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Sep 29, 2022

Heather Haddon, a Wall Street Journal reporter focusing on fast food, teams up with comedian Josh Gondelman to dissect the ever-evolving landscape of the fast food industry. They explore how nostalgia and innovative marketing strategies shape consumer preferences, especially around iconic items like chicken nuggets. From the role of celebrity collaborations to the balance between comfort food and healthier options, they highlight how major chains adapt to stay relevant. This lively discussion reveals the cultural significance and ongoing competition in the fast food arena.

37:15

Episode guests

Josh Gondelman

Heather Haddon

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Fast Food Evolution: From Happy Meals to High-Tech

11min

The Loyalty Connection: Brands and Nostalgia

6min

The Nugget Phenomenon: Fast Food's New Frontier

2min

The Shift in Fast Food: Nuggets and Celebrity Collaborations

5min

Celebrity Influence on Fast Food

9min

The Enduring Impact of Fast Food Culture

4min

The fast food industry is raking it in, but they still have to feed the beast. We bite into how they create hype in order to boost sales and capture our ever-scattered attention, before we drive on past them. On this episode, we're joined by Heather Haddon, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and comedian and writer Josh Gondelman.

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