Fatburger with Yamara Taylor

"Fatburger with Yamara Taylor" is Episode 62 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Fatburger with Yamara Taylor" was released on July 20, 2016.

## Synopsis

Comedy writer and LA native Yamara Taylor (*Black-ish*, *The Boondocks*, *Party Over Here*) hops in studio with the ‘boys to review a childhood favorite: overloaded burger chain Fatburger. Plus, a special Twinkie edition of Snack or Wack.

## Nick's intro

"*I don't worry about McDonald's, Burger King, or Wendy's. They may be more popular, but a good hamburger sells itself and I don't think anybody makes as good a hamburger as we do.*"

Those are the confident words of Lovey Yancey, a true trailblazer in the chain-restaurant sector.

In 1947, at the age of 35, Yancey opened a three-seat burger stand in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Exposition Park. Building the eatery with scrap metal provided by her construction worker/then-boyfriend, she gave the restaurant its unusual name (one which would briefly become a millstone around its neck during the low-fat diet craze of the 1990s), explaining *"I wanted to get across the idea of a big burger with everything on it: a meal in itself.*"

As the chain grew in popularity over the decades, it attracted celebrity clientele like Redd Foxx and Ray Charles, and a celebrity investor in Los Angeles Laker legend, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who traded his NBA championship rings for onion rings.

With its fat *and* skinny fries, thick shakes, and loaded burgers, including the pioneering option of a fried egg as a topping, the restaurant became a staple hiphop reference, receiving shout-outs on tracks from the Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube, and 2Pac. As hiphop culture grew more establishment, its connection to the chain grew more direct - at various points, E-40, Queen Latifah, Kanye West, and Pharrell became business partners and/or franchise owners.

Now with over 150 locations in twenty countries, count the place dubbed "The Last Great Hamburger Stand" as yet another local SoCal favorite that became another international sensation.

This week on *Doughboys*, Fatburger.

## Fork rating

	+ Crispy
	+ Cheddar Cheese
* Homemade Onion Rings
* Chili Cheese Skinny Fries
* Chocolate / Maui-Banana Milkshake
 Mike Mitchell
* Large Fatburger (Kingburger)
	+ "The Works"
	+ Cheddar Cheese
* Fat Fries
 Yamara Taylor
* Turkeyburger
	+ Cheddar Cheese
	+ "The Works" (no onions)
	+ Gluten Free Bun
* Fat Fries

With these scores, Fatburger joins the Golden Plate Club!

## 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 Hostess Banana Twinkies, which had been obtained for the pod by Nick's wife, Natalie.

Nobody liked them very much.

 Mike Mitchell
 Yamara Taylor

## #hashtags

* #WhatsPoppingAtMyFourth
* #FoodSnoborFoodSlob
* #TVDinner
* #SanDiegoSpots
* #GoBananas vs. #NoBananas
* #ImWithSonic vs. #ImWithDrRobotnik

## The Feedbag

That all said, I think it's time to take drinks out of the cooler and off the sideline, because I want to know if y'all have a chain you go to that has their soda game on.
I'm back and forth between Austin and Dallas and drop into Whataburger sometimes, just because they have the best Dr. Pepper. There's an extra something in there aside from the syrup. Do y'all have a specific chain or location of a chain that puts some love and care into their sodas that stands out noticeably? Any thoughts?
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on *Rogue One*.

 Mike Mitchell
 Yamara Taylor

## Statement from The Commissioner

However, with an athletic competition of even greater magnitude than the NCAA tournament set to take place imminently, I have no choice but to intervene and declare a *Doughboys* counterpart to those games.

That's why, starting the first week in August, I am officially declaring the 2016 Doughlympics.

Three weeks of competition, bringing together competitors from around the world of chain restaurants.

Also, for clarity, and to not be confused with the actual Summer Olympics, the full title will be The Doughlympic Susser Games.

## Restaurants

 Pink's Hot Dogs | Los Angeles, CA
 Melisse

## Plugs and Drops

 *South Park / The Simpsons / The Chappelle Show* (tv)

## Related Episodes

* 398. Fatburger 2
* MINI. The 2016 Doughlympic Opening Ceremonies hosted by Joe Saunders
* 64. Domino's v. Papa John's v. Pizza Hut with Michael Blaiklock
* AD1. After Dough with Joe Episode 1
* 65. Chipotle v. Del Taco v. Taco Bell with Courtney Davis
* AD2. After Dough with Joe Episode 2
* 66. Dunkin' Donuts v. McDonalds v. Starbucks with Sean O'Connor
* AD3. After Dough with Joe Episode 3

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Chili Cheese FriesFat FriesHomemade Onion Rings, Turkey Burger, Kingburger, Crispy Chicken SandwichChocolate/Maui-Banana Milkshake