Episode 34
Mar 21, 2017
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Brian turns to the Internet to verify the information he was given by the McDonald’s customer service representative, when he discovers a KFC (Kabul Fried Chicken) location in Kabul that sells pizza. This leads Brian to doubt McDonald’s claim that pizza was not a feasible menu item for fast food chains. Brian contacts a person who has eaten the pizza at Kabul Fried Chicken. The anonymous woman suggests that KFC is not like U.S. fast food chains because the pizza takes 20-30 minutes to make. Brian concludes the episode asking listeners to support him on Patreon, saying that once the podcast reaches 250 patrons he will begin releasing episodes twice weekly.
Episode 33
Mar 08, 2017
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Brian searches for McDonald’s locations in Afghanistan, specifically those with pizza, in order to investigate his theory that soldier Bowe Bergdahl abandoned his post in search of McDonald’s pizza. The employee finds locations in Pakistan, none of which appear to serve pizza. Brian asks the employee to pass on his compliments to the management at the Pomeroy location.
Episode 32
Mar 02, 2017
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Brian announces that he planned to end the podcast after traveling to Pomeroy, Ohio, before receiving a piece of electronic correspondence from a screenwriter. The screenwriter describes the experience of a soldier (Bowe Bergdahl) who was famously captured by the Taliban after leaving his post in Afghanistan. The letter says that Bergdahl had tasted exotic McDonald’s menu items around the world, including pizza. Brian decides to continue the investigation and podcast, announcing that this episode is the start of Season 2.
Episode 31
Mar 01, 2017
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Brian introduces his producer Agnes at the airport on the way to Ohio and asks the airport McDonald’s if they sell pizza. Brian recaps the history of McDonald’s pizza, the podcast, and Pomeroy, Ohio. Brian and Agnes comment on the state of Pomeroy, Ohio. Brian orders a family sized pepperoni pizza, a personal cheese pizza, and a personal deluxe pizza. Brian describes the pizza as transcendent, but Agnes says it’s the worst pizza she has ever had. Brian speaks to manager Lori who says that pizza is the biggest part of the branch’s profits. Brian speaks to McDonald’s customers about their memories of McDonald’s pizza. Lori tells Brian that the owner has another franchise in West Virginia that sells pizza. Before leaving Pomeroy, Brian and Agnes visit Pomeroy’s motel to explore the murder site, but the motel is closed. Brian questions if Pomeroy’s pizza uses the same recipe as the original pizza.
Episode 30
Feb 23, 2017
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Brian calls McDonald’s Canada to ask why they stopped selling pizza and if it would be possible for the menu item to be brought back. Brian gets the corporate phone number to reach an official spokesperson. He calls and is referred to the media hotline where he leaves a message.
Episode 29
Feb 17, 2017
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Brian thanks listeners and opens fan correspondence. Rachel M. writes about trying pizza at McDonald’s in Orlando as a kid but does not remember the taste because she was upset that the pizza Happy Meal did not come with fries. Sioban D. writes about working at McDonald’s in Canada and describes the taste of McPizza. Twitter users ask what prompted Brian to begin this investigation and what the primary goal of the investigation is.
Episode 27
Feb 02, 2017
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Brian calls a Catholic prayer hotline and asks for a clergyperson. The woman tells Brian that he does not have to pray through a priest and that God has no gender. Brian reads a second list of donors during the prayer. Brian asks the hotline employee if she remembers pizza at McDonalds.
Episode 26
Feb 01, 2017
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Brian announces that he has booked his trip to Pomeroy, Ohio. Brian calls the prayer hotline back to request thank you prayers. The hotline employee is confused by Brian’s request and questions Brian about his relationship with God. Brian prays, gives thanks, and names his donors. Brian asks if Satan is similar to Robocop, loudly eats Ritz crackers, and goes to lay down during the phone call. Brian becomes a Christian and asks if God will leave like his earthly father.
Episode 25
Jan 24, 2017
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Brian calls the White House Comment Line and is directed to the website by an answering service. Instead, Brian calls Mar-a-Lago, the “Winter White House.” He proceeds to call the restaurant, the Trump Organization, and the Federal Government Information Line. Information specialist Charlotte encourages Brian to reach out to his representatives about the comment line and his joining the White House Press Corps.
Episode 24
Jan 18, 2017
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Twitter user @wayofthepornstache reaches out to McDonald’s Canada on Twitter asking them to bring pizza back to the menu. The Twitter account directed followers to their FAQ page and replied that the 11 minute preparation time was too long compared to the rest of the menu. McDonald’s Canada let users know that pizza would not be making a comeback anytime soon. Brian concludes that the prep time argument does not add up for a variety of reasons and calls Little Caesars to investigate. The Little Caesars’ manager tells Brian that their pizzas take about 8 minutes to make from start to finish but that most are ready immediately on the spot. Brian asks if this standard is reasonable for other fast food restaurants such as McDonalds and the manager says it is.
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