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Chicago's Al's Cheeseburger and Ray Kump's Podcast Absence
from The Middle Of The End · #109
Audio-only archive episode — no video to seek.
3 minTim recaps his Chicago trip, plugging Zany's, the Burr Cast, Adam Carolla, and Doug Loves Movies appearances, then raves at length about a legendary cheeseburger at Al Shevall, debating steamed buns, dumbwaiters, and diner mechanics with Ray.
- 1:28Al's in Chicago serves the best cheeseburger Tim's ever had.
- 1:40Steaming the buns is crucial—without it on a fish filet, you ruin the whole thing.
- 1:54Al Shavall is a gastropub-style bar with dark wood and a three-to-four-hour wait.
- 2:42If you really want something, get rid of your friends—go alone and skip the wait entirely.
- 3:08A party of six shouldn't slow down someone getting the best burger in the country.
Al ShavallZany'sAdam Carolla showDoug loves movies