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For the third week of Octdoughberfest 2019: The Ate-TL, the 'boys are joined by Joe Saunders (Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Breadcast) to review The Varsity, an Atlanta-founded chain serving chili dogs and burgers. Plus, a local edition of Drank or Stank.Sources for this Week's Intro:Nipsey Russell, a Comic With a Gift for Verse, Dies at 80 by Mel Watkinshttps://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/arts/nipsey-russell-a-comic-with-a-gift-for-verse-dies-at-80.htmlNipsey Russell: The Smile Lives On from NPRhttps://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4944395The Varsity Celebrates 90 Years in Atlanta by Caroline Sandershttps://gardenandgun.com/articles/varsity-atlanta-history/What'll ya have, Alpharetta? by Walter Woodshttps://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2002/06/10/story4.htmlThe Varsity - Living History from Georgia Techhttp://www.livinghistory.gatech.edu/s/1481/45-lh/index.aspx?pgid=10021&gid=45&cid=20691The Varsity Websitehttps://thevarsity.com/aboutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Octdoughberfest 2019: The Ate-TL, the ‘boys are joined by Mary Lynn Rajskub (24, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Checking In with Mary Lynn) to review Moe’s Southwest Grill, an Atlanta-founded chain serving Mexican cuisine. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.Sources for this week’s intro include: History of the Grateful Dead by Greta Kaul, Jillian Sullivan, and Aidin Vazirihttps://www.sfgate.com/music/article/History-of-the-Grateful-Dead-6330348.phpHow Grateful Dead Fans Became Deadheads by Amy Lennard Goehner and Arpita Anejahttps://time.com/3919040/history-deadheads/The Deadhead Subculturehttps://haenfler.sites.grinnell.edu/subcultures-and-scenes/the-deadhead-subculture/Raving Brands, Inc. History from Funding Universehttp://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/raving-brands-inc-history/This Mexican chain requires every worker to do one thing when they apply for a job — and it goes all the way up to the president by Kate Taylorhttps://www.businessinsider.com/moes-hiring-tests-welcome-to-moes-2018-4The untold truth of Moe's Southwest Grill by Maria Cristina LaLondehttps://www.mashed.com/139817/the-untold-truth-of-moes-southwest-grill/12 Things You Don't Know About Moe's Southwest Grill by Candace Braun Davisonhttps://www.delish.com/food-news/a48250/things-you-dont-know-about-moes/Jerry Garcia estate sues burrito franchise by Rachel Tobin Ramoshttp://www.nbcnews.com/id/6812406/ns/business-local_business/t/jerry-garcia-estate-sues-burrito-franchise/#.XZ0egS-ZO88Moe’s corporate websitehttps://www.moes.com/about/valuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're kicking off Octdoughberfest 2019: The Ate-TL with actor and comedian Steve Agee (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Sarah Silverman Program) as we review The Flying Biscuit Cafe, an Atlanta-based chain that specializes in southern style biscuits. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.Sources for this episode's intro include:FoodTimeline.org: Biscuits & Cookieshttp://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcookies.htmlBiscuit Bakers’ Treasured Mill Moves North By Shaila Dewanhttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/18/dining/18flour.htmlThe Flying Biscuit Cafe sold from the Atlanta Business Chroniclehttps://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2006/05/15/daily25.htmlAn Interview with the Owners of an Atlanta Original: The Flying Biscuit Cafe by Ho Chiehttp://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2010/07/an-interview-with-the-owners-of-an-atlanta-original-the-flying-biscuit-cafe/Lesbian restaurateur Delia Champion: The Chicken Sausage Queen of Atlanta by Patrick Saundershttps://thegavoice.com/culture/lesbian-restaurateur-delia-champion-chicken-sausage-queen-atlanta/Flying Biscuit’s Chacon: “We’ve all made mistakes,” Says No Future Restaurant Revenue Will Go To Kemp by Jason Rhodehttps://thegavoice.com/news/atlanta/flying-biscuits-chacon-weve-all-made-mistakes-says-no-future-restaurant-revenue-will-go-to-kemp/The Flying Biscuit Cafe Websitehttps://flyingbiscuit.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our second show in Philadelphia, we're rejoined by Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Christine Nangle (Inside Amy Schumer, The Simpsons) to review a dessert chain founded in Pennsylvania: Rita's Italian Ice. Plus, another live edition of the Snack Stack.Recorded live at Punch Line Philly on September 5th, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include:Water Ice: What It Is, What It Isn't, How To Say It And Where To Get It (By Julia Hatmaker)https://www.pennlive.com/food/2018/07/water_ice_what_it_is_what_it_i.htmlAncient Sicilians Were Eating the Same Italian Ice We Know Today (By Danielle Wayda)https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vbqy7x/italian-ice-historyRita’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Giveaways, Politicians (By Dan McQuade)https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2014/05/07/ritas-30th-anniversary-bensalem/Water Ice, Philly's Classic Summer Cooler, Gets Hot Across The Country (By Caroline Beans)https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/08/10/489217423/water-ice-phillys-classic-summer-cooler-gets-hot-across-the-countryRita’s Corporate Websitehttps://www.ritasice.com/about-ritas/history/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 'boys are rejoined by Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Between Two Ferns: The Movie) to review Scott's former workplace and American restaurant and bakery, Marie Callender's. Plus, a frozen-drink edition of Breaking Chews.Sources for This Week’s Intro Include:Pipeline to the NFL? Big states, schools are key (By Jeff Zillgitt)https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-04-21-draft-database-cover_N.htmDon Callender, who turned his mom’s pie shop into the Marie Callender’s chain, dies at 81 (By Claire Noland)https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-callender11-2009jan11-story.htmlMarie Callender’s founder remembered as innovator (By Nancy Luna)https://www.ocregister.com/2009/01/09/marie-callenders-founder-remembered-as-innovator/Marie Callender’s closes 31 units amid bankruptcy (By Nancy Luna)https://www.ocregister.com/2011/06/13/marie-callenders-closes-31-units-amid-bankruptcy/Marie Callender’s websitehttps://www.mariecallenders.com/our-storyLong Beach Polytechnic websitehttps://lbpoly.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1531973267805&vdid=i52d1x4oywsrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our second show on the 2019 Feast Coast Tour, we're joined by Jamelle Bouie (New York Times), Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Libby Watson (The New Republic) to review Mediterranean fast-casual chain, CAVA. Plus, an all new live segment, Snackarchy in the UK.Recorded live at the DC Improv on Sept 4th, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include:Archestratus: A Gourmand In The World Of Classical Greece (By Cooksinfo)https://www.cooksinfo.com/archestratusGreek Food: A Taste of the Ancient Past (By W Ruth Kozak)https://europeupclose.com/article/greek-food-a-taste-of-the-ancient-past/Immigration and the Great War (From the National Park Service)https://www.nps.gov/articles/immigration-and-the-great-war.htmCava Is Testing a Drive-Thru With an Order-Ahead App at Its New Store in Frederick (By Tierney Plumb)https://dc.eater.com/2019/6/21/18693326/cava-drive-thru-ordering-app-opening-frederickWhy Are Diners Traditionally Greek? It’s an Immigration Story, Naturally (By Tracy Saelinger)https://www.thekitchn.com/why-so-many-classic-all-night-diners-are-greek-243252Cava Grill Receives $16 Million in Funding, Expands to Los Angeles (By Anna Spiegel)https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/04/01/cava-grill-receives-16-million-in-funding-expands-to-los-angeles/Cava To Nearly Double By Next Summer (By Abha Bhattarai)https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/cava-to-nearly-double-by-next-summer/2014/08/01/d28a9122-1666-11e4-85b6-c1451e622637_story.htmlIs Cava Grill The Next Shake Shack For Fast Casual Mediterranean-Inspired Cuisine (By Meggen Taylor)https://www.forbes.com/sites/meggentaylor/2016/07/13/is-cava-grill-the-next-shake-shack-for-fast-casual-mediterranean-inspired-cuisine/#31043b5866deCava Corporate Websitehttps://cava.com/cultureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first show of the 2019 Feast Coast Tour, we're joined onstage in DC by Christine Nangle (Inside Amy Schumer, The Simpsons) and Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to review a long-standing cornerstone of DC chains, Ben's Chili Bowl. Plus, a live edition of The Wiger Challenge.Recorded live at the DC Improv in Washington DC on September 4th, 2019.Sources from this week's intro include:Ben Ali, 82, Whose Chili Bowl Became a D.C. Landmark, Dies (By Matt Schudel)http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/08/AR2009100804353.html?sid=ST2009100804374Ben's chili and hot dogs have time-tested appeal (By Mara Vorhees)http://archive.boston.com/ae/food/articles/2004/01/28/bens_chili_and_hot_dogs_have_time_tested_appeal/Restaurant Essentials: DC Half-Smoke Hot Dogs (From Zagat)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYyQOFzhQGkThe Ben’s Chili Bowl Websitehttps://www.benschilibowl.com/aboutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the midst of a nationwide craze for its new chicken sandwich, we return to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen with writer and podcaster Andrew Ti (Mixed-ish, Yo, Is This Racist?) to determine if the sandwich lives up to the commotion. Plus, the debut of an all new segment, Snack to the Future.Sources for this week's intro:Interview With the Vampire': Ann Rice's casting quibbles by Erica Kornberghttps://ew.com/article/1993/10/22/interview-vampire-ann-rices-casting-quibbles/The Battle of Nouveau Orleans by Jesse Katzhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-25-mn-2255-story.htmlWhen Anne Rice battled Al Copeland in 1997: Bites from the Past by Todd A. Price https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_0cfca6b8-8812-5553-a391-8b0522eb10b2.htmlPopeye’s Chicken Sandwiches Get $23 Million Free Advertising From Black Twitter by Arthur Villasantahttps://www.ibtimes.com/popeyes-chicken-sandwiches-get-23-million-free-advertising-black-twitter-2817992See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 'boys are joined by actor, writer, and voice-over artist Hayley Mancini (The Last Kids on Earth) to return to Burger King and sample their new meatless Impossible Whopper. Plus, another segment of Breaking Chews as we review the new Reese's donuts available at Krispy Kreme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 'boys are joined by Ify Nwadiwe (Nerdificent, Candy Dinner, Who Shot Ya?) to discuss their favorite fat food chains in high school and to review Lee's Sandwiches, a Vietnamese-American chain specializing in bánh mì sandwiches. Plus, a listener submitted edition of Cereal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.