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"Munch Madness: Qdoba vs. Del Taco with Matt Apodaca" is Episode 195 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Munch Madness: Qdoba vs. Del Taco with Matt Apodaca" was released on March 21, 2019.

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"Tomorrow, the last semifinal match of Munch Madness..." - @doughboyspod

Synopsis[]

In the last semi-final match of Munch Madness, we're joined by Matt Apodaca (Candy Dinner, What's With These Homies Talkin' About Weezer) to determine who advances to the chompionship finals between QDOBA and Del Taco. Plus, a special popcorn edition of Snack or Wack.

Nick's intro[]

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1964! In the Mojave Desert town of Yermo, California, Ed Hackbarth opens a Mexican fast-food eatery called Casa Del Taco! Hackbarth, the former underling of Taco Bell founder Glen Bell, scores an immediate hit with his 19-cent tacos and 24-cent burgers, quickly expanding to nearby Barstow, the midpoint LA and Vegas on Interstate-15. It's high-visibility Barstow outlets helped grow the business to the current prevalance, if not outright dominance, of the Western United States. In the process, Hackbarth dropped the word 'Casa' from the name to create its current nonsensical brand!

1999! A copyright* dispute forces Denver-founded fast-casual Mexican outlet, Zuma, to change its name. The company taps ad agency, Heckler Associates, for the rebrand, who lands on a completely made-up, vaguely Aztecan-sounding, three-syllable word, which would stick as the outlet grows to over 700 locations across the nation.

Today, these concepts represent two of the five largest Mexican-American chains on the planet!

But only one can emerge victorious and progress to the Chompionship Round!

Which of these pseudo-Spanish gibberish brands will surpass the final roadblock on the Road to the Finale?!

This week on Doughboys, the second semi-final match-up in Munch Madness 2019: The Tournament of Chompions: Mouth of the Border: Del Taco vs. QDOBA!

Let's a-go!

[*Trademark. -ed.]

Munch Madness: Mouth of the Border rules[]

This year's Tournament rules:

  • Tacos and burritos only!
  • Sides stay on the sidelines.
  • Drinks are in the Gatorade jug, also on the sidelines.
  • Each chain gets one taco and one burrito, but the style can be eater's choice: crunchy/soft, any kind of protein, etc.
  • Sscoring is based on referee stripes - 5 white stripes available for tacos, 5 black stripes available for burritos.
  • Also one restaurant will get a Golden Whistle for having the better chips and salsa.

The loser is sent to The Ref, Dennis Leary, to feed to Bruce the Shark from Jaws who will eat anything; but there will again be a Fat Chance Kitchen opportunity to return to the competition.

Mouth of the Border: Semi-final Round 2[]

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The Doughboys previously reviewed Del Taco fully in episode 28 and have never reviewed QDOBA fully. (They will review it a few years later.)

Del Taco had a bye straight into this second round, while Qdoba had previously defeated Chipotle. (Nick gets this wrong during the podcast.)

guest / host QDOBA Del Taco winner
Nick Wiger
  • The Mad Rancher (3.5)
  • Burrito (4)
    • Ground Beef
    • Wheat Tortilla
    • Brown Rice
    • Pinto Beans
    • Queso Diablo
    • Cheese
    • Onions
    • Cilantro
  • Beyond Avocado Taco (4)
  • Epic Queso Chicken Burrito (3)
QDOBA
Mike Mitchell
  • The Two Timer (4.25)
  • Burrito (3.75)
    • Grilled Chicken
    • Cheese
    • Cilantro
    • Sour Cream
    • Pinto Beans
    • Flour Tortilla
    • Cilantro Rice
    • Salsa Verde
    • Queso
  • Queso Crunch Taco (3.75)
  • Epic Queso Chicken Burrito (4)
QDOBA
Matt Apodaca
  • Drunken Yardbird (4)
  • Burrito (4.5)
    • Flour Tortilla
    • Black Beans
    • Pinto Beans
    • Cheese
  • Grilled Chicken Taco (2.5)
  • 1/2 Lb. Bean & Cheese Burrito (5)
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They also award a Golden Whistle to the place that has the best chips and salsa. Nick went with Del Taco, while both Matt and Mitch chose QDOBA.

The loser, Del Taco, now goes down to Fat Chance Kitchen, via Denis Leary, The Ref, who will feed it to Bruce the shark from Jaws.

The winner, QDOBA, stays alive, potentially being fed to Bruce Vilanch in the Finals.

Snack or Wack[]

Billion

Berco's Billion Dollar Popcorn

In Snack or Wack, The Doughboys have a snack and decide if it is 'good' or 'bad.'

At their Chicago live episode, The Doughboys met a guy from Berco's Popcorn who gave them some, and that is what they are rating in this episode.

The name of the popcorn was "Billon Dollar Popcorn," which is caramel-flavored and covered with gold flakes.

guest / host verdict
Nick Wiger Snack
Mike Mitchell Snack
Matt Apodaca Snack

Snack or Wack 2[]

Oreomegas

Oreo Mega Stuf

The Doughboys then do a Second Snack or Wack, trying Oreo Mega Stuf, because Mitch wanted one.

Yusong was meant to get Oreo Most Stuf, which are even bigger, but #YusongFuckedUp.

They enjoyed them, but all would rather have regular Oreo.

guest / host verdict
Nick Wiger Wack
Mike Mitchell Snack
Matt Apodaca Snack

Roast Spoonman[]

Gaseousclay

Gaseous Clay

Gaseous Clay

–Kevin

Quotes[]

Mitch: I just can't picture tripped out Wiger listening to Dark Side of the Moon in his room.

Nick: Open your eyes, buuuuddddy.

–Tripped Out Wiger

Fire was lit! 🔥

–Mike Mitchell

Mitch: Hey Wiger, when you visit Quincy... I'll take you down into the Adams Tomb...

Nick: Very cool!
Mitch:...and I'll leave you down there.
Nick: And I'll be quite content.

–The Doughboys

I like Del Taco. I like the Minions. I have a wife.

–Nick Wiger, on his personality

It's a criticism I've never gotten: too much cream.

–Nick Wiger on the Oreo Mega Stuf

#hashtags[]

  • #FloorFuck
  • #YangGang
  • #MattFuck vs. #FuckMatt

The Feedbag[]

Hey Nick and Mitch! I know both of you are big fans of the Mario Universe. I was wondering what foods you would like to eat from that world? Mushrooms, those little berries Yoshi would eat in Super Mario World, a peach... any video game foods you would like to eat?

–D.C. Thompson

Related Episodes[]

Mouth of the Border episodes QDOBA episodes Del Taco episodes Matt Apodaca episodes

Photos (via @doughboyspod)[]

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