In The Weeds with Ben Randall
417 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsI began cooking when I was 14 years old and I never looked back. Enjoy the pirate ship.
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This Empty Glass Episode 16: CulinaRecovery with Melinda Dorn
July 13, 2022 23:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIt's our first interview episode! Today we chat with Melinda Dorn about restaurant culture in relation to substance abuse, her history in the industry and her ideas for changing things (for the better) in the future. (Originally released 4/11/12) 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 (tw...
Episode 273: Cutting The Mustard
July 10, 2022 04:07 - 1 hour - 103 MBTonight we're talking Sunrise Mill Flours, Duke's Mayo, wacky Oreo & KitKat flavors, Ben's ongoing house-moving saga and the looming Mustard Shortage. 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 15: What's The Plan?
July 07, 2022 00:32 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSo how do we make this work? Practice. We practiced drinking, now we have to practice sobriety. (Originally released 4/1/18)
This Empty Glass Episode 14: Slugging Average
June 29, 2022 23:36 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSo what do we really value in the restaurant, and what define's a cook's value TO the restaurant? Also, baseball. (Originally released 3/4/2018)
Episode 272: Stay Positive, My Friends
June 27, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour - 150 MBLadies & gentlemen, Ben had/has the COVIDs. Also, today we talk summer hiring, business travel, work flexibility and a trip to Connecticut! 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 13: Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Pint Glass
June 16, 2022 00:34 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIf I could erase all of my terrible, fuzzy memories of my drinking days, would I? Find out! (Originally released 2/21/2018)
Episode 271: The Spaghetti Reactor
June 12, 2022 20:08 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn today's show we're talking about the future of dining rooms, a listener hips us to a new-ish service style, we mock some restaurant names and shorten up our Homebuying Corner even 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 270: 86 Tipping
June 06, 2022 02:13 - 1 hour - 152 MBToday we're talking 5-Hour Energy swag, Jack's BBQ in Nashville TN, Starved Rock Coffee Co, marinating pork in Flamin' Hot Mountain Dew and abolishing tipping for the good of everyone. It's a rambly one. 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/enz...
This Empty Glass Episode 12: The Ben Identity
June 01, 2022 23:55 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDid my personality change when I quit drinking? How would I know? (Originally released 2/11/2018)
This Empty Glass Episode 11: Oxygen Mask
May 25, 2022 23:50 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBTonight we're grilling, thinking about self-care and boxing. How can you be kind to yourself and mend some bridges? I have some ideas. (Originally released 1/22/2018)
Episode 269: Pie-Owa
May 22, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 140 MBToday we're talking (more) house-hunting stuff, FoodDance Cafe's closure in Kalamazoo, Cream-Nut Peanut Butter, Grub Hub's "free lunch" and Jif's peanut butter recall. 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 10: Petoskey Stone
May 18, 2022 23:37 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBHow do we mourn a loss without alcohol? Also bread, stones & Star Wars (Originally released 1/13/2018)
Episode 268: Kitchen Wishing
May 16, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 134 MBToday we're talking house-buying (again), Mountain Dew gives us a Mouth UTI and SolidTeknics is still not sponsoring us. Also, Starbucks engages in union busting and the 'meat shortage' was more of an 'actual lie/gouging'. 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.redbu...
This Empty Glass Episode 9: Party On
May 11, 2022 23:44 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSo you've been invited to a restaurant work party. Everyone's going to be drinking. How does that shake out for you? (Originally released 12/3/2017)
This Empty Glass Episode 8: What Is Sobriety?
May 04, 2022 23:55 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHow do you define sobriety, for you? Because it's a tricky word. Spoilers, there IS no one definition. (Originally released 9/10/2017)
Episode 267: Oh, Those 9 Cent Steaks
May 03, 2022 01:39 - 1 hour - 150 MBToday we're talking MadeIn Cookware (not a sponsor), Whittingham Meats (not a sponsor), E.Coli beef recalls (DEFINITELY not a sponsor) and what should you do when the store makes an error in your favor? 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/enzwe...
This Empty Glass Episode 7: Where Is Home?
April 27, 2022 23:35 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWhere do you feel comfortable? Who are the people there? Are they really good for you? Do you remember where that giant bruise down the side of your leg came from? (Originally released 8/20/2017)
Episode 266: Full Monte On Our First Dyngus
April 24, 2022 22:01 - 1 hour - 147 MBToday we talk Dave's Coffee Syrup, our Śmigus-dyngus celebrations, Papa John's rebrand (pending), we advocate for a BBQ meritocracy-based government, and hey, Ben's house sold! 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 6: Anybody Out There?
April 21, 2022 02:08 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBSo you quit drinking and everyone around you hasn't. Is anyone else out there going through this too? (Originally released 6/25/2017)
Episode 265: On To Dyngus Day!
April 17, 2022 13:16 - 1 hour - 141 MBToday we prepare to celebrate Dyngus Day, an ancient holiday from Poland that we just learned about. How have we never heard of this holiday before?!? Also, we talk hiring concerns, El Milagro's tortilla lines are back in operations and how old is TOO old for A-1 steak sauce? 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 inthe...
This Empty Glass Episode 5: What Now?
April 14, 2022 01:37 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBSo you've decided to quit drinking while maintaining your restaurant lifestyle. How do you do that? Where are your resources? Who else is doing this very same thing? (Originally recorded 7/277/2019)
Episode 264: Forced Monkey Labor
April 12, 2022 23:03 - 1 hour - 142 MBMonkeys harvest coconuts? Gordon Ramsay applauds restaurants closing? Ben's house is on the market? What a time to be alive! 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 4: How Did We Get Here?
April 06, 2022 23:35 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMan, oh, man, there are so many reasons to drink in the restaurant industry. And it's so EASY. (Originally recorded 3/1/2017)
This Empty Glass Episode 3: Why Am I?
March 30, 2022 23:37 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBA year ago today, we lost one of the greats. This episode is dedicated to my voluntary brother Tim. Take that break, Chef. (Originally released 2/8/2017)
Episode 263: Our Bananas Are Loco
March 27, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour - 163 MBToday we're talking stuffed bananas, Applebees executing wage theft, boxes just full of dicks and Corner Gas. Remember kids, when you interview, the company is showing you who they are. 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 2: Who Am I Not?
March 23, 2022 23:48 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhy listen to me at all? What do you know about me? In this episode, I tell you who I am NOT. Spoilers, I'm not your mom.
Episode 262: You'll Know What's Not A Pizza
March 22, 2022 02:22 - 1 hour - 142 MBDo you own a Russian Papa John's? Do you put pineapple on your pizza? Have you ever had wine at a Starbucks? Is 'The Beaver Cleaver' a Canadian sex move? All these questions answered, 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/sh...
This Empty Glass Episode 1: Who Am I?
March 13, 2022 15:54 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThinking about getting sober but you work in hospitality? Woof. You're in for it. 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 0.5: Announcement
March 13, 2022 15:51 - 6 minutes - 8.78 MBOk everybody, we're merging our two pods into one. Get ready for a weekly dive into the tricky world of sobriety in the restaurant industry, courtesy my other show, This Empty Glass. 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 260: Smoke That Piano
March 08, 2022 01:14 - 2 hours - 192 MBCan you smoke meat over a smoldering piano? Can leftovers make your legs fall off? What restaurant has an 'ethics document'? All this 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 259: Hank The Tank Invades Ukraine
February 27, 2022 22:48 - 1 hour - 139 MBLook. We didn't want to talk about Russia's completely unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, their neighboring sovereign nation. We didn't want to talk about COVID either, but it affects our food supply chain. Also, Ben's making ribs, Papa John's Schnattering all over CPAC and we talk about closing restaurants for tax purposes. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Episode 258: Dominating Subway
February 13, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 144 MBToday we're talking MORE supply-line issues, we're chasing debit cards, we discuss Little Caesar's Barman/MaxiPad-shaped pizza and why are people still dunking on Subway? 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 257: Hydration Has A First Name
January 30, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBYou guys; we did it. Or at least Ben did it. We tried the Oscar Mayer Hydrating Face Mask Horror Show. And oh, man does it make you look like a depraved serial killer. Also; we talk kitchen renovation, East Coast snow storms and dead kitchen equipment. 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 @wursthar...
Episode 256: Strange Mousse
January 24, 2022 22:57 - 1 hour - 145 MBOn tonight's show, we talk about Oscar Mayer's moisturizing facemask (not joking), drinking Eco-San, the continued 'voluntary resignation' of the workforce and local Chicago donuts. 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 255: Diminishing Returns Cake
January 18, 2022 02:02 - 1 hour - 157 MBTonight we're talking Starbucks unionizing, Chicago's public school woes, proof-of-vaccine requirements, anti-viral herbs and Half Price Cooks! 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
Ep254: Popeye & Olive Oil
January 11, 2022 02:15 - 1 hour - 129 MBHappy New Year! Today we're talking Popeye's and the dearth of fried chicken in Northern Michigan, COVID vaccine requirements in Chicago, a near-miss in Ben's kitchen, the odd tie between olive oil and the Mafia, and maybe, just maybe, Steve Gutenber's Bible. 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 @wur...
Episode 253: MilkHam
December 27, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 132 MBWelcome to that weird week between Christmas and New Years! Today we're talking the Kellogg strike, T-Dog hot sauces, COVID restaurant closures and Christmas dinners. 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 252: Soupboarding
December 19, 2021 03:21 - 2 hours - 180 MBToday we're talking Christmas Cookies, COVID concerns, bizarre Italian food theater indoor holiday markets. 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 251: Sadness Sandwich
December 05, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis is it, kids, I tried the new & (not) improved Burger King Italian Chicken Sandwich. It was...an experience. Also, Steve went on a cruise, and we talk more about the ongoing 'labor shortage'. 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/sh...
Episode 250: International House Of Burger King
November 28, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIt's the weekend after thanksgiving! Join us for a wrap-up of our celebrations and a look ahead to Christmas. Also, the BK Italian Chicken Sandwich is back? 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 249: Our Beef With Thanksgiving
November 21, 2021 15:27 - 2 hours - 174 MBAlright, kids, however you celebrate Thanksgiving, we hope you have a safe, healthy and above all DELICIOUS one. We address a few pitfalls, talk Pizza vs the IRS, and broach the subject of Discomfort Foods. 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/e...
Just The Tip 17: The Lost Episode
November 15, 2021 23:05 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBYou think it could never happen to you, then you erase an entire edited episode. Learn all about it here! 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 248: Playing Ketchup
November 02, 2021 02:49 - 2 hours - 186 MBToday we're talking Aluminum shortage, tax fraud, haunted restaurants and dunkleosteus teeth. Yeah. 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 247: The Lady Linecook
October 30, 2021 13:07 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBToday we sit down with Hanalei Souza to talk about her book, 'Nice Work, Boys!', her career and about being a young woman behind the line in a busy restaurant. Find out everything about her here: www.ladylinecook.com, or check her out on instagram @ladylinecook. 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 @...
Episode 246: The Beauty of Catastrophe with Holly Verbeck
October 20, 2021 21:57 - 1 hour - 113 MBYou guys. I had the opportunity to sit & chat with Holly Verbeck of https://makeyourbusinesscook.com/ to talk about the present of the industry, the future of the industry and the vast amount of options open to chefs who want to go independent. Find Holly here: E [email protected] www.MakeYourBusinessCook.com As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
Episode 245: Clyde Dolan Interview Re-Release
October 16, 2021 14:24 - 1 hour - 83 MBHeya everybody, we have a missing chef out there. HIs family is worried about him, his colleagues are worried about him, hell, I'm worried about him. If you're in contact with Clyde Dolan, no pressure, he doesn't need to do anything, just let him know that we're all concerned. Hospitality mental health is still a huge taboo, but there are resources. I've linked some here. https://chowco.org/ https://www.intheweedsco.org/ As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7749024...
Episode 244: Hot Caramel Snakes
October 11, 2021 22:15 - 2 hours - 173 MBTonight we're talking apple picking, the Kellogg's workers' strike, fast food can't hire, almonds and Dwayne 'The Big Milk' Johnson. 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 243: Jar It, Prephole
September 26, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 150 MBToday we're talking Big Meat, Big Chicken, Big Tuna, Big Cookie, Indigenous Coffee and Steve goes HARD against teachers. Also, yeah, it's still hard to hire in the restaurant industry. Who's fault is that? Restaurants.
Episode 242: At The Chinese Table
September 12, 2021 16:55 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBToday we're talking with Carolyn Phillips, author of At The Chinese Table (out in hardcover now) about her experience moving to Taiwan alone and falling in love with China, Chinese food & culture and everything associated with that! Find Carolyn here: https://www.instagram.com/therealmadamehuang/ https://www.madamehuang.com/ As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
Episode 241: Tom Cruise, Milk Vampire
September 06, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 158 MBHappy Labor Day! Today we're talking vendors on strike, farmer's markets, cocaine pizzas, MacDonald's ice cream machines (sorry, broken) and movie restaurants. Remember, when you're here, you're FAMILY. 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/peop...