KnockBack, Episode 102: Fast Food
Added 2020-01-23 17:00:07 +0000 UTCThey say that nothing's better than mom's home cooking (and in the Moriarty's case, that's very true). But when we're young, we seem to have an insatiable appetite for fast food. McDonald's. Burger King. Taco Bell. Whatever junk we could shove in our fat faces, we wanted. And the worst thing that could happen is hearing our parents say, "but we have food at home!" What a deathblow that was. A deathblow, indeed! So let's fondly remember the days of Happy Meals, paper crowns, ball pits, and burger patties with so much salt in them that you could have mistaken them for cured meats from Magellan's trip around the world. For as much as we loved a meal at the table with our family, we loved McDonald's inevitably crack-doused fries even more.
Comments
Hey Moriarty Bros. Epic episode! Had me in stitches several times during the runtime. Also really triggered a bunch of nostalgic memories. I grew up in a small town in South Africa. I still remember waiting in line for hours when the first McDonalds opened up in our town. Would just like to add, I think Colin might be more passionate about fast food than JRPGs. He was killing it this episode. Lastly, please consider doing a few more episodes together. The remote audio quality is excellent, it's just that I'm curious about how the waitress saga develops. Will she/won't she recognize you guys! Cheers, Pete
Pete
2020-04-23 10:04:56 +0000 UTC"I'd rather eat a pile of shit, than eat at Subway" I literally said this to my wife last week haha
Daniel Boyer
2020-02-13 00:12:27 +0000 UTCDagan just doesn't have any taste, and nothing will fix it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-05 00:30:52 +0000 UTCI have the perfect solution to fix your broken brother Dagan and him not worshipping five guys. Instead of getting the double burgers from five guys get 2 single party burgers. I know it doesnt sound like much but I was never at all a fan of it until I just did the one patty dont know what it is but I thought the same thing until I did the singles! Trust me on this one!
Tyler Bello
2020-02-04 14:02:59 +0000 UTCInteresting!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-02 03:30:18 +0000 UTCNor should you want to.
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-02 03:29:45 +0000 UTCYo check out this! Very cool considering you just talked about it. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/10/31/mcdonalds-surprise-happy-meal-retro-toys-return-nov-7-11/4113190002/
Cory Towler
2020-02-01 16:39:12 +0000 UTCI can’t get big brexfast out of my head!
Omar Rosa
2020-02-01 00:45:27 +0000 UTCAw man, I understand that though. I never have had In and Out or Del Taco like y’all mentioned. Hopefully I can experience those in the future.
FourEyes Malone
2020-01-31 10:22:05 +0000 UTCRally's I've never had. White Castle I've never liked. Sorry you missed it. =\
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-31 06:52:00 +0000 UTCI wish I had submitted a comment for the show because no mention of White Castle of Rally’s is crazy to me. And I know you guys aren’t Pokémon fans but the BK 24k plated Pokémon cards were epic. I loved this episode though!
FourEyes Malone
2020-01-30 20:23:47 +0000 UTCI've had Checkers but I can't really recall anything about it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-30 18:31:11 +0000 UTCI've never even heard of it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-30 18:31:02 +0000 UTCGive it a try!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-30 18:30:54 +0000 UTCAlso Checkers fries are definitively the best IMO
Joe McPartlin
2020-01-30 08:04:41 +0000 UTCBurger King's Big King burgers are really good! I highly recommend trying one when you go.
Joe McPartlin
2020-01-30 07:44:39 +0000 UTCSo I drive by a Boston Market everyday on the way to work and didn't realize it until after I listened to this podcast.
Nate McKinney
2020-01-30 00:55:24 +0000 UTCYou're a rabbit.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-29 21:29:46 +0000 UTCI've had Culver's, but I honestly don't even remember where.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-29 21:29:38 +0000 UTCListening to this at work where all I have to eat is a banana and some nuts... I am very unsatisfied with my food.
Michael Gates
2020-01-29 15:45:34 +0000 UTCDon't lmow how much time you boys have spent in the Midwest, but Culvers is legit. Often ranked the best, or one of the best burger chains in the country. You guys should check them out.
Nate McKinney
2020-01-29 05:10:32 +0000 UTCI've had it! I like it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-28 20:18:48 +0000 UTCIf you and Dagan ever find yourselves in Texas you must try Whataburger and P. Terry’s. Also In N Out has made it to Texas, but I’m not really a fan
ZachAttacksGames
2020-01-28 16:05:04 +0000 UTCI perhaps should have been a little clearer: Corn syrup is considered so bad because it is a CHEAP replacement for sugar. Like I said on the show, I take no umbrage with it, and if anything I think it tastes better than sugar!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-28 06:29:43 +0000 UTCWe did have that as far as I recall, but I don't remember what it was.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-28 06:28:47 +0000 UTCAs always, I enjoyed the episode, guys. I'm a few years younger than you, Colin, but I also remember soda making up about 80% of my fluid intake growing up. I've brought up nutrition before and won't go into it, but I'll link this article that you can either take or leave: https://www.biolayne.com/articles/nutrition/high-fructose-corn-syrup-should-we-be-afraid/ In summary, corn syrup isn't inherently evil. The media will eventually demonize everything; they've already come for "chemicals," which literally make up everything on the planet.
Cody Howell
2020-01-27 12:54:48 +0000 UTCDo you remember having Big Tasty in Mcdonalds? It's by far my favorite item on the menu but I've read on the MCD wiki that it was discontinued in the US and is now only available in Europe. If they discontinued it here, I think I might go on a fucking hunger strike to get it back. If you haven't had it and you ever find yourself in Europe ever again, I highly recommend that you seek one out.
Michal Dudic
2020-01-27 08:20:30 +0000 UTCInteresting.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-26 20:09:25 +0000 UTCThat's kinda dark, when you think about it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-26 20:09:13 +0000 UTC... =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-26 20:08:56 +0000 UTCSuccumb to the wonders of fast food.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-26 20:08:51 +0000 UTCThe reason that McDonalds Coca-Cola tastes different is because they order syrup in such massive quantities that it comes in reusable metal containers. Normally the syrup normally comes in plastic bags in a cardboard box. Not sure if you’ll see this.
Nick Moss
2020-01-26 19:56:53 +0000 UTCI remember when Toy Story came out and BK used Mr potato head to promote the new fries. So I always blamed Mr Potato head for fucking up BK fries!
KoRnTOOL
2020-01-26 15:32:41 +0000 UTCIf Miyamoto is hung like a horse, wouldn’t he have a mega-mushroom?
Eric
2020-01-26 15:20:24 +0000 UTCGod this episode made me so hungry for a god burger! I stopped eating at McD' from the age of about 18 but I still love other fast food places. Did you guys ever have a birthday party at McD'? That's my only strong memory tied to that place.
Cat Charlie
2020-01-26 02:56:44 +0000 UTCGo get some KEVIN!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:21:41 +0000 UTCYeah, this is new for us. We didn't have these things until I was in my 20s.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:21:36 +0000 UTCGod bless the Quarter Pounder.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:21:25 +0000 UTCThey were meant to kill.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:21:06 +0000 UTCI've heard of this. Sounds wonderful.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:59 +0000 UTCWell LOOK AT YOU, Anthony. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:50 +0000 UTC=D
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:36 +0000 UTCRIP in peace.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:32 +0000 UTCThat's because you have no taste!!!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:26 +0000 UTCLOL.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:19 +0000 UTCThat's a nice perk.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:20:13 +0000 UTCYou grow up in the 19th century?
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:52 +0000 UTCDiets are for weaklings!!!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:45 +0000 UTCYes.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:38 +0000 UTCYou're loving it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:33 +0000 UTCWe all lived for McDonald's!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:24 +0000 UTCWe're glad to be a positive influence on your life.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:14 +0000 UTCWe go there.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:19:05 +0000 UTCGood.
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:18:51 +0000 UTCThat's right!!!
Colin Moriarty
2020-01-25 18:18:48 +0000 UTCNot a big fan of fast food..but listening to this I can’t stop craving fast food now omg.
kevin berger
2020-01-25 08:09:05 +0000 UTCFun fact. McDonald’s actually introduced the biscuit sandwiches in the 80’s however it was a regional thing. The region you grew up with was McMuffin based. The south had biscuits. And somehow the Midwest got both. (Generally. There were exceptions)
Brad Gray
2020-01-24 12:57:35 +0000 UTCWhile McDonalds holds a place in my heart, I've come to loose it also. The once bright red and inviting rooftops and playpens have been replaced by dull, lifeless deck grey painted buildings with menus that are harder to read than the old simple ones with the big pictures on them :( Anyway, I'll have a quarter pounder with cheese, no onion or mustard, fries, sprite, and an apple pie.
Surge!
2020-01-24 03:16:38 +0000 UTCDuuuude. My mom cut her hand pretty nasty on one of those Disney glasses too, it broke while she was doing dishes. That's insane.
Nate McKinney
2020-01-24 02:05:57 +0000 UTCColin, did you ever try having a McGangBang from McDonald’s? If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically a McDouble split in half with the McChicken in the middle (add BBQ sauce or Mayo to your liking). It’s killer dude. Literally and figuratively.
Will Hahn
2020-01-24 01:54:07 +0000 UTCMy daughter has many food allergies, but one of the places she can eat at strangely enough is McDonald's. I'm very happy that they have apple slices. She can get a happy meal with; a plain burger, fries, apple slices and an apple juice. She has a dairy and nut allergy, but luckily neither is in these products!
Anthony J Sanchez
2020-01-24 00:52:18 +0000 UTCI knew who Stan was. : )
Caleb Greer
2020-01-23 23:10:43 +0000 UTCRIP Double Decker Taco.
Levi Gilbert
2020-01-23 22:19:36 +0000 UTCIf you ever go come back to the UK, I'd like to take you to a Burger King. I prefer it more than 5 Guys
John Apocalypse
2020-01-23 22:15:03 +0000 UTC“What you need eggs for? I want a hamburger. Not an egg McMuffin!” Eddie Murphy
Michael Thew
2020-01-23 21:22:05 +0000 UTCLol my kids have jobs now and one works at Culver’s, so they always get fast food or eat out.. It kills me because I always have food at the house.
Michael Thew
2020-01-23 21:18:42 +0000 UTCOhhh, Boston Market is delicious! Let me know what you think when you try it... 👍🏻
BettyAnn Moriarty
2020-01-23 20:44:41 +0000 UTCThere is a Boston market I drive by 2 or 3 times a week here in Michigan. I never knew what it really was. I’ll have to try it soon.
MayorGarbageMan
2020-01-23 20:07:44 +0000 UTCThose 0.29 cent hamburgers at McDonald's were my fav growing up.
Will Caldwell
2020-01-23 18:27:03 +0000 UTCMe: alright time to start my diet Also me: orders McDonald's while listening to this podcast
Zachary Parsley
2020-01-23 18:16:07 +0000 UTCMcGriddle or death?
GameSimp
2020-01-23 18:09:15 +0000 UTCAh yes my favorite game, Metal Solid Gear
Watch Ergo Proxy
2020-01-23 17:24:54 +0000 UTCBeen waiting on this one since The Pool episode.
Brandon Soto
2020-01-23 17:13:44 +0000 UTCI was a fat fuck that lived of McDonald’s as a child so this is gonna incredibly nostalgic for me actually lol
Craig Carter
2020-01-23 17:12:01 +0000 UTCThis is honestly going to be the greatest podcast of all time. I just know after I hit play I'm gonna end up in the drive-thru.
Jesse DeRosa
2020-01-23 17:10:55 +0000 UTCReally hoping for a brief discussion on how great Chick-fil-A is during this episode
Derek Waechter
2020-01-23 17:03:46 +0000 UTCMSG aka Motherfuckin So Good!
NotYurRealDad
2020-01-23 17:02:37 +0000 UTCthis episode hits me where i live.
Joey Finelli
2020-01-23 17:02:06 +0000 UTCThe episode for all the fat fucks like me
GameSimp
2020-01-23 17:00:53 +0000 UTC
