"Pizza Hut with Neil Campbell" is Episode 32 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Pizza Hut with Neil Campbell" was released on January 7, 2016.
Synopsis[]
On the extra large first episode of 2016, the Doughboys welcome their good friend and writer/comedian Neil Campbell (Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Simpsons) to review the pizzeria chain that once employed him: Pizza Hut. Plus, a new edition of Snack or Wack.
Nick's intro[]
the original Pizza Hut
Founded in 1886 as Fairmount College, Wichita State University is one of the top schools in Kansas, and perhaps its most famous alumni are brothers Dan and Frank Carney who, in 1958, opened a pizzeria in their college town. The success of this pilot location led to more restaurants, including a branch in nearby Aggieville, which became the first pizzeria to offer the innovative concept of delivery.
Over the years, the franchises have evolved from massive restaurants focused on a dine-in parlor experience to smaller-footprint kiosk-sized storefronts built around delivery and takeout, though many of the old-school suburban fortresses still stand.
And its marketing campaigns have been among the most creative in chains, employing pitchmen from capitalist poster-boy Donald Trump to deposed Communist party leader Mikhail Gorbachev and implementing ahead-of-their-time branded integrations in the film Back To The Future 2 and the NES video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The chain is also responsible for many mad-scientist pseudo-Italian concoctions, including Stuffed Crust Pizza.
As one of the three prongs of the mighty Yum! Brands trident, along with KFC and Taco Bell, both of whom often share its retail space, this pizzeria employs 160,000 people worldwide.
This week on Doughboys: Pizza Hut.
Fork rating[]
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Triple Treat Box
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2.5 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
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3 forks |
| Neil Campbell | (shared with Mitch) | 1 fork |
Snack or Wack[]
Reese Snacksters
In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys have a snack and decide if it is 'good' or 'bad'.
For this episode, they try Reese Snacksters that Natalie had bought for them.
Mitch calls it 'extremely sugary'. Everyone notes their similarity to Dunkaroos, and finds them somewhat confusing and unhealthy.
| guest / host | verdict |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Wack |
| Mike Mitchell | Wack |
| Neil Campbell | Wack |
Quotes[]
| “ | Mitch: For our listeners, Wiger has both hands down his pants. Neil: All the way down to his knees. |
” |
–discussing Japanese p0rn | ||
| “ | Breadsticks? Garlic Knots? Throw 'em in the river! | ” |
–Nick Wiger | ||
| “ | They say pizza is like sex, it's better with the guys. | ” |
–Neil Campbell | ||
#hashtags[]
- #HelpSpoonmanJerkOff - "feel free to reply with glossy photos of Tom Brady and/or items from the Wendy's value menu".
- #ProveBurgerWrong
- #HelpSpoonmanJerkOff - for what desserts will be popular in the future
- #RegionalFave
The Feedbag[]
| “ | Hey guys, love the podcast! Tried to share with my fiancee; her one comment was "I can't tell if these guys are best friends or archenemies".
My question: It is always weird going to a chain restaurant where you have a regular order, but based on the region the restaurant is in, they may not have it. I moved to Connecticut from NC and I went to McDonald's for breakfast, put in my order for a chicken biscuit, only to find out they don't sell those in the north. My favorite fast food breakfast is Hardee's biscuit and gravy. I would imagine they don't have that out your way. Have you encountered anything like this in your eating? Expecting to order something only for it not to be on the menu? |
” |
–Will Oxford | ||
| guest / host | regional faves |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | McDonald's in NYC had steak bagels |
| Mike Mitchell | likes them |
| Neil Campbell | poutine at Canadian McDonald's |
Restaurants[]
| restaurants referenced | location | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Fairfax, VA | where Neil worked in 1996 (the one at the Courthouse Plaza) |
| McDonald's | Atsugi, Japan | Neil remembers this McDonald's from his time abroad as a kid |
| Tomato Pie Pizza Joint / Two Boots | Los Angeles, CA | Neil mentions these local LA pizza spots |
| Pizzeria Mozza | Los Angeles, CA | Neil mentions this gourmet pizza |
| DeSano Pizza Bakery | Los Angeles, CA | Mitch's favorite pizza in LA |
| Round Table Pizza / Lighthouse Pizza | Long Beach, CA | some of the pizza in Nick's hometown |
| Villa Rosa Restaurant | Quincy, MA | |
| Grumpy White's | Quincy, MA | |
| Brigham's Ice Cream | Quincy, MA |
Related Episodes[]
| Pizza Hut episodes | Neil Campbell episodes |
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Photos (via @doughboyspod)[]
