"Togo’s with Matty Smith" is Episode 36 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Togo’s with Matty Smith" was released on February 4. 2016.
Synopsis[]
The ‘boys are joined by Funny or Die and Upright Citizens Brigade veteran Matty Smith, to discuss a franchise that left a mark on him in a big way: west coast sandwich chain Togo’s. Plus, a big game edition of Flavor of the Week.
Nick's intro[]
San Jose, California
Quick. What's the tenth largest city in the United States?
Did you guess San Jose, California?
It's true!
This so-called "capitol of Silicon Valley" is an economic engine of the Sunshine State [sic], and one of the most prosperous metropolises in America.
But back before the microchip launched a new type of gold rush in this former Spanish Colony town, a student at San Jose State University opened a sandwich shop just off campus. With a tiny dining room that only seated four, the eatery focused on take-out, its sign boasting "Sandwiches To Go" (the latter half of that phrase morphing into the restaurant's unique name). A second location spawned in 1974 and the chain grew within California during the '70s and '80s, culminating in a purchase by Dunkin' Donuts in 1997, which expanded operations across the American West.
In 1978, the company became the first to institute a 'mystery shopper' program, where an undercover operative would pose as a civilian to sample the restaurant's wares. Such innovation helped the chain boast 350 franchises at its peak, though that number contracted to 250 in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis.
Now under the corporate ownership of the private equity firm, Main Sail Partners, this West Coast sandwich shop continues to offer its menu of soups, salads, sammies, and wraps.
This week on Doughboys: Togo's.
Fork rating[]
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger |
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3 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
|
2 forks |
| Matty Smith |
|
1 fork |
Flavor of the Week: Super Bowl Special Edition 🏈[]
In this segment, the Doughboys rank different varieties of one brand or type of food.
For this Super Bowl Special Edition, the Doughboys try four flavors of Tostitos Dips. (Technically, three dips and a salsa.)
| guest / host | Queso Blanco | Creamy Spinach | Salsa Con Queso | Cantina Chipotle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | 4th | 3rd | 1st | 2nd |
| Mike Mitchell | 4th | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Matty Smith | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 4th |
Quotes[]
| “ | I'm the smarter of the two Doughboys guys. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell | ||
| “ | I think if the Broncos win, the governor of North Carolina has to like kiss a horse's asshole. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell, on the Denver v. Carolina Super Bowl mayoral bet | ||
| “ | Season 3 of Serial is actually my Togo's story. | ” |
–Matty Smith | ||
| “ | It's gross that the sandwich is named after what little kids say when they take shits in their pants. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell, on his Boom Boom Pastrami | ||
| “ | Nick Wiger called me, and I quote him, "a soupless bitch". | ” |
–Mike Mitchell | ||
| “ | I stand by it you fucking soupless bitch! Get some soup! | ” |
–Nick Wiger | ||
#hashtags[]
- #I'mAFuckingFreak
- #I'mAFuckingSuperbowlFreak
The Feedbag[]
| “ | I'm writing to share the unicorn of all fast-food combination restaurants. In the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach (I'm sure Wiger is familiar) there's a combination Taco Bell and Arby's. I can't find any mention of it on the internet, but my girlfriend and I saw it with our own two eyes, and still talk about it to this day. Could there be a stranger combination of fast-food joints? What two places would you guys like to see team up and what kind of crossbred items would they sell? |
” |
–Daniel Tommerlin | ||
| guest / host | dream combination restaurant |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | |
| Mike Mitchell | |
| Matty Smith |
Restaurants[]
| official visits | location | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Togo's | Studio City, CA | Mitch went to this location (and it's where Matty's story about getting a screw in his food happened) |
| Togo's | Hollywood, CA | Matty went to this location on Sunset Blvd. |
| restaurants referenced | location | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Togo's | Lakewood, CA | Nick tells a "harrowing" story about how he choked on pastrami as a kid at this location |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Phoenix, AZ | Matty Smith remembers this ice cream from his hometown |
| Cooperstown | Phoenix, AZ | Alice Cooper's restaurant in Phoenix |
| Pizzeria Bianco | Phoenix, AZ | Matty Smith says this is the best pizza in the country |
| Pane Bianco | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Night + Market Song | Silverlake, CA | Mitch and Matty went to this restaurant together (Mitch gives it 4.5 forks) |
Drops and Plugs[]
| movies / tv | notes |
|---|---|
| South Park / The Chappelle Show / Saturday Night Live / The Family Guy | Mitch's drop |
| The Simpsons / Seinfeld / Slim Jim commercial / Cast Away | Nick's drop |
| Party Over Here (tv) | Nick plugs the show he worked on |
Related Episodes[]
| Matty Smith episodes |
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Photos (via @doughboyspod)[]
