Pie Noon: Round 1 Part 1 with Jon Gabrus

"Munch Madness: Pie Noon: Round 1 Part 1 with Jon Gabrus" is Episode 290 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Munch Madness: Pie Noon: Round 1 Part 1" was released on March 4, 2021.

## Synopsis

Jon Gabrus (*Action Boyz*, *High and Mighty*) joins the 'boys to tackle the first two regions of **Munch Madness: Pie Noon**! Plus, another edition of Pie in This Guy. In this episode, Baskin-Robbins takes on Ben & Jerry's in the Creamsmen Region, while BJ's squares off against The Cheesecake Factory in the Junior Prom Region!

## Nick's intro

"The Sweet Science!": In 1813, British writer Pierce Egan coined this colorful phrase to describe boxing, the ancient Olympic event which re-emerged as spectator sport in 17th-century England. One of countless slang terms that originated from these regulated punch-out contests, 'The Sweet Science' is still in use among boxing aficionados, meant to evoke how the bloodsport requires both a chessmaster's tactical brilliance and a ballet dancer's grace.

But 'The Sweet Science' could also be used to describe a different sort of competition: a tournament between dessert-themed chain restaurants/chain restaurants that serve desserts to determine which is the treat to beat!

This year, six eateries have entered the fray, plus the winners of the Triple-Treat Eat-In Matches (The Bake-Off and The Shake-Off) to compete for the most prestigious award in chain restaurant podcast competition, The Dave Thomas Cup!

Who will out-punch their weight class, and possibly push this podcast's hosts into an even higher weight class?

Which confection will win the election?

Who is this year's Chompion?

This week on Doughboys, the opening two matches of the first round of **Munch Madness 2021: The Tournament of Chompions: Pie Noon** (sponsored by Manscaped): Baskin-Robbins *vs.* Ben & Jerry's and BJ Brewhouse and Restaurant *vs.* The Cheesecake Factory.

*Let's a-go!*

## Tournament of Chompions: Pie Noon Rules 📜

The rules for Pie Noon:

1. Just desserts! - meals may not appeal (if you're an entree or main, you cannot join the game)
2. No sweet drinks; it has to be more like a shake to be included - If your drink is not slushy, Wiger will get fussy (the juice is not loose).
3. Donuts 'do nut' count - no breakfast pastries or sweets!
4. If it's in a mall, you can't play ball! - restaurants like Cinnabon or Auntie Ann's aren't seen as desserts, and they also do not want to go into a mall during the pandemic.
5. If it's national, it's noshinal - only full national chains included this year.

## Pie Noon: Creamsmen Region 🍦

The Creamsmen Region of **Munch Madness: Pie Noon** is a battle between Ben & Jerry's and Baskin-Robbins.

The Doughboys decide which bite is so good that it is sent to Pinhead (a Cenobite) to convert him to Catholicism.

	+ Chocolate Chip
	+ Love Potion #31
	+ Phish Food
	+ Netflix & Chill'd
 Mike Mitchell
	+ Jamoca Almond Fudge
	+ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
	+ Hot Fudge
	+ Caramel
	+ Whipped Cream
* Brownie Sundae
	+ The Tonight Dough
	+ Hot Fudge
	+ Caramel
	+ Whipped Cream
 Jon Gabrus
* Two Scoops in a Cup
	+ Jamoca Almond Fudge
	+ Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
* Pint of Cookies & Cream
	+ Chunky Monkey
	+ Netflix & Chill'd
* Pint of Cookies & Cream

**Ben & Jerry's** advances to the next round!

## Pie Noon: Junior Prom Region 🍪 🍰

The Junior Prom Region of **Munch Madness: Pie Noon** is a battle between BJ's Brewhouse and The Cheesecake Factory: two sit-down restaurants known for their desserts.

For this region, The Doughboys decide which dessert is given to Butterball (a Cenobite) to turn him into butter cream.

* Peanut Butter Pizookie
* Fresh Banana Cream Cheesecake
 Mike Mitchell
* Pizookie Trio
	+ Hot Fudge Brownie
	+ Monkey Bread
	+ Strawberry Shortcake
* 30th Anniversary Chocolate Cake Cheesecake
 Jon Gabrus
* Cookies 'N' Cream Pizookie
* Monkey Break Pizookie
* Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake
* Cinnabon Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

**The Cheesecake Factory** advances to the next round!

## Pie In This Guy 🥧

In this segment, Nick brings in a mystery slice of pie and Mitch and the guest crack a series of clues to guess what it is. They have the help of a lifeline: Ask Emma and Pie Test (where Nick shows a picture of the pie).

Gabrus wins!

## #hashtags

* #GetYourAppTogether
* #GapingAppHole

## Photos

Fresh Banana Cream CheesecakeMango Key Lime CheesecakeBanana Cream Cheesecake and Mango Key Lime CheesecakePeanut Butter PizookieCookies 'N' Cream PizookieCookies 'N' Cream Pizookie and Peanut Butter PizookieLove Potion #31 and Chocolate Chip Ice CreamNetflix & Chill'd and Phish Food Ice Cream30th Anniversary Chocolate Cake CheesecakePineapple Upside-Down CheesecakeHot Fudge Brownie Pizookie, Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie, Monkey Bread PizookieChocolate Chunk PizookieTwo-Scoop Sundae: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Jamoca Almond FudgeBrownie Sundae: The Tonight DoughHalf Baked Chunks