Sharky's with Erin McGathy

"Sharky's with Erin McGathy" is Episode 104 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Sharky's with Erin McGathy" was released on May 18, 2017.

## Synopsis

Fan favorite Erin McGathy (*This Feels Terrible*, *Human Conversation*), in town from Ireland, returns to antagonize the 'boys and drop a bombshell on Mitch. Amid working through conflicting emotions in real time and discussing what is and isn't problematic in 2017, the crew review west coast Mexican chain Sharky's and test drive the new segment Chips Inhale: Res-Chew Rangers.

## Nick's intro

"*Commercial backlash*": that's what a 27-year old Steven Spielberg blamed when his hit film, *Jaws,* only received four Oscar nods, in a 1976 video documenting him watching the Academy's nomination announcement. Spielberg had allowed a TV crew to film him viewing the press conference and this prototype of the now-common reaction-video trope shows the director as a cocky, brash kid who confidently predicts a sweep of the major categories.

Given his current reputation as one of cinema's all-time greatest craftsmen, it's a disconnect to realize for the first part of his career, he was considered akin to his generation's Michael Bay - a talented director who made crowd-pleasers with limited artistic merit.

But despite *Jaws*' semi-snub at the Oscars, it proved to be one of the most enduring, influential films of all-time. Adjusted for inflation, it grossed over a billion dollars in its initial theatrical run and is considered the original summer blockbuster.

And it had another lingering side effect: cementing in Americans a fear of sharks, which based on the raw numbers, is among the least rational of all cultural paranoias. Sharks only kill six people worldwide each year. Choking on food kills over 3,000. Meanwhile, shark fishing for meat and medicine kills upwards of 100 million of the predatory fish.

In 1992, restaurateur Steve Paperno, inspired by his trips to Mexico, opened a taco shop in the LA neighborhood of Sherman Oaks. With its emphasis on fresh, organic ingredients, the restaurant quickly caught on with the health-conscious Californians who craved Mexican food.

Now with two dozen locations across the Golden State, as well as Nevada and Oregon, the name of Paperno's chain evokes, not an item on the menu, but its customers who prey on its tacos, burritos, and bowls.

For with our unending appetites for consuming all varieties of lifeforms, it is mankind who is the ultimate predator.

This week on *Doughboys*: Sharky's.

## Fork rating

	+ Angus Steak
	+ Whole Wheat Tortilla
	+ Wet Style
 Mike Mitchell
 Erin McGathy
	+ Chicken
	+ Corn Tortilla
 shared

With these scores, Sharky's joins the Hand-Holding Club.

## Chips Inhale: Res-Chew Rangers 🐿️

Ch ch chips inhale
You know it never fails
Once we're involved somehow
These chips, we'll eat them all
Chips inhale!*

In this new segment, there's a bunch of chips, and the Doughboys eat them all.

The Doughboys had been sent a box of Covered Bridge, a Canadian brand of potato chips. The flavors they tried were Montreal Steak Spice Seasoning, Sweet Potato with Sea Salt, Creamy Dill, Sea Salt & Vinegar, and Ketchup.

They didn't rate them in any way, but everyone really enjoyed all the flavors.

Covered Bridge Montreal Steak Spice Seasoning Potato ChipsCovered Bridge Sweet Potato with Sea Salt Potato ChipsCovered Bridge Creamy Dill Potato ChipsCovered Bridge Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato ChipsCovered Bridge Ketchup Potato Chips

## #hashtags

* #HeyGuys vs. #CapOn [for The Snapple Lady to reach out or not]
	1. MeltThatCheese
* #RiceIsNice vs. #TaterGator
* #HelloGator
* #TeamQuint vs. #TeamQuit

## Drops and Plugs and Things

* Missy Elliot "Get Ur Freak On"
 * *This Feels Terrible*
* *Murdertown*
 * LL Cool J "Deepest Bluest"
* Dave Matthews Band "Crash Into Me"

## Related Episodes

* 83. Tender Greens
* 104. **Sharky's**
* DD. Irish Whiskey and American Ribs

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Fiesta BurritoSpicy 4 Cheese Stone Fired PizzaCalifornia TacosChips and Salsa