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

"Fine" Dining

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
• "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode!

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 [email protected].