owned by Hostess Brands, Inc., in turn currently owned by The J.M. Smucker Company and having been formerly owned by private equity firms Apollo Global Management and C. Dean Metropoulos and Company as the second incarnation of Hostess Brands. During bankruptcy proceedings, Twinkie production was suspended
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on The Daily Show |
| Company | Hostess Brands |
| Category | Physical good |
| Maker | Hostess Brands |
Who talks about Twinkie on podcasts?
Nick Offerman brought up Twinkie; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on The Daily Show.
- Nick Offerman: America's Small Farms Are Being Slaughtered by Corporations | The Daily Show on The Daily Show (Nov 2025) — Nick Offerman
What is Twinkie mentioned alongside?
Twinkie is most often mentioned alongside Fox News, United States (states) and Donald Trump.
Mentioned together: Fox News, United States (states), Donald Trump, World Health Organization, Trade War, Nick Offerman, Europe, James Rebanks, Wendell Berry, Tyson Foods