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Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's370 - College of CardinalsI examine Cardinal Pizzaball's potential competition in the race to become the next pope. Plus, I discuss updates on the matter of last year's assassination of a lesser-liked Brian Thompson. And I detail the details of my involvement with a famous 1995 murder trial.2025-04-2814 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's370 - College of CardinalsI examine Cardinal Pizzaball's potential competition in the race to become the next pope. Plus, I discuss updates on the matter of last year's assassination of a lesser-liked Brian Thompson. And I detail the details of my involvement with a famous 1995 murder trial.2025-04-2814 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's355 - CoincidencesI explore the many disturbing coincidences between my investigative journalism program (or IJP) and the assassination of a lesser-known and, frankly, lesser-beloved Brian Thompson.2024-12-1012 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's355 - CoincidencesI explore the many disturbing coincidences between my investigative journalism program (or IJP) and the assassination of a lesser-known and, frankly, lesser-beloved Brian Thompson.2024-12-1012 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's354 - Emergency Live BroadcastIn light of the assassination of another Brian Thompson very near my home, I go into hiding in one of New York City's most central parks and update my listeners via a live "proof of life" broadcast.2024-12-0518 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's354 - Emergency Live BroadcastIn light of the assassination of another Brian Thompson very near my home, I go into hiding in one of New York City's most central parks and update my listeners via a live "proof of life" broadcast.2024-12-0518 min
Bumps and ThumpsEpisode #26 Talk with Brian ThompsonBrian Thompson has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over twenty years as an announcer, manager and promoter. On this episode, we talk to Brian about his upbringing in Missouri, how he got into the pro wrestling business, working in promotions like Memphis, Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW), World League Wrestling (WLW), his friendship with “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton and much more!
Brian will be a part of the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR on Saturday, Nov 20th 2021. This is the link to their website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/
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Mission Driven BusinessSocial Enterprise for Literacy with Brian FlorianiBrian chats with Brian Floriani, a golf professional turned literacy advocate and entrepreneur who has founded two companies dedicated to improving literacy in the U.S. Brian’s latest enterprise, Freadom, was founded in late 2020 as a purpose-driven lifestyle brand that uses 100% of its proceeds for literacy initiatives. On the episode, Brian Floriani talks about how he is using a social enterprise model to turn the traditional approach to social giving on its head. He also discusses how values can help Freadom’s direction and shares numerous adages to aid aspiring social entrepreneurs. Episode Highlights 2021-10-2638 min
STSPOD FLASHBACKSTSPOD FLASHBACK Episode 001 Brian ThompsonSTSPOD FLASHBACK This episode was originally recorded on 1.16.17.
Shooting the Shiznit returns with Season 3. What? Remember Rasslin Riot? Are you a member of Cool Kids Wrestling & MMA Talk FB group? Join host Brian Tramel for 30 minutes with Brian Thompson talking about the new season. They also talk about Ricky Morton, The Fabulous Ones, Ricky Steamboat and bunch of fun stuff.
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Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 106Brian Thompson is accused by a “grifter” of being sponsored by an employment app. With an email from Mr. M, Thompson is told about Woodrow Derenberger, a sewing machine salesman, who witnessed the UFO sighting of (self-named) Ingrid Cold. Thompson called the math homework hotline, hoping to get some help on calculating probability/average of UFO sightings. To calculate this, the math support hotline asked Thompson to get more data. Calling a 44 year old UFO report hotline that can hardly hear Brian, the only thing that is reported is that the data is reported online and it is reported ther...2019-02-1624 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 106Brian Thompson is accused by a “grifter” of being sponsored by an employment app. With an email from Mr. M, Thompson is told about Woodrow Derenberger, a sewing machine salesman, who witnessed the UFO sighting of (self-named) Ingrid Cold. Thompson called the math homework hotline, hoping to get some help on calculating probability/average of UFO sightings. To calculate this, the math support hotline asked Thompson to get more data. Calling a 44 year old UFO report hotline that can hardly hear Brian, the only thing that is reported is that the data is reported online and it is reported ther...2019-02-1624 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 105Says podcast no longer and never was sponsored by Ziprecruiter and title is back to previous form. Brian shares an electronic correspondence with someone from Ziprecruiter. Company became aware of the podcast’s Twitter page; Brian implies sponsorship with the Twitter username of the pod; improper use of ziprecruiter remarks in podcast logo; no affiliation exists between ziprecruiter; Brian says he left out some remarks so not as to bore the listener and for them to fall asleep at the wheel while driving. Brian reads his response; claims he discovered a pamphlet that was left on his car with Zi...2019-02-0812 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 105Says podcast no longer and never was sponsored by Ziprecruiter and title is back to previous form. Brian shares an electronic correspondence with someone from Ziprecruiter. Company became aware of the podcast’s Twitter page; Brian implies sponsorship with the Twitter username of the pod; improper use of ziprecruiter remarks in podcast logo; no affiliation exists between ziprecruiter; Brian says he left out some remarks so not as to bore the listener and for them to fall asleep at the wheel while driving. Brian reads his response; claims he discovered a pamphlet that was left on his car with Zi...2019-02-0812 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 104Brian says he would like to apologize to M. Morganstein; recovered an article about pasta and pizza making a revival and M left a comment on the account warning that Mr. Lazarus died of mysterious circumstances; Brian said that he overlooked this and is therefore apologetic. Brian has discovered that a spokesperson for the US Postal Service won his award for “Most Outstanding Candor;” Brian apologizes to Mr. M. Brian considers Chick Fil A pickle case closed; Brian says female agent from last episode could be in front running for second “most outstanding candor” award; Brian goes on the hunt for...2019-02-0110 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 104Brian says he would like to apologize to M. Morganstein; recovered an article about pasta and pizza making a revival and M left a comment on the account warning that Mr. Lazarus died of mysterious circumstances; Brian said that he overlooked this and is therefore apologetic. Brian has discovered that a spokesperson for the US Postal Service won his award for “Most Outstanding Candor;” Brian apologizes to Mr. M. Brian considers Chick Fil A pickle case closed; Brian says female agent from last episode could be in front running for second “most outstanding candor” award; Brian goes on the hunt for...2019-02-0110 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 103Sponsored by Ziprecruiter; Recaps about George Lazarus who talked about McDonalds maybe bringing back pizza at the turn of the 21st century. First thread any harm has befallen a “fellow journalist.” Talks about the insurance industry and not being able to use this money if he were to pass, so he begins the process of trying to find someone to be his apprentice to take over Brian’s search. Brian calls a company inquiring about their life insurance policies, who mistakenly calls him Ryan and not Brian. Brian explains how Lazarus died and in case it happens to him, he wan...2019-01-2413 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 103Sponsored by Ziprecruiter; Recaps about George Lazarus who talked about McDonalds maybe bringing back pizza at the turn of the 21st century. First thread any harm has befallen a “fellow journalist.” Talks about the insurance industry and not being able to use this money if he were to pass, so he begins the process of trying to find someone to be his apprentice to take over Brian’s search. Brian calls a company inquiring about their life insurance policies, who mistakenly calls him Ryan and not Brian. Brian explains how Lazarus died and in case it happens to him, he wan...2019-01-2413 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 102Ziprecruiter presents: Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s. Brian is suffering from laryngitis, shouted at a gas station which caused it. Continued selling of pizza in Walmart was met with success, but tried to bring back to individual stores. Nation Pizza and Foods may be supplying pizzas to clients that may be the same as the McDonald’s pizza. It is against their policy to say anything about their clients. Policy was enacted 20 years ago around the end of the McDonald’s pizza program. Brian contacts the writer of the article, George Lazarus of The Chicago Tribune. Mr. Lazaru...2019-01-1709 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 102Ziprecruiter presents: Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s. Brian is suffering from laryngitis, shouted at a gas station which caused it. Continued selling of pizza in Walmart was met with success, but tried to bring back to individual stores. Nation Pizza and Foods may be supplying pizzas to clients that may be the same as the McDonald’s pizza. It is against their policy to say anything about their clients. Policy was enacted 20 years ago around the end of the McDonald’s pizza program. Brian contacts the writer of the article, George Lazarus of The Chicago Tribune. Mr. Lazaru...2019-01-1709 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 100Brian tapes the 100th episode of his IJP live outside the Burbank Public Library. Brian continually pauses recording in order to check in with the crowd outside to see if they are there for the taping. Brian talks to Keoni, a food scientist about McDonald’s pizza. Brian differentiates between McDonald’s pizza and McPizza, while conversing with a listener about Dunkin’ Donuts. Brian answers questions about McDonald’s hamburgers, pizza, Willow, and what listeners should do, assuming something happens to Brian. Brian walks to a nearby church to have a priest bless his copy of Willow, but there is a fun...2018-12-2135 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 100Brian tapes the 100th episode of his IJP live outside the Burbank Public Library. Brian continually pauses recording in order to check in with the crowd outside to see if they are there for the taping. Brian talks to Keoni, a food scientist about McDonald’s pizza. Brian differentiates between McDonald’s pizza and McPizza, while conversing with a listener about Dunkin’ Donuts. Brian answers questions about McDonald’s hamburgers, pizza, Willow, and what listeners should do, assuming something happens to Brian. Brian walks to a nearby church to have a priest bless his copy of Willow, but there is a fun...2018-12-2135 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 99Brian recaps his loss of funding from benefactor Captain D, after failing to ensure that the Louvre would be open during his visit. Brian, then, turns to growing daffodils for pleasure and profit. The daffodils drew garden slugs, causing Brian to crash his car into his neighbor’s mailbox. Said neighbor (Ellen DeGeneres) is now using Lebron James’ injury attorney (Jacob Emrani) to sue Brian for “everything he is worth.” Brian settles, giving his house to his neighbor and moves into his car. Brian calls a local McDonald’s to ask how long he can stay in the store or parking2018-12-1311 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 99Brian recaps his loss of funding from benefactor Captain D, after failing to ensure that the Louvre would be open during his visit. Brian, then, turns to growing daffodils for pleasure and profit. The daffodils drew garden slugs, causing Brian to crash his car into his neighbor’s mailbox. Said neighbor (Ellen DeGeneres) is now using Lebron James’ injury attorney (Jacob Emrani) to sue Brian for “everything he is worth.” Brian settles, giving his house to his neighbor and moves into his car. Brian calls a local McDonald’s to ask how long he can stay in the store or parking2018-12-1311 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 98Brian reports that he will record the IJP’s 100th episode from his library parking lot, culminating in a donation of Willow to the library. Brian describes his financial troubles resulting from a neighborhood invasion of garden slugs attracted by his daffodils. An audience recruiter outside Warner Brothers invites Brian to a taping of The Connors, free of charge, reigniting Brian’s hope to infiltrate the Young Sheldon prop room. Brian skids on slug slime, hits his neighbor’s mailbox, and becomes his own worst fear: a mail bender. Brian leaves his shoe at Warner Brothers and calls the lost a...2018-12-0721 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 98Brian reports that he will record the IJP’s 100th episode from his library parking lot, culminating in a donation of Willow to the library. Brian describes his financial troubles resulting from a neighborhood invasion of garden slugs attracted by his daffodils. An audience recruiter outside Warner Brothers invites Brian to a taping of The Connors, free of charge, reigniting Brian’s hope to infiltrate the Young Sheldon prop room. Brian skids on slug slime, hits his neighbor’s mailbox, and becomes his own worst fear: a mail bender. Brian leaves his shoe at Warner Brothers and calls the lost a...2018-12-0721 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 94Brian’s colleague Blair Hodges, @lifeonaplate on Twitter, asks Andy Bowers (former Panoply Chief Information Officer) for comment on Pizzaply’s success. Bowers wishes Pizzaply all the best. Brian describes a device he has in his house which sets off an alarm every time pizza is mentioned on his television. Brian’s listeners bring his attention to an episode of Young Sheldon (2,3) in which a pizza box resembling those from McDonald’s appears. Brian visits the show’s studio but is not allowed to enter. 2018-11-0811 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 94Brian’s colleague Blair Hodges, @lifeonaplate on Twitter, asks Andy Bowers (former Panoply Chief Information Officer) for comment on Pizzaply’s success. Bowers wishes Pizzaply all the best. Brian describes a device he has in his house which sets off an alarm every time pizza is mentioned on his television. Brian’s listeners bring his attention to an episode of Young Sheldon (2,3) in which a pizza box resembling those from McDonald’s appears. Brian visits the show’s studio but is not allowed to enter. 2018-11-0811 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 89Brian announces a new network, Pizzaply, designed to fill the gap created by Panoply’s collapse. Willow Talk, Intriguing Conversations, and Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s? will all be shifting over to the Pizzaply Network, joined by new show Coast to Coast Pizza at McDonald’s. Coast to Coast PM will be a talk show designed for Brian to interact with listeners. Brian receives Twitter correspondence from the Pizza Museum that the museum does mention McDonald’s pizza in some capacity. Brian calls a cryogenic freezing company to ask if any clients have asked to be revived when McD...2018-09-2711 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 89Brian announces a new network, Pizzaply, designed to fill the gap created by Panoply’s collapse. Willow Talk, Intriguing Conversations, and Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s? will all be shifting over to the Pizzaply Network, joined by new show Coast to Coast Pizza at McDonald’s. Coast to Coast PM will be a talk show designed for Brian to interact with listeners. Brian receives Twitter correspondence from the Pizza Museum that the museum does mention McDonald’s pizza in some capacity. Brian calls a cryogenic freezing company to ask if any clients have asked to be revived when McD...2018-09-2711 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 86Brian becomes frazzled as a result of strict laws requiring permits for archeological projects in Egypt and his lack of cell phone minutes. Brian continues to make connections between Mac and Me, aliens, and pizza. Brian visits Paris and finds a stone Sphinx brought back by Napoleon following a trip to Egypt. Brian notes the suspicious use of pyramids outside the Louvre and attempts to go inside before realizing the museum is closed on Tuesdays. Brian concludes the episode by praying outside the Notre-Dame.2018-08-3014 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 86Brian becomes frazzled as a result of strict laws requiring permits for archeological projects in Egypt and his lack of cell phone minutes. Brian continues to make connections between Mac and Me, aliens, and pizza. Brian visits Paris and finds a stone Sphinx brought back by Napoleon following a trip to Egypt. Brian notes the suspicious use of pyramids outside the Louvre and attempts to go inside before realizing the museum is closed on Tuesdays. Brian concludes the episode by praying outside the Notre-Dame.2018-08-3014 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 80Brian briefs listeners on his diverse skill set, including his musical ability (www.soundcloud.com/pizzaatmcdonalds). Brian plays his first single Bad Riddance (The Last Slice). Brian hopes his music will educate and inform the public about McDonald’s pizza. Brian calls multiple McDonalds’ locations, asking them to play his album in their stores. 2018-07-0612 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 78aBrian says that the interview subject from Ep. 78 expressed concerns about revealing secrets of the skywriting industry, prompting Brian to take the episode down. Brian calls Grandy’s to let them know and discovers that they have no knowledge of the sponsorship deal. Brian suspects Monroe Boswell but ultimately rules out Boswell and thanks his mysterious benefactor (Captain D’s).2018-06-2106 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 75Brian reports from an undisclosed location to grant an award for outstanding candor. Brian announces the three nominees: a Pomeroy McDonald’s employee, the woman who tried pizza at a KFC location in Kabul, and the postal regulator who informed Brian about the McDonald’s museum. The woman from the Postal Regulatory Commission is crowned winner, and Brian attempts to mail her a pizza from the Orlando location. 2018-05-2217 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 67Brian’s office building burned down as a result of him using newspaper in place of insulation. Brian worries about his missing intern and how to pay his landlord for the incinerated building. Brian discovers that his intern and marketing director have been engaging in a secret office romance. Brian calls the prayer line. 2018-03-2716 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 66Brian discusses the IJP’s financial hardships: primarily the network’s offices. Brian continues his self care initiative by attending a taping of America’s Got Talent. Brian tried to interview Howie Mandel between acts as he was a former spokesperson for McDonald’s pizza. Brian was tackled by security. Brian calls the theater to complain and asks for access to the theater’s security tapes. 2018-03-1510 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 66Brian discusses the IJP’s financial hardships: primarily the network’s offices. Brian continues his self care initiative by attending a taping of America’s Got Talent. Brian tried to interview Howie Mandel between acts as he was a former spokesperson for McDonald’s pizza. Brian was tackled by security. Brian calls the theater to complain and asks for access to the theater’s security tapes. 2018-03-1510 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 65Brian considers the possibility that McDonald’s has wiped any memories of pizza from the minds of their customers and employees. Brian attempts to use “reverse speech” to uncover erased memories. Brian calls into Coast to Coast. Host George Noory does not remember McDonald’s pizza and accuses Brian of being with McDonald’s.2018-03-0512 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 62Brian launches the Pizza at McDonald’s Network, with Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s being the network’s flagship show. Brian plays the first episode of Intriguing Conversations. Brian tells listeners that he records all of his phone calls. The first episode is a phone call between Brian and the secret service, reporting a man who said “it would be funny if Donald Trump died.”2018-02-1307 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 60Brian investigates YouTuber FaZe Kay who has discovered a secret menu at a McDonald’s in Hollywood. Brian considers that the video might be staged, given the suspicious conversation between Kay and his UberEats driver. He loses all confidence after seeing the pizza, which does not look anything like the pizza from Pomeroy. Brian calls the McDonald’s location, asks if the secret menu contains pizza, and places his own order with UberEats. Brian’s driver and the McDonald’s employee are both confused by his questions about pizza. Brian reports FaZe Kay to the Computer Crimes Unit of the LAPD2018-01-2414 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 60Brian investigates YouTuber FaZe Kay who has discovered a secret menu at a McDonald’s in Hollywood. Brian considers that the video might be staged, given the suspicious conversation between Kay and his UberEats driver. He loses all confidence after seeing the pizza, which does not look anything like the pizza from Pomeroy. Brian calls the McDonald’s location, asks if the secret menu contains pizza, and places his own order with UberEats. Brian’s driver and the McDonald’s employee are both confused by his questions about pizza. Brian reports FaZe Kay to the Computer Crimes Unit of the LAPD2018-01-2414 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 58Brian returns to his investigation of Willow. Brian reads correspondence from director Ron Howard and asks if he would like to collaborate on Willow 2. Brian calls Lucasfilm and is told that his email is a scam. Brian then calls Ron Howard’s production company and is told he cannot have a meeting. Brian concludes that he has been scammed yet again by Monroe Boswell.2018-01-0508 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 58Brian returns to his investigation of Willow. Brian reads correspondence from director Ron Howard and asks if he would like to collaborate on Willow 2. Brian calls Lucasfilm and is told that his email is a scam. Brian then calls Ron Howard’s production company and is told he cannot have a meeting. Brian concludes that he has been scammed yet again by Monroe Boswell.2018-01-0508 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 56Brian emails Squarespace, asking them for help creating a website in exchange for his past pro bono advertisements. Brian calls LegalZoom for advice on his relationship with Squarespace after a week without response to his request. When the employee shares LegalZoom rates with Brian, he asks if he can exchange pro bono ads for a subscription. Brian continues to call companies that he has done advertisements for, starting with Casper Mattresses.2017-12-0813 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 54Brian files a FOIA request for information about the discontinuation of the McDonald’s Pizza Program. The FBI discloses that they do not have files on this subject. Brian wonders if the FBI is hiding information or failed to investigate altogether. Brian calls into Mike Rivero’s radio show What Really Happened, and is told the FBI is untrustworthy. Rivero brings up supply chain issues and suggests that Brian talks to a lawyer.2017-11-2110 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 52Brian reports that he is now cancer free, as he records from his hospital room. Brian considers how previously classified documents about JFK’s assassination might relate to his investigation. Brian contacts the office of his Representative Adam Schiff to request a meeting with Trump. Brian calls the White House to ask if Trump plans to release any classified information relating to the McDonald’s Pizza Program. The employee remembers having McDonald’s pizza but is hesitant to elaborate. 2017-11-0209 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 51Brian expresses his desire to speak to Greg Mills. Twitter user Parker Bent tweets at Brian, saying that his alias put the IJP at risk. As Brian is reconsidering what he said while in character, he hears an advertisement for Diesel Driving Academy and decides to call them. Brian asks if driving a truck through a drive thru is possible, and the instructor is not sure. Brian calls the Pomeroy location and is told that their drive thru has a sign saying that trucks cannot fit. Lastly, Brian attempts to call a truck driver and discovers that it is...2017-10-2612 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 51Brian expresses his desire to speak to Greg Mills. Twitter user Parker Bent tweets at Brian, saying that his alias put the IJP at risk. As Brian is reconsidering what he said while in character, he hears an advertisement for Diesel Driving Academy and decides to call them. Brian asks if driving a truck through a drive thru is possible, and the instructor is not sure. Brian calls the Pomeroy location and is told that their drive thru has a sign saying that trucks cannot fit. Lastly, Brian attempts to call a truck driver and discovers that it is...2017-10-2612 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 47Brian continues discussing his personalized healing program with his angel guide. Brian expresses that people he encounters in his investigation are getting in his way. The angel guide suggests that Brian might be holding onto frustration due to being abandoned by his birth parents. She goes on to describe the various practices and activities that Brian will experience throughout his retreat. After nearly committing to the retreat, Brian learns that it will cost $2,394, hangs up the phone, and ends his quest to destress.2017-08-1819 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 47Brian continues discussing his personalized healing program with his angel guide. Brian expresses that people he encounters in his investigation are getting in his way. The angel guide suggests that Brian might be holding onto frustration due to being abandoned by his birth parents. She goes on to describe the various practices and activities that Brian will experience throughout his retreat. After nearly committing to the retreat, Brian learns that it will cost $2,394, hangs up the phone, and ends his quest to destress.2017-08-1819 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sLive Call-In Episode 1Pomeroy, Ohio and saw a sign on the door asking that customers refrain from taking photos or videos out of respect for the employees. The sign was not there during Brian’s visit, and Josh worries that the McDonald’s corporation is looking at the location more closely after Brian’s trip. Next, Brian plays a voicemail from Allen who apologizes for bullying customers who ordered pizza as a high schooler and wonders if McDonald’s was bullied into taking pizza off the menu. The next caller, Steven, tells Brian that he has not tried the pizza and is sorry to...2017-06-2148 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sLive Call-In Episode 1Pomeroy, Ohio and saw a sign on the door asking that customers refrain from taking photos or videos out of respect for the employees. The sign was not there during Brian’s visit, and Josh worries that the McDonald’s corporation is looking at the location more closely after Brian’s trip. Next, Brian plays a voicemail from Allen who apologizes for bullying customers who ordered pizza as a high schooler and wonders if McDonald’s was bullied into taking pizza off the menu. The next caller, Steven, tells Brian that he has not tried the pizza and is sorry to...2017-06-2148 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 41Brian uses his investigative expertise to look into Trump’s decision to fire FBI director James Comey. He starts by traveling to Washington D.C. to visit the White House and get a comment from Trump himself. Brian approaches a secret service agent and is told he needs an appointment to enter the White House. Brian learns that Trump is abroad on a diplomatic trip which he calls suspicious given the timing of his own trip. Brian turns to nearby pamphleteers for eye witness accounts, one of whom loves Russia. The man encourages Brian to investigate scripture instead.2017-05-2321 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 41Brian uses his investigative expertise to look into Trump’s decision to fire FBI director James Comey. He starts by traveling to Washington D.C. to visit the White House and get a comment from Trump himself. Brian approaches a secret service agent and is told he needs an appointment to enter the White House. Brian learns that Trump is abroad on a diplomatic trip which he calls suspicious given the timing of his own trip. Brian turns to nearby pamphleteers for eye witness accounts, one of whom loves Russia. The man encourages Brian to investigate scripture instead.2017-05-2321 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 38Brian pauses his pizza investigation to look into the missing copy of Willow. Brian learns about “remote viewing:” a technique used to obtain information from afar using the mind. Brian calls a remote viewing expert for a training session. The employee encourages Brian to sign up for his course but Brian expresses concerns about the cost. Brian advertises the podcast’s new website pizzaatmcds.blogspot.com.2017-04-2818 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 38Brian pauses his pizza investigation to look into the missing copy of Willow. Brian learns about “remote viewing:” a technique used to obtain information from afar using the mind. Brian calls a remote viewing expert for a training session. The employee encourages Brian to sign up for his course but Brian expresses concerns about the cost. Brian advertises the podcast’s new website pizzaatmcds.blogspot.com.2017-04-2818 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 36Brian continues the investigation into Bowe Bergdahl and suggests that he might have to disguise himself and travel to Pakistan to investigate first hand. Brian calls Lucy’s to acquire a disguise costume to look like an Afghan local. Brian worries about cultural appropriation and the employee reassures him that she will find something appropriate but recommends that he comes into the store. Brian asks the employee if she remembers pizza at McDonald’s, but she is from Venezuela and does not remember seeing McDonald’s in the region until the nineties.2017-04-1006 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 35Brian discusses the pros and cons of being an independent journalist before deciding to call the New York Times to ask for a job. He is directed to the careers website. Brian asks if anyone is currently covering the fast food beat. Brian’s call is transferred multiple times, and he ultimately leaves a message with the editor of the dining section. Brian then calls the dining department of the LA Times, suggests that he has interest from the NY Times, and is told the paper is not looking for freelance writers.2017-03-2811 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 34Brian 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, sayi...2017-03-2110 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 31Brian 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 t...2017-03-0127 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 31Brian 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 t...2017-03-0127 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 28Brian introduces subpodcast Crust to Crust AM. Brian discusses the Mandela Effect and wonders if McDonald’s pizza ever existed due to its mysterious disappearance. Brian calls physicist Roger Nash to ask about parallel realities and the possibility of moving between them. Brian asks Nash about Fictionkin, people who believe they were another person in an alternate reality, and asks if it is possible that a person from an alternate reality is sending messages about McDonalds pizza. 2017-02-0916 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 27Brian 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.2017-02-0212 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 26Brian 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. 2017-02-0122 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 26Brian 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. 2017-02-0122 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 23Brian tells listeners that the Kickstarter has been successful and discusses various safety concerns. Brian proceeds to call multiple McDonald’s locations asking for the phone number for franchise owners. The first employee tells Brian he can only have the phone number by coming in and reading the number on the door. The second location gives Brian the owner’s contact information. The franchise owner is away, but the woman who answers the phone takes Brian’s information so that the owner can call him back.2017-01-1111 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 23Brian tells listeners that the Kickstarter has been successful and discusses various safety concerns. Brian proceeds to call multiple McDonald’s locations asking for the phone number for franchise owners. The first employee tells Brian he can only have the phone number by coming in and reading the number on the door. The second location gives Brian the owner’s contact information. The franchise owner is away, but the woman who answers the phone takes Brian’s information so that the owner can call him back.2017-01-1111 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 22Brian reflects on his call with reporter Sarah Hawley and wonders about the clicking noise during their phone call. Brian calls a private investigator to find out if McDonald’s is tapping his phone. The investigator tells Brian that with current technology, he would not hear a recording device. He believes it is unlikely that McDonald’s would have had extended access to his phone in order to install a recording device in the first place. The investigator advises Brian that it would be a waste of money to hire a private investigator for his case.2016-12-2908 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 21Brian contacts Sarah Hawley at the Pomeroy, Ohio Daily Sentinel to inquire about the Meigs Motel murder and McDonald’s pizza. Brian describes multiple strange occurrences during his investigation and asks if Hawley is aware of any connections between crime and the pizza. Brian asks if Hawley can recommend another place to stay. Brian calls the Holly Hill Inn at Hawley’s recommendation. The inn’s owner tells Brian that he remembers McDonald’s pizza tasting like cardboard and agrees that restaurants should stick to what they know. Brian asks the owner about security at his bed and breakfast and the...2016-12-2713 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 21Brian contacts Sarah Hawley at the Pomeroy, Ohio Daily Sentinel to inquire about the Meigs Motel murder and McDonald’s pizza. Brian describes multiple strange occurrences during his investigation and asks if Hawley is aware of any connections between crime and the pizza. Brian asks if Hawley can recommend another place to stay. Brian calls the Holly Hill Inn at Hawley’s recommendation. The inn’s owner tells Brian that he remembers McDonald’s pizza tasting like cardboard and agrees that restaurants should stick to what they know. Brian asks the owner about security at his bed and breakfast and the...2016-12-2713 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 19Brian calls a motel in Pomeroy, Ohio to inquire if the rooms have a safe, fridges that can fit a pizza box, and if he can reserve a room under an alias. The employee lets Brian know that the reservation requires a government ID but assures him that they have a strict privacy policy, cameras, and 24 hour staff. Brian asks the employee if she has tried the pizza at the Pomeroy location. She told him she has and that it tastes like frozen pizza from the grocery store. Brian questions the manager about a murder that occured in the...2016-12-1607 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 17Brian comments on the trailer for The Founder, a story about Ray Kroc and his purchase of McDonald’s. Brian questions the lack of pizza in the trailer. Brian runs into an Internet problem and asks listeners to pause and wait for his WiFi to reconnect. Brian ultimately gives up on his internet and expresses hope that the film will address the question of what happened to pizza at McDonald’s. The episode transitions to discussion about the kickstarter to raise funds for a trip to Pomeroy, Ohio to try McDonald’s pizza.2016-12-0307 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 16Brian calls a McDonald’s location in Australia to ask if Australian locations ever served pizza. The employee directs Brian to the Australian website for answers. Brian calls a McDonald’s in France, asks the employee in French if they have pizza, and is hung up on. Brian calls a location in the U.K. and discovers that they sold pizza 15-20 years ago and is advised to call corporate for more information. Brian calls another location using an accent to inquire about pizza, but the employee cannot understand him.Brian gives the Panoply Network a final deadline to pick...2016-11-2907 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 16Brian calls a McDonald’s location in Australia to ask if Australian locations ever served pizza. The employee directs Brian to the Australian website for answers. Brian calls a McDonald’s in France, asks the employee in French if they have pizza, and is hung up on. Brian calls a location in the U.K. and discovers that they sold pizza 15-20 years ago and is advised to call corporate for more information. Brian calls another location using an accent to inquire about pizza, but the employee cannot understand him.Brian gives the Panoply Network a final deadline to pick...2016-11-2907 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 15Brian discusses Reddit threads on which people wonder what happened to pizza at McDonald’s. Brian describes a post containing a picture of pizza purchased at the McDonald’s location in Pomeroy, Ohio. The title contains misinformation about the Pomeroy location being the only remaining location to serve pizza, but Brian is willing to overlook the mistake in search of comments that can explain why the pizza was discontinued. Other Reddit users describe their experience working at McDonald’s and recall the specifics of the pizza making process. Brian admits that he cannot verify the information on the thread but tr...2016-11-2009 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 15Brian discusses Reddit threads on which people wonder what happened to pizza at McDonald’s. Brian describes a post containing a picture of pizza purchased at the McDonald’s location in Pomeroy, Ohio. The title contains misinformation about the Pomeroy location being the only remaining location to serve pizza, but Brian is willing to overlook the mistake in search of comments that can explain why the pizza was discontinued. Other Reddit users describe their experience working at McDonald’s and recall the specifics of the pizza making process. Brian admits that he cannot verify the information on the thread but tr...2016-11-2009 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 14Brian calls Crossroads 24 Hour Prayer Line to put in a prayer request about a crisis in his work life. Brian expresses concern that most support lines are busy due to the recent election results. The support line’s representative, Herald, tells Brian that people are calling on behalf of “God’s candidate,” who he believes to be Donald Trump. Herald refers Brian to John Paul Jackson and Dr. Wallnau’s “prophecy” on YouTube. Brian asks what the YouTubers say about Donald Trump, but Herald prefers to keep the call about Brian’s prayer request. Herald asks Brian if he has or wants a r...2016-11-1610 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 14Brian calls Crossroads 24 Hour Prayer Line to put in a prayer request about a crisis in his work life. Brian expresses concern that most support lines are busy due to the recent election results. The support line’s representative, Herald, tells Brian that people are calling on behalf of “God’s candidate,” who he believes to be Donald Trump. Herald refers Brian to John Paul Jackson and Dr. Wallnau’s “prophecy” on YouTube. Brian asks what the YouTubers say about Donald Trump, but Herald prefers to keep the call about Brian’s prayer request. Herald asks Brian if he has or wants a r...2016-11-1610 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 13Brian calls a McDonald’s location and discovers that they sell pizza before getting disconnected and deciding the employee was giving him a “facetious” answer. The second location says they do not sell pizza, prompting Brian to ask if the employee voted for Trump. The employee hangs up. The third call is nearly identical to the second. Brian’s next call reaches a frustrated employee who informs him that a prank call can result in a fine up to $130. Brian asks if the employee voted for Trump, and the employee refuses to disclose political information while at McDonald’s. Brian cont...2016-11-1005 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 13Brian calls a McDonald’s location and discovers that they sell pizza before getting disconnected and deciding the employee was giving him a “facetious” answer. The second location says they do not sell pizza, prompting Brian to ask if the employee voted for Trump. The employee hangs up. The third call is nearly identical to the second. Brian’s next call reaches a frustrated employee who informs him that a prank call can result in a fine up to $130. Brian asks if the employee voted for Trump, and the employee refuses to disclose political information while at McDonald’s. Brian cont...2016-11-1005 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 12Brian introduces the subpodcast, “Do You Remember That?” by delving into the history of McDonald’s Pizza. Brian discusses dramatic increases in profits and menu additions over the years, including salads and breakfast items. Brian discusses the rise in popularity of pizza chains in the 1980s, specifically Pizza Hut. In the mid-80s, McDonald’s added pizza to their menus by the name of “McDonald’s Pizza,” not McPizza, according to Brian. McPizza was briefly tested but more closely resembled a Hot Pocket than pizza. McDonald’s Pizza reached the market in 1988 after extensive research and funding with the goal of discover...2016-10-2914 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 12Brian introduces the subpodcast, “Do You Remember That?” by delving into the history of McDonald’s Pizza. Brian discusses dramatic increases in profits and menu additions over the years, including salads and breakfast items. Brian discusses the rise in popularity of pizza chains in the 1980s, specifically Pizza Hut. In the mid-80s, McDonald’s added pizza to their menus by the name of “McDonald’s Pizza,” not McPizza, according to Brian. McPizza was briefly tested but more closely resembled a Hot Pocket than pizza. McDonald’s Pizza reached the market in 1988 after extensive research and funding with the goal of discover...2016-10-2914 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 11Brian calls for legal advice and requests an attorney that has no previous cases for or against McDonald’s. Brian is disconnected, calls back, and requests that the representative does not hang up on him. Jessica lets Brian know that there are no attorneys who can take on his case but gives him the phone number for the Los Angeles Bar Association. Brian calls the LA Bar Association, but the office is closed.2016-10-2509 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 10Brian offers legal protection to whistleblowers, saying he is not required to reveal their identities. Brian admits that he cannot confirm Lamont’s identity and recalls being scammed by Monroe Boswell. Brian expresses his frustration that the majority of McDonald’s employees claim to have no knowledge of McDonald’s pizza. A franchise owner that serves pizza at his McDonalds’ locations has ignored Brian’s calls and has a full voicemail box. Private investigators are demanding high prices, and the corporate media team has yet to respond to Brian’s email. Brian says that the investigative journalism project has cost him eve...2016-10-1809 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 10Brian offers legal protection to whistleblowers, saying he is not required to reveal their identities. Brian admits that he cannot confirm Lamont’s identity and recalls being scammed by Monroe Boswell. Brian expresses his frustration that the majority of McDonald’s employees claim to have no knowledge of McDonald’s pizza. A franchise owner that serves pizza at his McDonalds’ locations has ignored Brian’s calls and has a full voicemail box. Private investigators are demanding high prices, and the corporate media team has yet to respond to Brian’s email. Brian says that the investigative journalism project has cost him eve...2016-10-1809 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 8Brian calls McDonald’s customer service to ask why they stopped selling pizza, and the representative gives Brian the number for the general service line. Brian calls, asks about McDonald’s pizza, and the representative says she will pass along his request to bring back McDonald’s pizza. Brian responds that he never actually got to try the pizza, but is interested in trying it. Brian explains that he is investigating why McDonald’s stopped serving pizza in the first place. The employee explains that it was a test product and did not work out most likely due to its sale...2016-10-1211 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 8Brian calls McDonald’s customer service to ask why they stopped selling pizza, and the representative gives Brian the number for the general service line. Brian calls, asks about McDonald’s pizza, and the representative says she will pass along his request to bring back McDonald’s pizza. Brian responds that he never actually got to try the pizza, but is interested in trying it. Brian explains that he is investigating why McDonald’s stopped serving pizza in the first place. The employee explains that it was a test product and did not work out most likely due to its sale...2016-10-1211 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 7Brian calls an investigation firm to ask if they can investigate why McDonald’s stopped selling pizza and is hung up on. He calls a second private investigator, George, who says he will call McDonald’s and look for historical records for $100 per hour. Brian asks him to do it for $20 and George says no. Brian starts searching for historical records and finds an article on McPizza. The article claims that most McDonald’s locations stopped selling McPizza because it took 11 minutes to cook, and customers associate McDonald’s with fast food. Only three McDonald’s locations still serve McPizza to...2016-10-0808 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 6Brian encourages listeners to sign his Change.org petition for Panoply to host “Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s?” in an official capacity. Brian goes back to calling McDonald’s. The first employee thinks McDonald’s pizza is a great idea and tells Brian he has not experienced any pressure from corporate to not sell pizza. The second McDonald’s answers and says they sell pizza and pasta from 6am to 1am. The employee says they sell pizza because they are owned by a different company but cannot connect Brian with headquarters. Brian’s third call reaches an employee who a...2016-10-0507 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 6Brian encourages listeners to sign his Change.org petition for Panoply to host “Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s?” in an official capacity. Brian goes back to calling McDonald’s. The first employee thinks McDonald’s pizza is a great idea and tells Brian he has not experienced any pressure from corporate to not sell pizza. The second McDonald’s answers and says they sell pizza and pasta from 6am to 1am. The employee says they sell pizza because they are owned by a different company but cannot connect Brian with headquarters. Brian’s third call reaches an employee who a...2016-10-0507 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 5Brian Thompson addresses the email he received from Ava Lubell, General Counsel at the Slate Group (Panoply’s parent company). Ava Lubell asks Thompson to confirm his formal affiliation with the Panoply Network or remove the logo and stop claiming to be part of the network. Brian explains the misunderstanding in his response to Lubell, claiming that he received correspondence from Mark Panoply months earlier about joining the network. Brian accepted the offer after confirming that the Panoply Network had no ties to McDonalds. Brian explains that he had wired money to Mark Panoply for advertisements that never aired. Af...2016-09-2714 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 5Brian Thompson addresses the email he received from Ava Lubell, General Counsel at the Slate Group (Panoply’s parent company). Ava Lubell asks Thompson to confirm his formal affiliation with the Panoply Network or remove the logo and stop claiming to be part of the network. Brian explains the misunderstanding in his response to Lubell, claiming that he received correspondence from Mark Panoply months earlier about joining the network. Brian accepted the offer after confirming that the Panoply Network had no ties to McDonalds. Brian explains that he had wired money to Mark Panoply for advertisements that never aired. Af...2016-09-2714 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 4Brian recaps the previous episode and gets in touch with the office of Greg Mills. The employee tells Brian about the location’s annual fight with corporate to keep pizza on the menu. Brian lets her know that he is an investigative journalist looking for answers about McDonald’s pizza. The employee discusses not being able to disclose certain information about McDonald’s, but affirms that no one has specifically told her not to discuss pizza. Brian asks if McDonald’s pizza is as good as or better than other pizza franchises to which the employee of 30 years responds that she...2016-09-2207 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 4Brian recaps the previous episode and gets in touch with the office of Greg Mills. The employee tells Brian about the location’s annual fight with corporate to keep pizza on the menu. Brian lets her know that he is an investigative journalist looking for answers about McDonald’s pizza. The employee discusses not being able to disclose certain information about McDonald’s, but affirms that no one has specifically told her not to discuss pizza. Brian asks if McDonald’s pizza is as good as or better than other pizza franchises to which the employee of 30 years responds that she...2016-09-2207 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 3Brian calls Brad who reached out on Twitter with information about McDonald’s pizza but reaches his voicemail and decides to call more McDonalds’ locations. The first location repeatedly mishears Brian. When the employee finally hears Brian, he does not recall a time when McDonald’s sold pizza and hangs up. The second location serves pizza but cannot tell Brian why other locations do not and encourages him to contact branch owner Greg Mills. The employee gives Brian the number to contact and his call goes to a voicemail box which is full.Brian thanks the Panoply network for hostin...2016-09-1706 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 3Brian calls Brad who reached out on Twitter with information about McDonald’s pizza but reaches his voicemail and decides to call more McDonalds’ locations. The first location repeatedly mishears Brian. When the employee finally hears Brian, he does not recall a time when McDonald’s sold pizza and hangs up. The second location serves pizza but cannot tell Brian why other locations do not and encourages him to contact branch owner Greg Mills. The employee gives Brian the number to contact and his call goes to a voicemail box which is full.Brian thanks the Panoply network for hostin...2016-09-1706 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 2Brian calls a McDonald’s location and is hung up on. When he calls back to ask if someone told the employee not to disclose information about McDonald’s pizza, the employee responds that she does not “have time for this.” Brian calls a second location, and Ashley encourages Brian to search McDonald’s pizza online. Brian goes to McDonalds.com and finds no results.Brian introduces the podcast’s Twitter and encourages listeners to follow for “breaking news” and to get in touch with information about McDonald’s Pizza.Brian announces that the podcast will be airing live at the Now Hear Th...2016-09-1304 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 2Brian calls a McDonald’s location and is hung up on. When he calls back to ask if someone told the employee not to disclose information about McDonald’s pizza, the employee responds that she does not “have time for this.” Brian calls a second location, and Ashley encourages Brian to search McDonald’s pizza online. Brian goes to McDonalds.com and finds no results.Brian introduces the podcast’s Twitter and encourages listeners to follow for “breaking news” and to get in touch with information about McDonald’s Pizza.Brian announces that the podcast will be airing live at the Now Hear Th...2016-09-1304 min
Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 1Brian Thompson calls McDonald’s to ask if they remember when they had pizza. The first McDonald's location hangs up on him. The manager at the second location does not remember a time when McDonalds sold pizza. Brian says his podcast is part of the Panoply network. 2016-09-0903 minWhatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald'sEpisode 1Brian Thompson calls McDonald’s to ask if they remember when they had pizza. The first McDonald's location hangs up on him. The manager at the second location does not remember a time when McDonalds sold pizza. Brian says his podcast is part of the Panoply network. 2016-09-0903 min