Intentionally Blank The Best Fast Food Burger - Intentionally Blank EP. 231
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Nov 5, 2025 Brandon and Dan dive into the ultimate fast food burger showdown. They analyze a bizarre food heist and ponder why people might steal used cooking oil. The duo debates the pros and cons of popular chains, from In-N-Out's beloved burgers to Polarizing fries. Regional favorites like Whataburger and unique styles like White Castle spark lively discussion. Nostalgic trips down memory lane highlight the changing landscape of fast dining, with personal favorites like Runza topping their lists. Get ready for humor, tangents, and tasty rankings!
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Intern Curates Food Heist Submissions
- Brandon hired an intern to collate and summarize reader-submitted 'food heists.'
- The intern ranks and summarizes submissions so Brandon can review unusual food theft stories quickly.
Cooking Oil Theft Leads To Violent Chase
- A man stole 461 pounds of used cooking oil from an Applebee's in Yonkers and led police on a chase.
- The chase ended with a cop injured and the thief charged with second-degree attempted murder.
Small Ops Fixes Save Casual Chains
- Chili's survives where many casual-dining chains fail by fixing small operational details.
- The CEO implemented pragmatic changes like better seasoning shakers to improve consistency and cut costs.