EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 15 MIN
The McDLT
from Another '80s Podcast · host Wit
On this episdoe of Another ’80s Podcast, we reconjure the McDLT, McDonald’s ambitious 1980s attempt to challenge the Whopper with a burger designed to keep “the hot side hot and the cool side cool.” From Jason Alexander’s unforgettable commercial to the oversized Styrofoam container that made the sandwich famous, the McDLT became a symbol of both fast-food innovation and environmental controversy. Join me for this 15 minute "mini" episode as we explore the rise and fall of this uniquely ’80s creation and why, decades later, fans still remember it with surprising affection.#80s#nostalgia#mcdlt
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On this episdoe of Another ’80s Podcast, we reconjure the McDLT, McDonald’s ambitious 1980s attempt to challenge the Whopper with a burger designed to keep “the hot side hot and the cool side cool.” From Jason Alexander’s unforgettable commercial to the oversized Styrofoam container that made the sandwich famous, the McDLT became a symbol of both fast-food innovation and environmental controversy. Join me for this 15 minute "mini" episode as we explore the rise and fall of this uniquely ’80s creation and why, decades later, fans still remember it with surprising affection.#80s#nostalgia#mcdlt
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