Rocklobsterfest: Red Lobster 2 with Ross Kimball

"Rocklobsterfest: Red Lobster 2 with Ross Kimball" is Episode 74 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. This episode was released on October 13, 2016.

## Synopsis

For their second voyage to Red Lobster, Mitch and Wiger welcome actor and comedian Ross Kimball (*Masterminds*, *Mascots*) to discuss shellfish, Chi-town eats, and summering in Maine. Mitch tries to break his long-running losing streak in the return of fan favorite segment Pie In This Guy.

## Nick's intro

What's the most dangerous job in America?

It's not firefighter, or police officer, or window washer, or long-haul trucker. It's commercial fisherman.

The absence of an elegant gender-neutral term like 'fisher' or 'fisherperson' or 'fish harvester' may be by design, as in the U.S., it's an almost exclusively male profession.

In America, from 2000-2010, 554 fishermen lost their lives in expeditions off the east coast, west coast, Gulf coast, and Alaskan shores. And the human toll of fishing-related labor extends beyond catching to processing, as seafood is often scaled, peeled, and canned by low-wage labor, indentured servants, and even slaves. A 2015 *AP* report exposed how Thailand's billion-dollar shrimp industry is powered by slave labor, with human victims trafficked from Myanmar and Papua New Guinea, and forced to work 16-hour days for no pay under the threat of violence and death.

The end result of these life-risking conditions and labor abuses up and down the supply chain?

Inexpensive, abundant fish and shellfish in U.S. supermarkets and chain restaurants.

This week on *Doughboys*, part 2 of **Rocklobsterfest**, our month-long review of Red Lobster.

## Lobster Claw rating 🦞

* New England Clam Chowder
* Blackened Pacific Snapper
	+ Baked Potato
	+ Asparagus
 Mike Mitchell
* Southwest-Style Grilled Shrimp Tacos
	+ French Fries
 Ross Kimball
* Lobster Bisque / New England Clam Chowder
* Lobster, Shrimp, and Salmon
	+ Rice
	+ Asparagus
 shared
	+ Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Appetizer
	+ Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
	+ Signature Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

During **Rocklobsterfest**, only the guest gave a full fork rating until the final episode. Nick and Mitch rated each visit out of 4 tines (i.e., 1 fork), so they could add their visits (forks) together at the end of the month.

However, in this episode, Mitch changed the tine system of the previous episode to lobster claws. (Ross rated out of 5 full claws; Nick and Mitch out of 4 claws).

Mitch gives Ross the **Best Order of the Bunch Award**.

## 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: smell test or phone-a-friend.

The winner of the contest receives the mystery pie. The loser goes home empty-stomached.

Today, the mystery pie was a Sweet Potato Pie.

Mitch wins this edition of Pie In This Guy! He calls Ross Kimball on the phone to tell him he won.

## #hashtags

* #IGotThatPhoto or #YaoGnarls
* #RumblyRemedies
* #Frankenfoods or #TwoSoupsOneCup or #RossIsASicko or #SoloBowlo
* #JohnWilkesBooth

## The Feedbag

For instance, a lady would order fries through the drive-thru and come back in after she got her order, claiming she hard ordered cheese curds. She'd get to keep the fries and get the curds for free, avoiding any upcharge by saying the restaurant had messed up her order. She did this once a week at different times of the day. It was a while before anyone caught on.

Even so, I don't begrudge this woman for the grift she pulled on a bunch of 17-year olds for about half a year. Are there any tricks you do or have done to game chain restaurant menus?

 Mike Mitchell
 Ross Kimball

## Drops and Plugs and Themes

 Warrant "Cherry Pie"
 Don McLean "American Pie"

## Related Episodes

* 74. **Red Lobster 2**
* 75. Red Lobster 3
* 76. Red Lobster 4
* 127. The Great Shrimp Off
* DD17. Best of Enemies
* DD. Big & Tall

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Top-Shelf Long Island Iced TeaMalibu HurricaneNew England Clam ChowderLobster Bisque / New England Clam ChowderSeaside SamplerBlackened Pacific Snapper with Baked Potato and AsparagusLobster, Shrimp & Salmon with Rice and AsparagusSouthwest-Style Grilled Shrimp Tacos with French Fries