So, how do we take care of ourselves when nobody is watching? Today, we head into the Heart of Darkness. Also known as Pittsburgh.

(Originally released 2/24/2019)

We're back! Ok, just Ben! Today we're talking about hiring restaurant employees - from both sides of the desk. Things are changing, folks. Gotta change with them.

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In which we talk about restaurant upbringing, managing expectations and personal responsibility. Also there's bears.

(Originally released 1/20/2019)

This time of year is tough; being sober over the holidays is tough, restaurant work is tough, but goddamn it, we are tough. Reach out if your innate badassery isn't getting you all the way there.

https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa

1-800-273-8255 (Suicide Prevention Hotline)

https://www.hftd.org/ (Hope For The Day)

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(Originally released 12/25/2018)

Today we’re talking about more hiring woes, unregulated pizza recalls and leaving your job for all the right reasons.

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In this episode, we talk about the very real pros & cons of sobriety. Restaurants don't make it easy on you.

(Originally released 10/14/2018)

Today we sit down with a Seattle chef named Laura who has launched a company aimed at changing the way chefs approach health. We talk yoga, sleep & the importance of taking time for yourself.

(Originally released 10/7/2018)

Today we're talking brisket heists, cost increases linked to diesel fuel, hiring & hiring & hiring, Domino's Italy foray coming to an end and more on the Blue Bell criminal case.

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Today we're talking about the cook shortage, chef suicide, treating our people like people and all the times I didn't die.

(Originally released 9/16/2018)

Today we're talking Popeye's Customer Service, bulletproof coffee, the Cult of Keto, various approaches to pizza making and the ongoing hiring saga. Also, we have some teenchy technical difficulties. Let's blame it on supply chain.

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