This week’s brand is Dunkin’. Greg introduces the team. Sean thinks the Memorial Day to Labor Day pool season is antiquated. Greg stocks up the studio. Dunkin’s founder got his start selling ice chips and Sean’s not buying it. Greg does an impression of an annoying New Yorker in Florida. Tim examines Dunkie the mascot. Sean is sure he can get a Dunkin’ Black Card and nobody believes him. Tim’s taking a hard look at buying a pair of P.F. Flyers.
Nate is prepping for SNL and Aaron is fathering a newborn baby so Brian and Dusty are joined by Greg Warren, Tim Convy, and Sean O'Brien from the new podcast The Consumers. Each week, The Consumers podcast does a deep dive into a company or brand to learn more about it. This week, the guys brought their research of Whole Foods to the Nateland table to teach us about the history of the health food grocery store.
This week Greg, Tim & Sean dive into White Castle.
The boys celebrate Southwest Airlines, but first take hits from all sides for the episode numbering mishap. Greg ruined a party, almost broke up a marriage and may have gotten some furniture workers fired. Greg attempts to explain airline deregulation. Sean and Greg love Southwest and Herb Kelleher. Everyone watches Herb arm wrestle and smoke. Tim struggles to pronounce Chivas. Tim is appointed “Keeper of Comments” and the guys hear the good news/bad news from the people.
The Oreo Episode is here! Before the team even mentions the word, “cookie”, Sean drops a bomb that may forever change the landscape of the podcast. The Biscuit Wars involved thievery, sickness, family drama, betrayal and much, much more. In a world where tales of clueless Starbucks employees are the norm, Tim’s got a good one. The people have spoken and we have a Sandlot look-alike in the studio.
Cheescake Factory is the next brand on the docket and we have an insider in the studio. Major “word of the day” drama. Sean owns up to some missteps on the KC trip. Cookie Dough adulting and The National Park Service is getting in on everything. Greg takes a walk on the corny side, more precisely, the corn mixed with zucchini and red onion side.
This week our hosts explore all things Starbucks. Sean and Greg recap their Detroit trip. The history of Starbucks gets a deep dive, and Greg recounts his years in LA. The user comments keep rolling in and leave the guys cracking up.
Before they get to Legos, the team examines Sean’s frog water and his basic human rights. Deep dive on “guy who turns his yard into a parking lot twice a year.” Right as Greg gets into history, the discussion detours into a major Dan Fogelberg controversy. Tim’s got a duck joke. The world doesn’t remember Kiddicraft, but they should. Greg tries out a clipboard. Watch out for Brown Legos.
We kick off this week with a special guest, Dustin Nickerson. One host is running late to the show, and you’ll never guess who it is. Greg argues that Dan Gable is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, while Dustin questions how hard wrestling really is. Tim and Greg reminisce about spotting the most attractive archaeologist. The guys delve into the history of Pringles, as Tim reflects on the complexities of Battlefield Earth. Sean sparks a Pickleball debate, and Greg experiments with some new accents. Meanwhile, the Pringles facts keep the guys cracking up.
It’s the Honey Baked Ham episode. We promise, we'll eventually get there. We’ve got decorations from Kate Convy? Greg stutters through an apology to Williams Sonoma. A lot of “you’re a bad driver” accusations flying around the studio. We receive inside information on the Honey Baked Ham holiday rush from an officer of the law. Momentous occasion. We link Honey Baked Hams to Flashdance, the movie. Sean’s sneaks in a word of the day. The Consumers have received their first swag. We announce the big Sean O’Brien Lego Space Shuttle winner. Finally, the much awaited explanation of the logo.
Greg and Sean spent 12 hours in a car together. Something had to give, and it did. Filmmaker Michael Moore makes a surprise appearance on the pod. We think something is a little fishy with Monaghan’s first date. Sean had a crush on lady that he used to delivered pizzas to, and he gives out her address. We finally learn the origin of Sean’s two-dollar bill habit. More “Walk to Remember” talk.
Greg and Sean reflect on their time in Seattle, sharing memories of an in-flight emergency. Sean crushed it with his t-shirt sales but hilariously struggles with locating hotel fridges. We dive into the history of Fritos, even pondering if Mahatma Gandhi would have been a fan. The word "mercurial" makes an epic return. A debate arises about the ultimate snack: KitKats with Jif or walking tacos. Plus, the guys revisit some classic characters in a showdown between "Venezuelan Tim" and "Deadpan Sean."
Gatorade! We have Christmas lights. Tim gets wacky at the first Consumers photo shoot and Sean and Greg are reluctant to play along. We remember the first Consumers studio and the practice episodes. Sean has a legend of a dumb moment. We talk about Logan Paul’s sports drink and it gets goofy. We finally all agree on something, and it is gum. Fun facts take a strange turn but, baby, is it worth it.
Energizer! Mookapotamus shows his face! Tim is ripping off fans. We all agree our Energizer is a great brand, but they were once guilty of acting like babis. Tim reports on a battery mystery. There’s some talk of firing Randy and Sean steps up.
Get ready for a deep dive into the tangy and unexpected history of Heinz! Sean kicks things off with a hilarious tale about his comedy set at his aunt’s retirement party, while the guys uncover surprising ketchup trivia—like its tomato-less beginnings and the mystery behind Heinz’s '57.' They also tackle the bizarre question: what was coal tar doing in early ketchup recipes? Meanwhile, Tim and Greg test Sean’s eyesight, and he might need some glasses. The crew weighs in on the pros and cons of Pittsburgh (spoiler: it’s a great city), responds to listener comments.
Sean and Josh take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories of opening for bands, while Tim reflects on how Ludo perfectly timed their hits for radio. Sean might have discovered the ultimate on-stage water, and Josh teaches the crew how to scale a fish before recounting a lonely late-night encounter at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Tim revisits a memorable road trip with Greg, where they stumbled upon the eerie remains of a Ruby Tuesday. Meanwhile, the guys debate whether Tim is secretly rocking Lululemon. Sean also shares memories of his first gig at The Funny Bone, and the group unanimously agrees: Groundhog Day is a cinematic masterpiece.
This week, the guys take a deep dive into the history of elevators—but not before debating their "lower limit" for rating random restaurants. Greg sounds the horn (literally), and they tease the possibility of new merch with a special design inspired by Sean’s math. A heated discussion ensues: could Skippy ever sponsor the show? Greg isn’t exactly on board. They also tackle some big questions: Why are some elevators so painfully slow? And what are the risks (and myths) about elevator safety? Along the way, they reminisce about a chaotic go-karting experience and question whether it’s worth trying again. Finally, the team contemplates whether their signature sign-off—“You have the right to charge your phone, and you have been consumed”—still fits.
This week, the guys take a deep dive into the world of Uncrustables. Sean kicks things off by celebrating the Bills big win, while Greg shares a hilarious tale about his misadventures with a hybrid car. The trio dive into some big questions: Are Uncrustables throwing shade at Jif, and what’s the secret behind their runaway success? Sean pitches patenting his shirts, but does he have the "flash of genius" it takes? The verdict comes in quick. Plus, a new word of the week shakes things up. Uncrustables take center stage in the NFL, but can they legally own a whole sandwich? And in a shocking twist, the St. Louis Arch weighs in on the show.
Zoltan Kaszas, Ben, Jerry… It’s a loaded episode. Sean is an emotional wreck over the Bills game and it turns out, that was probably a good hunch. Greg had a run-in at Starbucks and Sean fights for him. We find out Tim is ice cream royalty. A lot of talk about whether Tim’s “DC is the capitol of Virginia” comment last week is the dumbest thing uttered in the history of the pod. Greg’s tongue is tied – probably 8 Mushmouth moments. Greg tells some stories about Freddie D, his club owner mentor. Tim makes a couple attempts at a Deadhead impression and will not reveal his inspiration. The new shirts make an appearance. Tim foolishly risks our relationship with Mookapotamus. The fans continue hate on the set and our guest sticks up for us.