The Soda Jerk
@thesodajerk.net
Lover of trying new things, especially soda.
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I bought the Brick. It's some NFC square you scan to block apps on your phone until you scan it again.
It has definitely confirmed I have a problem.
I blocked 20 apps and found myself scrolling NextDoor for a fix.
So I blocked that.
All that said, it's been great and I recommend it if needed.
It has definitely confirmed I have a problem.
I blocked 20 apps and found myself scrolling NextDoor for a fix.
So I blocked that.
All that said, it's been great and I recommend it if needed.
January 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I bought the Brick. It's some NFC square you scan to block apps on your phone until you scan it again.
It has definitely confirmed I have a problem.
I blocked 20 apps and found myself scrolling NextDoor for a fix.
So I blocked that.
All that said, it's been great and I recommend it if needed.
It has definitely confirmed I have a problem.
I blocked 20 apps and found myself scrolling NextDoor for a fix.
So I blocked that.
All that said, it's been great and I recommend it if needed.
This is a Hershey's wrapper, on a Goodbar, on a Krackle. From one of those packs that have the four tiny candy bars.
I was surprised to see they are all different sizes. Krackle is the green peaking out. Goodbar the traditional red and yellow. Hershey the pink and brown.
I was surprised to see they are all different sizes. Krackle is the green peaking out. Goodbar the traditional red and yellow. Hershey the pink and brown.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This is a Hershey's wrapper, on a Goodbar, on a Krackle. From one of those packs that have the four tiny candy bars.
I was surprised to see they are all different sizes. Krackle is the green peaking out. Goodbar the traditional red and yellow. Hershey the pink and brown.
I was surprised to see they are all different sizes. Krackle is the green peaking out. Goodbar the traditional red and yellow. Hershey the pink and brown.
There i am. I can feel the holiday blues slipping away finally. Goodness, it was a rough one this year.
Feels good to be back.
Feels good to be back.
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
There i am. I can feel the holiday blues slipping away finally. Goodness, it was a rough one this year.
Feels good to be back.
Feels good to be back.
It was recorded almost a month ago, but Xochi Mango Chili will be my first entry into 2026. Let's ALL watch this very niche soda review.
youtu.be/9xTGBoOG4SE
youtu.be/9xTGBoOG4SE
Xochi Mango Chili
YouTube video by The Soda Jerk
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 4:41 AM
It was recorded almost a month ago, but Xochi Mango Chili will be my first entry into 2026. Let's ALL watch this very niche soda review.
youtu.be/9xTGBoOG4SE
youtu.be/9xTGBoOG4SE
Click the link and enjoy a handful of poems, one of which I wrote. I really enjoy the "about the authors" section which we wrote ourselves. Everyone mentions all the amazing poetry submissions they've had. Mine is like "this guy drinks soda". Perhaps I should try and be more three dimensional 😅
January 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Click the link and enjoy a handful of poems, one of which I wrote. I really enjoy the "about the authors" section which we wrote ourselves. Everyone mentions all the amazing poetry submissions they've had. Mine is like "this guy drinks soda". Perhaps I should try and be more three dimensional 😅
If you find yourself getting a Pepsi branded fountain drink:
75% Mug Root Beer
25% Pepsi
Good combo.
75% Mug Root Beer
25% Pepsi
Good combo.
January 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
If you find yourself getting a Pepsi branded fountain drink:
75% Mug Root Beer
25% Pepsi
Good combo.
75% Mug Root Beer
25% Pepsi
Good combo.
A very 90's hat and a very 80's trash can
January 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
A very 90's hat and a very 80's trash can
Got a Cran-Cherry Dr Pepper at Sonic.
Good mix and worth a try if you're interested.
Good mix and worth a try if you're interested.
December 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Got a Cran-Cherry Dr Pepper at Sonic.
Good mix and worth a try if you're interested.
Good mix and worth a try if you're interested.
Reposted by The Soda Jerk
Barrelhead Root Beer (1971-circa 1993): A brand of root beer launched by Canada Dry, and marketed as a "draft-style" root beer. It was noted for a more intense, strong root beer flavor compared to the competition. It was tested in Buffalo, NY where it sold well, leading to widespread distribution
December 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Barrelhead Root Beer (1971-circa 1993): A brand of root beer launched by Canada Dry, and marketed as a "draft-style" root beer. It was noted for a more intense, strong root beer flavor compared to the competition. It was tested in Buffalo, NY where it sold well, leading to widespread distribution
I feel so stressed during the holiday's. They are enjoyable, but I'm so happy when they are done. I think being a people pleaser just has me on high alert all the time.
December 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I feel so stressed during the holiday's. They are enjoyable, but I'm so happy when they are done. I think being a people pleaser just has me on high alert all the time.
I got my first "see you next year" from a coworker today.
2026 isn't looking good.
2026 isn't looking good.
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I got my first "see you next year" from a coworker today.
2026 isn't looking good.
2026 isn't looking good.
I'm the "drinks guy" for our company parties, to no one's surprise.
Here's today's mix. Over the years Wild Cherry Pepsi, Manzanita Sol, and Dr Pepper have become required.
Here's today's mix. Over the years Wild Cherry Pepsi, Manzanita Sol, and Dr Pepper have become required.
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I'm the "drinks guy" for our company parties, to no one's surprise.
Here's today's mix. Over the years Wild Cherry Pepsi, Manzanita Sol, and Dr Pepper have become required.
Here's today's mix. Over the years Wild Cherry Pepsi, Manzanita Sol, and Dr Pepper have become required.
Well, this was good. I need to try more of their flavors.
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Well, this was good. I need to try more of their flavors.
I wrote a (non soda related) poem!
Our final issue of the year is coming along! We’ll have work by @blank-page47.bsky.social, @theonlyjohnsweet.bsky.social, @thesodajerk.net, @audreyhowitt.bsky.social, Sean Wang, Allison P. Brown, and Sammy Bellin.
December 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I wrote a (non soda related) poem!
Do you like Formula 1? Do you like energy drinks?
Do you like watching someone try and force references to a subject they don't really know, Formula 1 for example, into the review of an energy drink?
Well do I have the review for you.
youtu.be/wsG7-lwsZhI
Do you like watching someone try and force references to a subject they don't really know, Formula 1 for example, into the review of an energy drink?
Well do I have the review for you.
youtu.be/wsG7-lwsZhI
Monster Energy Zero Sugar Lando Norris
YouTube video by The Soda Jerk
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Do you like Formula 1? Do you like energy drinks?
Do you like watching someone try and force references to a subject they don't really know, Formula 1 for example, into the review of an energy drink?
Well do I have the review for you.
youtu.be/wsG7-lwsZhI
Do you like watching someone try and force references to a subject they don't really know, Formula 1 for example, into the review of an energy drink?
Well do I have the review for you.
youtu.be/wsG7-lwsZhI
I have no control over what I have to watch at work. Some days chicken, some days feathers.
Well today it's The Sound of Music so I'm eating well.
Well today it's The Sound of Music so I'm eating well.
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I have no control over what I have to watch at work. Some days chicken, some days feathers.
Well today it's The Sound of Music so I'm eating well.
Well today it's The Sound of Music so I'm eating well.
Been a while since I've been in one, but World Market has stepped up their soda game.
December 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Been a while since I've been in one, but World Market has stepped up their soda game.
Love it!
Well @thesodajerk.net and @thornthewitch.bsky.social and @tastinghistory.bsky.social and @covenoftheopenmind.bsky.social made my top five YouTube channels this year.
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Love it!
Saw someone at work I hadn't seen in a long while and I reflexively said "Where ya been? I haven't seen you in a month of Sundees (Sundays for my non Southern folk)"
So, apparently I'm THAT old.
So, apparently I'm THAT old.
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Saw someone at work I hadn't seen in a long while and I reflexively said "Where ya been? I haven't seen you in a month of Sundees (Sundays for my non Southern folk)"
So, apparently I'm THAT old.
So, apparently I'm THAT old.
Been a minute, but I'm still here.
Big Jerk Soda - Cherry Pensa Cola was on the menu yesterday.
youtu.be/JzOMgyhoNuo
Big Jerk Soda - Cherry Pensa Cola was on the menu yesterday.
youtu.be/JzOMgyhoNuo
Big Jerk Soda Cherry Pensa Cola
YouTube video by The Soda Jerk
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Been a minute, but I'm still here.
Big Jerk Soda - Cherry Pensa Cola was on the menu yesterday.
youtu.be/JzOMgyhoNuo
Big Jerk Soda - Cherry Pensa Cola was on the menu yesterday.
youtu.be/JzOMgyhoNuo
I just gave each of my kids their monthly magazine and the excitement on their faces is like an ad.
What magazine subscriptions did you have growing up?
Zillions (Consumer Reports for Kids) was my favorite, but I also had Highlights and Boys Life (which I read mostly for the jokes)
What magazine subscriptions did you have growing up?
Zillions (Consumer Reports for Kids) was my favorite, but I also had Highlights and Boys Life (which I read mostly for the jokes)
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I just gave each of my kids their monthly magazine and the excitement on their faces is like an ad.
What magazine subscriptions did you have growing up?
Zillions (Consumer Reports for Kids) was my favorite, but I also had Highlights and Boys Life (which I read mostly for the jokes)
What magazine subscriptions did you have growing up?
Zillions (Consumer Reports for Kids) was my favorite, but I also had Highlights and Boys Life (which I read mostly for the jokes)
I'm going to start posting old print reviews here of interesting sodas.
First up: Mountain Dew Johnson City Gold.
thesodajerk.net/soda-reviews...
First up: Mountain Dew Johnson City Gold.
thesodajerk.net/soda-reviews...
Mountain Dew - Johnson City Dew — TheSodaJerk.net
Yesterday a package arrived at my door filled with hay and Mountain Dew paraphernalia. It was a promotional kit telling me that I had the ability to choose the name and label art of Mountain Dew...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'm going to start posting old print reviews here of interesting sodas.
First up: Mountain Dew Johnson City Gold.
thesodajerk.net/soda-reviews...
First up: Mountain Dew Johnson City Gold.
thesodajerk.net/soda-reviews...
Now people can "hype' my YouTube videos (from the last seven days).
Like, subscribe, and HYPE me.
Sure.
Man I'm a terrible sales person 😄
Like, subscribe, and HYPE me.
Sure.
Man I'm a terrible sales person 😄
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Now people can "hype' my YouTube videos (from the last seven days).
Like, subscribe, and HYPE me.
Sure.
Man I'm a terrible sales person 😄
Like, subscribe, and HYPE me.
Sure.
Man I'm a terrible sales person 😄
Buyer: Could you caulk the siding, there are gaps
Me: Yes, but the siding company says the paint won't match because it's 16 years old.
Me again: You sure you want this? It's going to be noticeable.
Buyer: Sure thing
Me: Done
Buyer: WTF, this looks awful. Fix it.
Me: Naw
Me: Yes, but the siding company says the paint won't match because it's 16 years old.
Me again: You sure you want this? It's going to be noticeable.
Buyer: Sure thing
Me: Done
Buyer: WTF, this looks awful. Fix it.
Me: Naw
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Buyer: Could you caulk the siding, there are gaps
Me: Yes, but the siding company says the paint won't match because it's 16 years old.
Me again: You sure you want this? It's going to be noticeable.
Buyer: Sure thing
Me: Done
Buyer: WTF, this looks awful. Fix it.
Me: Naw
Me: Yes, but the siding company says the paint won't match because it's 16 years old.
Me again: You sure you want this? It's going to be noticeable.
Buyer: Sure thing
Me: Done
Buyer: WTF, this looks awful. Fix it.
Me: Naw