

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 30, 2021 • 1h 15min
UNLOCKED! - Man Bites Dog
Unlocked and free for all! JUNE 2013. A lifelong friendship forever frays over a bite of a hot dog. But what really happened that night in New York? Evan Susser and Emma Erdbrink share the findings of their comprehensive Doughvestigation with the Doughboys.To get more Doughboys Double go to patreon.com/doughboysWant more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 43min
UNLOCKED! - Wige Hard: A Doughboys Holiday Special
Unlocked and free for all! It's the 2020 Doughboys Holiday Special! When terrorists take over the Snackatomi corporation it's up to Wiger to save his estranged podcast partner before it's too late.Written by Mike MitchellStarring Nick Wiger, Lamar Woods, Mike Mitchell, Evan Susser, Jason Mantzoukas, Emma Erdbrink, Yusong Liu, Robert Persinger, Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Mike Hanford, Carl Tart, Mookie Blaiklock, Alana Johnston, Matt Kowalick and Paul RustTo get more Doughboys Double go to patreon.com/doughboysWant more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 2021 • 2h 29min
Steak n' Shake 6: Monty's Good Burger with Evan Susser
Commissioner Evan Susser (Fist Fight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Man Bites Dog) joins the ‘boys to reflect on 2021 and review Steak ‘n Shake for a sixth time (kind of) via plant-based Monty's Good Burger. Plus the debut of a new segment: I Don’t Like Sand… wich.
Sources for this week's intro:
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/22/men-behaving-better-lads-mags-digital
http://www.biglariholdings.com/governance.htm https://www.qsrmagazine.com/business-advice/who-sardar-biglari-0
http://www.expressnews.com/business/business_columnists/greg_jefferson/article/Biglari-s-Maxim-purchase-is-a-classic-5298580.php
https://web.archive.org/web/20160506214030/
http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/media/2016/01/8586909/maxim-name-owner-sardar-biglari-editor-chief
https://nypost.com/2013/09/13/maxim-magazine-sold-could-be-headed-to-tv/
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/after-last-minute-rescue-sardar-biglari-steak-n-shake-embraces-kiosks Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 50min
McPlant with Eric Edelstein
Eric Edelstein (Jurassic World, We Bare Bears, Green Room) joins the 'boys to discuss dining alone and meeting your heroes before a review of McDonald's new McPlant burger. Plus, another edition of Sauceton Powers.
Sources for this week's intro:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28409704
https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-announces-plant-based-meat-mcplant-burger-chicken-substitute-2020-11
https://investorplace.com/2020/11/mcdonalds-gives-beyond-meat-stock-the-cold-shoulder/
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/19/beyond-meat-ceo-ethan-brown-on-early-naysayers.html
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-01-08/beyond-meat-founder-ethan-brown
https://www.eater.com/22761665/mcdonalds-mcplant-burger-taste-test-review-beyond-meatWant more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 43min
Umami Burger 3 with Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Trainwreck, The King of Staten Island, Love) joins the 'boys to discuss Adam Sandler, live shows and LA Eats before a review of Umami Burger. Plus, another edition of Pie in This Guy.Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 25, 2021 • 1h 29min
UNLOCKED! - Dogdoughbarkfest: Hey Spooky Buddies with Paul Rust
Unlocked and free for all! Paul Rust (Love, Don't Stop or We'll Die) joins the 'boys for the final Double of Dogdoughbarkfest and discusses an old roommate before a review of Spooky Buddies.
To get more Doughboys Double, go to patreon.com/doughboys
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Nov 18, 2021 • 2h 12min
The Capital Grille with Negin Farsad
Negin Farsad (Fake The Nation) joins the 'boys to discuss Insomnia Cookies and Palm Springs before a review of The Capital Grille. Plus, a knockoff brand edition of Slop Quiz.
Sources for this week's intro:
https://vintagemenuart.com/products/the-green-frog-waycross-georgia-1955
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/bill-darden-biography-1350946#:~:text=William%20B.%20Darden%20was%20born%20in%201919%2C%20which,a%20way%20to%20get%20by%20in%20that%20era.
https://www.companieshistory.com/darden-restaurants/
https://www.foodabletv.com/blog/2014/9/29/the-capital-grille-a-fine-dining-chain-success
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Nov 11, 2021 • 2h 15min
Kreation Organic with Jackie Johnson
Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) joins the 'boys to discuss fast food commercials and vegan eats before a review of Kreation Organic. Plus, a juice-themed edition of Family Food.
Sources for this week's intro:
https://wellpared.com/full-history-juicing-not-trend/
https://firstwefeast.com/drink/2014/11/the-man-who-discovered-juicing-is-named-norman-walker
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/11/the-man-who-first-juiced/382586/
https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-jack-lalanne-20110124-story.html
https://www.smobserved.com/story/2019/04/20/lifestyle/dont-panic-its-organic-at-kreation-organic-kafe-in-brentwood/3890.html
http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-marjan-sharshar-kreation-organic-santa-monica-venice-beverly-hills-west-hollywood-marina-del-rey-toluca-lake-el-segundo-manhattan-beach-brentwood/?doing_wp_cron=1636524601.0485360622406005859375
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Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 53min
800 Degrees with Betsy Sodaro
Betsy Sodaro (Duncanville, We Love Trash) joins the 'boys to talk about corn, Montreal eats, and their last time touring together before a review of 800 Degrees. Plus, a Pepsi edition of Jingle All The Whey.
Sources for this week's intro:
https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2003.html
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/fl-et-800-degrees-aventura-dwyane-wade-restaurant-review-20190116-story.html
https://800degreesaventura.com/2019/09/18/wade-and-haslem-on-1st-year-800/
https://radaronline.com/p/dwyane-wade-eviction-lawsuit-udonis-haslem-restaurant/
https://www.laweekly.com/the-story-behind-800-degrees-ridiculous-pizza-deal/
Commercials featured in the Jingle All The Whey segment:
The Choice of a New Generation
Have a Pepsi Day
You Got The Right One Baby
Pepsi Challenge/Pepsi's Got Your Taste
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Oct 28, 2021 • 2h 4min
Dogdoughbarkfest: Nathan's Famous with Jon Gabrus, Mike Hanford & Griffin Newman (Live)
Jon Gabrus (High and Mighty), Mike Hanford (The Sloppy Boys) and Griffin Newman (Blank Check) join the 'boys for the live finale of Dogdoughbarkfest in New York City and review Nathan's Famous. Recorded live at the Gramercy Theater in New York City.
Sources for this week's intro:
https://www.mashed.com/317485/heres-why-kobayashi-was-once-arrested-at-a-hot-dog-eating-contest/
https://www.espn.com/new-york/news/story?id=5355723 https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/14/kobayashi-joey-chestnut-hot-dog-eating-cheating/
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/07/02/joey-chestnut-the-good-the-bad-the-hungry-interview/
https://nathansfranks.smithfieldfoods.com/en-us/articles/hot-dog-eating-contest/hdec-fun-facts/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan%27s_Hot_Dog_Eating_Contest#By_year_(color-coded_by_belt_color) Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.