"Munch Madness Finale with Mano Agapion, Jon Gabrus, and Betsy Sodaro" is Episode 439 of Doughboys, hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. "Munch Madness Finale with Mano Agapion, Jon Gabrus, and Betsy Sodaro" was released on March 28, 2024.
"Tomorrow, we conclude Munch Madness with… Mano Agapion, Jon Gabrus, and Betsy Sodaro" - @doughboyspod
Synopsis[]
It's the finale of For Whom the Bell Doughs: Munch Madness 2024: The Tournament of Chompions IX: Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell! Mano Agapion (@manoagapion), Jon Gabrus (@gabrus), and Betsy Sodaro (@betsysodaro) join forces with the 'boys to determine which Taco Bell item will reign supreme and take home the Dave Thomas Cup! Plus, a clash of commissioners.
Recorded live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on March 26, 2024.
"Carol of the Taco Bells" by The Voices of Christmas[]
"Carol of the Bells"
The Voices of Christmas (pic by Jill Petracek)
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Hark! Taco Bell |
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–As sung by The Voices of Christmas (Lisa, Alison, Kirk, and Bret) | ||
Nick's intro[]
One month ago, the entire Taco Bell menu was cleaved into six groups, or goops, by category. The field was winnowed further in two Chomp-out rounds, and now stands as a tri-force of finalists which face-off tonight in a winner-takes-all triple treat match!
- Cheesy Gordita Crunch, the 1-seed juggernaut that squashed its competition like an owlbear leaping off a ledge.
- Baja Blast Freeze, the baffling result of a Birthday Boys blockade that saw it ice out favorites like Bean Burrito, Chalupa Supreme, Mexican Pizza, and Spicy Potato Soft Taco.
- And The Habit Tempura Green Beans, the winner of the deposed Commissioner’s braindead brainchild, the Yum! Brands All-Star Game. Yup, they’re in this shit too!
Obviously Cheesy Gordita Crunch is just gonna win, so what are we even doing here? This isn’t a competition, but a coronation!
You’re really gonna watch and/or listen to this dogshit for the next two hours? Come on! Have you ever seen The Fugitive? That’s a great movie! Go watch The Fugitive!
But regardless of the preordained outcome, we have a solemn duty to etch a new name into the most prestigious trophy in chain-restaurant podcasting: The Dave Thomas Cup! Tonight, a Chompion will be crowned!
This week on Doughboys, Live Más, the Finale of For Whom the Bell Doughs: Munch Madness 2024: The Tournament of Chompions IX: Dough Quiero Talk-o’-Bell! Baja Blast Freeze y Cheesy Gordita Crunch y The Habit Tempura Green Beans!
Ring the damn bell!
*bong*
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Kowalick's Rules 🔔📜[]
Commissioner Kowalick
The rule of this year's Tournament, as decreed by Commissioner Kowalick:
- The theme for Munch Madness 2025 will be Say Cheese, a tournament of cheese. Different brands of gouda will face off!
- The Doughdog, Gemi, is forever banned from the Headgum studio.
- Amelia is fired!
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Susser's Rules 🔔📜[]
The rules of this year's Tournament, as decreed by 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 Susser can use three Commissioner Cinnamon Twists to increase excitement whenever he sees fit.
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Commissioner's Cinnamon Twists[]
Commissioner Susser taking his title back from Commissioner Kowalick
- Matt Kowalick is overthrown from Commissioner and Susser takes his title back!
- Give his snacks back to Susser!
- Commissioner Susser gets more than three Cinnamon Twists!
- Amelia is rehired and her job is safe for life!
- Fat Chance Kitchen is back!
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!
Elvis Presley "Viva Las Vegas"
The losing items will be eaten by Sandworms.
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Dry spice planet gonna set my soul |
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–Elvis Harkonnen | ||
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Fat Chance Kitchen[]
As per Commissioner Susser's Cinnamon Twist, Mano, Betsy, and Gabrus can resurrect a previously-defeated Taco Bell item to compete in the Final round!
| guest | item to add to the Finale |
|---|---|
| Mano Agapion | Chalupa Supreme |
| Jon Gabrus | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito |
| Betsy Sodaro | Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
This makes the Finale round a competition between six items: the above three, along with Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze, Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and The Habit's Tempura Green Beans.
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Finale: Sixth Place Item[]
First, they have a green on green matchup of the Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze and the Tempura Green Beans.
| guest / host | winning item |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Tempura Green Beans |
| Mike Mitchell | Baja Blast Freeze |
| Mano Agapion | Tempura Green Beans |
| Jon Gabrus | Tempura Green Beans |
| Betsy Sodaro | Tempura Green Beans |
So The Habit's Tempura Green Beans advances to the next round and the Baja Blast Freeze is eliminated.
The Baja Blast Freeze comes in sixth place!
The Doughboys all do like The Habit's Tempura Green Beans but promptly eliminate it from the competition, as well.
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Finale: Semi-Finals[]
That leaves the Final Four as the Chalupa Supreme, Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, and Spicy Potato Soft Taco.
| guest / host | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
v. Chalupa Supreme |
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
v. Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Chalupa Supreme | Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
| Mike Mitchell | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Mano Agapion | Chalupa Supreme | Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
| Jon Gabrus | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Betsy Sodaro | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Finale: Third Place Game[]
| guest / host | Chalupa Supreme
v. Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Mike Mitchell | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Mano Agapion | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Jon Gabrus | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
| Betsy Sodaro | Cheesy Gordita Crunch |
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Finale: Finals[]
The Chompion!
| guest / host | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
v. Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
| Mike Mitchell | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito |
| Mano Agapion | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito |
| Jon Gabrus | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito |
| Betsy Sodaro | Spicy Potato Soft Taco |
The Beefy 5-Layer Burrito wins The Dave Thomas Cup and will be eaten by Austin Butler!
Dough Quiero Talk-O'-Bell: Heart of a Chompion[]
Gidget
Every Tournament, The Doughboys give an award to something that shows 'extraordinary mettle'.
They consider the Taco Bell app, sour cream, Crunchwrap Supreme, and toilets.
In the end, Gidget the Taco Bell chihuahua wins!
Jen D'Angelo's Sour Cream of the Crop Award[]
- Mitch nominates the Spicy Potato Soft Taco.
- Nick and Gabrus opt for The Habit's Tempura Green Beans.
"Tacho Man" Closing Ceremonies[]
Village People "Macho Man"
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My body, wanna hurt my body |
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Toast Spoonman[]
Belle of the Ball
| “ | The Taco Belle of the Ball | ” |
–Jeremiah H. | ||
Sonic the Hedgehog Questions[]
- Regarding the recently announced IHOP Sonic the Hedgehog menu, is Sonic's Blue Blur Special Pancakes an original menu item or is it simply a relabeled version of the existing Double Blueberry Pancakes?
Quotes[]
| “ | What makes a big shit one person's big shit is not another person's big shit. | ” |
–Nick Wiger | ||
| “ | "I could have a dozen CGCs, but I could only have one Crispinada." That's what I said to my wife on our wedding day. | ” |
–Jon Gabrus | ||
| “ | I checked with the Doughboys' accountant and the entire March Patreon was transferred to a one Matthew Kowalick's Venmo.
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–"Lev Ginsburg" | ||
| “ | Nick: It tastes like Windex blended with margarita mix. Betsy: It's what a mom would use to slowly kill her kids. |
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–The Baja Blast Freeze | ||
Related Episodes[]
Photos (by Jill Petracek)[]
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