"Pink's Hot Dogs with Alana Johnston 🔪" is Episode 166 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Pink's Hot Dogs with Alana Johnston 🔪" was released on August 9, 2018.
"Tomorrow..." - @doughboyspod
Synopsis[]
Alana Johnston 🔪 (The Birthday Boys, UCB) returns to the show to review a historic LA landmark and restaurant, Pink's Hot Dogs. Plus, a special guest joins us for a live Snack or Wack, followed by a live audience feedbag.
Recorded live at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, CA.
Nick's intro[]
In 1985, the TV dramedy Moonlighting premiered on NBC, making stars of two leads, Cybill Shepherd and a previously unknown actor named Bruce Willis.
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore
That same year, the ensemble drama St. Elmo's Fire released in theaters, launching the careers of a group of young actors nicknamed the Brat Pack, including a model-turned-thespian named Demi Moore.
In 1987, a year after calling off her engagement with fellow Brat Pack-er Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis wed, forming one of the biggest Hollywood power-couples of the 1990s. A 13-year marriage that would loosely line up with their reign as two of the highest-paid stars in the industry, they individually appeared in smash hit films such as Die Hard, Ghost, Pulp Fiction, and Indecent Proposal before amicably divorcing in 2000.
But back in 1987, when Willis made a decidedly decent proposal to Moore for marriage, he chose as the site a decidedly unglamorous spot for two A-listers who'd met on the red carpet of a movie premiere - a modest hot-dog stand located in the heart of Los Angeles' historic Fairfax District. Though the small rickety structure seems positively luxurious compared to its first form: a push cart opened by a more working-class husband-and-wife team back in 1939 who gave their business their colorful last name. In 1947, the popularity of their 10-cent franks enabled them to open their now-iconic brick-and-mortar location on La Brea Boulevard.
The once simple menu grew exponentially over the decades, adding numerous hot dog and hamburger variants piled up with various combinations of chili, cheese, sauerkraut, and pastrami; some named after the celebrities who braved its legendarily long lines.
Now with twenty locations clustered at tourist spots in the U.S. and the Philippines, it's over-the-top fare draws raves from loyalists and dismissive waves from jaded skeptics.
So is this fabled Hollywood hot-dog hut worthy of the hype, like A Few Good Men?
Or is it a box-office gut bomb, like Hudson Hawk?
This week on Doughboys, Pink's Hot Dogs.
Fork rating[]
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger |
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2.125 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
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2.25 forks |
| Alana Johnston 🔪 |
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2 knives |
| shared |
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Snack or Wack[]
In Snack or Wack, The Doughboys have a snack and decide if it is 'snack' or 'wack.'
For this episode, The Commissioner Evan Susser shows up and hands out Salted Caramel Oreo Thins to everyone.
| guest / host | Oreo Thins Salted Caramel |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Wack |
| Mike Mitchell | Soft Wack |
| Alana Johnston 🔪 | Wack |
| Evan Susser | Wack |
Roast Spoonman[]
Obi Wan Kenobi
| “ | Obi One-Ton Kenobi | ” |
–Freddy Hernandez | ||
Quotes[]
| “ | Nick: I developed an asymmetrical tan. I mostly do freestyle, so my back was really golden brown. Alana: I CAN'T BELIEVE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THIS! |
” |
–The Knife 🔪 cutting Nick down | ||
| “ | Mitch: I told my trainer I was going to Pink's, so we did some extra reps. Alana: I know the people here can see, but for the people at home, we're talking little to no results. |
” |
–The Knife 🔪 cutting Mitch down | ||
| “ | Hey, Brando, stick to the movies. | ” |
–The Knife 🔪 cutting Marlon Brando down | ||
#hashtags[]
- #HowYouCreaming
Sonic The Hedgehog questions[]
| “ | Can you confirm the rumor that Dr. Robotnik forges an alliance with Ray the Flying Squirrel to fight Maureen the Raccoon? | ” |
The Feedbag[]
| “ | We're in the middle of a serious, turbulent debate about straws in this country. I just wanted to know your opinion. Does a straw have one or two holes? | ” |
–Maddy | ||
| “ | I'm wondering what you guys think is the sexiest food or meal? | ” |
–Brandon | ||
| “ | Do you have a favorite sandwich spot in LA? | ” |
–Kyle | ||
Related Episodes[]
| Alana Johnston 🔪 episodes |
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