McDonald's Round of 32 (Part 2) with Paul F. Tompkins

"Munch Madness: McDonald's Round of 32 (Part 2) with Paul F. Tompkins" is Episode 242 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, with Paul F. Tompkins. "Munch Madness: McDonald's Round of 32 (Part 2) with Paul F. Tompkins" was released on March 12, 2020.

## Synopsis

Podcasting royalty Paul F. Tompkins (*The Neighborhood Listen*, *Threedom*) joins for the second round of **Munch Madness 2020: The Tournament of Chompions - Mac Attack** as we tackle the second half of the still alive McDonald's menu items. Plus, our DoughCenter anchor Carl Tart gives a recap of the snacktion so far. And, we taste test Carl's Jr./Hardee's decadent new BFC.

## Nick's intro

In 1932, Rex David Thomas was born to an unwed mother who gave him up for adoption. He would be raised in poverty by his adoptive father and grandmother, and the boy who went by Dave began working the food-service industry at the tender age of 12.

After serving the Korean War as a cook and mess sergeant, Thomas partnered with a different sort of military man - Colonel Sanders himself! - in helping to expand the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in the Midwest. And among Dave Thomas' suggestions to the white-suited and white-coiffed breaded-bird baron was to appear in KFC's advertising as his own mascot; advice that Thomas would later take himself after founding the square-pattied burger chain he named after his beloved daughter. As CEO of Wendy's, Thomas would appear in hundreds of TV ads, becoming a household name as a friendly grandpa with effortless homespun charisma, like a bizarro Papa John.

And as opposed to brothers Dick and Mac McDonald, who had their chain legally pilfered by sinister franchising kingpin, Ray Kroc, Thomas retained day-to-day control of the chain he founded up until his death.

The success of Thomas' restaurant and his towering stature in the industry is why Wendy's founder's name was granted to the most prestigious award in chain restaurant podcasting, given to the annual Munch Madness Chompion, the Dave Thomas Cup!

And this year, which McDonald's menu item will have its name inscribed on the trophy named for the founder of Wendy's?

Which savory sammie, salty snack, or sweet treat will emerge victorious from the ever-winnowing field?

This week on *Doughboys*: **Part 2 of the Round of 32 of Munch Madness 2020: The Tournament of Chompions: Mac Attack**!

## Mac Attack Rules

This year's Tournament is a giant bracket of items from the menus at McDonald's.

These are this year's rules:

1. Everyone is here! Sides do not stay on the sidelines, drinks are not in Gatorade jugs on the sidelines.
2. Breakfast items must be available all day.
3. If it's seasonal, it's reasonable, but it has to be available right now. (That is, Shamrock Shake is included, but the McRib is not.) (However, if the McRib or any new item returns to the menu, adjustments can be made.)
4. Dips get the slip. You can use them, but are not part of the evaluation.

## *Doughcenter* Recap

It's everyone's favorite month in the Land of Dough, Munch! We look forward to it every year of our rapidly declining lives and this year is no exception!

I'm Carl Tart, live in the DoughCenter in Bristol, Connecticut, all of the seeds and not a fruit or vegetable in sight. Things are already heating up. The big boys and girls came to play. Let's check into some of the action we've already got goin'.

On Tuesday's *Doughboys Double*, John Gemberling joined to tackle the first of the Round of 32.

In the Beverages & McCafe, 6th seed Shamrock Shake upset the 3 seed Premium Roast Coffee on a split decision: some people want to wake up and some people want to go to Irish sleep. And the 2 seed Chocolate Shake defeated the 7 seed Orange Juice.

In the Breakfast Region, the 3 seed Sausage McMuffin with an Egg beat the 6 seed Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit. I disagree with that wholeheartedly! But I'm not on the show this week. And the 10 seed Sausage Biscuit soundly defeated the 2 seed Sausage McMuffin.

Over in the Sweets & Treats & Sides & More, the 3 seed Hash Browns easily took out the 6 seed 4-piece Chicken McNuggets. And in a battle of sweet treats, the 7 seed Hot Fudge Sundae upset Emma's favorite, the 2 seed M&M McFlurry. Also, sorry for vomiting on you in Cleveland, Emma; I truly apologize.

Finally, in the Burgers & Chicken Region, the 6 seed 20-piece Chicken McNuggets beat the 3 seed 6-piece Chicken McNuggets. 6-piece Chicken McNuggets famously more expensive! They are trying to kill us. And in a Quarter Pounder Showdown: the 7 seed Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese upset the 2 seed Quarter Pounder with Cheese. One gripe about the Quarter Pounder for me: they don't cut the onions small enough, or at least they don't at the McDonald's by my house, which I frequent.

Alright, that'll do it for this week's recap. I'll be back with more and more of these recaps until we get down to one winner, winner, unhealthy dinner.

Live from the DoughCenter in Bristol, Connecticut, this is Carl Tart signing off.

As I always say, zip it up, throw it back, and don't have a heart attack. You guys have all heard me say that and if you haven't, you're lame! Bye!

## Mac Attack - Round of 32 (Part 2)

 4 Iced Coffee v. 5 Vanilla Shake

 4 Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles v. 5 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles

 4 Apple Pie v. 5 Vanilla Cone

 4 2 Cheeseburgers v. 5 McChicken

## Breaking Chews

In this segment, The Doughboys try a new food from a chain.

For this episode, they have The BFC from Carl's Jr./Hardee's, which is a burger with a big piece of fried cheese on it.

They rate it on a scale of whether you keep it for yourself, or feed it to The Blob.

 Mike Mitchell
 Paul F. Tompkins
 Emma Erdbrink

## Quotes

**Nick**: Did you really? What was the project?
**Mitch**: It was like watch both *Things*.
**Nick**: What kind of...?

**Nick**: Man, I would love to be in a blimp.
**Mitch**: Do you think we could get a *Doughboys* tour blimp and tour around in the blimp? It seems unlikely.

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