Dave Thomas

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Miller and Moulton Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus We Fixed It. You're Welcome.

Episode Appearances

Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026

March 2, 2026 Hour 2

“Wendy's founder referenced as example of CEO who looked like he actually ate fast food”

Burger King Whopper reformulation and packaging changesMcDonald's Big Arch burger launch and CEO product tastingFast food pricing and value proposition shifts

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Jan 31, 2026

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

“SCTV writer and performer who would pitch Catherine O'Hara's ideas on her behalf”

Improvisation and the 'yes, and' principle in comedy and lifeGender pay equity and idea attribution in 1980s televisionPre-internet vs. social media era comedy development

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We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Dec 2, 2025

Wendy's "Vanilla" Shakeup: Let's Get Bolder & Back on Top

“Founder of Wendy's (1969, Columbus, Ohio); represented commitment to fresh, never-frozen beef and quality values; central to turnaround strategy”

Brand Positioning and Category StrategyLegacy Brand Reinvention and ModernizationDigital Transformation in QSR

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Sep 10, 2025

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O'Hara

“SCTV writer and performer; would pitch Catherine O'Hara's ideas without always crediting her”

Improvisation techniques and the 'Yes, and' principle in comedyGender pay equity in 1980s-90s entertainment industrySecond City Chicago vs. Second City Toronto comedy training

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Oct 30, 2024

Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

“SCTV cast member; Catherine O'Hara gave him permission to pitch her ideas, which he sometimes did without credit.”

Improvisation techniques and 'Yes, and' principleGender pay equity in entertainmentSecond City and SCTV legacy

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