Unlocked! Enjoy our 2018 Doughboys Christmas Special, Wiger Alone. As the Doughboys prepare a Christmas vacation, an argument leads Wiger to wishing his podcast would disappear... (Written by Mike Mitchell. Featuring Nick Wiger, Evan Susser, Michael Blaiklock, Alana "The Knife" Johnston, Jon Gabrus, Paul Rust, Allan McLeod, Yusong Liu, Emma Erdbrink, Wolly, and Irma) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The commissioner returns for the final episode of 2019! Susser (Deli Boys, Brooklyn 99) and the 'boys head back to Steak 'n Shake, a midwest chain with a tumultuous history. Plus, the final Snack or Wack of 2019. Sources for this week’s intro include: 2014: A Blowout Compensation Year for Sardar Biglari by John Hamburger https://www.restfinance.com/Restaurant-Finance-Across-America/March-2015/2014-A-Blowout-Compensation-Year-for-Sardar-Biglari/ Fresno couldn't wait for a Steak 'n Shake. A year l...
Dec 19, 2019•2 hr 53 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast The 'boys are joined by Jason Sheridan ( Comedy Bang! Bang!, Podcast The Ride ) to review Brooklyn based artisan ice cream chain Ample Hills Creamery. Plus, a holiday edition of Cereal. Sources for this week’s intro include: Cream of the Crop, Annotated from Genius https://genius.com/Macho-man-randy-savage-cream-of-the-crop-05-11-1987-annotated Randy Savage: One last time, the cream will rise to the top by Matthew Martin https://www.cultofwhatever.com/2015/01/randy-savage-one-last-time-the-cream...
Dec 12, 2019•2 hr 51 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast The 'boys are joined by actor and comedian Jennie Pierson (Blackish & Powerless) to taste a breakfast favorite at Noah's New York Bagels. Plus, the crew taste test Budweiser varietals in a new segment Seasons of Bud. Sources for this episode include: Liberalism and Protest at UC-Berkeley from Book-It https://book-it.org/2017/05/history-of-liberalism-and-protest/ Progressives in Berkeley Challenged by Tradition by Mark A. Stein https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-11-03-mn-14900-story...
Dec 05, 2019•2 hr 57 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast Free preview of Doughboys Double! Paul Rust ( Love, Don't Stop Or We'll Die) discusses celebrity drive-by sightings and taste the Merry Mash-Up Slurpee and Holiday Mint M&M's. To subscribe to the Doughboys Double go to: patreon.com/doughboys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 28, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the last show of our Feast Coast 2019 tour, we’re joined once again by Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Why Won't You Date Me?) and Mitch’s childhood friend Dano to review a Massachusetts-based restaurant and pub, 99 Restaurant. Plus, a special Snack or Wack or Drank or Stank featuring Adam “WuTang” Woo with food from Majestic Dragon in Ipswich. Recorded live at The Wilbur on Sept 8th, 2019. Sources for this episode include: Why are horseshoes considered to be lucky? by Debra Ronca https://peo...
Nov 21, 2019•2 hr 49 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast We're joined live in Boston by John Hodgman ( Judge John Hodgman, Medallion Status ) and Nicole Byer ( Nailed It!, Why Won't You Date Me? ) for our long-awaited review of a Boston pizza cornerstone, Regina Pizzeria. Plus, a live edition of Snack or Wack or Drank or Stank. Recorded live at The Wilbur Theater on Sept 7th, 2019. Sources for this episode include: A 'Curse' born of hate by Glenn Stout https://www.espn.com/mlb/playoffs2004/news/story?page=Curse041005 Red Sox-Yankees is baseball's ulti...
Nov 14, 2019•2 hr 54 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 07, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast 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.foodan...
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2019•2 hr 37 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Be...
Oct 10, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 31 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 53 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 42 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 44 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 45 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 39 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 38 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 50 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 53 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 43 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 38 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 44 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast 
