Marie Callender's with Scott Aukerman

"Marie Callender's with Scott Aukerman" is Episode 221 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Marie Callender's with Scott Aukerman" was released on September 19, 2019.

## Synopsis

The 'boys are rejoined by Scott Aukerman (*Comedy Bang! Bang!*, *Between Two Ferns: The Movie*) to review Scott's former workplace and American restaurant and bakery, Marie Callender's. Plus, a frozen drink edition of Breaking Chews.

## Nick's intro

"*Home of Scholars & Champions*": this is the motto emblazoned on the entryway of Long Beach Polytechnic, the Southern California city's oldest high school and one of the most esteemed public schools in the United States.

Established in 1895, over its century and plus of operation, the diverse, urban high school developed a reputation that reflected its motto, earning accolades for its consistently above-average academic success, while serving a thousand-strong student body. Despite their harmless-sounding mascot, the jackrabbit, the school also became a fearsome multi-sport powerhouse and has sent more athletes to the NFL than any other high school. Its list of famous alumni dwarfs entire states' - notable highlights include tennis pioneer Billie Jean King, baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, and musician and Long Beach icon, Snoop Dogg.

And when Snoop, in his seminal hit "Gin and Juice," famously rapped about "so much drama in the LBC," he may as well have been referring to the school's acting pedigree. Its alums include actors Carl Weathers, Cameron Diaz, and Academy Award winner, Van Heflin.

But another of its high-profile graduates, Don Callender, worked in a field less glamorous than arts and athletics, but one just as important to the American identity: food service.

In 1948, fresh off a tour in the military, Don opened a wholesale bakery to distribute his mom's pies, which his parents had sold as a side business in his youth. Don grew the operation over the next fifteen years, and in 1964, he opened the first of his sit-down restaurants in Orange, California, naming it after his mother. The eatery thrived with West Coast diners on the strength of American classics like chili, cornbread, and its signature savory chicken pot pie, as well as his mom's beloved sweet treats. And Don's diner added locations across the West Coast, and also moved into grocery stores with a line of licensed frozen dinners.

Unfortunately, its success may now be in the rearview mirror. After Don passed away in 2009, the chain declared bankruptcy and in recent years has shuttered the bulk of its locations, receding to just two dozen stores.

But Don's franchise diner and pie shop no doubt made an impact on chain-restaurant history. And in life, the success of the restaurant he named for his mom evokes another motto from his alma mater of Long Beach Polytechnic: "*Enter to learn, go forth to serve.*"

This week on *Doughboys*: Marie Callender's.

[*Nick doesn't mention it, but he also went to Long Beach Polytechnic.* -ed.]

## Fork rating

* Grilled Ham Stack
	+ Coleslaw
* Callender's Famous Chili & Cornbread
* Razzleberry Pie
 Mike Mitchell
* Marie's Meatloaf
	+ Mashed Potatoes
	+ Seasonal Vegetables
* Chocolate Satin Pie
 Scott Aukerman
* "The Works" Frisco Burger
	+ Fries
* Kahlúa Cream Cheese Pie
 shared
* Fresh Avocado and Shrimp Stack
* Loaded Tots

Kulap Vilaysack also went with The Doughboys to Marie Callender's. She had Marie's Famous Heartland Chicken Pot Pie with House Salad and the Banana Cream Pie.

## Breaking Chews / Drank or Stank

In Breaking Chews, The Doughboys try a newly-released food or drink from a chain.

For this episode, they have the new Grape and Strawberry Nerds Slurpees available at 7-Eleven.

They use the Drank or Stank scale to rate them.

 Mike Mitchell
 Scott Aukerman

## Quotes

**Scott:** Yes. It's a dominant move.

**Mitch**: [Nick] is a meatloaf edger.
**Scott**: Just bringing the fork right to my tongue, but not quite touching it.

## The Feedbag

If not, is ketchup an acceptable dipping sauce for chicken prepared any way?

## Related Episodes

* DD. Wetzel's Pretzels
* 221. **Marie Callender's**
* 395. Orange Julius
* 253. Marie Callender's Meals
* 264. Bonchon Chicken
* 63. 7-Eleven
* 80. Hooters (The Leftovers)
* DD. The Snacklog
* 221. **Marie Callender's** (Breaking Chews)
* DD. Garfield's Thanksgiving
* 259. Whole Foods (The Leftovers)
* 274. 7-Eleven 2
* DD. Pie Noon: Confection Selection
* 340. Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal: Desperation Region
* DD. 7/11 Challenge

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Fresh Avocado and Shrimp StackLoaded TotsCornbread and Honey ButterCallender's Famous ChiliMarie's MeatloafMarie's Famous Heartland Chicken Pot Pie and House Salad"The Works" FriscoGrilled Ham StackChocolate Satin PieBanana Cream PieBanana Cream PieRazzleberry Pie