Episode 17

Brian seeks to go on a spiritual retreat in order to combat stress from his IJP. The employee suggests that Brian spend time talking one-on-one with an angel guide so that the program can create an ex...

31 Jul 201711min

Brian considers that the Pomeroy pizza might be part of a series of deceptive acts due to its crusts’ lack of cornmeal. Brian calls various cornmeal suppliers to inquire if they sold cornmeal to McDon...

25 Jul 20179min

Brian suggests that McDonald’s might not be wholly responsible for the removal of pizza from the menu. Brian considers the possibility that McDonald’s has nothing to benefit from ceasing to serve pizz...

17 Jul 20177min

Pomeroy, 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...

21 Jun 201748min

Brian announces a live call-in episode for listeners to share their experiences with McDonald’s pizza. Brian also says listeners can call (323) 319-JERK if they are unavailable to call in live. Brian ...

17 Jun 20174min

A preview of our second donors-only Q&A bonus episode.

12 Jun 20177min

Brian addresses the Twitter controversy over calling his project a podcast and decides to refer to it as an investigative journalism program (IJP). Brian hypothesizes that people are either suppressin...

8 Jun 201712min

Brian 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 h...

23 Mai 201721min