Special Episode 3

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Septemburger 2024 Kick-Off Spectacular feat. Ashley Robinson, Kellie Baldwin, Herbert Amaya, Steve Moulton, & Dad

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In this episode of Fine Dining: The Search for the Most Mediocre Restaurant in America:

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○ Septemburger is once again upon us, and this time I've scoured the nation for 8 fast food burger chains to compete in the annual contest

○ I'm joined by a slew of guests: my own Dad, I Think You Should Leave's Steve Moulton, and my friends Kellie Baldwin, Herbert Amaya, and Ashley Robinson

○ Septemburger Rules explained:
- 24 burgers across 8 fast food/fast casual restaurants are sampled
- First round matches pit basic burgers against basic burgers (the #1 on their menus) to see who has the fundamentals
- Burgers are given a score by Michael & guest, which are averaged and compared to their opponent each round
- Winning chain advances to the next round, while the loser is eliminated from the tournament (therefore, their other two burgers don't factor in)
-Semi-Finals & Finals conducted on a FREE episode on September 30th on the "Fine" Dining Patreon

○ First Round Match-Up: Steak 'n Shake (#2 seed) - The Original Steakburger vs. Rally's Drive-In (#7 seed) - The Big Buford

○ First Round Match-Up: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (#3 seed) - The Freddy's Original Double vs. Culver's (#6 seed) - The Butterburger

○ Scoring the Whataburger at the #4 seed, Whataburger

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Locations: Dallas, TX (Steak 'n Shake)

Los Angeles, CA (Rally's)

Victorville, CA (Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers)

Austin, TX (Culver's)

Austin, TX (Whataburger)

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Host: Michael Ornelas

Guest Hosts: Ashley Robinson, Kellie Baldwin, Herbert Amaya, Steve Moulton, & Dad

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Music by: James McEnelly

Theme Song by: James McEnelly

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Segment Transitions Voice by: Sandy Rose