McDonald's
Mentioned in 211 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A global fast food chain with approximately 13,000-14,000 U.S. locations, known for menu items including McNuggets, hamburgers, and French fries. Frequently discussed in podcasts across business, investing, and health contexts—referenced as a franchise scaling exemplar, valuation benchmark for competitors, subject of health and dietary debates, and cultural touchstone in various narratives from economics to true crime. The company actively sponsors podcasts and runs promotional campaigns for limited-time menu offerings.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 15, 2026
4/15/26: Troop Surge To Iran, Dire Economic Warnings, JD Vance Begs Voters, Italy Clashes With Israel
“Referenced for medium fry price shock at $4.59, illustrating consumer sticker shock from inflation”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 15, 2026
6a Tax Day, Scoop Dave Chappelle Show Coming Back, Fleetweek 04-15-26
“Referenced in John Mulaney bit about childhood experiences and parental disappointment”
I Am All In with Scott Patterson · Apr 15, 2026
Gilmore Girls Gazette: A Gilmore Prediction That Has Danielle Shocked, An Unrecognizable Tristan, and Melissa McCarthy Doing Something Unbelievable
“Fast food chain discussed regarding childhood experiences and fries reheating techniques”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 15, 2026
Tax Day, TMZ Hits DC, Anti-Trump Judge Halted, PWC Data Center Battle
“Featured in White House DoorDash delivery photo op demonstrating no-tax-tips policy implementation”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 15, 2026
I Slop, You Slop, We All Slop For Slop Bowls!
“Traditional fast food competitor; now competing in discount space; tracking percentage of orders with promotional discounts as recession indicator”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 13, 2026
1PM ET 04/13/2026 Newscast
“President Trump received delivery order at White House, used as example for discussing tax policy on tips”
KidNuz: News for Kids · Apr 13, 2026
04.13.2026
“CEO Chris Kamchinsky faced social media backlash for taking a tiny bite of the Big Arch Burger during promotion”
Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast · Apr 13, 2026
Late to Your Life? You Need Less Friction | Clutterbug Podcast #321
“Used as example of a morning reward (bacon egg McMuffin) to incentivize earlier wake-up times”
Good Guys · Apr 13, 2026
Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR
“Discussed rising fast food prices; Big Mac combo now costs $18, prompting analysis of value menu options”
Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update · Apr 12, 2026
FULL SHOW: Mom’s Night Out Date, Brooke’s Family Secret + Alexis’ Boozy Mexico Lesson (4/8/26)
“Featured in laser story about Ronnie McNugget demanding free cookies and robbing the restaurant”
Bold Names · Apr 10, 2026
McDonald's CEO on Going Viral, the Big Arch and the Fast-Food Value War
“Primary subject; CEO discusses viral video, Big Arch burger, value strategy, and 70M daily customers”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 9, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/9/26
“QSR client of ARU using AI behavioral prediction to understand GLP-1 user impact on fast food consumption”
How Rude, Tanneritos! · Apr 9, 2026
Some Time with Emily Hope Webster
“Emily appeared in McDonald's commercials as part of her extensive commercial work before Small Wonder”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 8, 2026
Off-Air Show with Felger // April 8, 2026
“Fast food chain discussed regarding Filet-O-Fish sandwich quality and assembly consistency issues”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 8, 2026
Republicans Should Fear Democratic Socialism | Mundo Clip 4-8-26
“Referenced as example of affordability crisis when caller notes young people cannot afford value menu items”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 8, 2026
FULL SHOW: Mom’s Night Out Date, Brooke’s Family Secret + Alexis’ Boozy Mexico Lesson (4/8/26)
“Featured in story about Ronnie McNugget demanding free cookies and stealing meals from location”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 8, 2026
A Tradition Unlike Any Other
“Fast food chain; subject of robbery incident involving customer demanding free cookies”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 8, 2026
What Is It With Murderous Idiots?!
“Experimenting with K-shaped menu strategy offering both premium items ($6-9 burgers) and budget options for different customer segments”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 8, 2026
9a McDonald Big Order 04-08-26
“Featured in viral story about father's large bulk order requiring manager approval at drive-thru”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 8, 2026
Laser Stories (4/8/26)
“Subject of incident involving Ronnie McNugget who demanded free cookies, assaulted workers, and stole meals”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
The Worst Line to Get Stuck In
“Multiple discussions about drive-through ordering, app usage, loyalty points, and slow customer decision-making”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 8, 2026
Dunkin' vs. Starbucks
“Referenced for superior English muffin quality (Sausage McMuffin with Egg) and McCafé iced coffee as alternatives to competitors”
Morning Wire · Apr 7, 2026
Evening Wire: Iran Clock Ticks Down & UK Bans Ye | 4.7.26
“CEO Chris Kempensky faced viral mockery for awkward TikTok video taking tiny bite of Big Arch burger; addressed authenticity concerns”
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 7, 2026
Trump Rips On Biden At Egg Roll - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 272)
“Restaurant where accidental order was placed; threw birthday party for child involved in viral incident”
Game of Roses · Apr 3, 2026
Amanda & West Hard Launch EXPLODES Summer House (Scamanda) | This Week in Bachelor Nation
“Brand featured in Becca Martinez's April Fools' Instagram post about fictional McBuns sandwich”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 2, 2026
FULL SHOW: Proposal Rejection Awkward Call, Talk Like a Caveman + Karen Revenge Plan (4/2/26)
“Featured in multiple segments including drive-thru revenge prank and headset theft trolling incident”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 2, 2026
TikTok Click Shock (4/2/26)
“Featured in viral TikTok video where a stolen headset was used to prank drive-through customers for over an hour.”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 2, 2026
Masked Speaker: Pay It Backward
“Featured as the setting for the caller's drive-through encounter and the primary subject of the confession narrative.”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 1, 2026
FULL SHOW: Overprepared Date, Jeff’s Drunken Regret + Jose Got Phone Tapped? (4/1/26)
“Mentioned as globally popular fast food chain in context of ranch dressing expansion”
KSR · Apr 1, 2026
2026-04-01- KSR - Hour 1
“Fast food restaurant featured in April Fool's prank and service quality discussion”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 1, 2026
Happy April Fools Day!
“Fast food chain featured in viral drive-thru prank video involving stolen headset microphone”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 1, 2026
Laser Stories (4/1/26)
“Referenced as globally popular brand; context for discussing ranch dressing adoption in international markets”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Apr 1, 2026
Something Is Happening To Marketing Teams That's Never Happened Before
“Used as example of how automation (humanoid robots) creates new jobs in robotics engineering and management”
NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes · Mar 30, 2026
Anthony O’Neal on Why Jobs Won’t Make You Rich—But Mindset Will | NXT Chapter
“Referenced as example of real estate-focused business model; makes money from real estate, not burgers”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Mar 27, 2026
Heights Hotline | Ohio’s Worst Drivers, College Advice, and Beard Maintenance
“Referenced as regular dining option during Jason and Travis's college years at University of Cincinnati”
Handsome · Mar 24, 2026
Pete Holmes asks about inexplicable inexperiences
“Fast food chain referenced as having vegan burger options available at drive-through locations”
Pardon My Take · Mar 23, 2026
March Madness, Recapping The Last 4 Days Of Basketball, Sweet 16, Cal Wins The Break Up, Who’s Back and More
“QSR sponsor featuring the Big Arch burger as limited-time menu item”
Pardon My Take · Mar 20, 2026
March Madness Has Begun, High Point Upsets Wisconsin, UNC Meltdown, Stanford Steve Giving Best Bets For Friday + Fyre Fest Of The Week
“Sponsor promoting new Big Arch burger with multiple patties and custom sauce”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 19, 2026
Meta Just Bought Moltbook… The Internet for Machines Is Here NOW
“CEO's viral video used as example of content consistency paying off”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 18, 2026
Chris Hansen Says We Need the Death Penalty
“Mentioned in sponsor segment; offers limited-time food items and value menu options”
Bigfoot Society · Mar 18, 2026
A NAWAC Researcher Shares New Encounters And Activity From Area X
“Sponsor advertising limited-time food promotions and 99-cent iced coffee offer”
Pardon My Take · Mar 18, 2026
March Madness Mega Preview, Mark Titus Breaking Down The Bracket, USA Loses To Venezuela + Hot Seat/Cool Throne
“Fast food sponsor promoting new Big Arch burger with tangy sauce and double quarter pound patties”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Mar 16, 2026
7 Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett
“2008 financial crisis investment showing Buffett's strategy of buying quality during panics”
History That Doesn't Suck · Mar 16, 2026
201: A Soft Underbelly: The Allied Invasion of Sicily & the Fall of Il Duce
“Fast food sponsor; promotional offer for 99-cent iced coffee any size until 11am.”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Mar 16, 2026
Who are the NEPHILIM in the Bible?! (EXPLAINED) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“CEO featured in viral burger-tasting trend that hosts compared to Pastor Josh's earlier blind taste test”
Giggly Squad · Mar 13, 2026
Giggling about crushes, conjugal visits, and kalteen bars
“Fast food chain discussed regarding CEO's awkward burger advertisement and product promotion”
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Mar 13, 2026
Butterfly Buns, Barmbrack and Soda Bread: The Secrets of Irish Baking
“Case study of global brand managing 400+ advertising agencies worldwide for consistent messaging”
Pardon My Take · Mar 13, 2026
WBC Hero Vinnie Pasquantino, Bill Raftery Talking March Madness, Conf Tourney Week, Bam’s 83, NFL Free Agency And Fyre Fest
“Big Arch burger promotion featuring two quarter-pound patties, three cheese slices, and signature sauce”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 10, 2026
The Sabres Are Unstoppable and The Islanders Have Their Superstar w/ Matthew Schaefer
“Featured through extended discussion of CEO Chris Kempczinski's viral Big Arch burger promotional video and marketing strategy”
Morning Wire · Mar 6, 2026
Evening Wire: American Adversary Aids Iran & Gonzales Bows Out | 3.6.26
“CEO Chris Kempinski promoted new Big Arch burger in social media video sparking CEO rivalry with Burger King”