Doughboys

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doughboys--6221683/support.