Denny's 3 with Shaun Diston

"Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest: Denny's 3 with Shaun Diston" is Episode 273 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest: Denny's 3 with Shaun Diston" was released on October 15, 2020.

## Synopsis

Shaun Diston (*We Have To Stop Talkin' TMNT On CBB*) joins the 'boys to talk puzzles, *Star Wars*, scary movies and Denny's. Plus, a Pizza Hut vs. Domino's edition of Jingle All The Weigh.

## Nick's intro

"Hammerin' Hank": a bold nickname that contrasts with the soft-spoken demeanor of Baseball Hall of Famer Henry Aaron, but one fitting for the man who broke Babe Ruth's career home-run record and held the title for over three decades.

And though the connection has long been severed in the collective consciousness, it was in fact Hammerin' Hank's prowess at socking dingers that inspired one of the most well-known combo meals in all of chain restaurants: the Grand Slam Breakfast.

First introduced in 1977 by a franchise owner in Atlanta, the city where Aaron spent the bulk of his professional career, the hearty breakfast named in honor of the baseball legend consists of two eggs, two strips of bacons, two sausage links, and two pancakes. The Grand Slam would become the diner chain's signature menu item, alongside its cleverly-named Moons Over My Hammy. And for many years, patrons would receive it for free on their birthdays.

The chain itself was born in 1953, as Danny's Donuts in the SoCal suburb of Lakewood subsequently reworked its concept into a 24-hour diner and changed its name to avoid confusion with the then-competing, and now-forgotten, Coffee Dan's.

Today, with over 1700 locations worldwide, this beloved haunt for seniors is the world's largest diner chain.

But does its food and service take a cue from Hammerin' Hank and knock it out of the park?

This week on *Doughboys*, we continue **Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest**, our month-long tour of 24-hour chains as we return, once again, to Denny's.

## Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest Rules

For **Rockaroundtheclockdoughberfest**, the Doughboys will be visiting 24-hour chains and trying both breakfast and dinner menus.

Along with a fork rating, they will also decide if morning or night wins the day.

## Fork rating

This episode was the third time the Doughboys reviewed Denny's. The first was way back in episode 13 when Nick and Mitch each gave it 3 forks. They then returned to review the Han Solo-inspired menu, which they both rated 4 Han Solo Vests.

* Hash Browns with Cheese
* Hearty 9-Grain Pancakes
* Build Your Own Omelette [Natalie's order]

Night
* Cali Chicken Burrito
* New York Style Cheesecake
* Minute Maid Orange Juice
* 2 Slices of White Toast
* Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast
	+ Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
* Pumpkin Pecan Pancake Meal [Mrs. Mitchell's order]

Night
* Coca-Cola
* Build Your Own Sampler
	+ Boneless Buffalo Wings
	+ Beer-Battered Onion Rings
	+ Chips and Queso
	+ Premium Chicken Tenders
* Spicy Sriracha Burger
* Fried Fish Platter [Mrs. Mitchell's order]
	+ Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
	+ Seasoned Fries
* Pecan Pie
* Oreo Shake

Night
* Bourbon Chicken Sizzlin' Skillet
* Take and Bake Apple Crisp Meal Kit

## Jingle All The Whey 🎶

In this segment, Nick shares a fast-food jingle and Mitch and the guest try to guess which year it came out.

The closest guess, without going over, wins that question. Guessing it correctly gets an extra point. It is ok to use Shazam.

Today's quiz was jingles from either Domino's or Pizza Hut.

 jingle 2 | 1988
 jingle 3 | **1985** | 1983
 jingle 4 | 1992
 points

Mitch wants to give the last one to Shaun so they tie, but Nick refuses, so Mitch is the winner!

## Quotes

**Nick**: Very cool. You are kind of the Mr. Rogers of podcasting.
**Mitch**: Who are you?
**Nick**: I'm Daniel Tiger.

## Photos

Chorizo Burrito and Hash BrownsBuild Your Own Omelette and Hash BrownsHearty 9-Grain PancakesCali Chicken Burrito and FriesNew York Style CheesecakePumpkin Pecan PancakesHash Browns, Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Bacon, SausageChocolate Chip PancakesHash Browns, Bacon, EggsSignature Diner Blend CoffeeMinute Maid Orange JuiceBeer-Battered Onion Rings, Chips and Queso, Boneless Buffalo Wings, Premium Chicken TendersSpicy Sriracha BurgerSpicy Sriracha Burger with Seasoned FriesOreo ShakesFried FishGarlic BreadRed-Skinned Mashed Potatoes and French FriesPecan PieMrs. Mitchell at Denny's