Nick Wiger is an American comedian, improviser, and podcast host. He is best known for co-hosting two podcasts: Doughboys, which reviews chain restaurants, and How Did This Get Played? which discusses obscure or low-rated video games. In addition to his podcast work, Wiger is an award-winning television writer and has written for shows like @midnight, I Love You America, and Party Over Here. He also teaches improvisation at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
Early Life and Education
Born on August 28, 1980, in Culver City, California, Nick Wiger attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School before earning an undergraduate degree in political science from UCLA.
Doughboys Co-Host
Nick Wiger co-hosts the popular comedy podcast Doughboys with Mike “Mitch” Mitchell. The show centers around reviewing chain restaurants and combines food commentary, guest interviews, and absurdist improvised scenes. Each episode focuses on a different restaurant chain, where Wiger and Mitchell discuss the food and experience before rating it on a fork and time scale.
Get Played Co-Host
In addition to Doughboys, Nick Wiger is a co-host on the video game-themed podcast Get Played. Alongside Heather Anne Campbell and Matt Apodaca, they discuss various games, gaming culture, and industry developments. The podcast features recurring themes like discussing film and television adaptations of video games, inviting listeners to play and discuss nominated games, and exploring bad games on the Game Slop segment.
Other Endeavors and Recognition
Outside of his podcast work, Nick Wiger has written for popular shows like @midnight and Comedy Bang! Bang! He has also participated in multiple cooking reality show competitions and served as a food critic for The Los Angeles Times. Wiger’s talent and dedication in the entertainment industry have contributed to his success and net worth.
Personal Life and Interests
Nick Wiger enjoys spending time with his wife and dog at home when he’s not working. He has an inexplicable fondness for Del Taco and often reviews the chain on his podcast, giving it a five-fork rating. Additionally, Wiger has hosted another podcast called Get Anime’d in 2022, where he explores anime films and television and delves into how gamers cope with losing characters they have worked hard for.
