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As Topical Freeze continues, writer Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times, CBS News) returns to the pod for a locked down evaluation of the #1 frozen burrito brand, Tina's Burritos. The crew get salty about Pop-Tarts in a new edition of Cereal.

Sources for this week's intro:

The Strange History of Frozen Food

https://www.eater.com/2014/8/21/6214423/the-strange-history-of-frozen-food-from-clarence-birdseye-to-the

Who invented frozen food?

https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/who-invented-frozen-food/

Brrrr. The Secret History of Frozen Food

https://www.wired.com/2017/05/brrrr-secret-history-frozen-food/

Oliver Evans

https://www.fridgefilters.com/fridgepedia-oliver-evans.html

Clarence Birdseye

https://www.famousscientists.org/clarence-birdseye/

Tina's Burritos Website Tastes Best. Cost Less.

https://www.tinasburritos.com/our-vision

Birdseye Website

https://www.birdseye.com/our-story/our-mission/

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Tombstone Week continues (and Topical Freeze begins) as Blank Check Podcast hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims return to review frozen pizza brand Tombstone and to play another edition of Family Food.

Sources for this week's intro:

Railroad Maps, 1828-1900

https://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/connections/railroad-maps/history3.html  

American Railroads in the 20th Century

https://americanhistory.si.edu/america-on-the-move/essays/american-railroads  

Origin of Medford, Wisconsin

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS10436 

History: Medford, Wisconsin (1881)

https://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/4data/97/1035.htm 

Joseph Simek was a founder of Tombstone Pizza

http://archive.jsonline.com/news/obituaries/simek-a-founder-of-tombstone-pizza-has-died-g08rrao-192103331.html/  

Tombstone's success means a piece of the [pizza] pie for everyone

https://www.minneapolisfed.org/article/1993/tombstones-success-means-a-piece-of-the-pizza-pie-for-everyone 

 A Tasty Tale from 1962 ONCE UPON A BAR

https://www.tombstonepizza.com/about

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The stars of Netflix's Brews Brothers (Alan Aisenberg and Mike Castle) join the 'boys to review quarantine Chipotle and discuss restrictive diets. Plus, another edition of Spoonman's Treat or Skeet.

This Week's Sources:

Multistate Outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 Infections Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants (Final Update)

https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2015/o26-11-15/index.html

CDC declares Chipotle-linked E. coli outbreak over

https://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/01/cdc-declares-chipotle-linked-e-coli-outbreak-over.html

Chipotle Reportedly Believes Its E. Coli Outbreak Came From Australian Beef

https://www.eater.com/2016/2/5/10922434/chipotle-e-coli-beef-australia

More than 350 people report getting sick from Ohio Chipotle: Officials

https://abcnews.go.com/US/350-people-report-sick-ohio-chipotle-officials/story?id=56942423

People are still terrified to eat at Chipotle — and it's the chain's biggest problem

https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-hasnt-overcome-e-coli-fears-2018-3

These Numbers Show Chipotle Still Hasn't Recovered From Its E. Coli Scandal

https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/11/02/these-numbers-show-chipotle-still-hasnt-recovered.aspx

Leading Mexican restaurant chains in the United States in 2018, by number of units

https://www.statista.com/statistics/307383/largest-mexican-restaurant-chains-us/

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The 'boys welcome Jen D'Angelo (Workaholics, Solar Opposites) for their second full review of Pizza Hut, including the chain's new Big Dipper pizza. And the debut of a new segment, Family Food.

This Week's Sources:

Yum! Brands, Inc. history, profile and corporate video

https://www.companieshistory.com/yum-brands/ 

Yum! Brands, Inc.

https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/company 

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Yum! Brands

https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/04/19/5-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-yum-brands.aspx  

Yum! to buy Habit Burger Grill

https://www.nrn.com/mergers-acquisitions/yum-buy-habit-burger-grill  

Time to Buy Beat-Down Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock? Here is the INSIGHT

https://investchronicle.com/2020/04/02/time-to-buy-beat-down-yum-brands-inc-yum-stock-here-is-the-insight-3/  

How Pizza Hut keeps its people and pizzas safe

https://gulfnews.com/food/how-pizza-hut-keeps-its-people-and-pizzas-safe-1.1587472790712  

Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs says company working 'urgently' to fix Pizza Hut

https://www.nrn.com/franchising/yum-brands-ceo-david-gibbs-says-company-working-urgently-fix-pizza-hut 

Pizza Hut planning to close as many as 500 locations

https://www.thetimesnews.com/news/20190808/pizza-hut-planning-to-close-as-many-as-500-locations

Largest U.S. Pizza Hut Franchisee Could Choose Bankruptcy

https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2020/largest-u-s-pizza-hut-franchisee-could-choose-bankruptcy/

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Podcasting titan Kevin T. Porter (Good Christian Fun, Inside Voices) returns to the show for a post Easter discussion of spiral cut ham purveyor Honeybaked Ham. Plus, the debut of Spoonman's solo segment, Treat or Skeet.

Sources:

How Easter Ham Became a Delicious Tradition

https://www.marthastewart.com/1538183/how-easter-ham-became-traditional-easter-dinner

Why Do We Eat Ham on Easter?

https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/why-do-we-eat-ham-easter

Origin of Easter Ham

https://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/origin-of-easter-ham-faq.htm

Ham Trends

https://www.porkcdn.com/sites/all/files/documents/Retail/HamTrends.pdf

12 Things You Should Know Before Eating HoneyBaked Ham

https://www.delish.com/food/a19600132/honeybaked-ham-history-facts/

The Honey Baked Ham Co.: About Us

https://www.honeybaked.com/about-us

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For the second show of our swing through the Rockies, Besty Sodaro (Duncanville, We Love Trash) joins for a review of Denver's own burger and shake spot, Good Time Burgers. Mitch reveals a secret and has a big surprise for Wiger. Recorded live at Comedy Work South, Denver in the before times (3/11/2020).

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The 'boys are joined by Betsy Sodaro (Duncanville) to review local Salt Lake City favorite, Crown Burgers. Recorded Live at Wiseguys Comedy Club in the before times (March 10, 2020).

Sources for this week's intro:

Jazz History

https://www.nba.com/jazz/history/00400490.html

Utah Stars

http://www.remembertheaba.com/Utah-Stars.html

Utah Jazz Media Guide

https://ak-static-int.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/10/2017-18-Media-Guide-Jazz.pdf#page=276

Pastrami Meets the Patty in Utah

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/dining/29united.html?hpw

The local legacy behind family-owned Crown Burgers

https://www.deseret.com/2016/9/11/20595976/the-local-legacy-behind-family-owned-crown-burgers#rula-katzourakis-serves-customers-while-her-husband-john-back-left-tends-to-the-broiler-at-crown-burgers-in-salt-lake-city-on-friday-aug-5-2016-john-and-rula-katzourakis-have-owned-and-operated-crown-burgers-for-38-years

Toasty Kettle: Connecting With the Past Through Food

https://www.toastykettle.com/2020/01/22/history-of-crown-burgers-with-dean-maroudas/

Crown Burgers' Story

http://www.crown-burgers.com/story.php

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For the finale of Munch Madness 2020, Michael Daniel Cassady and Paul Rust (Don't Stop or We'll Die) return for the remote recorded finale of the Tournament of Chompions where we decide the single best menu item at McDonald's.

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The Tournament of Chompions approaches the final stretch as Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Newcomers) returns to eat through the Elite Ate, spelled A-T-E, to decide the ultimate McDonald's menu item. Plus, an artisan root beer Drank or Stank.

Sources for this week's intro:

'March Madness' crowns its first men's NCAA Champion

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-madness-is-born

March Madness history - The ultimate guide

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-04-30/march-madness-history-ultimate-guide

Men's Basketball

https://www.ncaa.com/history/basketball-men/d1

Women's Basketball

https://www.ncaa.com/history/basketball-women/d1

Magical Season: A Reporter Remembers 1994-95 CU Women's Team

https://cubuffs.com/news/2020/2/14/womens-basketball-magical-season-a-reporter-remembers-1994-95-cu-womens-team.aspx

A Brief History of March Madness

https://www.ihsa.org/Sports-Activities/March-Madness-Experience/March-Madness-History

NCAA tournaments canceled over coronavirus

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28893285/ncaa-tournaments-canceled-coronavirus

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Podcasting royalty Paul F. Tompkins (The Neigborhood Listen, Threedom) joins for the second round of Munch Madness 2020: The Tournament of Chompions - Mac Attack as we tackle the second half of the still alive McDonald’s menu items. Plus, our DoughCenter anchor Carl Tart gives a recap of the snacktion so far. And, we taste test Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s decadent new BFC.

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