Doughboys Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Le Pain Quotidien 2 with Christine Nangle
Oct 9, 2025
Christine Nangle, a talented writer for The Simpsons, joins the conversation to share insights from the writer's room and her experiences in food service. She discusses her work on the upcoming Philly Phanatic documentary and hilariously recalls stress from earlier delivery jobs. The group dives into a soup review of Le Pain Quotidien, critiquing various soups from texture to seasoning. Plus, Nangle reveals her pregnancy journey and dietary changes, making for a lively and relatable discussion filled with laughter.
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Food Poisoning On Set
- Mike described getting severe food poisoning after a meal and almost fainting during a wardrobe fitting at Warner Bros.
- He credited an ice-cold Coke for settling his stomach enough to finish the fitting and avoid an accident.
Philly Mascot Documentary Interview
- Christine Nangle described being interviewed for a Phillie Phanatic documentary and meeting Dave Raymond, the original mascot performer.
- She said the filmmaker wanted a comedian's perspective and she filmed the interview at John Frank's desk among Simpsons memorabilia.
Pregnancy Changed Her Diet
- Nangle revealed she was pregnant during earlier appearances and experienced severe nausea (hyperemesis).
- She described an extended unpaid maternity leave and how pregnancy led her to start eating meat again for iron and energy.