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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.

Episodes

El Farolito with Mookie Blaiklock (LIVE)

Mookie Blaiklock (YOU ARE WORTHY with LilMookieB) joins to 'boys to rap about their preferred burritos before a review of El Farolito. Plus, Snack or Wack with cookies from Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Recorded live at The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco 6/10/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a2607/esq1003-oct-timeline/ https://dkcnews.com/esquire-blog-draft/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Esquire-American-magazine https://www.esquire....

Jun 16, 20222 hr 32 minEp. 354

Dave's Hot Chicken with Joe Randazzo

Joe Randazzo (The Onion, @midnight, The Dr. "Sex" Reese Show) joins the 'boys to discuss basketball and former jobs before a review of Dave's Hot Chicken. Plus, another edition of Slop Quiz. 3628 Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 09, 20222 hr 1 minEp. 353

Bertucci's with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)

Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to discuss sit-down pizzerias before a review of Bertucci's. Plus, a special tribute, and another edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at The Wilbur in Boston 5/7/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/ovid https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1127.Ovid https://popehistory.com/popes/pope-innocent-vii/ http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/bert...

Jun 02, 20222 hr 40 minEp. 352

Kelly's Roast Beef with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)

Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to discuss Mitch's hometown of Quincy and bulkie rolls before a review of Kelly's Roast Beef. Plus, the 'boys go Sippin' Up to Boston with a special guest. Recorded live at The Wilbur in Boston on 5/7/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2013/01/02/good-will-hunting-oral-history/ https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/stories-making-good-hunting/sto...

May 26, 20222 hr 40 minEp. 351

D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)

Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to talk gambling and Mitch's pants before a review of D'Angelo. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Foxwoods Resort Casino 5/6/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.gq.com/story/dangelo-gq-june-2012-interview?currentPage=1&mobify=0 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/men-also-dont-like-being-objectified-just-ask-dangelo/article4209849/ https:/...

May 19, 20222 hr 44 minEp. 350

Burgerville with Jordan Morris and Bill Oakley (LIVE)

Jordan Morris (Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Bubble) and Bill Oakley (The Simpsons, Portlandia) join the 'boys to exchange rideshare stories before a review of Burgerville. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Revolution Hall in Portland 5/1/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.nba.com/celtics/history/nba-teams-chronology https://www.historylink.org/File/8792 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/07/business/economy/amazon-union-labor.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle...

May 12, 20222 hr 32 minEp. 349

Cornish Pasty with Jon Gabrus (LIVE)

Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) joins the 'boys to discuss their fiber intake before a review of Cornish Pasty. Plus, another edition of The Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at Stand Up Live in Phoenix 4/28/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/975663437/march-11-2020-the-day-everything-changed https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/cornish-pasty-to-open-in-downtown-phoenix-next-month-heres-what-you-can-expect-8061568 https://www.azcentral.com/story/enter...

May 05, 20222 hr 34 minEp. 348

Bojangles with Jesse Farrar and Mike Hale (LIVE)

Jesse Farrar & Mike Hale join the 'boys to discuss their preferred celestial objects and Nashville eats before a review of Bojangles. Recorded live at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville on 4/20/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://online.maryville.edu/business-degrees/americas-gilded-age/ https://www.american-rails.com/cornelius-vanderbilt.html https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2019/11/16/philanthropy-and-conscience-laundering https://www.biltmore.com/our-story/estate-history/ https://www...

Apr 28, 20222 hr 31 minEp. 344

Popeyes 4 with Van Robichaux

Van Robichaux (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fist Fight) joins the 'boys to discuss Jacques-Imo's and Postmates robots before a review of Popeyes. Plus, the 'boys give up treats they hold dear in the return of My Snackrifice. Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 21, 20222 hr 55 minEp. 346

True Food Kitchen with Claudia O'Doherty

Claudia O'Doherty (Killing It, Long Shot, Love) joins the 'boys to talk about Mitch's trip to Key West before a review of True Food Kitchen. Plus, a special edition of Slop Quiz. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/meet-dr-weil/about-andrew-weil-m-d/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/robdube/2019/12/02/how-to-eat-sleep-and-live-better-with-dr-andrew-weil-md/?sh=15e5221c2d0f https://quackwatch.org/11Ind/weil/ https://www.mashed.com/224197/the-untold-tr...

Apr 14, 20222 hr 7 minEp. 345

Veggie Grill with Mary Sasson

Mary Sasson (Robbie, College Humor) joins the 'boys to discuss D.P. Dough and rowing before a review of Veggie Grill. Plus, another edition of Last Meal. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/opinion/factory-farming-animals.html https://www.livekindly.co/60-of-all-mammals-on-earth-are-livestock-says-new-study/ https://www.ecowatch.com/biomass-humans-animals-2571413930.html https://blogs.anderson.ucla.edu/anderson/2016/03/five-lessons-in-entrepreneurship-from-the-found...

Apr 07, 20222 hr 53 minEp. 344

Munch Madness Finale: Arbys vs Capriotti's vs Jersey Mikes with Michael Cassady and Paul Rust (Live)

It's the finale of Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal! Michael Cassady and Paul Rust of Don't Stop Or We'll Die get too silly with the 'boys as they determine who will take home the Dave Thomas Cup. Plus, the Heart of a Chompion is awarded to a special guest. Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Mar 31, 20222 hr 12 minEp. 343

Munch Madness: Subway vs Arby's with Jen D'Angelo (w/ Deli Boys as Pickle Correspondents)

Jen D’Angelo (Solar Opposites, Young Rock) joins the 'boys to talk about Key West before tackling the semi-soft finals of Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal. Plus, the Deli Boys weigh in as Pickle Correspondents. Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Mar 24, 20222 hr 24 minEp. 342

Munch Madness: Firehouse Subs vs Jersey Mike's with Carl Tart & Lamar Woods

Carl Tart & Lamar Woods (XOXO, Gossip Kings) join the 'boys to discuss hot vs cold subs before tackling the semi-soft finals of Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal. Plus, a brand new segment, The Michelin Men. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.mashed.com/149053/the-untold-truth-of-jersey-mikes/ https://moneyinc.com/firehouse-subs/ https://www.jerseymikes.com/history https://www.firehousesubs.com/find-out-our-story/ Want more Doughboys? Check ...

Mar 17, 20222 hr 27 minEp. 341

Munch Madness: Subway vs 7-Eleven with Lauren Lapkus

Lauren Lapkus (The Wrong Missy, Between Two Ferns: The Movie) joins the 'boys to discuss Nick’s broken toilet before tackling the Desperation Region of Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Mar 10, 20222 hr 59 minEp. 340

Munch Madness: Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's with Mano Agapion & Betsy Sodaro (w/ Joe Saunders as Bread Correspondent)

New Doughboys Thursday! Hosts of the podcast We Love Trash, Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro , join the 'boys to tackle the eponymous region of Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-sandwich/ https://caterline.net/blogs/news/the-history-of-sandwiches https://www.jimmyjohns.com/about-us/history/ https://www.jerseymikes.com/history Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: ht...

Mar 03, 20222 hr 14 minEp. 339

Tyga Bites with John Hodgman & David Rees

The creators and stars of Dicktown on FXX, John Hodgman and David Rees , join the boys to discuss pimento cheese and Mitch’s window installation team before a review of Tyga Bites. Plus, another edition of Slop Quiz. Sources for this week's intro: http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,137548,00.htm l https://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-earl-wants-you-to-_b_580827 8 https://www.company-histories.com/Planet-Hollywood-International-Inc-Company-History1.htm l https://www.nytimes.com...

Feb 24, 20222 hr 57 minEp. 338

Din Tai Fung with Farley Elliott

Food writer Farley Elliott (Eater LA, LA Street Food) and the ‘boys discuss how the pandemic has affected the restaurant industry before a review of Din Tai Fung. Plus, a winter-themed Slop Quiz. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/john-cena-issues-groveling-apology-to-china-after-calling-taiwan-a-country/ar-AAKno7w https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/25/world/asia/john-cena-taiwan-apology.html https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/daryl-morey-tweet-controversy-nba...

Feb 17, 20222 hr 44 minEp. 339

Smashburger with Carlos Santos

Carlos Santos (Spanish Aquí Presents, Gentefied) joins the 'boys to discuss fitness and Fresno before a review of Smashburger. Plus, a brand new segment, Wigerdle. Sources for this week's intro: https://ifranchise.ph/tony-tan-caktiong/ https://www.forbes.com/profile/tony-tan-caktiong/?sh=f3d4c511a25f https://youtu.be/Awlo-5_V-yM https://mentalitch.com/the-history-of-smashburger/ https://smashburger.com/about/ Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystud...

Feb 10, 20222 hr 50 minEp. 336

KFC Beyond with Mike Sacks

Mike Sacks (Passing On The Right, Doin’ It with Mike Sacks) joins the ‘boys to discuss baseball, crab cakes, and writer John Swartzwelder before a review of KFC Beyond. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Sources for this week's intro: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2209&dat=19801217&id=taQrAAAAIBAJ&pg=5022,3339398 https://www.timesnews.net/news/state/fried-chicken-the-colonel-and-the-nashville-businessman/article_9d2d7974-53b0-11ec-ac68-e705e486df26.html https://web.ar...

Feb 03, 20222 hr 46 minEp. 335

Sweet Chick with Tami Sagher

Tami Sagher (Orange Is the New Black, Search Party) joins the 'boys to discuss Gordon Ramsay and Chicago-style pizza before a review of Sweet Chick. Plus, another edition of Cake It Off. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.dreadpen.com/hip-hop-slang-dictionary/ https://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/06/style/two-of-rap-s-hottest-return-to-the-dis.html https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/nas-amazon-1-billion-pillpack.html https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/nas-sweet-chick-356455/#! https://www....

Jan 27, 20222 hr 54 minEp. 334

Thighstop with Jon Gabrus

Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High & Mighty) and the ‘boys dive cloaca first into some chicken talk before a review of Thighstop. Plus, another edition of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/c/DoughboysMedia Sources for this week's intro: https://www.threescompany.com/about/ https://www.etonline.com/suzanne-somers-reflects-on-getting-fired-from-threes-company-and-making-peace-with-john-ritter https://ew.com/article/1992/05/22/suzanne-somers-and-thighmast...

Jan 20, 20222 hr 57 minEp. 333

QDOBA with Jamelle Bouie

Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times, Unclear and Present Danger) joins the 'boys to discuss Disney+ and homemade pies before a review of QDOBA. Plus, a cereal mascot edition of Slop Quiz during Snack or Wack. Sources for this week's intro: https://laist.com/news/the-big-burrito-battle-la-or-sf https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/california/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-mission-burrito/ https://www.mashed.com/162854/the-untold-truth-of-qdoba/ https://www.thebalancesmb.com/history-of-chip...

Jan 13, 20222 hr 58 minEp. 332

Lemonade with Jessica McKenna

Jessica McKenna (Off Book) joins the 'boys to discuss Abercrombie & Fitch, the swing revival, and celebrity sightings before a review of Lemonade. Plus, a Coca-Cola edition of Jingle All The Whey. Sources for this week's intro: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/what-is-history-lemonade.htm https://steampunkjournal.org/2020/05/01/a-brief-history-of-lemonade/ https://www.history.com/news/a-brief-history-of-the-white-house-easter-egg-roll https://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/lucy-hayes h...

Jan 06, 20222 hr 20 minEp. 331

UNLOCKED! - Man Bites Dog

Unlocked and free for all! JUNE 2013. A lifelong friendship forever frays over a bite of a hot dog. But what really happened that night in New York? Evan Susser and Emma Erdbrink share the findings of their comprehensive Doughvestigation with the Doughboys. To get more Doughboys Double go to patreon.com/doughboys Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Dec 30, 20211 hr 15 min

UNLOCKED! - Wige Hard: A Doughboys Holiday Special

Unlocked and free for all! It's the 2020 Doughboys Holiday Special! When terrorists take over the Snackatomi corporation it's up to Wiger to save his estranged podcast partner before it's too late. Written by Mike Mitchell Starring Nick Wiger, Lamar Woods, Mike Mitchell, Evan Susser, Jason Mantzoukas, Emma Erdbrink, Yusong Liu, Robert Persinger, Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Mike Hanford, Carl Tart, Mookie Blaiklock, Alana Johnston, Matt Kowalick and Paul Rust To get more Doughboys Double go to patr...

Dec 23, 20212 hr 43 minEp. 413

Steak n' Shake 6: Monty's Good Burger with Evan Susser

Commissioner Evan Susser (Fist Fight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Man Bites Dog) joins the ‘boys to reflect on 2021 and review Steak ‘n Shake for a sixth time (kind of) via plant-based Monty's Good Burger. Plus the debut of a new segment: I Don’t Like Sand… wich. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/22/men-behaving-better-lads-mags-digital http://www.biglariholdings.com/governance.htm https://www.qsrmagazine.com/business-advice/who-sardar-biglari-0 http://www.express...

Dec 16, 20212 hr 29 minEp. 330

McPlant with Eric Edelstein

Eric Edelstein (Jurassic World, We Bare Bears, Green Room) joins the 'boys to discuss dining alone and meeting your heroes before a review of McDonald's new McPlant burger. Plus, another edition of Sauceton Powers. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28409704 https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-announces-plant-based-meat-mcplant-burger-chicken-substitute-2020-11 https://investorplace.com/2020/11/mcdonalds-gives-beyond-meat-stock-the-cold-shoulder/ ht...

Dec 09, 20212 hr 50 minEp. 329

Umami Burger 3 with Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Trainwreck, The King of Staten Island, Love) joins the 'boys to discuss Adam Sandler, live shows and LA Eats before a review of Umami Burger. Plus, another edition of Pie in This Guy. Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 02, 20212 hr 43 minEp. 328

UNLOCKED! - Dogdoughbarkfest: Hey Spooky Buddies with Paul Rust

Unlocked and free for all! Paul Rust (Love, Don't Stop or We'll Die) joins the 'boys for the final Double of Dogdoughbarkfest and discusses an old roommate before a review of Spooky Buddies. To get more Doughboys Double, go to patreon.com/doughboys Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Nov 25, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 400