Pizza Hut with Neil Campbell

"Pizza Hut with Neil Campbell" is Episode 32 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Pizza Hut with Neil Campbell" was released on January 7, 2016.

## Synopsis

On the extra large first episode of 2016, the Doughboys welcome their good friend and writer/comedian Neil Campbell (*Comedy Bang! Bang!*, *The Simpsons*) to review the pizzeria chain that once employed him: Pizza Hut. Plus, a new edition of Snack or Wack.

## Nick's intro

Founded in 1886 as Fairmount College, Wichita State University is one of the top schools in Kansas, and perhaps its most famous alumni are brothers Dan and Frank Carney who, in 1958, opened a pizzeria in their college town. The success of this pilot location led to more restaurants, including a branch in nearby Aggieville, which became the first pizzeria to offer the innovative concept of delivery.

Over the years, the franchises have evolved from massive restaurants focused on a dine-in parlor experience to smaller-footprint kiosk-sized storefronts built around delivery and takeout, though many of the old-school suburban fortresses still stand.

And its marketing campaigns have been among the most creative in chains, employing pitchmen from capitalist poster-boy Donald Trump to deposed Communist party leader Mikhail Gorbachev and implementing ahead-of-their-time branded integrations in the film *Back To The Future 2* and the NES video game, *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*. The chain is also responsible for many mad-scientist pseudo-Italian concoctions, including Stuffed Crust Pizza.

As one of the three prongs of the mighty Yum! Brands trident, along with KFC and Taco Bell, both of whom often share its retail space, this pizzeria employs 160,000 people worldwide.

This week on *Doughboys*: Pizza Hut.

## Fork rating

	+ Green Bell Peppers
	+ Honey Sriracha Drizzle
	+ Thin 'N' Crispy crust
	+ Hut Favorite crust flavor
* medium pizza
	+ Meat Lover's Pizza
	+ Original Pan Pizza crust
	+ Ranch crust flavor
* Fiery Red Pepper Flavor Sticks
* Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
 Mike Mitchell
* Pepsi
* medium pizza
	+ Italian Sausage, Jalapeño Peppers
	+ Thin 'N Crispy crust
* large pizza
	+ 1/2 Cheese, 1/2 Pepperoni
	+ Original Stuffed Crust
	+ Hut Favorite crust flavor
* Wingstreet Breaded Boneless Wings
	+ 8 pieces, Buffalo Medium
* Cheese Sticks
	+ Blue Cheese Dip, Ranch Dip
 Neil Campbell

## Snack or Wack

In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys have a snack and decide if it is 'good' or 'bad'.

For this episode, they try Reese Snacksters that Natalie had bought for them.

Mitch calls it 'extremely sugary'. Everyone notes their similarity to Dunkaroos, and finds them somewhat confusing and unhealthy.

 Mike Mitchell
 Neil Campbell

## Quotes

**Neil**: All the way down to his knees.

## #hashtags

* #HelpSpoonmanJerkOff - *"feel free to reply with glossy photos of Tom Brady and/or items from the Wendy's value menu*".
* #ProveBurgerWrong
* #HelpSpoonmanJerkOff - for what desserts will be popular in the future
* #RegionalFave

## The Feedbag

My question: It is always weird going to a chain restaurant where you have a regular order, but based on the region the restaurant is in, they may not have it. I moved to Connecticut from NC and I went to McDonald's for breakfast, put in my order for a chicken biscuit, only to find out they don't sell those in the north. My favorite fast food breakfast is Hardee's biscuit and gravy. I would imagine they don't have that out your way.
Have you encountered anything like this in your eating? Expecting to order something only for it not to be on the menu?

 Mike Mitchell
 Neil Campbell

## Related Episodes

* 64. Doughlympics: Pizza Division
* 143. The Slice Is Right: Juggernaut Region
* DD. The Slice Is Right: Fat Chance Kitchen Semifinals
* DD. Game of P'Zones
* 248. Pizza Hut 2
* 360. Pizza Hut 3
* 100. Nugget Power Hour
* 125. ESPN Zone
* DD. The Slice Is Right: Fat Chance Kitchen Semifinals
* DD. The Twilight Calzone
* DD. The Mitchy Clause
* DD. Gorko's Planet Clergmas Spectacular
* 412. Sombrero
* 426. Salt & Straw

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie and Fiery Red Pepper Flavor SticksThin 'N Crispy (Green Bell Peppers and Honey Sriracha Drizzle)Meat Lover's PizzaNick's order screen