We're kicking off Octdoughberfest 2019: The Ate-TL with actor and comedian Steve Agee ( Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Sarah Silverman Program ) as we review The Flying Biscuit Cafe, an Atlanta-based chain that specializes in southern style biscuits. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Sources for this episode's intro include: FoodTimeline.org: Biscuits & Cookies http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcookies.html Biscuit Bakers’ Treasured Mill Moves North By Shaila Dewan https://www.nytim...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 223
For our second show in Philadelphia, we're rejoined by Carl Tart (C omedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) and Christine Nangle ( Inside Amy Schumer, The Simpsons ) to review a dessert chain founded in Pennsylvania: Rita's Italian Ice. Plus, another live edition of the Snack Stack. Recorded live at Punch Line Philly on September 5th, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include: Water Ice: What It Is, What It Isn't, How To Say It And Where To Get It (By Julia Hatmaker) https://www.pennlive.com/f...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 222
The 'boys are rejoined by Scott Aukerman ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Between Two Ferns: The Movie ) to review Scott's former workplace and American restaurant and bakery, Marie Callender's. Plus, a frozen-drink edition of Breaking Chews. Sources for This Week’s Intro Include: Pipeline to the NFL? Big states, schools are key (By Jeff Zillgitt) https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-04-21-draft-database-cover_N.htm Don Callender, who turned his mom’s pie shop into the Marie Callender’s...
Sep 19, 2019•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 221
For our second show on the 2019 Feast Coast Tour, we're joined by Jamelle Bouie (New York Times), Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Libby Watson (The New Republic) to review Mediterranean fast-casual chain, CAVA. Plus, an all new live segment, Snackarchy in the UK. Recorded live at the DC Improv on Sept 4th, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include: Archestratus: A Gourmand In The World Of Classical Greece (By Cooksinfo) https://www.cooksinfo.com/archestratus Greek Food:...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 220
For the first show of the 2019 Feast Coast Tour, we're joined onstage in DC by Christine Nangle ( Inside Amy Schumer, The Simpsons ) and Carl Tart ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) to review a long-standing cornerstone of DC chains, Ben's Chili Bowl. Plus, a live edition of The Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at the DC Improv in Washington DC on September 4th, 2019. Sources from this week's intro include: Ben Ali, 82, Whose Chili Bowl Became a D.C. Landmark, Dies (By Matt Schudel) http:/...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 219
In the midst of a nationwide craze for its new chicken sandwich, we return to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen with writer and podcaster Andrew Ti ( Mixed-ish, Yo, Is This Racist? ) to determine if the sandwich lives up to the commotion. Plus, the debut of an all new segment, Snack to the Future. Sources for this week's intro: Interview With the Vampire': Ann Rice's casting quibbles by Erica Kornberg https://ew.com/article/1993/10/22/interview-vampire-ann-rices-casting-quibbles/ The Battle of Nouveau O...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 218
The 'boys are joined by actor, writer, and voice-over artist Hayley Mancini (The Last Kids on Earth) to return to Burger King and sample their new meatless Impossible Whopper. Plus, another segment of Breaking Chews as we review the new Reese's donuts available at Krispy Kreme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 217
The 'boys are joined by Ify Nwadiwe ( Nerdificent, Candy Dinner, Who Shot Ya? ) to discuss their favorite fat food chains in high school and to review Lee's Sandwiches, a Vietnamese-American chain specializing in bánh mì sandwiches. Plus, a listener submitted edition of Cereal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 216
From the new podcast Maybe Don't , we're joined by Kevin Bartelt ( Hollywood Handbook ) and our own producer Yusong Liu to discuss eating vegan in California and to taste-test the new beyond meat options at Del Taco. Plus, a healthy juice-edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 215
The 'boys are joined by writer R.J. Fried ( Late Show with David Letterman, Triumph's Election Special 2016, Our Cartoon President ) to talk Pennsylvania eats before discussing our return trip to one of the largest chains in the world, Subway. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack, and this month's installment of the Golden Paw Club! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 214
To close out Shaq Week 2019, we're joined by writer and actor Josh Weiner (The Deadbeat, Tight Five) to discuss Shaquille O'Neal's restaurant that specializes in southern comfort food. Plus, a Papa John's edition of Shaq or Wack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 25, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 213
The 'boys are joined by actor and comedian Johnny Pemberton ( Superstore, Live To Tape ) to discuss his experience growing up with Minnesota cuisine before reviewing our most recent meal at Le Pain Quotidien. Plus, a tequila edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 212
In Mitch's home state of Massachusetts, the 'boys are joined by John Hodgman (Vacationland, Judge John Hodgman), Jean Grae (Everything's Fine), and Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) to review a New England native chain, Papa Gino's. Recorded live on June 29th in North Adams, Mass. as part of the Solid Sound Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 211
For our review of Starbucks Reserve, an upscale version of the ubiquitous coffee chain, we're joined by Jessica Chaffin ( Abby's, Desperados ) to discuss our most recent sampling of drinks and food items. Plus, a cake-pop tasting on an extended restaurant review. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 04, 2019•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 210
The 'boys are joined by writer and stand-up comedian Josh Gondelman ( Desus & Mero, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver ) to review a Dallas-native sandwich chain, Which Wich. Plus, a ranch edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 209
Returning to the second city, the ‘boys are joined by Megan Batoon (Just a Tip with Megan Batoon) and Amir Blumenfeld (If I Were You, Buckets with Amir Blumenfeld) to review a Chicago native chain known for its Italian Beef Sandwiches, Al’s Beef. Recorded live as part of Headgum Live In Chicago at Thalia Hall, on June 14th, 2019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 208
We're joined by musicians The Sloppy Boys (Jeff Dutton, Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis) to discuss our recent trip to the Vermont-based ice cream chain, Ben & Jerry's. Plus, a chain-specific edition of Fake Chews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 13, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 207
The 'boys are joined by hosts of the podcast Directionally Challenged , Candice King and Kayla Ewell, to review their most recent trip to Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao. Plus, a Coca-Cola edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 206
The incredible Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Origin Story) returns to the show to discuss her history with PF Chang's, an American-Chinese themed chain restaurant. Plus, a gooey edition of Snack or Wack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 30, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 205
On our second stop in the south, we're joined by Carl Tart ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) to review Hattie B's, a chain specializing in a Nashville-native dish, hot chicken. Plus, special guest appearances and a live edition of The Wiger Challenge. Recorded live on April 11th, 2019 at Zanies in Nashville, TN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 23, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 204
For our first time in Alabama, we're joined by Carl Tart ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) to visit a southern staple known for its resiliency in staying open 365 days a year: Waffle House. Plus, an unexpected live edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Stand Up Live Huntsville on April 10, 2019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 16, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 203
We're joined by director Payman Benz ( The Last Man on Earth, Brooklyn 99 ) as we travel to a California-native chain serving their take on a traditional Hawaiian dish: Sweetfin Poké. Plus, a Koreatown-inspired edition of Snack or Wack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 09, 2019•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 202
From Kevin Pollak's Chat Show , Kevin Pollak and Jaime Fox return to the show to discuss our recent trip to the AMC Dine-In, where we dined during a screening of the film Captive State . Plus, Jaime provides us with a La Croix-inspired edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 02, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 201
For the 200th episode of Doughboys, we're joined by our first ever guest Eva Anderson ( You're The Worst, Briarpatch ) to review Chili's Too, a specialized version of the first chain restaurant we reviewed. Plus a TBT segment from the Doughboys archives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 200
This week, Christine Nangle (The President Show, Inside Amy Schumer) and Jon Gabrus (Raised by TV, High & Mighty) join the 'boys to discuss a cornerstone of Chicago-style pizza: Lou Malnati's. Plus, a live edition of The Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 199
The 'boys hit Chicago and are joined by Christine Nangle ( The President Show, Inside Amy Schumer ) and Jon Gabrus ( Raised by TV, High & Mighty ) to review a midwest chain specializing in hot dogs: Portillo's. Recorded live at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 198
Writer and producer Bill Oakley ( Disenchantment, The Simpsons ) returns to the show for a review of Portland-native pizza chain Sizzle Pie. Plus, a live edition of The Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 197
For the finals of this year's Munch Madness, Tournament of Chompions: Mouth of the Border edition, we're joined by Nicole Byer ( Nailed It!, Why Won't You Date Me? ) to determine this year's winner between Poquito Más, Qdoba, and Taco Bell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 196
In the last semi-final match of Munch Madness, we're joined by Matt Apodaca ( Candy Dinner, What's With These Homies Talkin' About Weezer ) to determine who advances to the chompionship finals between Qdoba and Del Taco. Plus, a special popcorn edition of Snack or Wack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 195
For the first Semifinal match of Munch Madness, Mike Hanford (Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Sloppy Boys) returns to the show as first-round winner Poquito Más faces off against heavyweight Taco Bell. Plus, a Starbucks edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 194
