Taco Bell
Mentioned in 54 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Taco Bell (company) A major quick-service restaurant chain discussed across podcasts for its value menu offerings, late-night dining culture, and role as a significant low-wage employer. Podcast mentions span business analysis (replicable QSR model, inflation tracking), food culture commentary (menu items, dietary choices), and technology implementation (recent AI drive-through failures). The brand also appears frequently in personal spending discussions and has established itself through cultural marketing moments and celebrity partnerships.
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Episode Mentions
GOONS · May 18, 2026
#249 - SOUP IS BACK!!! OMG!!OMG!!!OMG!
“Part of truck stop combo restaurant where hosts ate during tour”
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya · May 12, 2026
IMHO's Darby and Alexis Summon Charcuterie Spirits with Trixie
“Fast food chain discussed for Crunchwrap Supreme recipe recreation and as hypothetical first destination after prison release”
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing · May 7, 2026
Agency Month w/J.K. Lyons from Conscious Minds - Just Shoot It 526
“Used as example of brand with regular product rollout marketing cycles”
Wall Street Breakfast · May 6, 2026
Soda & chips: McDonald's and AMD in focus
“Mentioned as competitor watching McDonald's beverage innovation to protect market share”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 6, 2026
President Barack Obama | No Strait Answer
“Referenced as offering Cinco de Mayo promotional deals”
Marketplace · Apr 29, 2026
Powell's farewell?
“QSR brand successfully pivoting to lifestyle brand through merchandise, influencer events, and cultural marketing beyond traditional food sales”
Squawk Pod · Apr 29, 2026
David Rubenstein, the FOMC, & Saving Spirit Airlines 4/29/26
“Brian Nichols served as CEO from 2015-2018 before Chipotle role; mentioned in discussion of his background”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 15, 2026
Crisis of Bowels
“Fast food chain sponsoring 50K ultra-marathon race with mandatory stops at 8 locations”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 15, 2026
I Get It for Free
“Fast food chain cited as target of caller's strategy to get free food by falsely claiming order errors multiple times weekly”
Spike's Car Radio · Apr 15, 2026
Why LA is the Car Capital of the World
“LA-based fast food chain mentioned as example of LA's dominance in fast food innovation”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 15, 2026
I Slop, You Slop, We All Slop For Slop Bowls!
“QSR competitor; influenced by Chipotle's sauce/customization model; entering discount promotional space”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 15, 2026
Billy Crystal | Holy Crap
“Used as comedic reference in segment about declining US fertility rates”
CreepCast · Apr 12, 2026
Lucille’s Late Night Snack Shack | CreepCast
“Referenced as alternative late-night food option the protagonist considers instead of visiting snack bar”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
The Worst Line to Get Stuck In
“Referenced for frequently changing menu items that cause customer indecision at ordering windows”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 8, 2026
Dunkin' vs. Starbucks
“Example of chain with quality variance across locations; quality control challenges at scale”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 7, 2026
FULL SHOW: Ghosted My Wedding Awkward Call, Bully Revenge Secret + Beat Brooke (4/7/26)
“Referenced as secondary job location in prank call scenario”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 7, 2026
Phone Tap: Stoner Max Dog Breeder
“Max mentions needing to get to his Taco Bell job within 15 minutes or risk losing his 10% employee discount”
You Should Know Podcast · Apr 6, 2026
THE MILE HIGH CLUB! -You Should Know Podcast-
“Fast food chain mentioned humorously as wife's joking threat to work there after scam”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 1, 2026
6a April Fools, Megan Thee Stallion Broadway and Chick Fil A No Phones 04-01-26
“Referenced 1996 April Fool's prank claiming they purchased the Liberty Bell and renamed it the Taco Liberty Bell”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 1, 2026
Trying All The Rollie Tube Foods at 7-Eleven
“Referenced for shredded chicken quality improvements in Cantina menu and grilled chicken protein comparisons”
Bad Friends · Mar 30, 2026
Bobby’s Dog Died on Fancy’s B Day
“Birthday food delivery gift for Fancy featuring chalupas and other menu items”
HardLore · Mar 19, 2026
Q&A Special: Top 4 Albums of 2025, Crowbar's Sudden Popularity & Favorite HardLore Moments Ever
“Fast food chain mentioned for new Crème Brûlée French Rap menu item”
20/20 · Mar 17, 2026
True Crime Vault: Lock the Door Behind You
“Fast food employer where victims Shawna Hawk, Audrey Spain, Vanessa Mack worked; primary employment vector for Wallace's victim access”
Hey Riddle Riddle · Mar 11, 2026
#399: Tedd-99
“Subject of extended opening comedy bit about hypothetical return to 1986 pricing and slogan changes”
Financial Audit · Mar 2, 2026
The CRAZIEST Reveal In Financial Audit History
“Frequent food delivery destination; appears multiple times in spending analysis as part of $1,000/month eating-out budget”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 2
“Discussed as fast food option; hosts mentioned daughter's first Taco Bell experience while traveling”
Marketplace · Feb 27, 2026
Fast-casual meal deals are upon us
“Participating in fast-casual value wars with meal deal offerings”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Feb 26, 2026
Staff Review With Brian Kiley
“Subject of recurring diarrhea jokes in monologues; eventually became show sponsor, stopping the jokes”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Feb 25, 2026
Ranking The Best Fast Food Value Items ft. Emily Fleming
“Featured cheesy bean and rice burrito ($1.59) crowned as best value menu item; discussed brand marketing and Fourth Meal positioning”
My Brother, My Brother And Me · Feb 23, 2026
MBMBaM 802: Assassinating the Moon Queen
“Mentioned in context of Lenten seafood options and discontinued Doritos Locos Taco product”
Doughboys · Feb 19, 2026
Ggiata Delicatessen with Vanessa Chester
“Fast food chain; Vanessa mentioned eating chalupas and Mexican pizza after soccer practice as child”
Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge · Feb 14, 2026
By Order of the Faithfuls: There’s a Snake in Scotland (Traitors Recap)
“Fast food brand with commercial featuring Traitors contestant, discussed as effective advertising”
VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash · Feb 12, 2026
DMing My Celebrity Crush
“Fast food chain discussed for menu items including volcano quesarito and Baja Blast beverage”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 7, 2026
Our Obsession with Barney, The Comparison Game, & Were You A Water Only Family?
“Fast food chain discussed for discontinued Choco Tacos and cinnamon twists”
VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash · Feb 6, 2026
David's Last Vlog
“Discussed extensively as frequent late-night food choice and dietary staple”
Duck Call Room · Jan 27, 2026
Uncle Si’s Cold Weather Plan Makes Everyone Nervous
“Fast food chain referenced humorously in apocalypse survival food priority discussion”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Jan 14, 2026
Ep 594 - Gooniverse (feat. Steve Gerben & Billy)
“Fast food chain discussed in context of food choices and dietary preferences”
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam · Jan 13, 2026
#403: What's REALLY In Your Food? | Dark Secrets of Ultra-Pasteurized Milk, Natural Flavors & Microplastics EXPOSED With Ben Katz
“Subject of viral mass spec analysis revealing putrescine and beef composition that launched Katz's social media presence”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jan 13, 2026
989. Andy & DJ CTI: Biden Admin Likely To Pay Out $84.6M In Error For Minnesota Housing Assistance, 10% Cap On Credit Cards & NYC Hospital Accuses Nurses Union Of Protecting Drunk And Stoned Staffers
Truth Guy · Jan 8, 2026
EP28: #4 Natural Hormone Optimization”
“Cited as example of processed/junk food to eliminate for hormone optimization”
Bad Friends · Jan 5, 2026
Egg Roll Takes a Ride
“Fast food chain mentioned as part of combo locations with KFC”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Dec 25, 2025
Kumail Nanjiani Was a Cute Kid
“Referenced as having a cultural moment during the Yo Quiero Taco Bell Chihuahua era”
This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 22, 2025
TWiT 1063: The Year's End - Top Stories of 2025
“AI drive-through system failed; customer ordered 18,000 waters; company rethinking voice AI implementation”
The Strong Towns Podcast · Dec 15, 2025
The Hidden Costs of "Improving" This Minnesota Highway
“Quick-service restaurant in Baxter corridor potentially affected by interchange access changes”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Nov 20, 2025
Maggie Winters Sees the Comments
“Mentioned as late-night food option; Caleb prefers McDonald's while Maggie discusses Taco Bell's social eating culture”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 17, 2025
The School Lunch Revolution: Nourishing Minds, One Meal at a Time
“Referenced as part of branded fast food days in school lunch programs”
Midnight Burger · Nov 11, 2025
Chapter 46: The Ragdoll
“Referenced as a replicated Earth food franchise found in a space station food court in the Triad”
The Money Mondays · Nov 10, 2025
Why Most People Never Build REAL Wealth (and How to Change That) 💵 EP147
“Used as example to illustrate 30-year inflation and currency devaluation (1994 vs. 2024 pricing)”
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.”
Bad Friends · Oct 13, 2025
Yellow Peril & Cave Butter
“Hot sauce products sold in retail stores used as breakfast condiment”