

Doughboys
Headgum / Doughboys Media
The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 2h 6min
Sizzler 2 with Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer, Why Won't You Date Me) joins the 'boys to talk anaesthesia, bathroom experiences, and holiday dishes before diving into a review of Sizzler. Plus, a holiday 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://la.streetsblog.org/2019/04/05/the-hidden-history-of-culver-city-racismhttps://www.culvercity.org/files/assets/public/v/2/documents/planning-amp-development/advance-planning/speaker-series/191121_discriminatory-land-use-policies/speakerseriesdiscriminatoryslides.pdfhttps://www.vol1brooklyn.com/2010/12/21/happy-death-day-f-scott-fitzgerald/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/f-scott-fitzgeralds-life-study-destructive-alcoholismhttps://theliterarycompass.com/life-of-f-scott-fitzgerald/https://www.westhollywoodhistory.org/playground-to-the-stars/f-scott-fitzgerald-dies-in-sheilah-grahams-hayworth-avenue-apartment/https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0924.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 4, 2025 • 2h 6min
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen with Mark Rennie
Mark Rennie (@markrennie, Eat Pray Dunk) joins the 'boys to talk Muppets, horror movies, and air frying before a review of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. Plus, another edition of Frank Check.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.britannica.com/biography/Roald-Dahlhttps://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/08/19/not-willy-wonka-universal-hit-with-40m-chocolate-factory-lawsuit/https://www.courthousenews.com/ohio-man-says-universal-dealings-not-so-sweet/https://uofan.com/news/should-universal-be-concerned-about-the-toothsome-40-million-lawsuit/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/inside-universal-studios-hollywoods-toothsome-195025652.htmlhttps://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/dining/toothsome-chocolate-emporium-and-savory-feast-kitchen/the-story-of-toothsome.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
UNLOCKED! Mash Off 7: Mashin': Impossible - Fed Reckoning with Eva Anderson and Mike Hanford
Unlocked and free for all! Eva Anderson (@evafay) and Mike Hanford (@mikehanford, The Sloppy Boys) join the 'boys to talk Elden Ring and Casa Bonita before rolling into their freshly baked rolls for the 7th annual Mash Off!Nick's Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016965-brown-butter-skillet-cornbread?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-shareMitch's Recipe: https://foodnessgracious.com/recipes/cranberry-honey-butter-dinner-rollsEva's Recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/garlic-bread-biscuits?srsltid=AfmBOoobt6RP11KCsug5KWym6BhoUs6Nra6EbOu-E1IeLO9d2ebUkWWvWatch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 20, 2025 • 2h 37min
Costco 3 with Jesse Thorn
Jesse Thorn (@jessethornveryfamous, Bullseye) joins the 'boys to talk sitcoms, Thanksgiving favorites, and 25 years of Bullseye before a review of Costco. 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.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/aj-and-big-justice-costco-guys-tiktok-song-1235063207/https://www.tiktok.com/@a.j.befumo/video/7341463847108152606?lang=enhttps://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/gen-z-explainer-the-costco-guys-mewing-jimmy-fallon-pj-vogt-and-the-rizzler.phphttps://theaurorantoday.com/4501/arts-and-entertainment/the-costco-guys-rulers-of-the-food-court-and-now-the-media/https://www.forbes.com/sites/callumbooth/2024/10/30/an-analysis-of-the-costco-guys-on-fallon-memes/https://www.delish.com/food-news/a34111722/costco-hot-dog-combo-story/https://kotaku.com/the-rizzler-mario-kart-world-sdcc-celebs-reedus-brie-1851787157https://okmagazine.com/p/big-justice-feels-regular-kid-school-everyone-asks-videos-dad-aj/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nov 13, 2025 • 2h 19min
Jimmy John's 3 Zach Cherry
Zach Cherry, an actor known for his roles in Severance and Fallout, joins the discussion on dietary changes and favorite NYC eats. He shares his return to meat and recounts memorable dining experiences. The group dives into the quirks of pickles, personal favorites, and critiques the Jimmy John's Picklewich, with particular praise for the Pickle Jimmy chips. They also launch a fun new segment, 'Food in this Dude,' where Zach triumphs with a mac and cheese reveal. It's a tasty mix of food talk and humor!

Nov 6, 2025 • 2h 21min
Denny's 4 with Jesse Farrar
Jesse Farrar (YKS, Go Off Kings) joins the 'boys to talk sci-fi franchises, past Tennessee adventures, and Tony Yoman before diving into a review of the Denny's Good Fortune menu. Plus, a new edition of Chips Inhale Reschew Rangers.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://burgerbeast.com/burger-chef/https://blog.history.in.gov/burger-chef-hoosier-fast-food-pioneer/https://time.com/104799/burger-chef-mad-men-history/https://popcrush.com/movie-food-tie-in-history/https://skywalkingthroughneverland.com/star-wars-fast-food-premiums-1978-1997/https://www.mashed.com/804437/why-burger-kings-70s-star-wars-promotion-was-so-groundbreaking/https://youtu.be/zFLJ0HrE7LU?si=bSVtXJvhahVU3tiNSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 30, 2025 • 2h 19min
Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Daikokuya with Sandy Honig
Sandy Honig (@sandyhonig, Three Busy Debras) joins the 'boys to talk horror movies, New Haven pizza, and The Long Walk before finishing out Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est with a review of Daikokuya. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey.Noah's BBQ: https://www.instagram.com/buis.bbq/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.cracked.com/article_44888_seinfeld-writer-explains-why-the-soup-nazi-episode-was-a-documentary.htmlhttps://collider.com/seinfeld-soup-nazi-episode-explained-spike-feresten/https://janewells.substack.com/p/the-soup-nazi-interview-goes-viralhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/original-soup-nazi-store-back-in-business/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jerry-seinfeld-says-people-say-free-palestine-are-worse-ku-klux-klan-rcna230355https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/jerry-seinfeld-palestine-kkk-duke.htmlhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/who-real-soup-nazi-seinfeld/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 23, 2025 • 2h 10min
Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: The Original Soup Kitchen with Stavros Halkias
Stavros Halkias, a comedian and actor known for his film "Begonia" and his Dreamboat Tour, joins the hosts for an entertaining discussion. They dive into hilarious Halloween memories and share their favorite New York pizza spots. Stavros reveals his love for Vietnamese pho while reflecting on the decline of traditional American soups. They also explore the kitschy atmosphere of The Original Soup Kitchen and critique its soup offerings. Plus, a fun Slop Quiz on Halloween candy adds to the lighthearted banter!

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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 48min
Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Panera 4 with Jason Concepcion
Joining the discussion is Jason Concepcion, a podcast host and writer known for X-Ray Vision and his Game of Thrones insights. He dives into Dodger Stadium eats and shares Knicks optimism amidst NBA chatter. Expect hilarious anecdotes about local theater experiences and effective writing snacks. The conversation turns to a tasty Panera soup tasting, with critiques on everything from creamy tomato to bistro French onion. It's capped off with a fun food-themed NBA trivia game that brings out the laughs!

Oct 9, 2025 • 2h 4min
Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Le Pain Quotidien 2 with Christine Nangle
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.


