"D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (live)" is Episode 350 of Doughboys, hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. "D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (live)" was released on May 19, 2022.
"Tomorrow... with Carl Tart & Jon Gabrus" - @doughboyspod
Synopsis[]
Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to talk gambling and Mitch's pants before a review of D'Angelo. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack.
Recorded live at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT on May 6, 2022.
Nick's intro[]
D'Angelo Voodoo
In the 1990s, Michael Eugene Archer, under his mononymous stage name, was one of the biggest stars in R&B. His debut album, Brown Sugar, and his follow-up album, Voodoo, both went platinum, led by his Grammy-winning single "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" and its accompanying infamously horny music video.
And the 1990s were also transformative for a New England sandwich chain that shares a brand name with Archer's stage name.
First founded in 1967 in Dedham, Massachusetts, in 1993, the restaurant was acquired by Yum! Brands parent, PepsiCo, with plans to add it as the sandwich branch of its existing KFC/Pizza Hut/Taco Bell triforce. By 1997, though, its international ambitions were scuttled and the sandwichery was sold off to fellow New England stalwart, Papa Gino's.
Today, after battling addiction and mental-health issues, partly caused by his overt sexualization in the aforementioned music video, the R&B star has returned to the music scene, winning two Grammys for his long-awaited 2016 album, Black Messiah.
And also today, after receding from a peak of over 200 locations to around 80 across New England, the sub shop has settled into its niche as a beloved regional fave.
And as the musician asked in his chart-topping hit, "How does it feel?", so to might his name-twin sandwich-chain ask, "How was your meal?"
This week on Doughboys, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches.
Fork rating[]
This is the debut review of D'Angelo on Doughboys, despite it being Mitch's favorite New England chain. He did however once get a steak sub from D'Angelo and gave it five forks on this episode.
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | - | 4.5 forks |
| Mike Mitchell | Grilled Steak with Cheese | 5 forks |
| Jon Gabrus | Number 9 Steak Pokket | 4.5 forks |
| Carl Tart | Grilled Steak with Cheese | 4.89 forks |
| shared |
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D'Angelo now joins the Golden Plate Club!
Snack or Wack: Donut or Don'tut edition 🍩🚫[]
Journey "Don't Stop Believin'"
| “ |
Just a donut hole |
” |
In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys taste a snack item and rate it either 'snack' or 'wack.'
Dunkin Donuts Cornbread Donut
Today, they try a variety of donuts from Dunkin Donuts, including the Cornbread Donut, Boston Kreme Donut, Chocolate Frosted Donut, and a Strawberry Frosted Donut.
Everyone seemed vaguely disappointed by this box of donuts; only Mitch actually shared his official verdict.
| guest / host | rating |
|---|---|
| Mike Mitchell | Don'tNut |
Roast Spoonman[]
Norman Bates
| “ | Norman Baste | ” |
–David B. and Chrissy | ||
Emma's Casino Trip 🎰[]
Mitch gave Emma a $500 chip to go place on red or black at the roulette wheel in the casino where the show was (she had never gambled before).
The audience picked 'black' for her.
She lost!
Quotes[]
| “ | Foxwoods is Tartwoods tonight! | ” |
–Carl Tart | ||
| “ | I was joking! Don't give Columbine facts at the live show! | ” |
–Mike Mitchell to Nick Wiger | ||
| “ | I'm planning to suck a titty in every city. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell re: the tour | ||
The Feedbag[]
| “ | If you were vegan, but one time a year you could break it for one meal, what would it be and why? | ” |
–Peter | ||
| guest / host | break-your-veganism meal |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | In-N-Out BurgerPopeye's Fried Chicken / WingStop Wings |
| Mike Mitchell | McDonald's Big Mac |
| Jon Gabrus | Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Carl Tart | Taco Bell |
| “ | It's your birthday. You can have any cake you want. What's your birthday cake preference? | ” |
–Andrew | ||
| guest / host | birthday cake preference |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | birthday cake that says 'birthday' on it |
| Mike Mitchell | yellow cake with chocolate frosting |
| Jon Gabrus | banana pudding cake |
| Carl Tart | grocery-store white cake with buttercream frosting |
| “ | This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. If you four were principals, what are you buying your staff for lunch? | ” |
–Kevin | ||
| guest / host | Teacher Appreciation meal |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | SweetGreen |
| Mike Mitchell | trip to a steakhouse |
| Jon Gabrus | a six-foot sub |
| Carl Tart | Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken |
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