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Big Boy Heists, Roller-skating Floats, and the World’s Sexiest Freeway Mannequin
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Jeff and Chris kick things off with a sarsaparilla fueled dive into the wild world of vintage family restaurants. The guys unwrap the cringey backstory of Sambo’s, Bob’s Big Boy thefts, Howard Johnson’s over-the-freeway diners, puberty inducing mannequins in lingerie on Interstate 8, and the alleged crimesof the Frito Bandito. There’s even a heartfelt shoutout to Coco’s, Marie Callender’s, and yet another nod to the legendary local eatery Beef & Bun—which apparently only makes sense if you’ve ever been sunburned in San Carlos.
Along the way, Chris confesses his growing, unstoppable Merv Griffin-style “ooohs,” Jeff compares old diners to Twilight Zone death traps, and both hosts relive the trauma of being raised in an era where Speedy Gonzales was considered "diverse representation." It’s the exact type of deranged energy you’ve come to expect—and if you haven’t come to expect it by now, welcome to Nice Pull!
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