Freaky Fast Food Facts

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts reconnect after a break, discussing various personal updates, including a t-shirt business and their thoughts on music and guitars. They defend the Insane Clown Posse against criticism, share their favorite guitars, and talk about the process of ...  Show more

SummaryThis conversation delves into the life and tragic death of Mary Jane Kelly, the last and most brutal victim of Jack the Ripper. The speakers explore her background, relationships, and the societal context of Victorian London, shedding light on the struggles faced by women ...  Show more

There’s a growing shift in consumer sentiment about the fast-food industry. As inflation pushes menu prices steadily upward, more people are asking themselves if that weekly trip to Taco Bell, Wendy’s, or KFC is still worth the cost. ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Christopher Zara ...  Show more

Today we have a guest episode from 99 Percent Invisible.It is about White Castle, the burger chain. Even if you haven't visited, you have tasted its influence because, as we will learn in this episode, White Castle is really the proto-burger chain.Our friends at the excellent pod ...  Show more

From our friends at Switched on Pop: Where were you when you learned that the McDonald's jingle "I'm lovin' it" was originally part of a full-fledged pop song by Justin Timberlake and Pharrell that flopped on the charts but found staying power as a slogan? For us, it was recordin ...  Show more

Carl Loredo is the Chief Marketing Officer of The Wendy’'s Company, the 50 year-old fast food giant that now has 6,700 restaurants around the world and a marketing reputation as good as their famous burgers. Do we have to mention, "Where's the beef?"Carl has been at Wendy’s for o ...  Show more