Burger King
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major fast food chain operating globally through franchise expansion, known primarily for the Whopper sandwich. Recent podcast mentions focus on significant business transformations under 3G Capital ownership, operational innovations including AI employee coaching tools ("Patty" chatbot), a major Whopper reformulation after a decade, and the company's CEO directly engaging with customer feedback through personal calls and texts as a marketing strategy. The company also appears in discussions ranging from food industry practices and nutrition to employment controversies and cultural references.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Critical Role · Apr 16, 2026
Welcome Back to Weirdsville | Weird Kids Returns on May 5th
“Fast food restaurant mentioned in comedic anecdote involving Weird Al Yankovic encounter”
Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Peg Is Your Pig (Jimmy Pardo, May Darmon, Joe Wengert)
“Sponsor advertising kids eat free promotion during school holidays via BK app”
Bold Names · Apr 10, 2026
McDonald's CEO on Going Viral, the Big Arch and the Fast-Food Value War
“Competitor that responded to McDonald's viral moment with video of president taking large bite of Whopper”
Creepy · Apr 9, 2026
Day 3 - Knocking Geoff & The Lake That Doesn’t Reflect the Same Sky
“Fast food sponsor advertising kids eat free promotion during school holidays in mid-roll advertisement”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 1, 2026
FULL SHOW: Overprepared Date, Jeff’s Drunken Regret + Jose Got Phone Tapped? (4/1/26)
“2017 April Fool's prank launching whopper-flavored toothpaste combining burger flavor with dental hygiene”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Apr 1, 2026
Katie Lowes & Zach Noe Towers: Awards & Burritos
“Fast food chain; promoted kids eat free offer (March 27-April 20) available on BK app”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 1, 2026
Shock Collar Question of the Day (4/1/26)
“Launched Whopper-flavored toothpaste in 2017 April Fool's prank combining iconic burger flavor with dental care”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 10, 2026
The Sabres Are Unstoppable and The Islanders Have Their Superstar w/ Matthew Schaefer
“Mentioned in comparison to McDonald's CEO burger video as competitor with similar promotional content”
Morning Wire · Mar 6, 2026
Evening Wire: American Adversary Aids Iran & Gonzales Bows Out | 3.6.26
“CEO Tom Curtis responded to McDonald's burger promotion with competing Whopper marketing video on social media”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
AI Revenue Explodes, Dario’s Memo, McDonald's CEO’s Baby Burger Bite
“CEO participated in viral burger-eating response to McDonald's marketing moment”
Mojo In The Morning · Mar 6, 2026
Full Show 03-06-2026
“Fast food chain mentioned in discussion of commercial density in Sterling Heights”
Pivot · Mar 6, 2026
Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
“Responding to McDonald's viral CEO video with competing marketing content showing enthusiasm”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Mar 5, 2026
Financializing Super Intelligence, Amazon's $50B Late Fee | #235
“Launching AI voice assistant 'Patti' in employee headsets for performance monitoring”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“CEO created competing video showing more enthusiastic burger consumption”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam
“CEO responded with more convincing burger eating video”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 2
“Reformulated signature Whopper with new bun, mayonnaise, and packaging for first time in 10+ years”
Fox News Hourly Update · Feb 28, 2026
7PM ET 02/28/2026 Newscast
“Refreshing iconic Whopper sandwich for first time in nearly a decade with premium bun and improved ingredients”
Omni Talk Retail · Feb 28, 2026
Burger King’s President Answers the Phone | Fast Five Shorts
“President Tom Curtis fielding customer calls/texts as marketing initiative; outperformed fast food sector 9 of 12 quarters with 2.6% Q4 same-store sales growth”
Marketplace · Feb 27, 2026
Fast-casual meal deals are upon us
“Launching AI chatbot 'Patty' to monitor employee performance and coach meal preparation”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 27, 2026
I Make Myself Cringe All The Time. You'll Get Used To It.
“Fast food chain making first major Whopper changes in decade: softer bun, creamier mayo, cardboard box packaging”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Rolling out AI chatbot 'Patty' in employee headsets to evaluate friendliness and provide coaching”
TBPN · Feb 27, 2026
Nvidia Earnings, Paramount Emerges Victorious, Block Layoffs | Diet TBPN
“Launching AI chatbot to assess worker friendliness and recognize customer service phrases”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 26, 2026
Why NVIDIA’s Awesome Earnings Tanked the Market
“Deployed Patty AI chatbot to assist staff with meal prep, inventory management, and customer service coaching via headsets, raising employee surveillance and performance review concerns.”
Omni Talk Retail · Feb 25, 2026
BK PR Stunts, Kohl’s Deal Bars & Why You Should Learn How To Say ‘Smart Store’ In French | Fast Five
“President Tom Curtis fielding customer calls and texts at personal work number as marketing campaign and customer feedback initiative”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Feb 25, 2026
Ranking The Best Fast Food Value Items ft. Emily Fleming
“Mentioned as omitted from value menu analysis; referenced for play place nostalgia”
Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson · Feb 24, 2026
What’s Up THIS WEEK! Instagram + LinkedIn NEW Engagement Must Do’s! + Love Story on HULU | Ep. 465
“CEO Tom Curtis personally handling customer calls for 4+ hours daily as part of 'Build the Whopper Your Way' campaign”
Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
Running Up the Tab! w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
“Fast food chain referenced as appropriate venue for quick meal consumption”
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer · Feb 13, 2026
Celebrating Galentine's Day (w/ Sasheer Zamata)
“Fast food chain referenced in anecdote about eating while traveling internationally and domestically”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 12, 2026
Bondi Spins Out Over Epstein Questions & Olympian Confesses Affair on Live TV | Andrew Jarecki
“Mentioned as employer of incarcerated workers leased by Alabama prison system for unpaid labor”
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy · Feb 10, 2026
Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz - Inside 3G Capital - [Invest Like the Best, EP.458]
“Acquired 2010 for $1B+ equity; transformed from undervalued brand to $30B+ company through operational improvements and global franchise expansion”
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer · Feb 9, 2026
Bert's Not Dead | 2 Bears, 1 Cave
“Mentioned for having better Whopper sandwich than McDonald's Big Mac in taste comparison debate”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 9, 2026
Office Hours: Breaking Free from Food Addiction
“Fast food chain cited as example of hyper-palatable engineered foods driving unconscious consumption patterns”
The Chef's Cut · Feb 2, 2026
Byron Gomez on Burger King Beginnings, Life After Top Chef, and Meeting Michelin Expectations!!
“Byron's first restaurant job in mid-teens; marked beginning of his culinary journey and sparked his passion for cooking”
NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026
NPR News: 01-30-2026 6PM EST
“A location in Roebuck was identified as an exposure site during South Carolina's measles outbreak.”
Duck Call Room · Jan 29, 2026
Dave Ramsey Meets Uncle Si’s Finances (Willie Knew This Was Coming)
“Referenced as minimum wage employment baseline ($1.65/hour) compared to self-employment lawn care income”
DarkHorse Podcast · Dec 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve of Destruction: The 307th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Partnered with sleep lab to clinically test Nightmare King burger's ability to induce nightmares via REM disruption”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Dec 25, 2025
Kumail Nanjiani Was a Cute Kid
“Referenced in anecdote about affordable food options during financial hardship”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Dec 2, 2025
Wendy's "Vanilla" Shakeup: Let's Get Bolder & Back on Top
“Historical competitor mentioned as part of early QSR landscape when Wendy's was founded”
The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast · Nov 5, 2025
5 Strategic Disciplines to Build a $100 Million Company | Exponential Growth Secrets
“Built on the same quick-service system model as McDonald's, demonstrating replicable business model success.”
The Tim Dillon Show · Aug 16, 2025
458 - A Police State, Candace’s Lawsuit, & The La Quinta Promise
“Referenced for historical marketing of controversial food items like the Bacon Sunday”
Smosh Reads Reddit Stories · Jun 7, 2025
We Are NEVER Getting Back Together | Reading Reddit Stories
“Sponsor offering kids eat free promotion during school holidays via mobile app”
It's Been a Minute · Jan 10, 2025