"Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s with Ben Axelrad" is Episode 9 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s with Ben Axelrad" was released on July 9, 2015.
This episode is notable for the fact that it contains the creation of the Golden Plate Club and the Platinum Plate Club.
Synopsis[]
Doughboys break down dual identity burger chain Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s with the help of writer and comedian Ben Axelrad.
Nick's intro[]
Mason-Dixon line
In the US, the Mason-Dixon line divides the country into the once-warring regions of North and South. But though certainly the most culturally significant, it is not the only demarcating border in the loose federation of independent states that is America.
In 1941, Carl and Margaret Karcher opened a hot-dog cart in Anaheim, California. Their success led to a restaurant, Carl's Drive-In Barbecue, that was followed by a smaller version named Carl's Jr.
Meanwhile, in 1960 in Greenville, North Carolina, Wilbur Hardee opened a burger joint of his own, though he gave it his last name instead of his first.
These two restaurants grew independently in their respective regions (West and East of the Mississippi), before finally merging in 1997 to become the sixth-largest chain in America. Though they now share a menu, marketing, and corporate leadership, both brands continue to exist with Carl Karcher's legacy occupying one side of the country and Wilbur Hardee's the other.
This week on Doughboys: Carl's Jr. and Hardee's.
Fork rating[]
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger |
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4 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
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5 Carl's Jr. stars |
| Ben Axelrad |
|
4 forks |
The Doughboys also talk a bit about burgers at Carl's that they love, but didn't order for this visit: Bacon Western Cheeseburger (Nick's favorite), Philly Cheesesteak Burger (Mitch's), and Guacamole Bacon Burger (Ben's).
They also share some brief thoughts of Green Burrito (which is often co-branded with Carl's Jr.).
With these scores, Carl's Jr. is inducted into the Golden Plate Club!
Flavor of the Week[]
Flavor of the Week is a segment where the Doughboys rank the different flavors of a snack item.
In this episode, the flavors being ranked are four varieties of Golden Oreo.
In general, they were indifferent to the Lemon, but all liked the other three very much.
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guest / host |
Golden Oreo | Golden Double Stuf | Birthday Cake | Lemon Oreo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 4th |
| Mike Mitchell | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | 4th |
| Ben Axelrod | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | 4th |
Quotes[]
| “ | Don't shoot your wad, buddy. It's not fork time yet. | ” |
–Nick Wiger | ||
| “ | Nick: The idea of having sex or jacking off after a big meal... there's nothing I'd rather not do. Mitch: This is my favorite moment. That you said that sentence is my favorite thing on Earth. |
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–The Doughboys | ||
| “ | We don't want to contaminate our podcast with anything that feels like a conflict of interest. We want to stay independent from any payola from the chain restaurant/fast food industry. | ” |
–Nick Wiger's early version of "The Doughboys can't be bought" | ||
#hashtags[]
- #GoGoGetEmSpoonman
The Feedbag[]
| “ | Just wanted to say that Arby's ruined the Chicken Bacon Swiss. It was my favorite sandwich there, but they've changed the bun, they've changed the cheese and I'm pretty sure they've changed the sauce. Their honey mustard was perfection! They also added lettuce and tomato which you can easily order without that, but they still altered everything I loved about the sandwich. Have you guys or your guest ever felt betrayed by a fast food chain? | ” |
–Joe Lerini | ||
| guest / host | fast food betrayal |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Jack In The Box Toasted Ravioli was removed from the menu |
| Mike Mitchell | when brands/chains take away foods he loves |
| Ben Axelrad | no longer likes the McRib |
Restaurants[]
| restaurants referenced | location | notes |
|---|---|---|
| A&W | Detroit, MI | |
| National Coney Island | Detroit, MI | Ben talking about the popularity of Coney Dogs in Detroit |
| Leo's Coney Island | Detroit, MI | Ben talking about the popularity of Coney Dogs in Detroit |
| Red's Giant Hamburg | Springfield, MO | Mitch looks up the first drive-thru restaurant |
Related Episodes[]
| Carl's Jr./Hardee's episodes | Ben Axelrad episodes |
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