Episode 60
Jan 24, 2018
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Brian investigates YouTuber FaZe Kay who has discovered a secret menu at a McDonald’s in Hollywood. Brian considers that the video might be staged, given the suspicious conversation between Kay and his UberEats driver. He loses all confidence after seeing the pizza, which does not look anything like the pizza from Pomeroy. Brian calls the McDonald’s location, asks if the secret menu contains pizza, and places his own order with UberEats. Brian’s driver and the McDonald’s employee are both confused by his questions about pizza. Brian reports FaZe Kay to the Computer Crimes Unit of the LAPD.
Episode 59
Jan 16, 2018
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Brian shares his vision for Willow 2 and asks that listeners with any connections in the film industry reach out. The movie premise includes the main characters’ use of time travel to visit McDonald’s in 1991, when the chain still served pizza nationwide. Dar and Willow decide to stay in Los Angeles and work at McDonald’s for the employee discount.
Episode 58
Jan 05, 2018
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Brian returns to his investigation of Willow. Brian reads correspondence from director Ron Howard and asks if he would like to collaborate on Willow 2. Brian calls Lucasfilm and is told that his email is a scam. Brian then calls Ron Howard’s production company and is told he cannot have a meeting. Brian concludes that he has been scammed yet again by Monroe Boswell.
Episode 57
Dec 22, 2017
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Brian reflects on his spiritual journey and educates listeners on the true meaning of Christmas. Brian wraps up the episode with a parody of “Little Drummer Boy,” with the lyrics “McDonald’s Pizza is Gone.”
Episode 56
Dec 08, 2017
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Brian emails Squarespace, asking them for help creating a website in exchange for his past pro bono advertisements. Brian calls LegalZoom for advice on his relationship with Squarespace after a week without response to his request. When the employee shares LegalZoom rates with Brian, he asks if he can exchange pro bono ads for a subscription. Brian continues to call companies that he has done advertisements for, starting with Casper Mattresses.
Episode 55
Nov 30, 2017
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Brian reflects on conversations with listeners about the largest McDonald’s in Orlando, Florida, which has both a pasta bar and pizza. Brian previously ignored the pizza, as it is not made using the original recipe, but has reconsidered now that Pomeroy has removed pizza from the menu. Brian calls Orlando to ask about the recipe and warn them about pressure from McDonald’s corporate.
Episode 54
Nov 21, 2017
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Brian files a FOIA request for information about the discontinuation of the McDonald’s Pizza Program. The FBI discloses that they do not have files on this subject. Brian wonders if the FBI is hiding information or failed to investigate altogether. Brian calls into Mike Rivero’s radio show What Really Happened, and is told the FBI is untrustworthy. Rivero brings up supply chain issues and suggests that Brian talks to a lawyer.
Episode 53
Nov 09, 2017
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Brian recaps the triumphs and frustrations associated with running his IJP, the primary frustration being the lack of education about McDonald’s Pizza. This prompts Brian to contact a marionette theater with the goal of creating and staging an educational puppet show. The employee encourages Brian to send an email with his questions.
Episode 52
Nov 02, 2017
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Brian reports that he is now cancer free, as he records from his hospital room. Brian considers how previously classified documents about JFK’s assassination might relate to his investigation. Brian contacts the office of his Representative Adam Schiff to request a meeting with Trump. Brian calls the White House to ask if Trump plans to release any classified information relating to the McDonald’s Pizza Program. The employee remembers having McDonald’s pizza but is hesitant to elaborate.
Episode 51
Oct 26, 2017
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Brian expresses his desire to speak to Greg Mills. Twitter user Parker Bent tweets at Brian, saying that his alias put the IJP at risk. As Brian is reconsidering what he said while in character, he hears an advertisement for Diesel Driving Academy and decides to call them. Brian asks if driving a truck through a drive thru is possible, and the instructor is not sure. Brian calls the Pomeroy location and is told that their drive thru has a sign saying that trucks cannot fit. Lastly, Brian attempts to call a truck driver and discovers that it is not safe but definitely possible to drive a truck through a drive thru.
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