"El Pollo Loco with Lamar Woods" is Episode 122 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, with Lamar Woods. "El Pollo Loco with Lamar Woods" was released on September 21, 2017.
"Tomorrow... [to the tune of Guantanamera]" - @doughboyspod
Synopsis[]
Writer and comedian Lamar Woods (New Girl, Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins the 'boys for a trip to LA native chain and renowned chicken eatery, El Pollo Loco. Plus, a discussion of Atlanta eats, spicy wings, and 90's movies before closing out with another segment of Snack or Wack.
Nick's intro[]
Season two, episode 11 of Breaking Bad, titled "Mandala," introduced viewers to a character who would become the series' most memorable antagonist: Gus Fring, portrayed with deadpan menace by veteran character actor, Giancarlo Esposito.
Gustavo Fring
Fring, who over the course of multiple seasons, would alternately employ and threaten series leads Walt and Jesse, oversaw a meth empire that stretched from New Mexico to old, all while outwardly appearing to be an upstanding member of the community because of his front - a chain of quick-service restaurants called Los Pollos Hermanos ("The Chicken Brothers").
The south-of-the-border-style chicken joint that served as the covert distributor of Walter White's blue meth across The Land of Enchantment was reportedly inspired by an actual chain chicken joint that first opened in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1975, though founder Juan Francisco Ochoa was never suspected of using it to cover up an international criminal conspiracy.
The quick-service restaurant's original menu - just citrus-marinated flame-grilled chicken, tortillas, and salsa - was a hit with locals and by 1980, there were 85 locations throughout Mexico, so Ochoa grew his franchise across the border with its first American location on Los Angeles' historic Alvarado Street.
The unique chain found a fanbase in SoCal, and later across the American Southwest, as it expanded to 200 outlets by 1990, and expanded its U.S. menu to include an array of sides and more accessible handheld items like burritos and quesadillas. The Mexican export became enough of a staple in the States that was even featured in an episode of NBC's The Apprentice, starring of course, the famously hostile to Hispanics host, Donald Trump.
Now with over 400 locations and 42 years of history, this chicken shack has made its grill mark on the fast-food world, as well as indirectly on prestige TV.
The name of Los Pollos Hermanos' real life counterpart? In English, "The Crazy Chicken."
This week on Doughboys, El Pollo Loco.
Fork rating[]
El Pollo Loco grill
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger |
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3.5 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
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2.5 forks |
| Lamar Woods |
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3 forks |
Snack or Wack[]
Starburst Gummies
In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys have a snack and rate it either 'snack' or 'wack.'
For this week's episode, they try Starburst Gummies, both the sour and original.
| guest / host | original | sour |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Snack | Snack |
| Mike Mitchell | Snack | Snack |
| Lamar Woods | Snack | Snack |
They like these so much, they immediately induct them into the Hall of Snack (#HallOfSnack).
As of this episode, the Hall of Snack inductees are Mambas, Golden Oreo, pickle chips, and Starburst Gummies.
Roast Spoonman[]
Wario
| “ | Wario's Wario | ” |
–Pete Cartwright | ||
Quotes[]
| “ | Mitch: Nachos For One sounds like the saddest thing on Earth. Nick: It really is. That's just called The Wiger. |
” |
–The Wiger | ||
| “ | You like hot salad. And also you did walk through the car wash. | ” |
–Mitch, to Nick | ||
| “ | For like five years of my childhood, I thought ice was bread. I thought if you put ice in the oven, it would turn into bread. | ” |
–Nick Wiger | ||
#hashtags[]
- #ConfessYourMess vs. #MrCleanOrMrsClean
- #ElPolloLinko
- #HallOfSnack
The Feedbag[]
| “ | I'm a first grade teacher and every day I find time to explore my kids' curiosities, many of which are about food. One of my students asked, "How is pepperoni made?" To my surprise, nearly every child claimed pepperoni was made of sauce, with one dissenting voice saying pepperoni is made of tomatoes. My kids were horrified and amazed as we watched a video of pepperoni being made. It was hilarious! My story leads me to my own curiosity. What food misconceptions did you have as children? |
” |
–Maria McGinley | ||
Related Episodes[]
| Lamar Woods episodes |
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Photos (via @doughboyspod)[]
