Firehouse Subs vs. Jersey Mike's with Carl Tart & Lamar Woods

"Firehouse Subs vs. Jersey Mike's with Carl Tart & Lamar Woods" is Episode 341 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. "Firehouse Subs vs. Jersey Mike's with Carl Tart & Lamar Woods" was released on March 17, 2022.

## Synopsis

Carl Tart & Lamar Woods (*XOXO, Gossip Kings*) join the 'boys to discuss hot vs. cold subs before tackling the semi-soft finals of **Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal**. Plus, a brand new segment, The Michelin Men.

## Nick's intro

Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen, Peter Cancro: these enterprising entrepreneurs are responsible for two fast-growing fan-favorite sandwich shops. One, themed after America's bravest; the other named for its original Garden State owner.

Today, with 1200 and 1900 locations, respectively, these dueling sandwicheries each proved their meddle in the opening round with convincing victories over Jimmy John's and Charley's Cheesesteaks (sic).

But now, the cheese stakes have been raised, as the winner moves on to the Chompionship, in biting range of the most prestigious trophy in chain-restaurant podcasting, the Dave Thomas Cup!

Will the grinder outlet founded by first responders come in first?

Or will the sub shop founded in America's most-derided state prove its most-beloved sandwich chain?

Will we go "fully involved" or "Mike's way"!?

This week on *Doughboys*, the first match of the semi-soft final round of **Munch Madness 2022: The Tournament of Chompions: Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal**: Firehouse Subs *vs.* Jersey Mike's!

*Let's a-go!*

## Hero's Journey: Sub-Optimal rules

Here are the rules for this year's Tournament of Chompions:

1. Sandwiches only! Sides stay on the sidelines, drinks are in the stink, chips get the slip, cookies are ookie, and soup's OFF.
2. We are in a pickle: Pickles are eligible!
3. If it's national, it's rational: Chains must have locations across the US. This also excludes local LA chains.
4. I like Ike: due to personal conflicts, Ike's has been removed from the tournament. (The Doughboys are friendly with Ike.)
5. Some heroes are self-made: Customization is encouraged.
6. We run hot and cold: one hot sandwich and one cold sandwich from each eatery.
7. You can request extra napkins.
8. Guests don't have to follow the rules.
9. Mrs. Mitchell can ground Wiger if necessary.
10. If there's a tie, Emma will break it.
11. Nick and Mitch each get one permaban per tournament.
12. Susser can substitute one chain for another if he wants.

## Semi-soft Finals round 1

In the first round of the Tournament, Firehouse Subs defeated Charley's and Jersey Mike's defeated Jimmy John's.

	+ White Bread
	+ no Bacon
	+ Extra Cheese
	+ Double Meat
	+ Banana Peppers
	+ Chopped Pickles
* Veggie
	+ Avocado
* Firehouse Steak & Cheese [Natalie's order]
	+ Wheat Bread
	+ "Mike's Way"
	+ add Jalapeño Peppers
	+ add Mayo
* Portabella Chicken Cheese Steak
 Mike Mitchell
* Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket (medium)
* Spicy Cajun Chicken (small)
	+ "Mike's Way"
	+ add Dill Pickles
* Chipotle Chicken Cheese Steak
 Carl Tart
* New York Steamer
* The Original Italian
	+ "Mike's Way"
	+ Banana Peppers
	+ Mayo
 Lamar Woods

## Semi-soft Finals scoring

For this tournament, the Doughboys rate their orders on 0-10 Endorsement Dollars in a number of categories.

In the interest of time, they cut a number of the categories for this round.

## Semi-soft Finals winner

Next, The Doughboys decide which sandwich gets sent to Joe Rogan (a hoagie to Rogy) and are so good, they change his mind about vaccines (or to make him stand strong as an anti-vaxxer).

 Mike Mitchell
 Carl Tart
 Lamar Woods

Jersey Mike's moves on to the next round!

Firehouse Subs moves on to Fat Chance Kitchen.

## The Michelin Men

In this new segment, Nick reads four menu items from a Michelin-starred restaurant. They then decide if they would rather have the meal for free, or one new Michelin tire.

## #hashtags

* #It'sNotForPastraMe
* #GoToOnTheGo

## The Feedbag

What's your go-to snack to keep your energy up when you're working a 12+ hour day?

 Mike Mitchell
 Lamar Woods

## Photos

Cancro SpecialChipotle Chicken Cheese SteakSmokehouse Beef & Cheddar BrisketPickleThe VeggiePortabella Chicken Cheese SteakTurkey Bacon RanchVeggie