The Weekly Mac - McDonalds and Fast-Food News and Trends.
"The Weekly Mac" is your delectable gateway to the ever-evolving world of McDonald's and fast-food phenomena. Hosted by the charismatic Austin Irwin, each episode serves up a delicious blend of heartwarming stories, tantalizing menu updates, and epic food adventures. Join us as we share legendary tales from the drive-thru, explore mouthwatering international delights, and uncover the latest culinary surprises from the Golden Arches and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard fast-food aficionado or simply crave a taste of the extraordinary, "The Weekly Mac" promises to satisfy your appetite for all things sizzling in the world of fast food. Bon appétit! The Weekly Mac is a production of Caloroga Shark Media and is not associated, affiliated, or sponsored by any fast-food venture. Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.
Episodes
- McDonald's Slashes Prices in Desperate Bid to Win Back Customers!
- $5 Meal Deals: McDonald's Secret Weapon to Regain Fast Food Throne!
- Viral $12 McDonald's Box Sparks Nationwide Debate on Regional Pricing!
- Taco Bell Unveils $5 Taco Discovery Box – LeBron James and Jason Sudeikis Star in New Ad!
- Wendy's Unleashes Massive 50-Nugget Party Pack with Free Nugget Wednesdays!
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May 9, 2024 • 8 mins
"McFlurry Fury: Canada Gets Confetti Cookie Dough Delight, US Left in the Cold!" - "Fans Cry Foul as Mickey D's Plays Favorites with Frosty Treats"
"Bigger is Better? McDonald's Supersizes its Burger Game!" - "New 'Larger Satiating Burger' Set to Take Taste Buds by Storm"
"Fruity McFloat Frenzy Hits Indonesia!" - "Sprite x Mango, Coca-Cola x Strawberry & More: The Blast Heard 'Round the World"
"Houston, We Have Free Breakfast! Loc...
"Bigger is Better? McDonald's Supersizes its Burger Game!" - "New 'Larger Satiating Burger' Set to Take Taste Buds by Storm"
"Fruity McFloat Frenzy Hits Indonesia!" - "Sprite x Mango, Coca-Cola x Strawberry & More: The Blast Heard 'Round the World"
"Houston, We Have Free Breakfast! Loc...
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- "McRipoff! Ex-Chef Exposes Most Overpriced McDonald's Item" - "Big Mac Attack on Your Wallet: Quarter Pounder Gives More Bang for Your Buck!"
- "McDonald's Japan Flips for Flapjack Franken-Pie!" - Maple Butter Hotcake Mashup Leaves Taste Buds Confused and Amused"
- "McBurrito Lockdown: No Substitutions Allowed!" - "Frozen Egg Mix Puts Breakfast Wrap Modifications on Ice"
- "Mickey D's Feels the Squeeze as Customers Count Pennies" - Glob...
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1. Trump's Team Can't Get Enough McDonald's During Hush Money Trial! - Staffers Spend Another $500 on Burgers, Fries, and Nuggets - But No Tip!
2. Secrets of the McDonald's Menu Revealed! - Insider Expose Uncovers Forbidden Franken-Foods You Can Order!
3. McDonald's Caters Weddings Now?! - Indonesian Couples Can Tie the Knot with 100 Big Macs!
4. Taco Bell Unleashes $5 Taco Tuesday Super Deal! - Fast Food Fans Go Wild for Massive Savi...
2. Secrets of the McDonald's Menu Revealed! - Insider Expose Uncovers Forbidden Franken-Foods You Can Order!
3. McDonald's Caters Weddings Now?! - Indonesian Couples Can Tie the Knot with 100 Big Macs!
4. Taco Bell Unleashes $5 Taco Tuesday Super Deal! - Fast Food Fans Go Wild for Massive Savi...
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April 18, 2024 • 9 mins
1. McDonald's Spices Things Up with New Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy Sandwiches!
2. Pickle Power: The Ultimate Ranking of Fast Food's Best Briny Bites Revealed!
3. Sedona's Shocking Teal Arches: The Mysterious McDonald's That Broke All the Rules!
4. Bojangles' Big California Invasion: Southern Fried Chicken Chain Sets Sights on LA!
5. Fast Food Frenzy: California's $20 Minimum Wage Sparks Pricing Panic and Restaurant Rivalry!
2. Pickle Power: The Ultimate Ranking of Fast Food's Best Briny Bites Revealed!
3. Sedona's Shocking Teal Arches: The Mysterious McDonald's That Broke All the Rules!
4. Bojangles' Big California Invasion: Southern Fried Chicken Chain Sets Sights on LA!
5. Fast Food Frenzy: California's $20 Minimum Wage Sparks Pricing Panic and Restaurant Rivalry!
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April 11, 2024 • 7 mins
1. McDonald's entices customers with billboard ads that emit the irresistible aroma of french fries using a clever heat and ventilation system.
2. Aldi's budget-friendly Summit Cola is a dead ringer for McDonald's Coca-Cola, offering the same crisp, spicy flavor at a fraction of the price.
3. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett reveals his preference for simple pleasures like McDonald's hamburgers over expensive meals.
4. Former McDon...
2. Aldi's budget-friendly Summit Cola is a dead ringer for McDonald's Coca-Cola, offering the same crisp, spicy flavor at a fraction of the price.
3. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett reveals his preference for simple pleasures like McDonald's hamburgers over expensive meals.
4. Former McDon...
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April 4, 2024 • 7 mins
1. California Fast Food Frenzy: Price Hikes Hit as $20 Minimum Wage Takes Effect!
2. From Flipping Burgers to Spitting Bars: Lil Yachty's McDonald's Remix Menu Collab!
3. Spicy McNuggets Sizzle: The Fiery Favorite That's Knocking It Out of the Park!
4. AI-Powered Fast Food Revolution: Yum! Brands Embraces Tech for Smarter, Faster Eats!
5. Top 10 Fast Food Protein Powerhouses Revealed: Fuel Your Body on the Go!
2. From Flipping Burgers to Spitting Bars: Lil Yachty's McDonald's Remix Menu Collab!
3. Spicy McNuggets Sizzle: The Fiery Favorite That's Knocking It Out of the Park!
4. AI-Powered Fast Food Revolution: Yum! Brands Embraces Tech for Smarter, Faster Eats!
5. Top 10 Fast Food Protein Powerhouses Revealed: Fuel Your Body on the Go!
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March 28, 2024 • 8 mins
1. McDonald's Gambles on Krispy Kreme Deal: Breakfast Bliss or Brand Bust?
2. Grimace Shake Sensation: McDonald's Viral Hit Overshadows Lackluster Menu!
3. Spicy McNuggets Return: McDonald's Fans Flock as Fiery Favorite Resurfaces!
4. Bagel Breakfasts are Back: McDonald's Revives Beloved Sandwiches Nationwide!
5. California Fast-Food Fallout: $20 Minimum Wage Spurs Job Cuts and Closures!
6. Chick-fil-A's Antibiotic U-Turn: Quality Conce...
2. Grimace Shake Sensation: McDonald's Viral Hit Overshadows Lackluster Menu!
3. Spicy McNuggets Return: McDonald's Fans Flock as Fiery Favorite Resurfaces!
4. Bagel Breakfasts are Back: McDonald's Revives Beloved Sandwiches Nationwide!
5. California Fast-Food Fallout: $20 Minimum Wage Spurs Job Cuts and Closures!
6. Chick-fil-A's Antibiotic U-Turn: Quality Conce...
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March 21, 2024 • 8 mins
1. Secret McDonald's $12 Dinner Box Hack Takes TikTok by Storm!
2. McDonald's Tech Meltdown: Glitch Leaves Customers Hangry Worldwide!
3. Starbucks Dethrones Subway in Global Domination, Aims for McDonald's Crown!
4. Subway's Shocking Soda Switch: Ditching Coke for Pepsi in 10-Year Mega Deal!
5. Top 5 Airports for Fast Food Frenzy Revealed: Chow Down Before Takeoff!
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March 14, 2024 • 7 mins
"McDonald's Unveils Unique Hello Kitty x Yu-Gi-Oh! Happy Meal Toys in Belgium!"
"Trump's Tariff Talks: Potential Repercussions for Starbucks and McDonald's Discussed!"
"McDonald's UK Introduces 'Inclusive' Uniform Trial with Jeans and Joggers!"
"Paul Giamatti's Oscars Style: Sporting In-N-Out Cufflinks for Good Luck Charm!"
"Social Media Uproar Over Five Guys' Menu Prices as $24 Receipt Goes Viral!"
"Trump's Tariff Talks: Potential Repercussions for Starbucks and McDonald's Discussed!"
"McDonald's UK Introduces 'Inclusive' Uniform Trial with Jeans and Joggers!"
"Paul Giamatti's Oscars Style: Sporting In-N-Out Cufflinks for Good Luck Charm!"
"Social Media Uproar Over Five Guys' Menu Prices as $24 Receipt Goes Viral!"
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1. "Tanya Hill-Holliday: From Scrubbing Toilets to McDonald's Mogul – A Journey of Grit and Grace!"
2. "McDonald's '80s Photo Hoax Exposed: AI Shenanigans Unveiled!"
3. "Wendy's Dynamic Pricing Drama: Burgers, Brouhaha, and Business!"
4. "Fast Food, Fast Coffee: The Rise of Caffeine Revolution in Drive-Thrus Across America!" The top 8 fast-food coffees.
2. "McDonald's '80s Photo Hoax Exposed: AI Shenanigans Unveiled!"
3. "Wendy's Dynamic Pricing Drama: Burgers, Brouhaha, and Business!"
4. "Fast Food, Fast Coffee: The Rise of Caffeine Revolution in Drive-Thrus Across America!" The top 8 fast-food coffees.
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February 29, 2024 • 10 mins
1. **McDonald's Ignites Anime Frenzy with Spicy Chili WcNuggets!**
2. **Half-Cheese Outrage: McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Sparks Cheesy Rebellion!**
3. **Wendy's Shakes Up Fast Food with Uber-Style Surge Pricing!**
4. **South Korean BBQ Chicken Dethrones KFC in US Taste Test Triumph!**
5. **Oreo's Epic Fast-Food Takeover: Jack in the Box Launches Ultimate Cookie Bar & Mint Shake Showdown!**
2. **Half-Cheese Outrage: McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Sparks Cheesy Rebellion!**
3. **Wendy's Shakes Up Fast Food with Uber-Style Surge Pricing!**
4. **South Korean BBQ Chicken Dethrones KFC in US Taste Test Triumph!**
5. **Oreo's Epic Fast-Food Takeover: Jack in the Box Launches Ultimate Cookie Bar & Mint Shake Showdown!**
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February 22, 2024 • 11 mins
1. **"McDonald's Unleashes Anime Adventure: Enter the World of WcDonald’s with Manga Artist Acky Bright!"**
2. **"McDonald's Fashion Meets Fast Food: Nail Your Next Manicure with Big Mac Inspired Polish!"**
3. **"Shrinkflation Hits Fast Food: Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder Still Weigh In?"**
4. **"McDonald's Reigns Supreme in Burger Chain Showdown, Leaving Competitors in the Dust!"**
5. **"Popeyes Sets Sights on Domination with Bold E...
2. **"McDonald's Fashion Meets Fast Food: Nail Your Next Manicure with Big Mac Inspired Polish!"**
3. **"Shrinkflation Hits Fast Food: Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder Still Weigh In?"**
4. **"McDonald's Reigns Supreme in Burger Chain Showdown, Leaving Competitors in the Dust!"**
5. **"Popeyes Sets Sights on Domination with Bold E...
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February 15, 2024 • 8 mins
1. "Bite-Sized Bargains: How to Satisfy Your Cravings Without Breaking the Bank!"
2. "Chipotle Hack: Double the Deliciousness at Half the Price!"
3. "Golden Savings: McDonald's Value Menu Delights for $3 or Less!"
4. "Taco Bell Treats: Taste Bud Happiness for Just $2!"
5. "Wendy's Wins the Wallet War: Budget-Friendly Feasts Under $4!"
6. "Burger King's Royal Savings: Feast Like Royalty for Under $3!"
7. "Subway's Sub of The Day: A Sandwi...
2. "Chipotle Hack: Double the Deliciousness at Half the Price!"
3. "Golden Savings: McDonald's Value Menu Delights for $3 or Less!"
4. "Taco Bell Treats: Taste Bud Happiness for Just $2!"
5. "Wendy's Wins the Wallet War: Budget-Friendly Feasts Under $4!"
6. "Burger King's Royal Savings: Feast Like Royalty for Under $3!"
7. "Subway's Sub of The Day: A Sandwi...
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February 8, 2024 • 11 mins
1. **Super Bowl Snack Spectacular**: Dive into Delicious Deals from Your Favorite Chains!
2. **McDonald's Menu Dilemma**: The Challenge of Affordability in the Fast-Food Giant's Quarter
3. **Taco Bell's Reddit Revolution**: Pricing Woes and Cravings Value Menu Success
4. **Celebrating a Century at McDonald's**: The Heartwarming Story of Zan White
5. **Majestic Moose Takeover**: Anchorage's Winter Wonderland Encounter at McDonald's
2. **McDonald's Menu Dilemma**: The Challenge of Affordability in the Fast-Food Giant's Quarter
3. **Taco Bell's Reddit Revolution**: Pricing Woes and Cravings Value Menu Success
4. **Celebrating a Century at McDonald's**: The Heartwarming Story of Zan White
5. **Majestic Moose Takeover**: Anchorage's Winter Wonderland Encounter at McDonald's
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February 5, 2024 • 11 mins
1. "Shamrock Shake Returns: McDonald's Minty Magic Takes an Early Leap!"
2. "Bagel Bonanza: McDonald's Makes Breakfast Dreams Come True in SoCal!"
3. "Hamburglar's Muscle Car Heist: A Cheesy Conspiracy Unveiled at McDonald's!"
4. "Vegan Vexations: UK Plant-Based Restaurants Face Meaty Competition!"
5. "Taco Bell's Healthy Hack: Navigating the Menu for a Tastier Tomorrow!"
2. "Bagel Bonanza: McDonald's Makes Breakfast Dreams Come True in SoCal!"
3. "Hamburglar's Muscle Car Heist: A Cheesy Conspiracy Unveiled at McDonald's!"
4. "Vegan Vexations: UK Plant-Based Restaurants Face Meaty Competition!"
5. "Taco Bell's Healthy Hack: Navigating the Menu for a Tastier Tomorrow!"
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January 30, 2024 • 14 mins
"McDonald's Unleashes the Mega Double Big Mac: Four Patties of Burger Bliss!"
"McDonald's UK Paints Valentine's Red with Irresistible Pink Desserts!"
"Hardee's Heart-Shaped Biscuit Sandwiches Return to Steal Hearts This Valentine's!"
"Unlock the McDonald's Secret Menu: From Root Beer Floats to Frozen Fantasies!"
"Chill Out with McDonald's Secret Menu Ice Cream Hacks: Coffee Shakes and More!"
"Wendy's Breakfast Revolution: Meet the Heart...
"McDonald's UK Paints Valentine's Red with Irresistible Pink Desserts!"
"Hardee's Heart-Shaped Biscuit Sandwiches Return to Steal Hearts This Valentine's!"
"Unlock the McDonald's Secret Menu: From Root Beer Floats to Frozen Fantasies!"
"Chill Out with McDonald's Secret Menu Ice Cream Hacks: Coffee Shakes and More!"
"Wendy's Breakfast Revolution: Meet the Heart...
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January 25, 2024 • 8 mins
"Secret Formula Unveiled: Why McDonald's Coca-Cola Is a Match Made in Soda Heaven!"
"Orlando's Culinary Wonderland: Inside the World's Largest McDonald's Adventure!"
"Burger Wars Heat Up: Burger King's Fiery Challenge to McDonald's!"
"French Tacos: The Fast-Food Phenomenon Sweeping France and Beyond!"
"Orlando's Culinary Wonderland: Inside the World's Largest McDonald's Adventure!"
"Burger Wars Heat Up: Burger King's Fiery Challenge to McDonald's!"
"French Tacos: The Fast-Food Phenomenon Sweeping France and Beyond!"
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January 22, 2024 • 11 mins
- "McDonald's Breakfast Wrap Makes Triumphant Return, Sending Fans Into Morning Madness!"
- "Strawberry & Crème Pie: McDonald's Sweet Sensation Sweeps the Nation Once More!"
- "TikTok Chef Reveals Secret to Recreating McDonald's Breakfast Sausage Magic at Home!"
- "Bojangles Shakes Up Fast Food Scene with Ambitious Nationwide Expansion Plan!"
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January 18, 2024 • 8 mins
1. "Fast Food Fairytale Unveiled: McDonald's Drive-Thru Star's Epic Encounter with Eagles' Jason Kelce!"
2. "Morning Madness at McDonald's: Breakfast Wrap's Sizzling Comeback and International Flavor Fiesta!"
3. "Reality TV Bachelor's Exotic McDonald's Escapade: From Japanese Burgers to Sweet Surprises!"
4. "Billion-Dollar Burger Bonanza! Burger King's Grand Revamp to Wow Hungry Hearts!"
5. "Hello Kitty and McDonald's Join Forces: Crys...
2. "Morning Madness at McDonald's: Breakfast Wrap's Sizzling Comeback and International Flavor Fiesta!"
3. "Reality TV Bachelor's Exotic McDonald's Escapade: From Japanese Burgers to Sweet Surprises!"
4. "Billion-Dollar Burger Bonanza! Burger King's Grand Revamp to Wow Hungry Hearts!"
5. "Hello Kitty and McDonald's Join Forces: Crys...
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