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Sam Zwick

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Sam Zwick’s Biography

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Sam began his professional writing career in 2023, writing about everything from food to sports. In addition to his work for Mashed, he writes features on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as a variety of short stories. He's currently working to get his debut novel published.

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Review: Wendy's Proves That Sauce Is The Boss With New Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger - Mashed

Review: Wendy's Proves That Sauce Is The Boss With New Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger - Mashed

Wendy's released its new Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger that's covered in garlic sauce and Muenster cheese. Find…

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The Ultimate Ranking Of Aldi's Millville Brand Cereals - The Daily Meal

The Ultimate Ranking Of Aldi's Millville Brand Cereals - The Daily Meal

Aldi's Millville brand offers a variety of cereals to compete with the many others out there. Here's our full…

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Review: Burger King Hits The Jackpot With Million Dollar Whoppers - Mashed

Review: Burger King Hits The Jackpot With Million Dollar Whoppers - Mashed

Burger King's Whopper is a classic but the brand recently launched a contest for a new kind of Whopper and we…

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How Cracker Barrel Makes Its Mashed Potatoes - Mashed

How Cracker Barrel Makes Its Mashed Potatoes - Mashed

To find out what makes Cracker Barrel's mashed potatoes so delectable, we went straight to the source and cha…

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Review: Sonic's Winter Menu Is Full Of Hot Flavors And Cool Sips - Mashed

Review: Sonic's Winter Menu Is Full Of Hot Flavors And Cool Sips - Mashed

Sonic dropped its winter menu just in time for chilly weather. See if the new festive drinks and cheesy smash…

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We Tried The Absolute Best And Worst Beef Products To Buy At Walmart - Mashed

We Tried The Absolute Best And Worst Beef Products To Buy At Walmart - Mashed

With so many options, buying beef can be intimidating. We're here to help you out, with some of the best and …

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Review: Oreo Is Out Of Control With Its 3 New Flavors, But Somehow They All Work

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By Sam Zwick Aug. 13, 2026 10:00 am EST Oreo is all about exploring new flavors. With tons of regular options on shelves and unique limited-time promos, like this year's BTS cookies, the brand is having plenty of fun, and now customers can get in on the action. Oreo has put together a taste test of three new flavors and is opening things up to a vote to find out which one should be around for more than just a limited time.
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Review: Cheetos Scares Up A Spicy New Flavor With Sweet Phantom Heat Puffs

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By Sam Zwick Aug. 12, 2026 9:00 am EST While no one wants to admit it, most of us have a go-to stress snack. While some people might lean sweet, many are going to reach for a savory item when the pressure is ratcheted up, and specifically, something spicy.
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4 Costco Chocolate Desserts Worth Buying And 3 To Skip

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By Sam Zwick Aug. 11, 2026 4:23 pm EST Costco might not have it all, but it's awfully close. From unicorn cookie kits to French door air fryers, the wholesaler has just about everything you need to stock a home or satisfy a craving. If you're feeling the latter, the Costco bakery is famous for oversized goodies in bulk numbers, and the chocolate-based offerings are no different.
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How is social media changing news?

It's devaluing the term "news" which makes it a lot harder to find and understand the truth.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

In a nutshell, don't lie to your readers. It seems simple, but these days, just being honest seems to be a challenge for a lot of folks.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email me! Even if it doesn't directly align with something I've done, send it my way. I'm open to exploring new challenges.