"Fine" Dining22 Jan 2025

McDonald's Breakfast Isn't Clowning Around feat. Chad Damiani

A magic belt that produced burgers?

It's before 10:30am, which means it's time for McDonald's Breakfast! Learn the history of this iconic (and, in my opinion: better) half of McDonald's menu before diving into the clown lore of Ronald McDonald himself with the Clown Boss Chad Damiani
Chad tells the story of a McDonald's fiasco his brother experienced all to try and save a few bucks
McDonald's breakfast started as something offered by one location just "trying it out" -- something that would never be tolerated in today's corporate landscape
The creator of the McGriddle is a fast food maverick also response for the SmashBurger chain, the stuffed crust pizza at Pizza Hut, JIF peanut butter, and more!
Ronald McDonald isn't very visible these days, and that's no accident
New segment! Hear the restaurant of Chad's dreams: The Tiny Diner
A Yelper reviews the drink he got at McDonald's on his way to dinner somewhere else
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Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music)

Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe)

Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose

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Next week on "Fine" Dining: McDonald's Breakfast Review [Part Two]! Chad Damiani returns to eat fast food for the first time in a long time, and discuss how the employees thought I (as Ronald McDonald) was sent from corporate as we break down the Good, the Not Good, and the Just There of McDonald's. Ever work at McDonald's? Send your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

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