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Doughboys

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The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.

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Episodes

White Castle with Mike Hanford, Paul Rust, and Fran Gillespie (LIVE)

For our second NYC show in the Feast Coast tour, we're joined onstage by Mike Hanford ( The Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys ), Paul Rust ( Netflix's Love, Don’t Stop or We’ll Die ), and Fran Gillespie (SNL, Big Mouth) to review an east coast institution serving sliders, White Castle. Plus, a live edition of the Snack Stack. Recorded live at the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on September 6, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include: White Castle rolls dice with movie role from The Chicago Tribune http...

Nov 07, 20191 hr 32 minEp. 228

The Ate-TL: Cook Out with Jesse Farrar & Mike Hale

For the finale of Octdoughberfest 2019, The Doughboys Present, The Ate-TL, we’re joined by the hosts of Your Kickstarter Sucks, Jesse Farrar and Mike Hale for our review of Cook Out. Plus, a Halloween edition of Snack to the Future. Sources for this week’s intro include: History of the Salver & Tray from AC Silver & Company https://www.acsilver.co.uk/shop/pc/tray-history-d134.htm Could This North Carolina Fast Food Favorite Be The Next Five Guys? by David Landsel https://www.foodandwine....

Oct 31, 20192 hr 1 minEp. 227

The Ate-TL: Krystal with Sam Richardson

We continue Octdoughberfest 2019, The Ate-TL continues as we're joined by actor and comedian Sam Richardson ( Veep, Detroiters ) to review an Atlanta-based chain serving sliders and hot dogs, Krystal. Plus, a peachy edition of The Wiger Challenge. Sources for this week’s intro include: Lacon, Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think by Charles Caleb Colton https://books.google.com/books?id=6AclAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA114#v=snippet&q=imitation&f=false Oscar Wilde Quotes from...

Oct 24, 20191 hr 37 minEp. 226

The Ate-TL: The Varsity with Joe Saunders

For the third week of Octdoughberfest 2019: The Ate-TL, the 'boys are joined by Joe Saunders ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Breadcast ) to review The Varsity, an Atlanta-founded chain serving chili dogs and burgers. Plus, a local edition of Drank or Stank. Sources for this Week's Intro: Nipsey Russell, a Comic With a Gift for Verse, Dies at 80 by Mel Watkins https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/arts/nipsey-russell-a-comic-with-a-gift-for-verse-dies-at-80.html Nipsey Russell: The Smile Lives On from NPR...

Oct 17, 20191 hr 28 minEp. 225

The Ate-TL: Moe's Southwest Grill with Mary Lynn Rajskub

For Octdoughberfest 2019: The Ate-TL, the ‘boys are joined by Mary Lynn Rajskub ( 24, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Checking In with Mary Lynn ) to review Moe’s Southwest Grill, an Atlanta-founded chain serving Mexican cuisine. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Sources for this week’s intro include: History of the Grateful Dead by Greta Kaul, Jillian Sullivan, and Aidin Vaziri https://www.sfgate.com/music/article/History-of-the-Grateful-Dead-6330348.php How Grateful Dead Fans Became D...

Oct 10, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 224

The Ate-TL: The Flying Biscuit Cafe with Steve Agee

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, 20191 hr 24 minEp. 223

Rita's Italian Ice with Carl Tart & Christine Nangle (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 31 minEp. 222

Marie Callender's with Scott Aukerman

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, 20192 hr 5 minEp. 221

CAVA with Jamelle Bouie, Carl Tart, and Libby Watson (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 53 minEp. 220

Ben's Chili Bowl with Christine Nangle & Carl Tart (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 42 minEp. 219

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 2 with Andrew Ti

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, 20191 hr 44 minEp. 218

Burger King 3 with Haley Mancini

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, 20191 hr 45 minEp. 217

Lee's Sandwiches with Ify Nwadiwe

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, 20191 hr 39 minEp. 216

Del Taco 2 with Kevin Bartelt & Yusong Liu

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, 20191 hr 38 minEp. 215

Subway 2 with R.J. Fried

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, 20191 hr 50 minEp. 214

SHAQ WEEK: Shaquille's with Josh Weiner

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, 20192 hr 1 minEp. 213

Le Pain Quotidien with Johnny Pemberton

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, 20191 hr 53 minEp. 212

Papa Gino's with John Hodgman, Jean Grae, and Jeff Tweedy

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, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 211

Starbucks Reserve with Jessica Chaffin

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, 20192 hr 14 minEp. 210

Which Wich? with Josh Gondelman

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, 20191 hr 43 minEp. 209

Al’s Beef with Megan Batoon & Amir Blumenfeld (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 38 minEp. 208

Ben & Jerry's with The Sloppy Boys

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, 20192 hr 1 minEp. 207

Fogo de Chão with Candice King & Kayla Ewell

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, 20191 hr 44 minEp. 206

P. F. Chang's 2 with Kulap Vilaysack

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, 20191 hr 57 minEp. 205

Hattie B's with Carl Tart (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 43 minEp. 204

Waffle House with Carl Tart (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 31 minEp. 203

Sweetfin Poké with Payman Benz

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, 20191 hr 55 minEp. 202

AMC Dine-In with Kevin Pollak and Jaime Fox

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, 20191 hr 56 minEp. 201

Episode 200 - Chili's Too with Eva Anderson

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, 20191 hr 58 minEp. 200

Lou Malnati's with Jon Gabrus & Christine Nangle (LIVE)

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, 20191 hr 51 minEp. 199
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