"Munch Madness: Chomp-Out Round 2 with Michael Jonathan Smith" is Episode 438 of Doughboys, hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. "Munch Madness: Chomp-Out Round 2 with Michael Jonathan Smith" was released on March 21, 2024.
"Tomorrow… with Michael Jonathan Smith" - @doughboyspod
Synopsis[]
Michael Jonathan Smith (@iammichaeljonathan, Twisted Metal) joins the 'boys to talk Twisted Metal and New Orleans eats before tackling the second semi-soft final matchup of For Whom the Bell Doughs: Munch Madness 2024: The Tournament of Chompions IX: Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell, Chomp-Out Round Part 2.
Nick's intro[]
1930 World Cup
1930 marked the first ever World Cup, a global football competition - or for fellow Yanks, soccer competition - that eclipses even the Olympics in stirring jingoistic passions. Unfortunately, for decades, what should be a worldwide celebration of sport has been disgracefully mismanaged by corrupt Eurotrash cabal FIFA, staining the Cup with controversy. With our similarly prestigious Dave Thomas Cup nearly derailed by its own administrative issues, we soldier on, in our quest to determine the ultimate Taco Bell menu item.
Today, a sextet of TB offerings brawl in a beefy, beany bracket to be crowned big cheese of nacho cheese.
Will it be a taco, burrito, quesadilla, beverage, or one of those weird but delicious things Taco Bell made up?
Either way, this rumble’s giving us the rumblies!
This week on Doughboys… the final six goop stage winners battle in the second Semi-Soft Final Matchup of For Whom The Bell Doughs: Munch Madness 2024: The Tournament of Chompions IX: Dough Quiero Talk-o'-Bell: Chomp-Out Round, Part 2!
Ring the bell!
*bong*
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Tacogate 🚨🚨🚨[]
The Spoonman and Commissioner Kowalick
Tacogate was first discussed in this episode, which led to Independent Counsel Matt Kowalick investigating. Basically, some items on the Taco menu at Taco Bell were not included in the taco round.
Kowalick reveals the results of his investigation and extensive research: Tacogate is entirely Commissioner Evan Susser's fault.
This egregious dereliction of duty must never happen again, so going forward Evan Susser may no longer be the Commissioner of any Tournament of Chompions.
Susser somehow calls in at the same moment he's being cancelled to present his idea for the upcoming Yum! Brand All-Star Game.
Kowalick also declares himself the new Commissioner! What a huge asset for the podcast.
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell Rules 🔔📜[]
The rules of this year's Tournament, as decreed by (ex-)Commissioner Susser:
- Everyone is here: this is a comprehensive tournament. Drinks are out of the stink, sides are off the sidelines.
- Spice up the night, not the morning: no breakfast items in this year's tournament.
- Is a Pepsi ok?: only drinks exclusive to Taco Bell will be considered, but Pepsi will be considered.
- Yum yum yum: there will be a Yum! Brands All-Star Category in the Tournament, including Pizza Hut, KFC, and The Habit.
- Don't veg out, veg in! (by any beans necessary): any meat or veggie protein is valid on any item.
- If it's seasonable, it's unreasonable: only using the February 2024 menu.
- The spice is not right: the Evan Saucer's Sauce Boss competition was unsanctioned and The Doughboys can use any sauce. However, listeners may only use the Sauce Queen, Hot Sauce Packet, on their own trips to Taco Bell.
- I have a cream: for each group stage, The Doughboys may, but don't have to, pick Jen D'Angelo's Sour Cream of the Crop Award for funniest plausible winner of a round.
- For the end of the list, a twist:
Evan SusserMatt Kowalick can use three Commissioner Cinnamon Twists to increase excitement whenever he sees fit.
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Chomp-Out Round 2: Head-to-Head Matches[]
Half of the winning items of the earlier Goop Regions compete in the second Chomp-Out Round. The six items compete in head-to-head matchups, leaving three winners; those three than compete for a spot in the Finals.
| guest / host | Mtn Dew Baja Blast v.
Cinnamon Twists |
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito vs.
Cheesy Roll Up vs. Pintos N Cheese |
Cheesy Gordita Crunch vs.
Crunchwrap Supreme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Mtn Dew Baja Blast | Cheesy Roll Up | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Mike Mitchell | Mtn Dew Baja Blast | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Michael Jonathan Smith | Cinnamon Twists | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Chomp-Out Round 2: Showdown[]
Thus, after the Head-to-Head Matches, Mtn Dew Baja Blast, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, and Cheesy Gordita Crunch compete to see which item makes the Finals!
| guest / host | winner |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Mike Mitchell | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Michael Jonathan Smith | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
Thus, the Cheesy Gordita Crunch wins this Chomp-Out Round!
It will be in the Finals against the Baja Blast Freeze, as well as whatever happens in the Yum! Brand All-Star Game.
The Jen D'Angelo Sour Cream of the Crop Award went to the Pintos N Cheese.
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Jess McKenna Rule (by Lamar Woods)[]
The Lamar Woods Rule for the Tournament will have The Doughboys decide which Taco Bell item is so good that it is given to Austin Butler to shake him out of his characters and back to reality!
The losing items will be eaten by Sandworms.
Roast Spoonman[]
Doublemint Gum
| “ | Doublesquint Gum | ” |
–Allie in NC | ||
Sonic the Hedgehog questions[]
| “ | Is Vector the Crocodile going to be in Sonic 3? | ” |
Quotes[]
| “ | Mitch: I won't cost [Twisted Metal] any more money! Nick: Cut the catering. |
” |
–The Doughboys re: Twisted Metal | ||
| “ | I grew up with Baja Blasts. He lived down the street. We played Little League together. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell | ||
| “ | This may sound a little Frankensteiny of me... but I don't like the hexagon shape. It got me mad. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell re: the Crunchwrap Supreme | ||
The Feedbag[]
| “ | If you were to wake up one morning as a little fly, which food or dish would you roll around in? | ” |
–Jackie in Miami, FL | ||
| guest / host | food to roll around in |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | chili cheese fries |
| Mike Mitchell |
|
| Michael Jonathan Smith | burrito |
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