The Tournament of Chompions approaches the final stretch as Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Newcomers) returns to eat through the Elite Ate, spelled A-T-E, to decide the ultimate McDonald's menu item. Plus, an artisan root beer Drank or Stank.Sources for this week's intro:'March Madness' crowns its first men's NCAA Championhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-madness-is-bornMarch Madness history - The ultimate guidehttps://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-04-30/march-madness-history-ultimate-guideMen's Basketballhttps://www.ncaa.com/history/basketball-men/d1Women's Basketballhttps://www.ncaa.com/history/basketball-women/d1Magical Season: A Reporter Remembers 1994-95 CU Women's Teamhttps://cubuffs.com/news/2020/2/14/womens-basketball-magical-season-a-reporter-remembers-1994-95-cu-womens-team.aspxA Brief History of March Madnesshttps://www.ihsa.org/Sports-Activities/March-Madness-Experience/March-Madness-HistoryNCAA tournaments canceled over coronavirushttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28893285/ncaa-tournaments-canceled-coronavirusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcasting royalty Paul F. Tompkins (The Neigborhood Listen, Threedom) joins for the second round of Munch Madness 2020: The Tournament of Chompions - Mac Attack as we tackle the second half of the still alive McDonald’s menu items. Plus, our DoughCenter anchor Carl Tart gives a recap of the snacktion so far. And, we taste test Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s decadent new BFC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fifth Annual Tournament of Chompions begins as Doughboys favorite Jon Gabrus (High & Mighty, ActionBoyz) returns for the first round of Munch Madness: Mac Attack. Tournament commissioner Evan Susser (Fist Fight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins to oversee and officiate as Gabrus and the ‘boys taste and judge 64 McDonald’s menu items.Sources for this week's intro:Under the Golden Arches: McDonald’s Logos through The Yearshttps://www.thedailymeal.com/under-golden-arches-mcdonald-s-logos-through-years?ampMcDonald’s Speedee: Down to just two . . .https://www.burgerweb.com/mcdonalds-speedee-just-two/McDonald's: 60 years, billions servedhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mcdonalds-60-years-20150415-story.htmlMcDonald's Corporationhttps://www.referenceforbusiness.com/businesses/M-Z/McDonald-s-Corporation.htmlThe tragic real-life story of the McDonald brothershttps://www.mashed.com/147897/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-the-mcdonald-brothers/The Founder (2017)http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/founder/How Ray Kroc Became an American Villainhttps://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/01/ray-kroc-mcdonalds-america/514538/McDonalds Website: Our Historyhttps://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-us/our-history.htmlSee 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 Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino (Off Book) to review the Canadian burger and root beer institution, A&W. Plus, a Canadian Snack or Wack. Recorded live at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.Sources for this week's intro:Making Medicare: The History of Health Care in Canada, 1914-2007https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/medicare/medic01e.htmlThe Birth of Medicarehttps://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/the-birth-of-medicareA Not-So-Straight Storyhttps://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/28/a-not-so-straight-story/Canada & The United States (Bizzarre Borders Part 2)https://www.cgpgrey.com/blog/canada-the-united-states-bizarre-borders-part-2A&W Restaurant History!http://www.aw-drivein.com/aw-restaurant-history/A&W wants cage-free eggs in 2 years and that means rapid change for farmershttps://www.cbc.ca/news/business/aw-cage-free-1.3487744Restaurant chain celebrates 50 years of rings, root beerhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/restaurant-chain-celebrates-50-years-of-rings-root-beer-1.597888The National Zero Waste Councilhttp://www.nzwc.ca/about/council/Pages/default.aspxOur Story, Is A Good One.https://web.aw.ca/en/our-valuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emmy Blotnick (The Colbert Show, Conan) joins the boys to try recent Yum! Brands acquisition, the Santa Barbara founded burger chain The Habit Burger Grill. Plus, a fresh new edition of Ch-Ch-Ch-Chips Inhale.Sources for this week's intro:'The Sideways Effect': How A Wine-Obsessed Film Reshaped The Industryhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/07/05/535038513/the-sideways-effect-how-a-wine-obsessed-film-reshaped-the-industrySideways (2004) IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375063/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0The History of Habit Burgerhttps://mentalitch.com/the-history-of-habit-burger/Habit Burger Chain Sold for $375 Millionhttps://www.edhat.com/news/habit-burger-chain-sold-for-375-millionHabit Burger Co-Founder Brent Reichard Savors Best-Taste Honorhttps://www.noozhawk.com/article/the_habit_burger_bestowed_with_best_taste_honorFive things to know about Yum Brands’ newest acquisition, The Habit Burger Grillhttps://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/five-things-know-about-yum-brands-newest-acquisition-habit-burger-grillHabit Burger Grill Websitehttps://www.habitburger.com/about-us/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toni Charline Ramos joins the 'boys to review Seattle fried chicken institution Ezell's. Plus a brand new segment. Recorded live at the Neptune Theatre.Sources for this week's intro:Garfield High School Through the Yearshttps://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Garfield-High-School-through-the-years-12267976.phpSeattle Public Schools: 1862-2000: Garfield High Schoolhttps://historylink.org/File/10509A President Felled by an Assassin and 1880’s Medical Carehttps://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/25/health/25garf.html?ex=1311480000&en=82dc6ab325dafec6&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rssStep Inside the Shop Making Oprah's Favorite Fried Chicken https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/8qebyk/step-inside-the-shop-making-oprahs-favorite-fried-chickenEzell's feeds the community more than just chickenhttp://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003554579_ezells03m.htmlThe Most Life-Changing Fried Chicken in America Is...https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/food/recipes/a14839/ezells-fried-chicken-winner-071112/Ezell’s Websitehttps://ezellschicken.com/about-us/Really, Really Good Fried Chickenhttps://www.thestranger.com/seattle/really-really-good-fried-chicken/Content?oid=4684303Let’s Eat, Macklemore & Ryan Lewishttps://genius.com/Macklemore-and-ryan-lewis-lets-eat-lyricsSee 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 Mike Hanford, Jefferson Dutton, and Tim Kalpakis (The Sloppy Boys) to review SF based French style bakery, Boudin. Plus, a live edition of the Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at Cobb's Comedy Club for SF SketchFest.Sources for this week's into:There’s gold in them thar hills by Jonathan Jacksonhttps://finfeed.com/features/theres-gold-in-them-thar-hills/ The California Gold Rush, 1849 from EyeWitness to Historyhttp://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/californiagoldrush.htm The California Gold Rush from PBS American Experiencehttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/goldrush-california/ San Francisco 49ers Team Facts from the Pro Football Hall of Famehttps://www.profootballhof.com/teams/san-francisco-49ers/team-facts/ San Francisco Gold Rush Chronology 1846-1849http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist/chron1.htmlFisherman’s Wharf, Primed at Last for Makeover by Susan Swardhttps://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/us/26bcwharf.html San Francisco’s Boudin Bakery serves up a taste of history in each bite by Daniel Brownhttps://www.mercurynews.com/2015/11/23/san-franciscos-boudin-bakery-serves-up-a-taste-of-history-in-each-bite/ Boudin - Our Storyhttps://boudinbakery.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.

For the final stop on our Midwest tour, Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins the 'boys to review a Cleveland drive-in favorite; Swensons. Plus a local edition of Snack or Wack with a surprise drop in guest. Recorded live at the Agora Theatre and Ballroom.Sources for this week's into:Dan Gilbert - Quicken Loans Pressroomhttps://www.quickenloans.com/press-room/leader/dan-gilbert/Was LeBron special ESPN's deal with devil? From The Sporting Newshttps://www.webcitation.org/68lgFnX3WCavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says he doesn’t regret “The Letter” By D.J. Fosterhttps://nba.nbcsports.com/2014/02/16/cavaliers-owner-dan-gilbert-says-he-doesnt-regret-the-letter/LeBron: I'm coming back to Cleveland by LeBron James and Lee Jenkinshttps://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers'Finally, we did it!': Cavs' title ends 52 years of Cleveland sports agony By Eliott C. McLaughlinhttps://www.cnn.com/2016/06/20/sport/cleveland-cavaliers-nba-championship-ends-drought/index.htmlLeBron James Reportedly Hits Up Swensons After Cavs Championship Paradehttps://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2016/06/23/lebron-james-reportedly-hits-up-swensons-after-cavs-championship-parade/What is LeBron James' go-to Swensons order? By Tyler Carey and Amani Abrahamhttps://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/lebron-james/what-is-lebron-james-go-to-swensons-order/95-2f940b1a-1847-4f9b-8838-404e61f352adThe Drive-In Restaurant Is Alive and Well and Living in Akron, Ohio By David Landsel https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/swesons-drive-in-akronSwenson’s - Our Storyhttp://swensonsdriveins.com/est-1934/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins the ‘boys to review beloved Wisconsin burger and shake chain Culver's. Plus, a local Cream City brewdog edition of Drank or Stank. Recorded live at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee.Sources for this week's intro:The Dairy State from the Wisconsin Cultural Societyhttps://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum/exhibits/iconwisconsin/dairyland/index.aspBecoming The Dairy State from Wisconsin 101https://wi101.wisc.edu/2013/12/01/becoming-the-dairy-state/The Swiss Roots Of America’s “Dairyland” from Wisconsin 101https://wi101.wisc.edu/2018/10/01/the-swiss-roots-of-americas-dairyland/Is Wisconsin Still 'America's Dairyland' Or Does It Need A New Slogan? From All Things Consideredhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/11/01/561427862/is-wisconsin-still-americas-dairyland-or-does-it-need-a-new-sloganWhy do Green Bay Packer Fans Wear Cheese Hats? By Matt Blitz https://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/why-do-green-bay-packer-fans-wear-cheese-hatsCulver’s - Our Storyhttps://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/our-storySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor/comedian Jacquis Neal (UCB, Culture Kings podcast) joins the boys to discuss cruise ship food and review Chicago's famed Harold's Chicken Shack. Plus, a new edition of Chips Inhale: Res-Chew Rangers, and a surprise drop-in from a special ghost!Sources for this week's intro:The First Family of Fried Chicken by Mike Sulahttps://www.chicagoreader.com/pdf/060414/060414_harolds.pdfChicken King Harold P. Pierce, 70 by Kenan Heisehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-03-11-8804060325-story.htmlChicago’s Harold’s Chicken Shack: History Behind the Taste by Tourehttp://blackchicagoeats.com/haroldschickenshack/Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83 by Maureen O'Donnellhttps://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/9/18/18354480/laverne-burnett-a-link-to-early-days-of-harold-s-chicken-chain-has-died-at-83Smokin' Chokin' and Chowing with the King from ChiBBQKinghttp://chibbqking.blogspot.com/2008/11/fried-chicken-king.html?m=1Harold's Chicken - About Ushttp://haroldschickenonline.com/#about_usSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unlocked! For our first ever show in Philly, we're joined by Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and hometown hero Christine Nangle (Inside Amy Schumer, The Simpsons) to review Wawa, a convenience store iconic to the city. Plus, the first-ever live edition of the Snack Stack.Recorded live at Punch Line Philly on Sept 5th, 2019.Sources for this week's intro include:Everything You Need to Know About Wawa, the World’s Most Beloved Convenience Store (By Jessica Gentile)https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/201354/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wawa-the-world-s-most-beloved-convenience-store/Creating the Living Brand (By Neeli Bendapudi and Venkat Bendapudi)https://hbr.org/2005/05/creating-the-living-brandConvenience Cult? (By Rob Walker)https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/magazine/30wwln_consumed.html?_r=050 Things About Wawa for Wawa’s 50th Anniversary (By Dan McQuade)https://www.phillymag.com/news/2014/04/16/wawa-50th-anniversary-50-facts/The Cult Of Wawa (By Amy Lombard)https://mashable.com/2016/03/09/the-cult-of-wawa/Wawa Corporate Websitehttps://www.wawa.com/aboutThe Inside Story of Wawa, the Beloved $10 Billion Convenience Store Chain Taking Over the East Coast (By Maria Aspan)https://www.inc.com/magazine/201806/maria-aspan/wawa-convenience-store-pennsylvania.html13 Fun Facts About Wawa (By Erin McCarthy)http://mentalfloss.com/article/56255/13-fun-facts-about-wawa#targetText=1.,as%20the%20Millville%20Manufacturing%20Company.Wawa Bathrooms Voted Number 1 In Pa. And Number 2 In U.S. (by Stephanie Farr)https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/wawa-best-bathrooms-gas-stations-pennsylvania-20180516.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UNLOCKED! We're joined live in NYC by Mike Hanford (The Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys) and Paul Rust (Netflix's Love, Don’t Stop or We’ll Die) to review a family owned chain serving western Chinese cuisine: Xi'an Famous Foods. Plus, a live edition of the Snack Stack.Recorded live at the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on September 6, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include:The Phenomenon Of Xi'an Famous Foods In New York City by Heng Shaohttps://www.forbes.com/sites/hengshao/2013/07/30/restaurant-chain-brings-xian-flavors-to-new-york-city/#1687580c33e6Boom Brands: Xi’an Famous Foods by Alex Yablonhttp://nymag.com/news/business/boom-brands/xian-famous-foods-2013-10/Based on an Old Family Recipe by Steven Sternhttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/dining/based-on-an-old-family-recipe.html?_r=0Silk Road, North China - Ancient Trackway in China by C. Michael Hoganhttps://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=18006A taste of Xi’an in North London from Fuscia Dunlophttp://www.fuchsiadunlop.com/a-taste-of-xian-in-north-london/Let the Meals Begin: Finding Beijing in Flushing by Julia Moskinhttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/30/dining/30flushing.html?pagewanted=2&mtrref=undefined&gwh=157DEE7A05CCBCC19E8D98779294BCE5&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIWALLXi’an Corporate Websitehttps://www.xianfoods.com/#about-sectionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unlocked! Enjoy our 2018 Doughboys Christmas Special, Wiger Alone. As the Doughboys prepare a Christmas vacation, an argument leads Wiger to wishing his podcast would disappear...(Written by Mike Mitchell. Featuring Nick Wiger, Evan Susser, Michael Blaiklock, Alana "The Knife" Johnston, Jon Gabrus, Paul Rust, Allan McLeod, Yusong Liu, Emma Erdbrink, Wolly, and Irma)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The commissioner returns for the final episode of 2019! Susser (Deli Boys, Brooklyn 99) and the 'boys head back to Steak 'n Shake, a midwest chain with a tumultuous history. Plus, the final Snack or Wack of 2019. Sources for this week’s intro include:2014: A Blowout Compensation Year for Sardar Biglari by John Hamburgerhttps://www.restfinance.com/Restaurant-Finance-Across-America/March-2015/2014-A-Blowout-Compensation-Year-for-Sardar-Biglari/Fresno couldn't wait for a Steak 'n Shake. A year later it's closed. What happened? by Bethany Cloughhttps://www.fresnobee.com/living/food-drink/bethany-clough/article212526494.htmlSteak 'n Shake auction canceled, store continues operation by Alex Mannhttps://www.capitalgazette.com/business/ph-ac-cn-steak-auction-cancelled-0701-20170630-story.htmlAnne Arundel restaurateur indicted in plot to frame wife as terrorist, burn business by Phil Davishttps://www.capitalgazette.com/news/crime/ac-cn-arson-murder-plot-0829-story.htmlUS-born Steak n Shake closes its only UK site by Georgia Brontehttps://www.bighospitality.co.uk/Article/2018/08/08/Steak-n-Shake-closes-its-only-UK-siteWhere Steak ‘n Shake Lost its Way by Danny Kleinhttps://www.qsrmagazine.com/fast-food/where-steak-n-shake-lost-its-waySteak ‘n Shake websitehttps://www.steaknshake.com/about-us/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 Jason Sheridan (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Podcast The Ride) to review Brooklyn based artisan ice cream chain Ample Hills Creamery. Plus, a holiday edition of Cereal.Sources for this week’s intro include:Cream of the Crop, Annotated from Geniushttps://genius.com/Macho-man-randy-savage-cream-of-the-crop-05-11-1987-annotatedRandy Savage: One last time, the cream will rise to the top by Matthew Martinhttps://www.cultofwhatever.com/2015/01/randy-savage-one-last-time-the-cream-will-rise-to-the-top/Brooklyn’s Ample Hills Positions Itself to Be the Next Ben & Jerry’s by Larissa Zimberoffhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-15/brooklyn-s-ample-hills-positions-itself-to-be-the-next-ben-jerry-sHow This Business Owner Expanded Her Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop To Disney World, Brooklyn And Beyond by Leah Waldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/leahwald/2018/06/25/meet-the-woman-who-creates-communities-around-colorful-ice-cream/#62f4089855b1How Pop Culture Became A Part of Ample Hills Creamery's DNA by Abbey Whitehttps://www.foodandwine.com/news/ample-hills-pop-cultureAmple Hills websitehttps://www.amplehills.com/our-storySee 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 and comedian Jennie Pierson (Blackish & Powerless) to taste a breakfast favorite at Noah's New York Bagels. Plus, the crew taste test Budweiser varietals in a new segment Seasons of Bud.Sources for this episode include:Liberalism and Protest at UC-Berkeley from Book-Ithttps://book-it.org/2017/05/history-of-liberalism-and-protest/Progressives in Berkeley Challenged by Tradition by Mark A. Steinhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-11-03-mn-14900-story.htmlBerkeley: a history of disobedience - in pictures by Greg Whitmorehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2014/nov/15/berkeley-a-history-of-disobedience-in-picturesChain store bans in San Francisco leave more shops empty, critics say by Roland Lihttps://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Chain-store-bans-in-San-Francisco-leave-more-14074807.phpThe History of Bagels in America by Shannon Sarnahttps://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/the-history-of-bagels-in-america/The Secret History of Bagels by Ari Weinzweighttps://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2009/03/the-secret-history-of-bagels/6928/Bagel firm founder tells what Noah would do by Ilana DeBarehttps://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Bagel-firm-founder-tells-what-Noah-would-do-3278705.php#ixzz0ZYfJTuKHNoah’s Bagels websitehttps://www.noahs.com/about-us/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Free preview of Doughboys Double! Paul Rust (Love, Don't Stop Or We'll Die) discusses celebrity drive-by sightings and taste the Merry Mash-Up Slurpee and Holiday Mint M&M's.To subscribe to the Doughboys Double go to: patreon.com/doughboysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the last show of our Feast Coast 2019 tour, we’re joined once again by Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Why Won't You Date Me?) and Mitch’s childhood friend Dano to review a Massachusetts-based restaurant and pub, 99 Restaurant. Plus, a special Snack or Wack or Drank or Stank featuring Adam “WuTang” Woo with food from Majestic Dragon in Ipswich.Recorded live at The Wilbur on Sept 8th, 2019. Sources for this episode include:Why are horseshoes considered to be lucky? by Debra Roncahttps://people.howstuffworks.com/horseshoes-lucky.htm#targetText=Since%20horseshoes%20were%20made%20of,the%20badly%20behaving%20fairies%20away.&targetText=Hanging%20a%20horseshoe%20heels%20up,everyone%20who%20walks%20underneath%20it.The Legend Behind Horseshoes For Good Luck Involves The Devil Himself by Lindi Smithhttps://www.wideopencountry.com/heres-people-hang-horseshoes-doors/The History of Horseshoes by Rachel Cohenhttps://dressagetoday.com/horse-health-/history-of-horseshoes-1780299 Restaurant founder dies from the Boston Business Journalhttps://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2006/04/10/daily22.html99 Restaurant Websitehttps://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2006/04/10/daily22.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined live in Boston by John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman, Medallion Status) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Why Won't You Date Me?) for our long-awaited review of a Boston pizza cornerstone, Regina Pizzeria. Plus, a live edition of Snack or Wack or Drank or Stank. Recorded live at The Wilbur Theater on Sept 7th, 2019. Sources for this episode include: A 'Curse' born of hate by Glenn Stout https://www.espn.com/mlb/playoffs2004/news/story?page=Curse041005Red Sox-Yankees is baseball's ultimate rivalryhttps://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/playoffs/2004-10-20-yanks-sox-rivalry_x.htmThe Official Site of The Boston Red Sox - Fenway Factshttps://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/facts-figuresFrommer's Guide: Regina Pizzeriahttps://www.frommers.com/destinations/boston/restaurants/pizzeria-reginaIs Regina Pizzeria really the best in the country? by Devra Firsthttps://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2018/10/18/regina-pizzeria-really-best-country/KDNZQLh7lyPhhySRzf7E1O/story.htmlRegina Pizzeria websitehttp://www.reginapizzeria.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 NYC show in the Feast Coast tour, we're joined onstage by Mike Hanford (The Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys), Paul Rust (Netflix's Love, Don’t Stop or We’ll Die), and Fran Gillespie (SNL, Big Mouth) to review an east coast institution serving sliders, White Castle. Plus, a live edition of the Snack Stack. Recorded live at the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on September 6, 2019. Sources for this week's intro include:White Castle rolls dice with movie role from The Chicago Tribunehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-07-29-0407300004-story.html Review: Harold and Kumar by Roger Ebert https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/harold-and-kumar-go-to-white-castle-2004 Kal Penn: Hungry For Success from Teen Tributehttps://www.tribute.ca/magazines/teen/summer2004/kal.htm The White Castle Story: The Birth Of Fast Food & The Burger Revolution By Ashlee Kielerhttps://consumerist.com/2015/07/14/the-white-castle-story-the-birth-of-fast-food-the-burger-revolution/ The Untold Truth of White Castle by Joel Stice https://www.mashed.com/133519/the-untold-truth-of-white-castle/White Castle websitehttps://www.whitecastle.com/about-us/our-history See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the finale of Octdoughberfest 2019, The Doughboys Present, The Ate-TL, we’re joined by the hosts of Your Kickstarter Sucks, Jesse Farrar and Mike Hale for our review of Cook Out. Plus, a Halloween edition of Snack to the Future. Sources for this week’s intro include:History of the Salver & Tray from AC Silver & Companyhttps://www.acsilver.co.uk/shop/pc/tray-history-d134.htmCould This North Carolina Fast Food Favorite Be The Next Five Guys? by David Landselhttps://www.foodandwine.com/news/cookout-restaurant-expansionBusiness Booming at New Cook Out in Lynchburg by Melinda Zoshhttps://wset.com/archive/business-booming-at-new-cook-out-in-lynchburgCook Out websitehttps://cookout.com/company/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue Octdoughberfest 2019, The Ate-TL continues as we're joined by actor and comedian Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) to review an Atlanta-based chain serving sliders and hot dogs, Krystal. Plus, a peachy edition of The Wiger Challenge.Sources for this week’s intro include:Lacon, Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think by Charles Caleb Coltonhttps://books.google.com/books?id=6AclAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA114#v=snippet&q=imitation&f=falseOscar Wilde Quotes from Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/quotes/558084-imitation-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery-that-mediocrity-canTennessee Encyclopedia: Krystal Company by Ned L. Irwinhttps://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/krystal-company/Krystal dishes up nostalgia by Jason M. Reynoldshttps://web.archive.org/web/20070829150515/http://www.timesfreepress.com/absolutenm/templates/business-toplocal.aspx?articleid=15249&zoneid=169Krystal moving headquarters to Atlanta by Ellis Smithhttps://www.timesfreepress.com/news/news/story/2012/oct/03/krystal-moving-atlanta-chattanooga/89532/The Krystal Websitehttps://krystal.com/about-us/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

From the new podcast Maybe Don't, we're joined by Kevin Bartelt (Hollywood Handbook) and our own producer Yusong Liu to discuss eating vegan in California and to taste-test the new beyond meat options at Del Taco. Plus, a healthy juice-edition of Drank or Stank.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 writer R.J. Fried (Late Show with David Letterman, Triumph's Election Special 2016, Our Cartoon President) to talk Pennsylvania eats before discussing our return trip to one of the largest chains in the world, Subway. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack, and this month's installment of the Golden Paw Club! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To close out Shaq Week 2019, we're joined by writer and actor Josh Weiner (The Deadbeat, Tight Five) to discuss Shaquille O'Neal's restaurant that specializes in southern comfort food. Plus, a Papa John's edition of Shaq or Wack.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 actor and comedian Johnny Pemberton (Superstore, Live To Tape) to discuss his experience growing up with Minnesota cuisine before reviewing our most recent meal at Le Pain Quotidien. Plus, a tequila edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Mitch's home state of Massachusetts, the 'boys are joined by John Hodgman (Vacationland, Judge John Hodgman), Jean Grae (Everything's Fine), and Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) to review a New England native chain, Papa Gino's.Recorded live on June 29th in North Adams, Mass. as part of the Solid Sound Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our review of Starbucks Reserve, an upscale version of the ubiquitous coffee chain, we're joined by Jessica Chaffin (Abby's, Desperados) to discuss our most recent sampling of drinks and food items. Plus, a cake-pop tasting on an extended restaurant review. 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 writer and stand-up comedian Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) to review a Dallas-native sandwich chain, Which Wich. Plus, a ranch edition of Drank or Stank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Returning to the second city, the ‘boys are joined by Megan Batoon (Just a Tip with Megan Batoon) and Amir Blumenfeld (If I Were You, Buckets with Amir Blumenfeld) to review a Chicago native chain known for its Italian Beef Sandwiches, Al’s Beef. Recorded live as part of Headgum Live In Chicago at Thalia Hall, on June 14th, 2019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by musicians The Sloppy Boys (Jeff Dutton, Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis) to discuss our recent trip to the Vermont-based ice cream chain, Ben & Jerry's. Plus, a chain-specific edition of Fake Chews. 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 hosts of the podcast Directionally Challenged, Candice King and Kayla Ewell, to review their most recent trip to Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao. Plus, a Coca-Cola edition of Drank or Stank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The incredible Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Origin Story) returns to the show to discuss her history with PF Chang's, an American-Chinese themed chain restaurant. Plus, a gooey edition of Snack or Wack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On our second stop in the south, we're joined by Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to review Hattie B's, a chain specializing in a Nashville-native dish, hot chicken. Plus, special guest appearances and a live edition of The Wiger Challenge.Recorded live on April 11th, 2019 at Zanies in Nashville, TN.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our first time in Alabama, we're joined by Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to visit a southern staple known for its resiliency in staying open 365 days a year: Waffle House. Plus, an unexpected live edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Stand Up Live Huntsville on April 10, 2019.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by director Payman Benz (The Last Man on Earth, Brooklyn 99) as we travel to a California-native chain serving their take on a traditional Hawaiian dish: Sweetfin Poké. Plus, a Koreatown-inspired edition of Snack or Wack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Kevin Pollak's Chat Show, Kevin Pollak and Jaime Fox return to the show to discuss our recent trip to the AMC Dine-In, where we dined during a screening of the film Captive State. Plus, Jaime provides us with a La Croix-inspired edition of Drank or Stank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the 200th episode of Doughboys, we're joined by our first ever guest Eva Anderson (You're The Worst, Briarpatch) to review Chili's Too, a specialized version of the first chain restaurant we reviewed. Plus a TBT segment from the Doughboys archives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.