The Secret History of America's Fast Food Burgers | Burger Bucket List

Did you know that your favorite fast-food burgers were likely inspired by small town mom-and-pop joints? That’s why Burger Scholar George Motz is on a mission to make sure you appreciate the surprising roots of America’s fast food burger chains! And he’s not doing it alone. In this episode, Motz and Last Meals host Mythical Chef Josh make three historical burgers that inspired fast-food giants: Wendy’s, Cheesecake Factory, and Steak N Shake. Think of these as the primary source burgers that begat burger empires; the neighborhood favorites that spawned international icons!

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[mythicalkitchen]

Ready to go on that camping trip whenever you are, dad 🤗

[ChrisMinchella]

Josh out here collecting father figures like Infinity Stones.

[Znatnhos]

"A slider is not just a mini burger" YES! Can you please tell Joshua Weissman that? lol

[hannahcollins]

Josh and Motz mesh sooo well together - what a great episode

[Baxiel]

The chemistry between these two is great. I hope they do more videos together sometime. Josh's general food history knowledge just plays so well with George's more specific American food knowledge to make some informing and entertaining banter. Love it.

[PinoyDDragon]

Honestly them doing a series over going through the Midwest trying local burger spots and talking burger history and stuff, would be amazing!

[TheBIBL]

I was wondering if Josh would try to call him dad and it only took him a few secs, love you Josh.

[Piper]

Lima Ohio resident here and I’ve been waiting for you to talk about Kewpee! I’ve spied that Kewpee cup on your shelf in the background for quite a while now. Consider myself blessed to be around 3 of the 4 remaining ones. Even better that Josh was in this video cause I’m a big fan.

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Whoever George Motz' publicist is deserves a raise, the man is literally all over YouTube and TV on every cooking platform.

[TheSelphir]

Josh and Motz, two very weird people with a lot of weird trivia knocking around in their heads. The episode of a lifetime has just been made

[gogogadgetkat]

So when is George's Last Meals episode???? I seriously need more of this collab!

[FirstWeFeast]

Thumbs up if you're feelin' the father-son vibe between Motz and Mythical Chef Josh ❤🍔

[paladonis]

Josh and George on the road visiting historical burger the reality show I never knew I needed!

[LucasBenderChannel]

I'd LOVE to see George Motz on Last Meals. Would he even put a Burger on there, considering he's eaten hundreds of thousands already? 😵😄

[mealsonwheels]

there is no way that im in the Kewpee drive thru line, and hopped on my phone to pass the time (because this line has gotten ridiculous over the past few years) only to see this episode. this is incredible. Ill be getting a double w cheese, fry, malt, and apple pie.. their pies are amazing.

[chicobicalho]

6:45 holding the burger upside-down is freaking brilliant, and it makes complete sense; I will always eat my burgers that way from now on.

[xiaocatmaster]

These two are the PERFECT pair! I could watch them every day discussing food history

[beardown]

George and his son lol loved it. Seriously mind blown with that cheesecake factory burger. Steak N Shake is a must when I'm in the midwest. So good!

[Alianbow]

YES! George's content we need more.

[robertvanek]

Please drive around the midwest together! This video is one of the best on all of YouTube.