Tournament of Chompions: Wendy's v. Wingstop with Matt Selman

"Tournament of Chompions: Wendy's v. Wingstop with Matt Selman" is Episode 96 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Tournament of Chompions: Wendy's v. Wingstop with Matt Selman" was released on March 23, 2017.

## Synopsis

The second matchup of the **Munch Madness 2017** semifinals finds returning guest Matt Selman (*The Simpsons*) discussing his history as Mitch's boss, and his role in helping to create fictional chain restaurant Cletus' Chicken Shack. Can tournament favorite Wendy's, minus its signature Spicy Chicken Sandwich due to a ban from Commissioner Susser, prevail over surprise first round winner Wingstop? Plus, a closely contested rematch of The Wiger Challenge.

## Nick's intro

DeflateGate. SpyGate. EligibleReceiverGate. PlowGate.

Though they've amassed more Super Bowl titles than any team in the modern era, the legacy of the New England Patriots is forever tainted by the numerous high-profile scandals in which they flouted the NFL's rules for a decisive advantage.

Now, Wendy's faces a scandal of its own: MitchGate.

Though they triumphed over Chick-fil-A in a unanimous decision in the Sandwich Region, the penalty imposed by Tournament Commissioner Evan Susser means they must compete this week without the asset that earned them a ticket to Munch Madness: the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Their competitor? Wingstop, the surprise winner of the Wings Region over favorite B-Dubs. Will their atomic Cinderella story continue? Or will they be turned back into a lemon-pepper pumpkin owned by Rick Ross?

Whoever prevails will advance to a three-way finals against Popeyes and the winner of Fat Chance Kitchen, the Tournament's loser bracket.

Whose birds will emerge victorious in the battle of the most prestigious trophy in chain-restaurant competition, The Dave Thomas Cup.

    This week on *Doughboys,* the second and final match-up of the Semisoft Final round of **Munch Madness: The Tournament of Chompions: Chicken Fight presented by Starburn Industries**: Wendy's v. Wingstop.

*Let's a-go!*

## Chicken Fight Rules

* Only focus on the chicken.
* Sides stay on the sidelines.
* Drinks are in the Gatorade jug (also on the sidelines).

## Chicken Fight: Semisoft Finals 🐔

The Commissioner had previously ruled the Spicy Chicken Sandwich at Wendy's would not be allowed in this round, leading to much frustration ("the most fucked up thing Susser has ever done" as Mitch puts it).

The preferred food is given to the Devil, a bite of which is so divine, he sees the goodness of humanity and reverts to his good self. The loser moves to Fat Chance Kitchen for its final round.

* Chili Con Carne
* Small 6 Pc Wing Combo (Mix & Match)
	+ Mango Habanero (Boneless)
	+ Garlic Parmesan (Classic)
	+ Bleu Cheese Dip
	+ Bourbon Baked Beans
* Brazilian Citrus Pepper (Classic)
 Mike Mitchell
* Crispy Chicken Nuggets
* Flavors
	+ Hawaiian
	+ Original Hot
	+ Cajun
	+ Louisiana Rub
	+ Mango Habanero
	+ Lemon Pepper
* Ranch Dip
* Bleu Cheese Dip
 Matt Selman
* Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Mitch and Selman shared their Wingstop order, which they had delivered; they also ate their Wendy's in Mitch's apartment. Nick went to both Wingstop and Wendy's with Natalie.

Thus, Wingstop advances to the Chicken Fight: Finals! Wendy's moves on to compete in the last round of Fat Chance Kitchen.

## The Wiger Challenge

In The Wiger Challenge, Nick presents Mitch and the guest with a mystery drink and they guess the brand and flavor. The winner is the one who comes closest.

For this episode, the mystery drink was an AriZona Zero Calorie Arnold Palmer (Half & Half Iced Tea Lemonade).

 Matt Selman

## Quotes

**Nick**: I'm the Vice President.
**Mitch**: And the maid.
**Nick**: I'm not the maid. I'm Vice President and the Treasurer. And you are President and Secretary.

## #hashtags

* #JugTruth
* #SneakyPete
* #Dumbbells

## The Feedbag

I also do not like popcorn or other movie snacks. They're expensive. They stick in your teeth, are very loud to eat, and distracting when another moviegoer is ruffling a bag or aggressively chowing down. Movies are an art and I, like Wiger, give them my undivided attention.
My question is related to this new wave of full-service movie theaters/restaurants. These are more of the upscale theaters that offer waiter service to your seat with a full menu of entrees, sandwiches, appetizers, and cocktails. I saw *Lion* in a theater like this. I loved it but my experience was severely dampened by the patron next to me who was eating a full steak dinner and drinking a beer. Plus, the waiter had to keep coming back and forth, blocking my view, as this customer ordered more food. I personally would never order a full dinner to my seat.
How do you guys feel about this? Movie theater/restaurants: too far, or a new level of luxury for the moviegoing experience?

 Mike Mitchell
 Matt Selman

## Related Episodes

* 92. Sandwich Region
* DD1. Fat Chance Kitchen Round 1
* 93. Full Bird Region
* 94. Wings Region
* DD2. Fat Chance Kitchen Round 2
* 95. Semisoft Finals Round 1
* DD3. Fat Chance Kitchen Round 3
* 96. **Semisoft Finals Round 2**
* DD4. Fat Chance Kitchen Finals
* 97. Finals
* 45. Burger Brawl: Semifinal 2
* 46. Burger Brawl: Finals
* 64. Doughlympics: Fryathlon
* 92. Chicken Fight: Sandwich Region
* 96. **Chicken Fight: Semisoft Final 2**
* DD4. Chicken Fight: Fat Chance Kitchen Finals
* 97. Chicken Fight: Finals
* DD9. Wendy Wexler
* DD22. Songs of Summer
* DD. Bacon Maple Gremlins
* 196. Mouth of the Border: Finals
* 263. Wendy's Breakfast
* DD. Pie Noon: Confection Selection
* 294. Wendy's 2
* 94. Chicken Fight: Wings Region
* 96. **Chicken Fight: Semisoft Finals Round 2**
* 97. Chicken Fight: Finals
* 333. Thighstop
* SP9. Chicken Sandwich
* 72. Dairy Queen
* 96. **Chicken Fight: Semisoft Finals, Round 2**
* 100. Nugget Power Hour
* 296. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Wendy's Homestyle Chicken SandwichWingstop Brazilian CItrus Pepper Classic WingsWingstop Garlic Parmesan Classic Wings and Mango Habanero Boneless Wings