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Griffin Newman (@grifflightning) and David Sims (@davidlsims) of Blank Check join the 'boys to talk NYC eats and video games before diving into a review of Planet Hollywood. Plus, another edition of Frank Check.Catch Blank Check LIVE in New York! Get tickets at Bit.ly/BlankCheck25Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9cERvUX6sEhttps://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1992https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/stars-like-bruce-willis-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-sylvester-stallone-endorse-planet-hollywood/articleshow/9937771.cmshttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a36439327/planet-hollywood-origin-story-history-interview/https://ny.eater.com/2025/2/6/24358961/planet-hollywood-new-york-reopens-times-square-restauranthttps://planethollywoodnyc.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac

Charlotte McDonnell (@coollike) and Libby Watson (@libbycwatson) join the 'boys to talk about their new podcast, What's All This Then, video games, and ghosts before diving into a review of Pret a Manger.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22076886https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2015/apr/14/pret-a-manger-happy-coffee-chainhttps://lexpress-franchise.com/en/articles/pret-a-manger-a-success-story-made-in-the-united-kingdom/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Thatcherhttps://theweek.com/articles/465783/celebrating-margaret-thatchers-death-utterly-disgraceful-totally-justifiablehttps://www.pret.com/en-US/about-pretSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimia Behpoornia (@childclown) joins the 'boys to talk Bond movies, hot dogs, and the vegetarian lifestyle before a review of Panera's new croissant sandwiches. Plus, another edition of Chew Truths and a Fry.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://jasonssullivan.com/2024/07/14/the-music-evolution-and-a-brief-history-of-pantera/https://metal.fandom.com/wiki/Panterahttps://www.rollingstone.com/feature/behind-the-murder-of-dimebag-darrell-233541/https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/panera-bread-capitalism/https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/company/our-history.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Baltz (@tim.baltz, Righteous Gemstones) joins the 'boys to talk Megaman, Chicago sports, and favorite Chicago eats before a return to Popeyes to review the limited-time Pickle Menu. Plus, another edition of Drank or Stank.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/gene-hackman-wife-cause-of-death-betsy-arakawa-b2742364.htmlhttps://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/02/28/gene-hackman-will-be-remembered-as-the-hollywood-actors-actor.htmlhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000432/bio/https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/entertainment/gene-hackman-guy-fieri-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/https://news.popeyes.com/blog-posts/the-history-of-popeyes-louisiana-kitchenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan, Alive in Alaska) joins the 'boys to talk outdoor experiences, camping, and Quarter Sheets before a review of Wendy's. Plus another edition of Slop Quiz.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://todayinsci.com/L/Ley_Willy/LeyWilly-Quotations.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/nyregion/willy-ley-rocket-ashes.htmlhttps://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DS19690625.2.29&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------https://web.archive.org/web/20081220144843/http://www.astronautix.com/astros/ley.htmhttps://www.wendys.com/daves-legacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toni Charline Ramos (@tonicharline) joins the 'boys to talk music, Max shows, and Mexico before a review of Subway's new Footlong Doritos Nachos. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/resources-and-historical-information/history-california-initiativeshttps://libguides.law.ucla.edu/callegislativehistory/ballothttps://ballotpedia.org/History_of_Initiative_and_Referendum_in_Californiahttps://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/https://guides.loc.gov/latinx-civil-rights/california-proposition-187https://time.com/4686280/subway-chicken-fast-food-filler/https://newsroom.subway.com/2025-04-03-Subway-R-Teams-up-with-Doritos-R-for-Another-Unexpected-Footlong-Innovation,-Try-Them-FREE-with-Any-Footlong-Sub-on-April-10See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi

Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie, Unclear and Present Danger) joins the 'boys to talk new movies, airport eats, and southern BBQ before a review of Dickey's BBQ Pit. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.rolanddickeyjr.com/https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2010/july-august/dickeys-texas-barbecue-aims-to-conquer-the-country/https://texastimetravel.com/directory/dickeys-barbecue-pit/https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/dickeys-barbecue-closes-113-units-franchisees-bolthttps://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/dickeys-sales-plunge-franchisees-pay-pricehttps://www.dickeys.com/company/our-storySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stavros Halkias (@stavvybaby2, Dreamboat Tour) joins the 'boys to talk basketball, tour bus eats, and fast food favorites before a review of Carl's Jr. Plus, another edition of the Wiger Challenge.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise 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.

Bryan Quinby (@murderxbryan, Guys) joins the 'boys to talk Taco Bell chili cheese burritos, Columbus-style pizza, and favorite bodily functions before a review of Cafe Gratitude. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise 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.

Munch Madness X: Wendy's VS In-N-Out Burger with Jon Gabrus and Betsy SodaroJon Gabrus (@gabrus, Action Boyz) and Betsy Sodaro (@BetsySodaro, We Love Trash) join the 'boys LIVE from Headgum Studios to talk The Monkey, snow sports, favorite burgers and fried chicken spots tackling the Final Region of Munch Madness X: The Tournament of Tournament of Chompions of Chompions.Get the replay for the next two weeks at moment.co/doughboysGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise 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.

Carl Tart (@dammitcarl) and Lamar Woods (@prophmatic) of XOXO, Gossip Kings join the 'boys to talk Tuck Everlasting, dunking, and New York eats before tackling the Semi-Soft Finals Region of Munch Madness X: The Tournament of Tournament of Chompions of Chompions.Keep an eye out for XOXO Bada Bing coming this summer only at patreon.com/hollywoodhandbookWatch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise 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.

Jason Mantzoukas and Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) of How Did This Get Made? join the 'boys to talk burger chains, sweet treats, and the "Comclave" before tackling the Baby Bitch region of Munch Madness X: The Tournament of Tournament of Chompions of Chompions.Donate to Casey's Kickstarter: caseymakesmovies.comWatch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise 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.

Lauren Lapkus (@laurenlapkus, Threedom), and Arden Myrin (@ardenmyrin, Will You Accept This Rose) join the 'boys to talk horny movies, favorite flavors, and chicken before tackling the Person region as we kick off Munch Madness X: The Tournament of Tournament of Chomions of Chompions.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise 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.

Matt Singer (@superpulse, Opposable Thumbs) joins the 'boys to talk about movie tie-in menus, theme parks, and wrestling before a review of Mrs. Fields. Plus, a new Snack or Wack.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2015/06/13/mc-hammer-golden-state-oakland-ashttp://www.centerfieldmaz.com/2019/11/the-1970s-oakland-as-ball-girls-mlbs.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDaUUBGVleEhttps://www.franchisewire.com/from-housewife-to-entrepreneur-the-debbi-fields-story/https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/athletics-las-vegas-ballpark-agreements-approvedhttps://www.mrsfields.com/pages/aboutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Hodgman (@johnhodgman, Judge John Hodgman) joins the 'boys to talk seafood, New England eats, and fried chicken before a review of Chick-fil-A. Plus, the debut of a new segment, Sherlock Crumbs.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.pitco.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-french-fries-as-the-ultimate-side-re-optimized/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cold-water-secret-making-waffle-140406249.htmlhttps://medium.com/pilot-island/waffle-vs-straight-cut-fries-65dfb7fe173chttps://www.businessinsider.com/chick-fil-a-history-and-facts-2016-1https://www.chick-fil-a.ca/en/stories/inside-chick-fil-a/what-to-know-about-our-waffle-potato-friesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Griffin Newman (@grifflightning, Turn Me On) joins the 'boys to talk SteelBooks and to debate the famousness of people and objects before a review of Chuck E. Cheese and Pasqually's Pizza & Wings. Plus, we wrap up Love Week with a surprise guest in another edition of The Chewlywed Game.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://computerhistory.org/profile/nolan-bushnell/https://atari.com/pages/history?srsltid=AfmBOoqxmNMClOnig5JFx7V-S6coae0AjKXfVCaGHaDbHCObKnE8QA9Bhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/education/economics-magazines/bushnell-nolanhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/25/arts/five-nights-at-freddys-scott-cawthon.htmlhttps://www.showbizpizza.com/history/index.htmlhttps://www.chuckecheese.com/about/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carmen Christopher (@carmenyescarmen, Live from the Windy City) joins the 'boys to talk Chicago sports, food on the set of The Bear, and game day eats before a review of KFC Bowls. Plus, another edition of Family Food.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/games-51https://www.profootballhof.com/nfl-champions/https://www.dailydot.com/news/kfc-famous-bowl/https://www.chowhound.com/1549159/unknown-history-of-colonel-sanders/https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/kfc-colonel-sanders-shoot-outhttps://global.kfc.com/our-historySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aniz Adam Ansari (@thecarolinagentleman, Loot) joins the 'boys to talk finding a stray kitten at Headgum, North Carolina chains, and arena food before a review of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. Plus, a Shaq-sized snack or wack.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/us/politics/james-a-traficant-jr-who-was-expelled-from-congress-after-bribery-conviction-dies-at-73.htmlhttps://newrepublic.com/article/68976/jim-traficants-hair-and-characterhttps://newrepublic.com/article/68973/crimetown-usahttps://www.wosu.org/politics-government/2023-12-01/ohios-james-traficant-was-last-u-s-house-member-expelled-from-congress-prior-to-george-santoshttps://www.wkbn.com/marketplace/the-unstoppable-handels-homemade-ice-cream/https://handelsicecream.com/history/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N

Jess McKenna (@jessjessmckenna, Off Book) joins the 'boys to talk Disneyland, Massachusetts geography, and musicals before a review of Krispy Kreme x Pop-tarts doughnuts. Plus, the debut of Thirst Responders.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/back-at-it-again-at-krispy-kremehttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/2016/01/story-of.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/history-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-iconic-glazed-ipo-stock-filing-2021-6#krispy-kreme-first-opened-in-1937-1https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/krispy-kreme-moves-forward-with-insomnia-cookies-sales-process/https://www.foodandwine.com/krispy-kreme-pop-tarts-crazy-good-doughnuts-collection-8767222https://investors.krispykreme.com/news/news-releases/news-details/2025/KRISPY-KREME-Partners-with-Pop-Tarts-for-Crazy-Good-Kickoff-to-New-Year/default.aspxSee Privacy P

Zach Cherry (@zachcherrygmail, Severance) joins the 'boys to talk the LA wildfires, video games, and new bits of 2025 before a review of Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Mamas-and-the-Papashttps://www.biography.com/musicians/the-mamas-and-the-papas-originshttps://rockhall.com/inductees/mamas-and-papas/https://www.themamasandthepapasofficial.com/about/https://slate.com/culture/2015/02/ellens-oscars-pizza-how-big-mamas-papas-pizzeria-has-parlayed-its-three-minutes-of-academy-awards-fame.htmlhttps://bmpp.com/who-we-are/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.