In The Weeds with Ben Randall

By Chef Ben Randall

Arts Comedy Food

What's In The Weeds with Ben Randall about?

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

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In The Weeds with Ben Randall episodes:

04.14.2024
Episode 395:Hamburger Soup
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
04.08.2024
Episode 394: Fake Sushi on Fake Humans
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
03.31.2024
Episode 393: Sedcond-Hand Milking
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547...
03.24.2024
Episode 392: Less Etta Mo Betta
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...
03.17.2024
Episode 391: Spineless Milk Cactus
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
03.10.2024
Episode 390: Bread Glitter
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
03.05.2024
Episode 339: Bookended by Bread
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
02.29.2024
Episode 338:BananaSaurus
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
02.24.2024
Episode 337: Hamwise
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold...
02.20.2024
Episode 336: It Was Only Dangerous To The Relationship
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
02.11.2024
Episode 335: What Isn't Chili?
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold...
02.05.2024
This Empty Glass Episode 41: It's Your Fault* (*responsibility)
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
01.28.2024
Episode 334: Death Inspection
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
01.14.2024
Episode 333: Plates, Please
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
01.05.2024
Episode 332:Carrot And/Or Stick
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
12.17.2023
Episode 331: Duck Dust
Today we're talking Christmas Roast Duck, hiring & firing (again), colonoscopies and cantaloupes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
12.11.2023
Episode 330:Pity Muffins
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
12.07.2023
Episode 329: Just Can't Aloupe
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
12.06.2023
Episode 329: Just Can't Aloupe
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
11.21.2023
Episode 328:Why Are Cranberries?
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
11.17.2023
Episode 327: Jennifer Billock, Kitchen Witch
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
11.12.2023
Episode 326:Sus
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
11.02.2023
Episode 325: Oceano Zero Wines with Rachel Martin
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...
10.29.2023
Episode 324:Control Your Kids
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
10.22.2023
Episode 323: Koeze Mystery
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
10.08.2023
Episode 322: I've Got A Tip For You
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
10.03.2023
Episode 312: Midrare Plus What?
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
09.25.2023
Episode 320: Just Fries
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...
09.17.2023
Episode 319: Mustard Mayhem
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...
09.10.2023
This Empty Glass Episode 40.5: Encore
Ok, I know I said that the last one was The Last One, but I had a little bit more to say.
09.03.2023
Episode 318: Sir Charge
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
08.27.2023
Episode 317: Fromage A Trois
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
08.22.2023
This Empty Glass Episode 40: At Arm's Length
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.
08.16.2023
Episode 316: The Arbomancers
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
08.07.2023
Episode 315:Croppenheimer
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
07.31.2023
Episode 314: Buffet By Committee
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
07.26.2023
Episode 313: Peter's Peppers
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
07.16.2023
Episode 312: Get Steamed (or Smorked)
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
07.12.2023
Episode 311: York Peppermint Pattymelt
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
06.29.2023
Episode 310: Pray For, Don't Prey On
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
06.19.2023
Episode 309: Haunt Your Old Job
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
06.11.2023
Episode 308: Nashville Hotness
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
05.29.2023
Episode 307: Hold Your Horses
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
05.21.2023
Episode 306: Pickle Empire
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
05.14.2023
Episode 305: It's A Tortilla(?)
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
04.30.2023
Episode 304: Manage To Stay Open
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
04.19.2023
Episode 303: A Profession Replete With Tragedy
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop
04.16.2023
Episode 302: Derrick Tung of Paulie Gee's Logan Square
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/PauliegeeslogansquareAs always, find us...
04.11.2023
Episode 301: Suddenly, We're Closed!
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com...
04.02.2023
Episode 300: BCE (Before COVID Era)
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.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568)https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/) (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547)intheweedswbr.com (http://intheweedswbr.com/)@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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In The Weeds with Ben Randall episodes:

Episode 395:Hamburger Soup

Episode 394: Fake Sushi on Fake Humans

Episode 393: Sedcond-Hand Milking

Episode 392: Less Etta Mo Betta

Episode 391: Spineless Milk Cactus

Episode 390: Bread Glitter

Episode 339: Bookended by Bread

Episode 338:BananaSaurus

Episode 337: Hamwise

Episode 336: It Was Only Dangerous To The Relationship

Episode 335: What Isn't Chili?

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

Episode 334: Death Inspection

Episode 333: Plates, Please

Episode 332:Carrot And/Or Stick

Episode 331: Duck Dust

Episode 330:Pity Muffins

Episode 329: Just Can't Aloupe

Episode 329: Just Can't Aloupe

Episode 328:Why Are Cranberries?

Episode 327: Jennifer Billock, Kitchen Witch

Episode 326:Sus

Episode 325: Oceano Zero Wines with Rachel Martin

Episode 324:Control Your Kids

Episode 323: Koeze Mystery

Episode 322: I've Got A Tip For You

Episode 312: Midrare Plus What?

Episode 320: Just Fries

Episode 319: Mustard Mayhem

This Empty Glass Episode 40.5: Encore

Episode 318: Sir Charge

Episode 317: Fromage A Trois

This Empty Glass Episode 40: At Arm's Length

Episode 316: The Arbomancers

Episode 315:Croppenheimer

Episode 314: Buffet By Committee

Episode 313: Peter's Peppers

Episode 312: Get Steamed (or Smorked)

Episode 311: York Peppermint Pattymelt

Episode 310: Pray For, Don't Prey On

Episode 309: Haunt Your Old Job

Episode 308: Nashville Hotness

Episode 307: Hold Your Horses

Episode 306: Pickle Empire

Episode 305: It's A Tortilla(?)

Episode 304: Manage To Stay Open

Episode 303: A Profession Replete With Tragedy

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

Episode 301: Suddenly, We're Closed!

Episode 300: BCE (Before COVID Era)