Jack in the Box with Spencer Crittenden

"Jack in the Box with Spencer Crittenden" is Episode 81 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Jack in the Box with Spencer Crittenden" was released on December 8, 2016.

## Synopsis

West coast burger, taco, and miscellaneous eats chain Jack in the Box gets the fork treatment with the help of guest Spencer Crittenden (*HarmonQuest*, *Harmontown*). A discussion of facial hair's effect on eating and the metabolic processes of Gremlins. And, the 'boys ring in the holidays with an *A Nightmare Before Christmas* inspired Season's Eatings.

## Nick's intro

"*We want tacos!*"

When the Los Angeles Lakers are closing in on a win, this chant ritualistically rings out from the Staples Center crowd beneath the numerous championship banners, retired jerseys of Laker legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Shaquille O'Neal. Since the 2006-2007 season, the Lakers have partnered with a fast-food chain to supply each fan with two free tacos after home victories where they hold their opponent to fewer than 100 points.

    The chain in question has offered tacos since its founding in San Diego in 1951 and, although its menu is dominated by burgers and fries, it has included an array of less-conventional offerings like egg rolls, toasted raviolis, Teriyaki rice bowls, and currently, it's overtly stoner-focused Munchie Meals.

But even within the fast-food sector with its rampant labor abuses and food-safety shortcuts, this West Coast eatery has survived egregious scandals, including selling horse and kangaroo meat as beef in the 1980s, and a horrific 1993 ecoli outbreak that killed four children and nearly bankrupted the company. The chain swiftly rebounded from its brush with the Reaper due to an ahead-of-its-time, quirky self-aware ad campaign featuring a suited-CEO version of the company's titular clown mascot.

Twenty-three years after the scandal that inspired the modern Upton Sinclair book, *Fast Food Nation*, the restaurant prospers with franchises in twenty-one states and a workforce of 22,000.

Meanwhile, with sixteen NBA championships in its history, including ten since 1980 - the most of *any* team - every informed and unbiased basketball fan agrees the Lakers are the greatest franchise in professional basketball history.

But what about its marketing partner?

This week on *Doughboys*, Jack In The Box.

## Fork rating

	+ Spicy Nacho Chicken Sandwich
	+ Halfsie Fries
	+ Two Tacos
* Stuffed Jalapeños
* Golden Oreo Salted Caramel Shake
 Mike Mitchell
* Sourdough Jack
* Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Seasoned Curly Fries
 Spencer Crittenden
* Bacon & Egg Chicken Sandwich
* Extreme Sausage Sandwich
* Southwest Scrambler Plate
* Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken SandwichJumbo Jack
* Classic Buttery Jack
* Chicken Fajita Pita
* Jumbo Egg Rolls
* Mini Churros

Spencer made several trips to Jack in the Box for the show, thus the giant order.

## Season's Eatings 🎅

    In this segment, the Doughboys try a variety of seasonal snacks.

These Japanese varieties of Cheetos aren't particularly Christmas-related, though Mitch tied them to *The Nightmare Before Christmas* via the 'Bag Of Bones' skeleton.

They rate the snacks on whether they'd give it Santa, or whether he'd give you coal for it.

 Mike Mitchell
 Spencer Crittenden

## Hometowns Heroes

But anyway, I don't have any restaurant to review. I'm also not drunk as Adam was for the last segment. So I just want to say one quick... [he cuts off to get the pizza he ordered]

(Justin calls back to play an acoustic guitar medley of *Super Mario Bros.* themes for The Doughboys.)

## #hashtags

* #IKnowWhatTheMovieBlowUpIs or #MitchIsTheNextScorsese
* #HowDoYouCat
* #TheBlowUp
* #LettuceKnow
* #QuickestTattoo
* #DownWithTheSickness or #Disturbed

## The Feedbag

Also, Spoonman, have you tried Capriotti's Bobbie sandwich. I think it's definitely their best with their vegetarian turkey. If I could be so bold, Capriotti's is the most beloved sandwich chain in Vegas. Please give it a try. I don't think the Los Angeles locations use the same bread that's used in Vegas. That Bobbie is Thanksgiving on a bun.
Love you guys.
P.S. Nick Wiger is a wet blanket and #SpoonNation rules.

## Restaurants

 Jack in the Box

 In-N-Out / Del Taco |  | Spencer mentions his favorite LA chains

## Plugs and Themes

 Guster "Mamacita, Donde Esta Santa Claus?"

## Related Episodes

* DD. Secret Menu
* 193. Mouth of the Border: Fast Casual Region
* DD. Buff Fries and Tiny Tacos
* 382. Jack in the Box 2
* 84. Buca di Beppo (Drop)
* DD3. Chicken Fight: Fat Chance Kitchen 3
* 100. Nugget Power Hour
* 142. Ike's
* DD. Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal: Fat Chance Kitchen

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Spicy Nacho Chicken SandwichTwo TacosStuffed JalapeñosGolden Oreo Salted Caramel Shake