Writer and Comedian Raj Desai (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Triumph's Election Special) returns to talk about weddings, vegetarian eats, and review grocery titan Albertsons. Plus, Mitch decides our guest's fate in another edition of Last Meal. Sources for this week's intro: https://genius.com/Red-hot-chili-peppers-californication-lyrics https://www.curbed.com/2019/1/22/18193112/boise-real-estate-housing-downtown https://www.businessinsider.com/boise-idaho-fastest-growing-city-in-us-photos...
Jul 23, 2020•2 hr 49 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Actor and King of Kranch Griffin Newman (The Tick, Blank Check Podcast) joins the 'boys to talk Disney, New York supermarkets and review Seattle-founded club store Costco. Plus, the debut of Slop Quiz. Sources for this week's intro: https://thelastofus.fandom.com/wiki/The_Last_of_Us https://mashable.com/shopping/june-22-the-last-of-us-part-2-merch/ https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/company-information/starbucks-company-timeline https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-first-store-opened-vintage-p...
Jul 16, 2020•3 hr 38 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Grocery Store Month continues as Fran Gillespie (Big Mouth, SNL) returns, and helps the 'boys review Austin-founded Whole Foods. Plus, another edition of The Leftovers. Sources for this week's into: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/27/how-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-went-from-the-son-of-a-teen-mom-to-the-worlds-richest-person.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-31/a-hidden-amazon-fortune-bezos-parents-could-be-worth-billions https://www.geekwire.com/2016/interview-jeff-bezos/ https://...
Jul 09, 2020•2 hr 56 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast The creators and stars of Dicktown on FXX, John Hodgman and David Rees, join the 'boys to kick off Friendly Green Grocer Mitch's Grocery Store Month and review California-founded Trader Joe's. Plus, another edition of Family Food. Sources for this week's intro: https://touringplans.com/disneyland/attractions/opening-dates https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/secret-history-disney-rides-jungle-cruise/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/its-a-jungle-out-there-the-history-of-jungle-cr...
Jul 02, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Writer and actor Dani Fernandez (Girls on the Bus, Nerdificent) guests to review Pasadena founded and rapidly expanding gourmet hot dog and sausage chain Dog Haus. Plus, another edition of pastry guessing game Pie In This Guy. Sources for this week's intro: NASA JPL History & Archives https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/about/history.php Sputnik 1 http://www.astronautix.com/s/sputnik1.html Pasadena California https://www.britannica.com/place/Pasadena-California Pasadena’s Dog Haus is set to become a na...
Jun 25, 2020•2 hr 50 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast Actor and comedian Jon Daly (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Kroll Show) returns to the pod for the 'boys first visit to one of the fastest-growing pizza chains in the U.S., Marco's Pizza. Plus, the crew taste tests Nomad Ice Pops in another edition of Snack or Wack. Sources for this week's intro: The Glass City https://ohiowins.com/glass-city/#:~:text=Even%20though%20the%20roots%20of,in%20the%20late%2019th%20century. The Origins of Glassmaking https://www.cmog.org/article/origins-glassmaking Ohio History...
Jun 18, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast AEW wrestler "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela joins as the 'boys return to their first ever reviewed restaurant chain, Chili's, for a sampling of their to-go menu, and to discuss New Jersey food, travel eats, and more. Plus, another edition of Spooman's Treat or Skeet. Sources for this week's intro: TV Guide: Mike Myers https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/mike-myers/bio/166681/ Mike Myers - International Man of Mirth; Austin Powers Creator Mike Myers Explains to Peter Elson How His Liverpool Parents He...
Jun 11, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast Unlocked! THE SCALE is one of the most momentous events in paywalled podcast history, now free for all. You can donate to orgs fighting racism and police brutality here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_m n See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast As Topical Freeze, our month of frozen food reviews, concludes, the 'boys are joined by director Cat Solen (The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim) to discuss frozen dinner and pie brand Marie Callender's. And, the debut of a new game show format, Meal or No Meal. Sources for this week's intro: Fortune 500 Conagra Brands https://fortune.com/company/conagra-brands/fortune500/ Perkins & Marie Callender’s closes 29 restaurants amid bankruptcy filing https://www.nrn.com/finance/perkins-marie-callende...
May 28, 2020•2 hr 58 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, The Good Place) returns for a Massachusetts deep dive, to discuss the challenges of food allergies, and to review frozen fry brand and Tater Tots inventor Ore-Ida. Plus, the return of beloved quiz segment Pie in this Guy. Sources for this week's intro: Freedom Fries, Liberty Cabbage & the Myth https://www.hppr.org/post/freedom-fries-liberty-cabbage-myth When Sauerkraut Became ‘Liberty Cabbage’ https://medium.com/iowa-history/when-sauerkraut-became-li...
May 21, 2020•2 hr 15 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast As Topical Freeze continues, writer Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times, CBS News) returns to the pod for a locked down evaluation of the #1 frozen burrito brand, Tina's Burritos. The crew get salty about Pop-Tarts in a new edition of Cereal. Sources for this week's intro: The Strange History of Frozen Food https://www.eater.com/2014/8/21/6214423/the-strange-history-of-frozen-food-from-clarence-birdseye-to-the Who invented frozen food? https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/who-invented-froze...
May 14, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast Tombstone Week continues (and Topical Freeze begins) as Blank Check Podcast hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims return to review frozen pizza brand Tombstone and to play another edition of Family Food. Sources for this week's intro: Railroad Maps, 1828-1900 https://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/connections/railroad-maps/history3.html American Railroads in the 20th Century https://americanhistory.si.edu/america-on-the-move/essays/american-railroads Origin of Me...
May 07, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast The stars of Netflix's Brews Brothers (Alan Aisenberg and Mike Castle) join the 'boys to review quarantine Chipotle and discuss restrictive diets. Plus, another edition of Spoonman's Treat or Skeet. This Week's Sources: Multistate Outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 Infections Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants (Final Update) https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2015/o26-11-15/index.html CDC declares Chipotle-linked E. coli outbreak over https://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/01/cdc-dec...
Apr 30, 2020•2 hr 48 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast The 'boys welcome Jen D'Angelo (Workaholics, Solar Opposites) for their second full review of Pizza Hut, including the chain's new Big Dipper pizza. And the debut of a new segment, Family Food. This Week's Sources: Yum! Brands, Inc. history, profile and corporate video https://www.companieshistory.com/yum-brands/ Yum! Brands, Inc. https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/company 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Yum! Brands https://www.fool.com/investing/genera...
Apr 23, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Podcasting titan Kevin T. Porter (Good Christian Fun, Inside Voices) returns to the show for a post Easter discussion of spiral cut ham purveyor Honeybaked Ham. Plus, the debut of Spoonman's solo segment, Treat or Skeet. Sources: How Easter Ham Became a Delicious Tradition https://www.marthastewart.com/1538183/how-easter-ham-became-traditional-easter-dinner Why Do We Eat Ham on Easter? https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/why-do-we-eat-ham-easter Origin of Easter Ham https://www.allaboutjesuschrist....
Apr 16, 2020•2 hr 52 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast For the second show of our swing through the Rockies, Besty Sodaro (Duncanville, We Love Trash) joins for a review of Denver's own burger and shake spot, Good Time Burgers. Mitch reveals a secret and has a big surprise for Wiger. Recorded live at Comedy Work South, Denver in the before times (3/11/2020). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 09, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast The 'boys are joined by Betsy Sodaro ( Duncanville ) to review local Salt Lake City favorite, Crown Burgers. Recorded Live at Wiseguys Comedy Club in the before times (March 10, 2020). Sources for this week's intro: Jazz History https://www.nba.com/jazz/history/00400490.html Utah Stars http://www.remembertheaba.com/Utah-Stars.html Utah Jazz Media Guide https://ak-static-int.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/10/2017-18-Media-Guide-Jazz.pdf#page=276 Pastrami Meets the Patty in Utah https://w...
Apr 02, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast For the finale of Munch Madness 2020, Michael Daniel Cassady and Paul Rust (Don't Stop or We'll Die) return for the remote recorded finale of the Tournament of Chompions where we decide the single best menu item at McDonald's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 26, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast The Tournament of Chompions approaches the final stretch as Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Newcomers) returns to eat through the Elite Ate, spelled A-T-E, to decide the ultimate McDonald's menu item. Plus, an artisan root beer Drank or Stank. Sources for this week's intro: 'March Madness' crowns its first men's NCAA Champion https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-madness-is-born March Madness history - The ultimate guide https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-04-30/march-madn...
Mar 19, 2020•2 hr 46 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Podcasting royalty Paul F. Tompkins (The Neigborhood Listen, Threedom) joins for the second round of Munch Madness 2020: The Tournament of Chompions - Mac Attack as we tackle the second half of the still alive McDonald’s menu items. Plus, our DoughCenter anchor Carl Tart gives a recap of the snacktion so far. And, we taste test Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s decadent new BFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 12, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast The Fifth Annual Tournament of Chompions begins as Doughboys favorite Jon Gabrus (High & Mighty, ActionBoyz) returns for the first round of Munch Madness: Mac Attack. Tournament commissioner Evan Susser (Fist Fight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins to oversee and officiate as Gabrus and the ‘boys taste and judge 64 McDonald’s menu items. Sources for this week's intro: Under the Golden Arches: McDonald’s Logos through The Years https://www.thedailymeal.com/under-golden-arches-mcdonald-s-logos-throug...
Mar 05, 2020•2 hr 11 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast The 'boys are joined by Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino ( Off Book ) to review the Canadian burger and root beer institution, A&W. Plus, a Canadian Snack or Wack. Recorded live at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver. Sources for this week's intro: Making Medicare: The History of Health Care in Canada, 1914-2007 https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/medicare/medic01e.html The Birth of Medicare https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/the-birth-of-medicare A Not-So-Straight St...
Feb 27, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Emmy Blotnick ( The Colbert Show, Conan ) joins the boys to try recent Yum! Brands acquisition, the Santa Barbara founded burger chain The Habit Burger Grill. Plus, a fresh new edition of Ch-Ch-Ch-Chips Inhale. Sources for this week's intro: 'The Sideways Effect': How A Wine-Obsessed Film Reshaped The Industry https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/07/05/535038513/the-sideways-effect-how-a-wine-obsessed-film-reshaped-the-industry Sideways (2004) IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375063/...
Feb 20, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Toni Charline Ramos joins the 'boys to review Seattle fried chicken institution Ezell's. Plus a brand new segment. Recorded live at the Neptune Theatre. Sources for this week's intro: Garfield High School Through the Years https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Garfield-High-School-through-the-years-12267976.php Seattle Public Schools: 1862-2000: Garfield High School https://historylink.org/File/10509 A President Felled by an Assassin and 1880’s Medical Care https://www.nytimes.com/2006/0...
Feb 13, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast The 'boys are joined by Mike Hanford, Jefferson Dutton, and Tim Kalpakis (The Sloppy Boys) to review SF based French style bakery, Boudin. Plus, a live edition of the Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at Cobb's Comedy Club for SF SketchFest. Sources for this week's into: There’s gold in them thar hills by Jonathan Jackson https://finfeed.com/features/theres-gold-in-them-thar-hills/ The California Gold Rush, 1849 from EyeWitness to History http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/californiagoldrush.htm Th...
Feb 06, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast For the final stop on our Midwest tour, Carl Tart ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) joins the 'boys to review a Cleveland drive-in favorite; Swensons. Plus a local edition of Snack or Wack with a surprise drop in guest. Recorded live at the Agora Theatre and Ballroom. Sources for this week's into: Dan Gilbert - Quicken Loans Pressroom https://www.quickenloans.com/press-room/leader/dan-gilbert/ Was LeBron special ESPN's deal with devil? From The Sporting News https://www.webcitation.org/...
Jan 30, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins the ‘boys to review beloved Wisconsin burger and shake chain Culver's. Plus, a local Cream City brewdog edition of Drank or Stank. Recorded live at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee. Sources for this week's intro: The Dairy State from the Wisconsin Cultural Society https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum/exhibits/iconwisconsin/dairyland/index.asp Becoming The Dairy State from Wisconsin 101 https://wi101.wisc.edu/2013/12/01/becoming-the-dai...
Jan 23, 2020•2 hr 48 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast Actor/comedian Jacquis Neal (UCB, Culture Kings podcast) joins the boys to discuss cruise ship food and review Chicago's famed Harold's Chicken Shack. Plus, a new edition of Chips Inhale: Res-Chew Rangers, and a surprise drop-in from a special ghost! Sources for this week's intro: The First Family of Fried Chicken by Mike Sula https://www.chicagoreader.com/pdf/060414/060414_harolds.pdf Chicken King Harold P. Pierce, 70 by Kenan Heise https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-03-11-880...
Jan 16, 2020•2 hr 48 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Unlocked! For our first ever show in Philly, we're joined by Carl Tart ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) and hometown hero Christine Nangle ( Inside Amy Schumer, The Simpsons ) to review Wawa, a convenience store iconic to the city. Plus, the first-ever live edition of the Snack Stack. Recorded live at Punch Line Philly on Sept 5th, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include: Everything You Need to Know About Wawa, the World’s Most Beloved Convenience Store (By Jessica Gentile) https:/...
Jan 09, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast UNLOCKED! We're joined live in NYC by Mike Hanford ( The Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys ) and Paul Rust ( Netflix's Love, Don’t Stop or We’ll Die ) to review a family owned chain serving western Chinese cuisine: Xi'an Famous Foods. 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: The Phenomenon Of Xi'an Famous Foods In New York City by Heng Shao https://www.forbes.com/sites/hengshao/2013/07/30...
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