"Shake Shack 2 with Libby Watson" is Episode 314 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Shake Shack 2 with Libby Watson" was released on August 19, 2021.
Synopsis[]
Libby Watson (sicknote.co) joins the 'boys to talk cat treats and L.A. eats before a review of Shake Shack. Plus, the debut of the new Pod Quiz America segment.
Nick's intro[]
hot dog vending cart
"One of the primary objects of this invention is the provision of a vending cart, which is equipped with an icebox, a cooking plate, and several storage bins for food, in position over a heating means and near the opening through which the food is removed for use."
This excerpt is from a 1926 application filed by American inventor, Francis E. Coffee. And on September 10, 1929, he was granted the patent for the F.E. Coffee Vending Cart, better known as the "hot-dog cart." These original wienermobiles would become ubiquitous in New York City during the 20th century, slinging sidewalk sausages to harried commuters and tourists eager to LaRP as real New Yorkers.
As a new century dawned, in 2001, Manhattan restaurateur Danny Meyer, founder of beloved white-tableclothed joint Union Square Cafe, launched an upscale hot-dog cart in the city's Madison Square Park, as part of an urban renewal initiative.
The cart was such a draw, it was converted into a permanent stand in 2004, and with the fixed location, the concept really hit its stride - adding the hot dog's disc-shaped grillmate, burgers, along with crinkle-cut fries and, yes, shakes. Hour-long lines would lead to more brick-and-mortar locations; first in the former New Amsterdam, and then eventually across the globe, including in actual Amsterdam.
Today, the roadside burger chain that began as a humble F.E. Coffee Vending Cart is a publicly traded company with over 250 locations and a market-cap of 3.8 billion dollars.
This week on Doughboys, we return to Shake Shack.
Fork rating[]
Shake Shack first appeared on Doughboys during the chaotic 2016 Munch Madness: Burger Brawl. Initially, Commissioner Susser forced Shake Shack to go against Five Guys in a minisode, and Shake Shack won. It then advanced to the next round, and defeated Wendy's. In the Finals, it immediately lost, and due to some superdelegates, Wendy's won the whole thing.
The Doughboys then finally reviewed Shake Shack one year later, when Nick gave it 4.5 forks and Mitch a full 5 forks. It was placed in the Golden Plate Club.
Libby's notes
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger |
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3 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
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4 forks |
| Libby Watson |
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3.75 forks |
With these scores, Shake Shack is removed from the Golden Plate Club.
Pod Quiz America[]
Since Libby had originally given The Doughboys a quiz about British food (in this episode), Nick returns the favor by giving her a quiz about American food.
The winner becomes the new Captain America. The loser has to marry into the DeVos family.
| question | Mitch | Libby | correct | score (MM - LW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the primary difference between Manhattan and New England clam chowder? | color | - | color (tomato vs. potato broth) | 1-0 |
| Which breakfast formerly known as toaster crumpets was invented by an Englishman in NYC? | Pop-Tarts | Toaster Strudel | English muffins | 1-0 |
| Two LA sandwich shops claim to have invented which wet sandwich in 1918? | - | French Dip | French Dip | 1-1 |
| Which processed-snack cream cake takes its name from the phrase "twinkle-toe shoes"? | - | Twinkies | Twinkies | 1-2 |
| "Everything but the oink" is commonly used to use which breakfast meat popular in PA and DE? | - | Scrapple | Scrapple | 1-3 |
| This Russian brand is the biggest selling liquor in America | - | Smirnov | Smirnov | 1-4 |
| Which American shattered Kobayashi's hot-dog eating record? | Joey Chestnut | - | Joey Chestnut | 2-4 |
| Deep-fried bull testicles are referred to by what euphemistic name? | Rocky Mountain Oysters | - | Rocky Mountain Oysters | 3-4 |
| Which trashy dish is the dish of Rochester, NY? | Garbage Plate | - | Garbage Plate | 4-4 |
| What is the US obesity rate as of 2019? | 70% | 35% | 42.4% | 4-5 |
Libby wins!
Roast Spoonman[]
Ebenezer Stooge
| “ | Ebesneezer Stooge | ” |
–Neil Armstrong (!) | ||
Quotes[]
| “ | Nick: I have a duvet controversy in my past! Mitch: Oh my God. |
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–Mike Mitchell, exasperated | ||
| “ | Do cats like parrots? | ” |
–Nick Wiger | ||
| “ | You gotta get better internet, bro, if you want to win Pod Quiz America! | ” |
–Libby Watson re: Mitch's lag | ||
#hashtags[]
- #MixItUp vs. #StayWithYourOldRoutine
The Feedbag[]
| “ | When you go to a new restaurant and have something amazing - something you're still thinking about a week later - what do you do when you go back? Do you order the same thing? Or do you run through the menu to find out else is amazing? | ” |
–Ben (aka. DaBizBomb) | ||
| guest / host | answer |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | both, but frequently gets in food ruts and just gets the same stuff on end |
| Mike Mitchell | both ("try to dance in both worlds") |
| Libby Watson | both - get one favorite, one new, and split with husband |
| Emma Erdbrink | tries different things, but at cheaper places sticks to the regular |
Related Episodes[]
| Shake Shack episodes | Libby Watson episodes |
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