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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

Cosmic Wings with Jana Schmieding

Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls, Woman of Size) joins the 'boys to talk cats and school lunches before a review of virtual restaurant Cosmic Wings. Plus, another edition of Family Food. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.applebees.com/en/our-history https://www.foodandwine.com/news/applebees-chicken-wings-delivery-ghost-kitchen-cosmic-wings https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/02/17/cosmic-wings-flamin-hot-cheetos-wings-applebees-uber-eats/6707247002/ https://www.nytimes.com/...

May 06, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 299

Olive Garden 3 with Alison Rosen

Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend, Childish) joins the 'boys to talk about their favorite egg preparations before a review of Olive Garden. Plus, another edition of Let Me Be Frank. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/History https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-disney-world-facts-timeline https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/florida/articles/how-orlando-became-the-theme-park-capital-of-the-world/ https://www.visitorlando.com...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 298

MrBeast Burger with Jason Concepcion

Jason Concepcion (Binge Mode, Takeline, ALL CAPS NBA) returns to talk about movie theaters and review virtual restaurant MrBeast Burger with the 'boys. Plus, a McDonald's edition of Jingle All The Whey. Commercials featured in the Jingle All The Whey segment: DeBarge sings "I Like It" McDonald's ist einfach gut McDonald's And You Back to Basics/Food, Folks and Fun We Do It All For You See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 47 minEp. 297

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers with Matt Selman

Matt Selman (The Simpsons) returns to talk work lunches, chicken sandwiches, and Raising Cane's. Plus, the debut of Who Had a Cow, Man? Sources for this week's intro https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-29th-year-row/ https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever-history-behind-the-breed/ https://www.bil-jac.com/the-dog-blog/posts/breed-history-where-did-labrador-retrievers-come-from/ https://www.mashed.com/226249/the-unlikely-origin-of-r...

Apr 15, 20211 hr 52 minEp. 296

Outback Steakhouse 3 with Joe Wengert

Joe Wengert (Big Mouth, New Girl) joins the 'boys to talk sandwiches, Pennsylvania eats and Outback Steakhouse. Plus, an Australian Outback edition of Slop Quiz. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.businessinsider.com/virtual-brands-owned-by-chain-restaurants-pasquallys-just-wings-2020-8#neighborhood-wings-1 https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/major-restaurant-chains-expand-ghost-kitchen-operations-during-pandemic/587178/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/why-a-reckoning-may-be-ahead-for-gh...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 295

Wendy's 2 with Jacob Wysocki

Jacob Wysocki (I Don't Want To Talk About Fight Club Anymore) joins the 'boys to discuss yoga, video games, and Wendy's. Plus, a Diet Coke edition of Jingle All The Whey. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.wendys.com/who-we-are https://www.nav.com/blog/the-inspirational-story-of-wendys-founder-dave-thomas-30772/ https://biography.yourdictionary.com/dave-thomas https://mathcs.clarku.edu/~djoyce/elements/bookII/bookII.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 49 minEp. 294

Munch Madness: Pie Noon: Live Chompionship with Nicole Byer & Jessica McKenna

Nicole Byer & Jessica McKenna join the 'boys for the exciting Munch Madness: Pie Noon finale and crown a winner in The Tournament of Chompions! The 2021 Munch Madness: The Tournament Of Chompions: Pie Noon is sponsored by Manscaped. "Restaurant" performed by PUP Sources for this week's intro: https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-has-incredible-125-years-of-history/c-287633638 https://www.footballhistory.org/world-cup/index.html https://www.ussoccer.com/history/organizational-structure/fifa# ...

Mar 25, 20211 hr 47 minEp. 293

Munch Madness: Pie Noon: Semisweet Final 2 with Carl Tart & Ahsohn Williams

Carl Tart and Ahsohn Williams (Carl Calls His Cousin) join the 'boys for a royal showdown to decide if Burger King or Dairy Queen will move on to the Munch Madness finale. Plus, another edition of Let Me Be Frank. The 2021 Munch Madness: The Tournament Of Chompions: Pie Noon is sponsored by Manscaped. Sources for this week's intro: https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/brett-george https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2014/04/16/lorde-finally-meets-george-brett-inspiration-for-roy...

Mar 18, 20212 hr 21 minEp. 292

Munch Madness: Pie Noon: Semisweet Final 1 with Arden Myrin

Arden Myrin (Shameless, Insatiable, Will You Accept This Rose?) returns to helps the 'boys decide if The Cheesecake Factory or Ben and Jerry's will move on to the Munch Madness finale. Plus, the debut of Let Me Be Frank. The 2021 Munch Madness: The Tournament Of Chompions: Pie Noon is sponsored by Manscaped. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.benjerry.com/about-us https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/about-us/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

Mar 11, 20212 hr 3 minEp. 291

Munch Madness: Pie Noon: Round 1 Part 1 with Jon Gabrus

Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) joins the 'boys to tackle the first two regions of Munch Madness: Pie Noon! Plus, another edition of Pie in This Guy. In this episode: Baskin-Robbins takes on Ben & Jerry's in the Creamsman Region, while BJ's squares off against The Cheesecake Factory in the Junior Prom Region! The 2021 Munch Madness: Tournament Of Chompions: Pie Noon is sponsored by Manscaped. Sources for this week's intro: https://shortboxing.com/why-is-boxing-called-the-sweet-scie...

Mar 04, 20212 hr 25 minEp. 290

KFC 2 with Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow

Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow (True Crimes and Cocktails) join the 'boys to talk cold weather, shameful snacks, and KFC. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.pritzkermilitary.org/whats_on/pritzker-military-presents/glenna-whitley-stolen-valor http://www.jameswebb.com/articles/military-and-veterans/the-medias-war-on-vietnam-vets https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/wedding-crashers-fake-purple-hearts-inspire-bill https://www.biography.com/...

Feb 25, 20212 hr 6 minEp. 289

Papa John's 2 with Raiza Licea

Raiza Licea (Spanish Aquí Presents) joins the 'boys to talk basketball, Cuban food, and Papa John's. Plus, another edition of Can I Take Your Order? Sources for this week's intro: http://www.sogoodblog.com/2008/05/03/papa-johns-pizza-hates-the-state-of-ohio/ https://slice.seriouseats.com/2008/05/papa-johns-lebron-james-crybaby-shirt-controversy-means-cheap-pizza-for-clevelanders.html https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/10/papa-johns-founder-john-schnatter-resigns-as-chairman-of-company-boar.html https:...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 45 minEp. 288

Five Guys 2 with Andy Daly

Andy Daly (Review, Eastbound & Down, Bonanas for Bonanza, Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project) joins the 'boys to talk Ithaca College and revisit Five Guys. Plus, the debut of Bananas for Ba-na-nas. Sources for this week's intro: https://web.archive.org/web/20090618192325/http://www.advocate.com/issue_story_ektid21766.asp https://www.advocate.com/news/2004/06/08/pride-patriotism-and-queer-eye https://www.inc.com/magazine/20100401/jerry-murrell-five-guys-burgers-and-fries.html https://variety.com...

Feb 11, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 287

Panda Express 3 with Oscar Montoya

Oscar Montoya (Bless the Harts, Spanish Aquí Presents, Inside the Disney Vault) joins the 'boys to talk video games and horror movies before a review of Panda Express. Plus, everyone admits their food secrets in another edition of Concessional. Sources for this week's intro: https://web.archive.org/web/20090417061928/http://uclabruins.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/ucla-wooden-page.html https://www.espn.com/classic/biography/s/Wooden_John.html https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?ho...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 57 minEp. 286

Subway 3 with Sean Clements & Hayes Davenport

Sean Clements & Hayes Davenport (Hollywood Handbook, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys for their long-awaited return and a revisit of Subway. Plus, Mitch tries some Harpoon Dunkin' beer in another edition of Sip or Ship. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.thoughtco.com/submarines-history-1992416#:~:text=Designs%20for%20underwater%20boats%20or%20submarines%20date%20back,Hunley%2C%20the%20submarine%20that%20sank%20a%20Union%20ship. https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/n...

Jan 28, 20212 hr 2 minEp. 285

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 3 with Phil Rosenthal

Phil Rosenthal (Everybody Loves Raymond, Somebody Feed Phil) joins the 'boys to talk food, travel, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Plus, Mitch and Emma compete in another edition of Family Food. Sources for this week's intro: https://culture.pl/en/article/popeye-polish-roots-fiegel http://popeye.com/timeline/ https://popeye.fandom.com/wiki/Popeye_franchise#Thimble_Theatre_and_Popeye_comic_strips https://finance.yahoo.com/news/popeyes-new-fried-chicken-sandwich-has-created-a-frenzy-in-its-stores-n...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 45 minEp. 284

Jersey Mike's 2 with Jon Daly

Jon Daly (Kroll Show, Abracadabralifornia) returns to talk music, sandwiches, and Jersey Mike's. Plus, our guest and the 'boys give up treats they hold dear in the debut of My Snackrifice. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?sort=most_funded&seed=2678973&page=1 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870708/reviews?ref_=tt_urv https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0333766/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 https://web.archive.org/web/20100701132504/http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/ga...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 52 minEp. 283

Panera Bread 2 with Monica Ruiz and Chris O'Malley

Monica Ruiz (The Bold and the Beautiful, The Rookie) and Chris O'Malley (Watermans) join the 'boys for a revisit of Panera Bread. Plus, another edition of Can I Take Your Order? Sources for this week's intro: https://www.anheuser-busch.com/about/heritage.html https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/company/our-history.html https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/panera-bread-history-story https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2017/11/08/18-years-after-separating-panera-bread-and-au-bon-pain-reunite-...

Jan 07, 20212 hrEp. 282

UNLOCKED! Where Everybody Doughs Your Name with Maggie Monahan

Unlocked and free for all! Maggie Monahan (Crossing Swords, Earth to Ned) joins the 'boys to talk about New England eats and watch the first episode of Cheers in the brand-new Doughboys Pilot Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 31, 20201 hr 17 min

UNLOCKED! - It's a Wigerful Life: A Doughboys Holiday Special

Unlocked and free for all! It’s the 2019 Doughboys Holiday Special! This year It’s a Wigerful Life! Starring Nick Wiger, Mike Mitchell, Emma Erdbrink, Yusong Liu, Evan Susser, Jon Gabrus, Amir Blumenfeld, Paul Rust, Alana Johnston, Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock, and Matt Kowalick See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 24, 20201 hr 29 min

Steak 'n Shake 5 with Evan Susser

Evan Susser (Fist Fight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) returns to review steaks and shakes with the 'boys in this very special episode. Plus, another edition of Season's Eatings. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.mysanantonio.com/sa-inc/article/Has-San-Antonio-s-Sardar-Biglari-lost-his-touch-15393824.php https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/steak-n-shakes-owner-compares-himself-andrew-carnegie https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/85-years-after-founding-in-normal-challenges-put-stea...

Dec 17, 20202 hr 4 minEp. 281

Domino's 2 Jamelle Bouie

Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times, CBS News) joins the 'boys to talk Forrest Gump, cereal, classic candy and Domino's. Plus, the debut of the new Flank Check segment. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.pagat.com/domino/history.html https://www.dominorules.com/chickenfoot http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/domino-s-inc-histoy/ https://www.dominos.com/en/about-pizza/ https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/uncover-the-history-of-pasta/#:~:text=While%20we%20do%20think%20o...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 53 minEp. 280

Peet's Coffee with Chelsea Peretti

Chelsea Peretti (Big Mouth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Phosphorescent Panic, Foam and Flotsam) makes her Doughboys debut and reviews Peet's Coffee. Plus, another edition of Treat or Skeet. Sources for this week's intro: Dutch East India Company | Facts, History, & Significance | Britannica The Dutch East India Company and the Rise of Intra-Asian Commerce | Nippon.com Food-Info.net> History of coffee (food-info.net) About Alfred Peet | Peet's Coffee Bitter Brew: The Stirring Reality of Coffee | F...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 49 minEp. 279

UNLOCKED! Doughboys After Dark with Marisa Pinson & David Neher

Unlocked and free for all! Fan favorites Marisa Pinson and David Neher return to talk kissing, air fryers, and cats, followed by a discussion of their favorite midnight snacks. Advertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 26, 20201 hr 19 min

Burger King 4 with Don't Stop Or We'll Die

Michael Cassady & Paul Rust (Don't Stop or We'll Die, SONG-A-WEEK) join the 'boys for an episode free of all silliness and a revisit of Burger King. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.smh.com.au/national/jack-not-so-hungry-for-burger-king-20020425-gdf84v.html https://www.smh.com.au/business/burger-king-slips-into-hungry-jacks-uniform-20030602-gdguzj.html https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2003/05/26/daily36.html https://mash...

Nov 19, 20202 hr 25 minEp. 278

Boston Market 2 with Dewayne Perkins

Dewayne Perkins (The Break with Michelle Wolf, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Amber Ruffin Show) joins the 'boys to talk Chicago, Thanksgiving, theme park eats and Boston Market. Plus, the debut of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/finance/boston-market-acquired-rohan-group-companies https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/boston-market-acquired-engage-brands-rohan-group-companies https://www.delimarketnews.com/whats-store/boston-market-partners-engage...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 30 minEp. 277

Paris Baguette with Lesley Tsina

Lesley Tsina (Community, ThunderCats Roar, Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs, Restart Me Up) joins the 'boys to talk cats, childhood eats, and Paris Baguette. Plus, the debut of Can I Take Your Order? Sources for this week's intro: https://www.latimes.com/world/la-xpm-2012-dec-19-la-fg-south-korea-park-20121220-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/world/asia/south-korea-president-park-geun-hye-impeached.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-politics-idUSKBN13X2JS https://www.nytimes.co...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 40 minEp. 276

Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest: Dunkin' 2 with Mookie Blaiklock

Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock (Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Right Now Kapow, YOU ARE WORTHY with LilMookieB) joins the 'boys for the conclusion of Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest and a revisit of Dunkin'. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-dec-28-me-vale28-story.html http://edition.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/12/28/obit.vale/ https://news.dunkindonuts.com/internal_redirect/cms.ipressroom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/285/files/201610/Dunkin%27%20Donuts%20Hi...

Oct 29, 20202 hr 1 minEp. 275

Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest: 7-Eleven 2 with Jason Woliner

Jason Woliner (Eagle Heart, The Last Man on Earth) joins the 'boys to talk ice cream, on-set eats, and 7-Eleven, the world's largest convenience store chain. Plus, the debut of Reel Meal. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/omar-knedlik/16909 https://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/remembering-omar-knedlick-kansas-man-who-invented-icee https://slate.com/human-interest/2005/09/the-slurpee-at-40.html https://www.britannica.com/topic/7-Eleven https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 54 minEp. 274

Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest: Denny's 3 with Shaun Diston

Shaun Diston (We Have To Stop Talkin' TMNT On CBB) joins the 'boys to talk puzzles, Star Wars, scary movies and Denny's. Plus, a Pizza Hut vs. Domino's edition of Jingle All The Weigh. Sources for this week's intro: https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/aaron-hank https://www.biography.com/athlete/hank-aaron https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70919/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-dennys https://www.mashed.com/133545/the-untold-truth-of-dennys/ https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/02/business/me...

Oct 15, 20202 hr 7 minEp. 273
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