Doughboys

Matt Kowalick (@mattkowalick) and Holly Prazoff (@hollypraz) of Screentimers join the 'boys to talk parenting, carnival eats, and kids' meals before diving into a review of Panda Express Cub Meals. Plus, a drank or stank with the new Sprite+Tea.Stick around after the episode for a bonus segment with the writer and artist of the Doughboys Comic Book, Alex Firer and Fred C. Stresing! Get the Doughboys Comic Book at beourkids.comWatch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/rapprochement-chinahttps://www.history.com/articles/nixon-china-visit-cold-warhttps://gwtoday.gwu.edu/50-years-later-richard-nixons-historic-visit-chinahttps://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/07/nyregion/the-pandas-richard-nixon-obtained-for-the-us.htmlhttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/history-giant-pandas-zoohttps://www.pandarg.com/about-us/timeline.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eva Anderson (@evafay, The Lost Episode 400) joins the 'boys to discuss her recent trip to Vegas and novelty restaurants before celebrating 500 episodes with a review of Chili's. Plus, the return of Unsatisfied Yelper, and a Snack or Wack.To celebrate the 500th episode of Doughboys, Michael Cassady has released the original main themes for Doughboys and Doughboys Double PLUS a new extended remix of the Doughboys Double “Doughboys Double MAX.” Stream at https://linktr.ee/michaelcassady or wherever you get your music.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://help.cucas.cn/index/detail?id=2236https://news.at0086.com/China-University-Guide/What-is-Project-985-in-China.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53640724https://www.reuters.com/world/china/exclusive-bytedance-co-founder-zhang-yiming-step-down-ceo-2021-05-20/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bytedances-low-profile-founders-donate-093000073.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/15/brinker-earnings-chilis-sales-boosted-by-tiktok-fast-food-rivalry.htmlhttps://www.thetakeout.com/1725349/rise-fall-and-resurrection-of-chilis/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea Jin (@andreajin, Baby Goat) joins the 'boys to talk favorite desserts, burger preparation, and her family's farm before a review of Burger King's How To Train Your Dragon menu. Plus, another edition of Pie in this Guy.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.bhso.org.uk/work/mendelssohn-hebrides-overture-2/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Mendelssohnhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Hebrideshttps://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/hebrides-scotland-islandshttps://danjones.substack.com/p/history-etc-the-vikings-didnt-wearhttps://www.brandeating.com/2025/05/burger-king-new-how-to-train-your-dragon-menu.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gareth Reynolds (@reynoldsgareth, Next We Have) joins the 'boys to talk vegetarian living, eating on the road, and cat parenthood before diving into a review of Randy's Donuts. Plus, another edition of Drank or Stank.Check out Gareth’s new show Next We Have on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!Get the Doughboys Comic at beourkids.comWatch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Marge_vs._the_Monorailhttps://www.latimes.com/brandpublishing/the-inglewood-renaissance/story/2022-01-28/randys-donuts-the-world-famous-marketing-stunt-is-a-giant-sign-of-yesteryearhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-02-26/randys-donuts-coming-to-costa-mesa-march-9-is-on-the-rise-in-hands-of-newport-beach-familyhttps://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/randy-s-donuts-embarks-on-major-franchise-expansion/article_0c935230-ac49-11eb-bbf4-5f631d40d10b.htmlhttps://lamag.com/featured/ask-chris-randys-donutshttps://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Lard_Lad_Donutshttps://randysdonuts.com/about/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Griffin Newman (@grifflightning) and David Sims (@davidlsims) of Blank Check join the 'boys to talk NYC eats and video games before diving into a review of Planet Hollywood. Plus, another edition of Frank Check.Catch Blank Check LIVE in New York! Get tickets at Bit.ly/BlankCheck25Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9cERvUX6sEhttps://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1992https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/stars-like-bruce-willis-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-sylvester-stallone-endorse-planet-hollywood/articleshow/9937771.cmshttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a36439327/planet-hollywood-origin-story-history-interview/https://ny.eater.com/2025/2/6/24358961/planet-hollywood-new-york-reopens-times-square-restauranthttps://planethollywoodnyc.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlotte McDonnell (@coollike) and Libby Watson (@libbycwatson) join the 'boys to talk about their new podcast, What's All This Then, video games, and ghosts before diving into a review of Pret a Manger.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22076886https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2015/apr/14/pret-a-manger-happy-coffee-chainhttps://lexpress-franchise.com/en/articles/pret-a-manger-a-success-story-made-in-the-united-kingdom/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Thatcherhttps://theweek.com/articles/465783/celebrating-margaret-thatchers-death-utterly-disgraceful-totally-justifiablehttps://www.pret.com/en-US/about-pretSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimia Behpoornia (@childclown) joins the 'boys to talk Bond movies, hot dogs, and the vegetarian lifestyle before a review of Panera's new croissant sandwiches. Plus, another edition of Chew Truths and a Fry.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://jasonssullivan.com/2024/07/14/the-music-evolution-and-a-brief-history-of-pantera/https://metal.fandom.com/wiki/Panterahttps://www.rollingstone.com/feature/behind-the-murder-of-dimebag-darrell-233541/https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/panera-bread-capitalism/https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/company/our-history.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Baltz (@tim.baltz, Righteous Gemstones) joins the 'boys to talk Megaman, Chicago sports, and favorite Chicago eats before a return to Popeyes to review the limited-time Pickle Menu. Plus, another edition of Drank or Stank.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/gene-hackman-wife-cause-of-death-betsy-arakawa-b2742364.htmlhttps://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/02/28/gene-hackman-will-be-remembered-as-the-hollywood-actors-actor.htmlhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000432/bio/https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/entertainment/gene-hackman-guy-fieri-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/https://news.popeyes.com/blog-posts/the-history-of-popeyes-louisiana-kitchenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan, Alive in Alaska) joins the 'boys to talk outdoor experiences, camping, and Quarter Sheets before a review of Wendy's. Plus another edition of Slop Quiz.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://todayinsci.com/L/Ley_Willy/LeyWilly-Quotations.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/nyregion/willy-ley-rocket-ashes.htmlhttps://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DS19690625.2.29&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------https://web.archive.org/web/20081220144843/http://www.astronautix.com/astros/ley.htmhttps://www.wendys.com/daves-legacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toni Charline Ramos (@tonicharline) joins the 'boys to talk music, Max shows, and Mexico before a review of Subway's new Footlong Doritos Nachos. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/resources-and-historical-information/history-california-initiativeshttps://libguides.law.ucla.edu/callegislativehistory/ballothttps://ballotpedia.org/History_of_Initiative_and_Referendum_in_Californiahttps://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/https://guides.loc.gov/latinx-civil-rights/california-proposition-187https://time.com/4686280/subway-chicken-fast-food-filler/https://newsroom.subway.com/2025-04-03-Subway-R-Teams-up-with-Doritos-R-for-Another-Unexpected-Footlong-Innovation,-Try-Them-FREE-with-Any-Footlong-Sub-on-April-10See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.