D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (live)

"D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (live)" is Episode 350 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. "D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (live)" was released on May 19, 2022.

## Synopsis

Jon Gabrus (*Action Boyz*, *High and Mighty*) and Carl Tart (*Grand Crew*, *The Flagrant Ones*) join the 'boys to talk gambling and Mitch's pants before a review of D'Angelo. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack.

Recorded live at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT on May 6, 2022.

## Nick's intro

In the 1990s, Michael Eugene Archer, under his mononymous stage name, was one of the biggest stars in R&B. His debut album, *Brown Sugar*, and his follow-up album, *Voodoo*, both went platinum, led by his Grammy-winning single "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" and its accompanying infamously horny music video.

And the 1990s were also transformative for a New England sandwich chain that shares a brand name with Archer's stage name.

First founded in 1967 in Dedham, Massachusetts, in 1993, the restaurant was acquired by Yum! Brands parent, PepsiCo, with plans to add it as the sandwich branch of its existing KFC/Pizza Hut/Taco Bell triforce. By 1997, though, its international ambitions were scuttled and the sandwichery was sold off to fellow New England stalwart, Papa Gino's.

Today, after battling addiction and mental-health issues, partly caused by his overt sexualization in the aforementioned music video, the R&B star has returned to the music scene, winning two Grammys for his long-awaited 2016 album, *Black Messiah*.

And also today, after receding from a peak of over 200 locations to around 80 across New England, the sub shop has settled into its niche as a beloved regional fave.

And as the musician asked in his chart-topping hit, "How does it feel?", so to might his name-twin sandwich-chain ask, "How was your meal?"

This week on Doughboys, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches.

## Fork rating

This is the debut review of D'Angelo on Doughboys, despite it being Mitch's favorite New England chain. He did however once get a steak sub from D'Angelo and gave it five forks on this episode.

 Mike Mitchell
 Jon Gabrus
 Carl Tart
 shared
* Lobster Sandwich
* Thanksgiving Toasted (no mayo)
* Number 9 Chicken
* Italian Toasted
* Cheeseburger Sub
* Greek Wrap Pokket
* New England Clam Chowder

D'Angelo now joins the Golden Plate Club!

## Snack or Wack: Donut or Don'tut edition 🍩🚫

Living with a cinnamon roll
She took the midnight snack
Doughing anywhere

Just a Boston Cream
Baked in a Krispy Kreme
He took the midnight snack
Doughing anywhere

A fat guy with a Chocolate Raised
The smell of Fried and Double Glazed
Baker's dozen, they can share the box
It goes nom nom nom

Strangers eating up and down the donut box
Old Fashioned, Sprinkles, for a bite
Eat bites, sweet holes
Brewing joe to dunk a donut
Snacking somewhere for a bite

And since my Mum and family are here
Let me make the lyrics clear
We're only talking about donuts
And nothing else!

So which one of these will make us cum?
Apple fritter, cake, or crumb?
Will the meal never end?
It goes nom nom nom

Strangers eating up and down the donut box
Old Fashioned, Sprinkles, for a bite
Eat bites, sweet holes
Brewing joe to dunk a donut
Snacking somewhere for a bite

Donut or Don'tNut
So good that it makes you nut
Eat bites, sweet holes
Donut or Don'tNut
So good!!!
Eat bites, sweet holes
Donut or Don'tNut
So good that it makes you nut
Eat bites, sweet holes
Do Nut!*

In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys taste a snack item and rate it either 'snack' or 'wack.'

Today, they try a variety of donuts from Dunkin Donuts, including the Cornbread Donut, Boston Kreme Donut, Chocolate Frosted Donut, and a Strawberry Frosted Donut.

Everyone seemed vaguely disappointed by this box of donuts; only Mitch actually shared his official verdict.

## Emma's Casino Trip 🎰

Mitch gave Emma a $500 chip to go place on red or black at the roulette wheel in the casino where the show was (she had never gambled before).

The audience picked 'black' for her.

She lost!

## The Feedbag

 Mike Mitchell
 Jon Gabrus
 Carl Tart

 Mike Mitchell
 Jon Gabrus
 Carl Tart

 Jon Gabrus
 Carl Tart

## Photos

Lobster RollLobster SandwichNumber 9 Chicken SandwichNumber 9 Steak PokketEmma Erdbrink and her subsJon Gabrus and his Number 9 Steak PokketMike Mitchell and his Grilled Steak with Cheese