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In The Weeds with Ben Randall

416 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

I began cooking when I was 14 years old and I never looked back. Enjoy the pirate ship.

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Episode 395:Hamburger Soup

April 14, 2024 17:15 - 2 hours - 191 MB

Today we're talking chili walks, Just Coffee, the Mac & Cheese Festival, hospitality industry stress and a little bit about what it means to be a chef. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 392: Fake Sushi on Fake Humans

April 08, 2024 22:13 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Today we're talking Starbucks vs Intolerances, robot servers, vegan sushi and fictional space restaurants. As always, you can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 394: Fake Sushi on Fake Humans

April 08, 2024 22:13 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Today we're talking Starbucks vs Intolerances, robot servers, vegan sushi and fictional space restaurants. As always, you can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 393: Sedcond-Hand Milking

March 31, 2024 16:33 - 1 hour - 165 MB

We're back! Today we're talking Maine health inspections, ghost kitchens and down hours in restaurants, burn-away cakes, AI is trying to convince you to self-poison with mushrooms, and Stargate SG-1? Ok. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 392: Less Etta Mo Betta

March 24, 2024 17:51 - 2 hours - 172 MB

Today we've got an update show! You'll hear about Etta's long, slow dissolution, Amos Miller still wants to flout all of the rules and get people sick, and a listener adds to the 'vegan' donut discussion! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 391: Spineless Milk Cactus

March 17, 2024 17:55 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Today we're offering up gardening updates, talking about food additives, a proposed NECI-fest and investigating massive hybrid sheep. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 390: Bread Glitter

March 10, 2024 18:06 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Today we're talking gardening, Dune 2 (not food-related), Infinite Celery, a massive & suspicious cinnamon recall and non-vegan donuts. As always, follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 339: Bookended by Bread

March 05, 2024 02:05 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Today we're talking sourdough (of course), Wendy's 'dynamic pricing' (gouging), is Flippy racist and the 'sovereign citizen' (not a real thing) Amos Miller. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 338:BananaSaurus

February 29, 2024 02:50 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Today we talk spring gardening, leaded & unleaded soil, Flippy's "restaurant", the trend toward Counter Service, and GMO bananas! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 337: Hamwise

February 24, 2024 12:59 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Surprise Mini Episode! Today we're speculating on D-list celebrities' restaurants, plus we have an update on that server in Michigan who was fired following receiving a $10,000 tip! As always, you can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 336: It Was Only Dangerous To The Relationship

February 20, 2024 12:51 - 2 hours - 173 MB

Today we talk the looming extinction of Brie, fancy cookies/twinkies (?), Supply chain issues and what is an expiration date anyway? As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 335: What Isn't Chili?

February 11, 2024 17:25 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Today we're talking (reluctantly) the SuperBowl, towns fighting with health inspectors, dead ballerinas and chili, as well as Stanley Cups (not hockey) and Pennsylvania farmers not following the rules. As always, you can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/peopl...

This Empty Glass Episode 41: It's Your Fault* (*responsibility)

February 05, 2024 01:23 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

This Empty Glass is back with a brand new episode. Tonight we're tackling Personal Responsibility. Spoilers, there's not much good news. As always, you can find me here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 334: Death Inspection

January 28, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Today we're talking restaurant inspections, chicago restaurant corruption/malfeasance, The Bear (again) and our prediction about counter-service was correct! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 333: Plates, Please

January 14, 2024 20:28 - 2 hours - 173 MB

Today Steve & Ben get COMPLETELY sidetracked roasting some restaurants who have decided to forgo plates in favor of, you guessed it, shovels. Among other non-plate items. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 332:Carrot And/Or Stick

January 05, 2024 18:26 - 1 hour - 152 MB

We're back from vacation! Today we're talking avocado toast, weather witches, diner slang, butter boards and french kitchen hazing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 331: Duck Dust

December 17, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Today we're talking Christmas Roast Duck, hiring & firing (again), colonoscopies and cantaloupes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 330:Pity Muffins

December 11, 2023 01:42 - 2 hours - 177 MB

Today we're talking more child labor violations, lasagna, sourdough, our 2024 food trend predictions and McDonalds has a super popular drink-heavy drive-through? What?https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 329: Just Can't Aloupe

December 07, 2023 22:39 - 2 hours - 180 MB

We're back! Today we're talking Thanksgiving, restaurant closings, people finding people in food and deadly cantaloupes. No joke, Canadians are dead. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 328:Why Are Cranberries?

November 21, 2023 03:15 - 1 hour - 160 MB

It's our annual Thanksgiving episode! We're talking sides, travel and what is the deal with cranberries? As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 327: Jennifer Billock, Kitchen Witch

November 17, 2023 02:34 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

Today we're talking kitchen witchery, specifically Tyromancy (fortune telling with cheese)! I love it when I get to learn stuff! https://kitchenwitch.substack.com/ As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 326:Sus

November 12, 2023 23:33 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we talk Canadian daycare closings, Australian mushroom murders, fine dinign restaurant closures and Twix sourdough? As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 325: Oceano Zero Wines with Rachel Martin

November 02, 2023 02:02 - 56 minutes - 5 MB

Today we're sitting down and talking to Rachel Martin, owner of Oceano and Oceano Zero Wines, to talk about the winemaking industry and process, as well as her extremely exciting new alcohol-free Pinot Noir! Find Rachel here: https://oceanowines.com/oceano-zero/ https://www.instagram.com/oceano.zero/ And find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-rand...

Episode 324:Control Your Kids

October 29, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking kid fees, Mario stinkin' Batali, food mods and general restaurant rudeness, Papa John's is high as hell and cookbook signings. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 323: Koeze Mystery

October 22, 2023 23:11 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking canadian cruises, murder mysteries, maybe actual murders, steamed cheeseburgers, New Years Cheese and "Pepper X". As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 322: I've Got A Tip For You

October 08, 2023 17:09 - 2 hours - 5 MB

Today we talk peanut butter (Koeze), hiring & firing (again), Chicago 86ing the tipped subminimum wage and Cheese Magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 312: Midrare Plus What?

October 03, 2023 00:31 - 2 hours - 5 MB

Today we talk inside baseball for restaurants! Also there's listener mail, a big week for Ben and other shenanigans! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 320: Just Fries

September 25, 2023 01:34 - 1 hour - 5 MB

What a Frankenstein's monster of a show. We had 2 days of different tech issues, so this is a bit of a ride. Today we talk economics, restaurants closing, Salmonella outbreaks and we develop yet another Imaginary Restaurant. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell...

Episode 319: Mustard Mayhem

September 17, 2023 20:47 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Y'alls, we finally made the trip up to Middleton, WI to go to the National Mustard Museum! Today we talk about that trip, as well as more kids working, more kids sick, and a red wine flood in Portugal. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

This Empty Glass Episode 40.5: Encore

September 10, 2023 21:24 - 11 minutes - 5 MB

Ok, I know I said that the last one was The Last One, but I had a little bit more to say.

Episode 318: Sir Charge

September 03, 2023 13:22 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking restaurant surcharges (again), garbage cereals, aging wine at the bottom of the ocean and TinyBuns. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 317: Fromage A Trois

August 27, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking donuts, sandwiches, Arby's buying Subway, badly managed franchises, the new school year and more! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

This Empty Glass Episode 40: At Arm's Length

August 22, 2023 00:56 - 53 minutes - 5 MB

I'm wrapping up my 'sobriety in the restaurant industry' show with this episode. If you are sober, newly sober or sober curious out there in the madcap circus that is the restaurant industry, be aware; you are not alone.

Episode 316: The Arbomancers

August 16, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking meat processing accidents, climate change affecting foodborne illnesses, MUSHROOM MURDER, cheese divination and more! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 315:Croppenheimer

August 07, 2023 13:55 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're suing Taco Bell for 'false advertising'(?), we're talking giant cucumbers and zucchini, and we discuss a really neat, self-contained, automated stock-cropping farming method from Iowa! (https://civileats.com/2023/02/13/could-this-mobile-solar-powered-livestock-barn-reshape-the-corn-belt/) As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-ran...

Episode 314: Buffet By Committee

July 31, 2023 18:55 - 58 minutes - 5 MB

Weird episode today, as we fight our way through tech issues, and ultimately give up. Before then, we talk about Counterfeit Sauce, training/promoting/moving on and growing your own food! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 313: Peter's Peppers

July 26, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking travel (East Coast and Iowa?), protecting wage employees, odd produce and you can smuggle cocaine in cheese? As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 312: Get Steamed (or Smorked)

July 16, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking cheeseburg, more hiring news, odd ice cream flavors, more child labor, 3rd party delivery companies crying about having to pay their employees, and smoking. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 311: York Peppermint Pattymelt

July 12, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Kids, it's hiring season again! At least for me! We're also talking gardening, PickleFest and sandwich definitions. Again. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 310: Pray For, Don't Prey On

June 29, 2023 00:35 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking work travel, The Bear (and Rick Bayless' wild take on it), lab-grown meat and people who think that bacon is healthy. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 309: Haunt Your Old Job

June 19, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking ghosts, energy drinks, Labor unions & child labor as well as World Central Kitchen! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 308: Nashville Hotness

June 11, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking weddings, business travel, dunkin' on Dunkin and wage theft (likely not related). As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 307: Hold Your Horses

May 29, 2023 03:50 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we find out more details about the drama at Horses, we give a gardening update and answer the longtime question: should you bring your own food to a restaurant? As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 306: Pickle Empire

May 21, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking gardening, vegan car purchasing, Papa Ganoush, the National Restaurant Association's continued quest to hurt restaurant employees, chef marriages falling apart and the increasing pork regulations in California. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://ww...

Episode 305: It's A Tortilla(?)

May 14, 2023 16:21 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Happy Mother's Day! Today we're talking brunch, the James Beard Awards, McDonald's is employing 10 year-olds, and bye bye PSSI. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 304: Manage To Stay Open

April 30, 2023 21:57 - 2 hours - 5 MB

Today we're talking gardening, pickling, using, reusing, repurposing, recycling and upcycling. Also more management tips for keeping your kitchen staffed. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 303: A Profession Replete With Tragedy

April 19, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking the history of Mac & Cheese, Ben's helping make orange soap, Steve found a seed library and we're growing oodles of tomatoes. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 302: Derrick Tung of Paulie Gee's Logan Square

April 16, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 5 MB

It's another guest show! Today we're talking to pizza restauranteur Derrick Tung (https://www.instagram.com/pauliegeeslogansquare/ on instagram) all about opening, running and expanding restaurants during COVID, and really, in general. Find out all about them here: https://linktr.ee/Pauliegeeslogansquare As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-b...

Episode 301: Suddenly, We're Closed!

April 11, 2023 00:12 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we're talking the abrupt closure of Holeman & Finch, how donuts make us happy, the 66 names for Toad In A Hole and fascist anti-pasta sentiment in pre-war italy. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Episode 300: BCE (Before COVID Era)

April 02, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 5 MB

Today we talk new restaurant openings, egg-gouging, updates on the chocolate factory explosion and food disasters throughout history. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com @wurstharold (twitter) https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop