Postgame Show: The Mountain Dew Baja Blast™ Pie

Summary of Postgame Show: The Mountain Dew Baja Blast™ Pie

by Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

5m•November 12, 2025
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Overview of Postgame Show: The Mountain Dew Baja Blast™ Pie

This short Postgame Show segment (hosts: Dan Le Batard and Stugotz, guest Chris Cody) mixes a Smirnoff sponsorship read with a freewheeling conversation about Taco Bell’s new Mountain Dew Baja Blast™ Pie. The hosts taste and describe the dessert, compare holiday and fast-food habits, and riff on Friendsgiving timing, favorite drive-thrus, and odd Uber Eats moments.

Key topics discussed

  • Smirnoff sponsor spot: repeated endorsement of Smirnoff as a game-day staple, responsible drinking reminder, and product details (40% ABV, distilled from grain).
  • Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Blast™ Pie:
    • Appearance: neon turquoise / Baja Blast color.
    • Taste: closest to key lime pie but candy-like and very artificial.
    • Texture: described as “gloop” (not fizzy), unusual for a pie.
    • Price: reported as $20.
    • Context: tried at a Friendsgiving alongside more conventional desserts (pumpkin cheesecake).
  • Opinions on desserts:
    • General dislike of pie from some hosts; preference for ice cream cake (with crunchy bits).
    • One host claims to not eat cake or soda.
  • Fast-food preferences:
    • Wendy’s is the preferred go-to; spicy chicken/no. 5 favorite; Wendy’s fries favored over McDonald’s fries.
    • Anecdote about mixing orders from multiple drive-thrus (college move / Uber Eats behavior).
  • Uber Eats and delivery oddities:
    • Multiple pickups sometimes handled by the same driver — awkward situations.
    • Ordering alcohol via delivery — can feel embarrassing; drivers check ID; may lead to bulkier orders to justify delivery.

Notable quotes / soundbites

  • “It tastes like if key lime pie was candy.” — about the Baja Blast pie.
  • “It’s just a bunch of gloop.” — describing the pie’s texture.
  • “If you’re tailgating… you need Smirnoff. Otherwise, it’s not a real game day.” — Smirnoff ad copy in-studio.
  • “Pie in general is the worst of the desserts.” — one host’s strong take.
  • “Wendy’s fries are the best.” — on fast-food fries debate.

Main takeaways

  • The Baja Blast Pie is visually striking and uniquely flavored — expect an artificial, candy-like lime flavor and a gooey texture rather than a traditional pie experience.
  • The pie’s novelty made it worth trying at a Friendsgiving, but it’s not universally loved.
  • Hosts favor Wendy’s for fast-food and have common delivery-era quirks (ordering from multiple spots, awkward shared-driver pickups).
  • Smirnoff is pushed as a classic, easy game-day drink (with standard responsible drinking disclaimers).

Practical notes / recommendations

  • If you’re curious: try the Baja Blast Pie for novelty, but don’t go in expecting a classic key lime pie — it’s candy-forward and texturally odd.
  • For game-day cocktails: the hosts (and sponsor) recommend Smirnoff and point listeners to Smirnoff.com for recipes.
  • When ordering from multiple restaurants via delivery, be prepared for possible awkwardness if a single driver picks up multiple orders or if deliveries arrive simultaneously. If delivering alcohol, have ID ready.