
Doughboys
The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
Latest episodes

Jul 16, 2020 • 2h 38min
Grocery Store Month: Costco with Griffin Newman
Actor and King of Kranch Griffin Newman (The Tick, Blank Check Podcast) joins the 'boys to talk Disney, New York supermarkets and review Seattle-founded club store Costco. Plus, the debut of Slop Quiz.Sources for this week's intro:https://thelastofus.fandom.com/wiki/The_Last_of_Ushttps://mashable.com/shopping/june-22-the-last-of-us-part-2-merch/https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/company-information/starbucks-company-timelinehttps://www.businessinsider.com/costco-first-store-opened-vintage-photos-2019-2https://www.costco.com/about.htmlAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 9, 2020 • 1h 56min
Grocery Store Month: Whole Foods with Fran Gillespie
Grocery Store Month continues as Fran Gillespie (Big Mouth, SNL) returns, and helps the 'boys review Austin-founded Whole Foods. Plus, another edition of The Leftovers.Sources for this week's into:https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/27/how-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-went-from-the-son-of-a-teen-mom-to-the-worlds-richest-person.htmlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-31/a-hidden-amazon-fortune-bezos-parents-could-be-worth-billionshttps://www.geekwire.com/2016/interview-jeff-bezos/https://www.investopedia.com/how-amazon-makes-money-4587523https://www.businessinsider.com/whole-foods-timeline-from-start-to-amazon-2017-9https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/business/dealbook/whole-foods-amazon-timeline.htmlhttps://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/whole-foods-market-historyAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 2, 2020 • 2h 8min
Grocery Store Month: Trader Joe's with John Hodgman and David Rees
The creators and stars of Dicktown on FXX, John Hodgman and David Rees, join the 'boys to kick off Friendly Green Grocer Mitch's Grocery Store Month and review California-founded Trader Joe's. Plus, another edition of Family Food.Sources for this week's intro:https://touringplans.com/disneyland/attractions/opening-dates https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/secret-history-disney-rides-jungle-cruise/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/its-a-jungle-out-there-the-history-of-jungle-cruise-horticulture/ https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/09/psychology-behind-how-trader-joes-became-a-favorite-grocery-store.html https://www.southernliving.com/trader-joes-history-of-name https://www.rd.com/article/trader-joe-history/https://www.traderjoes.com/our-storyAdvertise 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.

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 50min
Dog Haus with Dani Fernandez
Writer and actor Dani Fernandez (Girls on the Bus, Nerdificent) guests to review Pasadena founded and rapidly expanding gourmet hot dog and sausage chain Dog Haus. Plus, another edition of pastry guessing game Pie In This Guy.Sources for this week's intro:NASA JPL History & Archiveshttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/about/history.phpSputnik 1http://www.astronautix.com/s/sputnik1.htmlPasadena Californiahttps://www.britannica.com/place/Pasadena-CaliforniaPasadena’s Dog Haus is set to become a national chain with nearly 500 locationshttps://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-dog-haus-expansion-20161011-snap-story.htmlAmerican Development Partners - Client Listhttps://www.americandevelopmentpartners.com/clientsTHE ABSOLUTE WÜRSThttps://doghaus.com/franchise.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 38min
Marco's Pizza with Jon Daly
Actor and comedian Jon Daly (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Kroll Show) returns to the pod for the 'boys first visit to one of the fastest-growing pizza chains in the U.S., Marco's Pizza. Plus, the crew taste tests Nomad Ice Pops in another edition of Snack or Wack.Sources for this week's intro: The Glass Cityhttps://ohiowins.com/glass-city/#:~:text=Even%20though%20the%20roots%20of,in%20the%20late%2019th%20century.The Origins of Glassmakinghttps://www.cmog.org/article/origins-glassmakingOhio History Central: Michael J. Owenshttps://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Michael_J._OwensMarco's Pizza sees Northeast Ohio as ripe for expansion, with 14 more pizza shops by 2016https://www.cleveland.com/business/2014/08/marcos_pizza_sees_northeast_ohio_as_ripe_for_expansion_with_14_more_pizza_shops_by_2016.html2017 Top 100 Pizza Companieshttps://www.pizzatoday.com/pizzeria-rankings/2017-top-100-pizza-companies/Who We Are: Marco's Official Websitehttps://marcosfranchising.com/research-funnel/what-is-marcos/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 35min
Chili's 2 with Joey Janela
AEW wrestler "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela joins as the 'boys return to their first ever reviewed restaurant chain, Chili's, for a sampling of their to-go menu, and to discuss New Jersey food, travel eats, and more. Plus, another edition of Spooman's Treat or Skeet. Sources for this week's intro:TV Guide: Mike Myershttps://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/mike-myers/bio/166681/Mike Myers - International Man of Mirth; Austin Powers Creator Mike Myers Explains to Peter Elson How His Liverpool Parents Helped Shape His Humourhttps://www.questia.com/read/1G1-89729450/mike-myers-international-man-of-mirth-austin'Austin Powers': Secret Agent, Manhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/austinpowerskelly.htmDomestic Box Office For 1999https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/1999/The Inventor of the Chili’s Baby Back Ribs Song Has Never Eaten Their Ribshttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ypx4dy/the-inventor-of-the-chilis-baby-back-ribs-song-has-never-eaten-their-ribsChili's: Our Storyhttps://www.chilisjobs.com/our-story/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 4, 2020 • 1h 16min
Unlocked! THE SCALE
Unlocked! THE SCALE is one of the most momentous events in paywalled podcast history, now free for all.You can donate to orgs fighting racism and police brutality here:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2020 • 1h 58min
Topical Freeze: Marie Callender's Meals with Cat Solen
As Topical Freeze, our month of frozen food reviews, concludes, the 'boys are joined by director Cat Solen (The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim) to discuss frozen dinner and pie brand Marie Callender's. And, the debut of a new game show format, Meal or No Meal.Sources for this week's intro:Fortune 500 Conagra Brandshttps://fortune.com/company/conagra-brands/fortune500/Perkins & Marie Callender’s closes 29 restaurants amid bankruptcy filinghttps://www.nrn.com/finance/perkins-marie-callender-s-closes-29-restaurants-amid-bankruptcy-filingConagra Brands https://www.conagrabrands.com/brandsConagra Brands: Our Companyhttps://www.conagrabrands.com/our-company/overviewMarie Callenders https://www.mariecallenders.com/aboutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 21, 2020 • 2h 15min
Topical Freeze: Ore-Ida with Jason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, The Good Place) returns for a Massachusetts deep dive, to discuss the challenges of food allergies, and to review frozen fry brand and Tater Tots inventor Ore-Ida. Plus, the return of beloved quiz segment Pie in this Guy.Sources for this week's intro:Freedom Fries, Liberty Cabbage & the Mythhttps://www.hppr.org/post/freedom-fries-liberty-cabbage-mythWhen Sauerkraut Became ‘Liberty Cabbage’https://medium.com/iowa-history/when-sauerkraut-became-liberty-cabbage-bb84f4369d52The History of French Frieshttp://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/09/the-history-of-french-fries/Are French Fries Truly French?https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/food/the-plate/2015/01/08/are-french-fries-truly-french/#closeOre-Ida Celebrates 60 Years of the Original Tater Tots® Potatoeshttps://news.kraftheinzcompany.com/press-release/general/ore-ida-celebrates-60-years-original-tater-tots-potatoesApple Pie Is Not All That Americanhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-apple-pie-linked-america-180963157/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 14, 2020 • 1h 36min
Topical Freeze: Tina's Burritos with Jamelle Bouie
As Topical Freeze continues, writer Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times, CBS News) returns to the pod for a locked down evaluation of the #1 frozen burrito brand, Tina's Burritos. The crew get salty about Pop-Tarts in a new edition of Cereal.Sources for this week's intro:The Strange History of Frozen Foodhttps://www.eater.com/2014/8/21/6214423/the-strange-history-of-frozen-food-from-clarence-birdseye-to-theWho invented frozen food?https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/who-invented-frozen-food/Brrrr. The Secret History of Frozen Foodhttps://www.wired.com/2017/05/brrrr-secret-history-frozen-food/Oliver Evanshttps://www.fridgefilters.com/fridgepedia-oliver-evans.htmlClarence Birdseyehttps://www.famousscientists.org/clarence-birdseye/Tina's Burritos Website Tastes Best. Cost Less.https://www.tinasburritos.com/our-visionBirdseye Websitehttps://www.birdseye.com/our-story/our-mission/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.