Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's

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This is a podcast about whatever happened to pizza at McDonald's.

Brian Thompson


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 538 EPISODES

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    The Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's podcast is an absolute gem in the world of investigative journalism. Hosted by the brilliant Brian Thompson, this podcast delves deep into the mysteries surrounding McDonald's discontinuation of their pizza and unravels a web of secrets that will keep listeners hooked for hours on end.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Brian Thompson himself. He is a powerhouse of investigative journalism, dedicating his time and effort to uncovering the truth behind McDonald's decision to pull their successful pizza from their menu. His dedication and passion shine through in every episode, leaving listeners in awe of his relentless pursuit for answers. Additionally, Thompson's storytelling skills are impeccable, keeping the audience engaged and eagerly awaiting each new installment.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its unique blend of humor and intrigue. Despite tackling a serious topic, Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's manages to infuse humor into its narrative without undermining the gravity of its subject matter. The dry wit and witty ad parodies add an extra layer of entertainment to the podcast, making it not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable to listen to.

    However, one potential downside to this podcast is its focus on a rather niche topic. While it may be intriguing for some listeners who are particularly interested in fast food history or investigative journalism, others may find themselves less engaged due to the specific nature of the subject matter. Additionally, some may argue that certain episodes veer off-topic or become too tangential, detracting from the central investigation at hand.

    In conclusion, The Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's podcast is an absolute must-listen for fans of investigative journalism and those who enjoy a healthy dose of humor along with their true crime fix. Brian Thompson's dedication and storytelling make this podcast a standout among its peers, even if it may not appeal to everyone due to its niche subject matter. Give it a shot and prepare to be both entertained and enlightened by this truly unique investigative podcast.



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    371 - Slop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 23:20


    My thoughts on the election of the latest pope are put on hold as I deal with a copyright dispute concerning the unauthorized use of my image in a YouTube "thirst trap" video.

    370 - College of Cardinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 14:48


    I 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.

    369 - Farewell, The Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 12:49


    I wish a fond farewell to Pope Francis, a.k.a. The Pope, and ruminate on the notion that his passing away might have something to do with my placing U.S. President Donald Trump under citizens' arrest.

    368 - A Special Announcement / Notice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 14:06


    After careful consideration of various crimes committed by the United States presidential administration, and with my role as a citizen as well as an award-pending investigative journalist in mind, I make a special announcement / notice re: a citizen's arrest.

    367 - Group Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 11:38


    I solicit help from above in my quest to be accidentally added to a group chat discussing top secret McDonald's secrets.

    366 - Adult Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 17:24


    I show support for McDonald's adult-oriented menu items (like pizza) by donning a costume to purchase the new Minecraft adult Happy Meal.

    365 - Facial Recognition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 14:35


    I attempt to trick McDonald's new artificial intelligence facial recognition technology by wearing a rubber fright mask of comedian/talent judge Howard Mandel's face.

    364 - Priest Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 15:58


    In my pursuit to join the College of Cardinals so that I might cast a vote for a pizza-friendly pope, I chat online with a friendly priest from PriestChat.com.

    363 - Pope Pizzaballa I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 13:48


    With the current pope in ill health, I pursue the possibility of joining the College of Cardinals so that I might cast a vote for the next pope: Pope Pizzaballa I.

    362 - DOGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 11:15


    In an attempt to gain better access to government records regard McDonald's Pizza matters (whatever happened to it, etc.), I seek to join the Department of Government Efficiency.

    361 - Plastic Poisoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 17:46


    Research on Reddit.com leads me to question whether McDonald's stopped serving pizza because too many people were eating the plastic tray on which is was served.

    360 - Altoona-Style Pizza, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 13:04


    On the conclusion of an epic 3-part saga concerning the horrific Altoona-style pizza, I share the results of my accidental plastic consumption with the Kraft corporation and am rewarded handsomely for the effort.

    359 - Altoona-Style Pizza, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 13:17


    On the advice of the Kraft corporation, I contact the reference desk at my local public library to determine whether I am in bodily danger from having consumed a Kraft Single with the plastic wrapper still on.

    358 - Altoona-Style Pizza, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 19:42


    I detail the shocking horror of Altoona-style pizza and suffer my own intestinal mishap in the process.

    357 - New Year Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 8:48


    I contact a professional psychic to answer some questions regarding what to expect in the new year vis-à-vis the potential return of certain fast food items, etc.

    356 - Christmas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 11:35


    I lament the largely negative impact on my life of sharing a name with a health insurance CEO who was forced to pass away in an act of vigilante justice. Plus, I replay the results of my investigation into the story of the birth of Jesus "Christ" Christmas Ben-David.

    355 - Coincidences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 12:26


    I 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.

    354 - Emergency Live Broadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 18:55


    In 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.

    353 - Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 13:04


    To celebrate American Thanksgiving, I plan to generously give away turkeys with cavities full of educational literature.

    352 - The Deep State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 10:57


    In an effort to broaden my outreach, I appear as a special guest on a popular conservative radio show to discuss my concerns about the deep state's conduct re: the McDonald's Pizza matter.

    351 - Brain Enhancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 13:55


    After a political realignment, I explore the possibility of accepting advertising dollars from a nootropics company. But a brain enhancement pill accident involving my dog has me concerned about a "Flowers for Algernon" type situation.

    350 - Election Concern

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 15:34


    In part two of a special two-part event (and my record-breaking 350th episode), I am once again experiencing election anxiety, exactly as I did eight years ago, when I first became a devout Christian by calling a prayer hotline.

    349 - Devil Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 16:32


    On part one of a special two-part event, I have named my new dog. But concern about his love of a devilish Halloween pet costume causes me to seek spiritual guidance.

    348 - E. Coli

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 17:58


    I adopt a dog to aid me in my investigations. Plus, I look into a recent outbreak of E. Coli at McDonald's by mailing a laboratory a hamburger.

    347 - Assembling a Uniform

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 20:34


    In preparation for my upcoming role as United States Pizza Czar, I assemble a uniform with the help of Brooks Brothers and the fine folks at Gorilla Glue.

    346 - Moles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 17:53


    While investigating the ongoing case of whether Kamala Harris really worked at McDonald's, I unfortunately break a cardinal rule of journalism by sending a source my nudes.

    345 - An End to Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 15:33


    I give God Ben-David one more chance to answer my prayers by pleading with Him to remove violence from the hearts of humanity before I become a major political figure.

    344 - Resume Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 21:56


    I investigate reports that Kamala Harris did not, in fact, work at McDonald's. In the process, I update my resume.

    343 - Journalist No More?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 20:19


    In light of recent McDonald's-related developments in presidential politics, I consider giving up my status as a journalist to become a government lackey.

    342 - Vice Presidential Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 17:31


    While investigating reports that Vice President Kamala Harris may have worked at McDonald's, I seek valuable intelligence from another fast food chain owned and operated by nearly six guys.

    341 - Mea Culpa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 20:00


    While visiting the White House to lobby "lame duck" President Biden on passing executive action related to the McDonald's Pizza matter, I suffer an embarrassing accident for which I must extend a sincere mea culpa.

    340 - Neck Noodle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 15:21


    After a Hawaiian Breeze-scented oil explosion forces me to take several baths, my fingers become so pruny that my home security is put at risk.

    339 - Medical Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 27:13


    After last week's electrocution incident, I update the Glade Plugins medical department on my recent doctor's visit and receive some startling disinformation vis-à-vis which of their products is safe to heat up on the stove.

    338 - Cease and Desist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 24:51


    My award-pending investigative series Sériàlle comes to an abrupt end, when I am threatened with legal action by a major local New York newspaper.

    337 - Sériàlle, Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 23:12


    My investigation into mysterious McDonald's Pizza matters in Canada leads me to a floating McDonald's in Vancouver which once played host to a team of Dracula chasers.

    336 - Sériàlle, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 42:08


    I employ the expertise of film critic Jordan Hoffman to analyse the quality of "Gone in a Heartbeat", the television movie adaptation of the Whitehorse McDonald's kidnapping.

    335 - Sériàlle, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 28:49


    Notable Canadian Mr. Steven Page joins the program to enlighten listeners about the nature of those dark and troubled souls who choose to live in Whitehorse, home of the McDonald's Pizza Kidnapping.

    334 - Sériàlle, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 38:41


    Professional treasure hunter Christian B. Roper shares startling and disturbing information about a brutal k-wording (kidnapping) that may have been committed as retaliation for serving pizza at the Whitehorse McDonald's.

    333 - Sériàlle, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 26:39


    On episode 1 of Sériàlle, our new serialized series about Canadian McDonald's Pizza matters, a remote town in the territory of Yukon Territory begins to reveal its startling secrets.

    332 - Tim Horton's Pizza, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 17:52


    At great risk to my own personal safety, I uncover exactly who manufactures the pizza ovens currently being used by Tim Horton's. And this information is sure to throw McDonald's into an uncontrollable rage.

    331 - Tim Horton's Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 16:47


    In the first of a mult-part series on recent pizza developments in Canada, I investigate the addition of pizza to the Tim Horton's menu.

    330 - Total Eclipse of the McDonald's Parking Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 26:39


    Special deputy journalist Karl (Up There in Canada) files a report from a Toronto-area McDonald's that happens to be in the 2024 total solar eclipse's path of totality.

    329 - Easter Egg Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 18:36


    On a special Easter edition of the program, my plan to spread the Good News about McDonald's Pizza via Easter egg hunt is thwarted by an agent of the cloth.

    328 - Chicken Pizza Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 17:08


    Upon learning that Chick-fil-A is now serving pizza, I seek to discover whether it is prepared in the same way as the restaurant's standard menu items (blessed by Jesus Ben-David, a.k.a. The Christ).

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