In The Weeds with Ben Randall

In which we start out talking about owners we could have done without, and end by roasting fast food, extolling Culver's and saving 5 Hour Energy's business plan.

Tonight we get into it with the stupidest customer questions we've ever been asked. And let's be clear; we're barely scratching the surface.

Tonight, kids, we sit down with John & John from ManBQue! Learn all about where ManBQue comes from, where and why it started and how not to be a bitch hunter. They're dropping their second cookbook this month! https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Street-ManBQue-Guide-Making/dp/0762458690 http://manbque.com

I've always hated them up close, but tonight we hate on servers from afar. We've all had that memorably bad service experience; now you're gonna hear ours!

Every family has their 'secret recipes', and sometimes they're embarrassing as fuck when you learn that other people don't eat like you do.

Camping can be SO much more than just hotdogs. Also, hotdogs.

It's the end of an inning, not the end of the game.

Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes, well, you know.

Every so often, someone comes along who changes your course, gives you a push or offers to fight you. But in a good way. And when that person leaves us, it's only appropriate to take a moment and quietly raise a glass. Good shift, Chef Tim. Take that break.

...but they're crunchy! (spoilers/warning, we're eating bugs today)

What can ruin your shift in a restaurant? Nearly everything!

Tonight we tackle the Force Awakens, suggest that Episodes 1-3 be stricken from canon and in general blow JJ but good.

Space food, bitches. Food in space

Christmas Food. You wouldn't eat it at any other time of the year.

Today, we get the view from the groom on Steve's wedding, plus a rundown of cruiseship food.

Gettin' hitched? Wanna eat? Listen to this first. Plus, the best best man's speech ever. For reals.

Tonight we're debunking 'kitchen tips & tricks' from the big stupid internet. Short story; just try stuff. You'll figure it out.

Ok, if you're an adult human being who plans on eating out in a restaurant, listen to this Be better. Have a better time. Be a better human.

Tonight we answer a list of questions sent to us by our buddy Josh Ladd (feralcuisine.com), and because it's us, we digress into relationship advice, customer bashing and Star Trek reboot fantasizing.

This week the WHO launched a war against bacon, so we LAUNCH BACK! Also, gluten is intolerated, vegetarians are given their own space, and I will be buying a new mic before we record again.

Recorded live, in front of an amazing audience of only one.

Our first ever shitty Periscope recording!

Just don't.

Today we talk to Chef Renee, a mother, a friend, a private chef. Born into restaurants but smart enough to not work in them, she's made a career of the OTHER arenas of the industry.

We cover what makes jobs the WORST jobs, be it environmental, political or miscellaneous. Also, don't be a sucky customer.

You know what pastry chefs hate? Guys like me! Guys who don't measure. Welcome Chef Alekka to the show!

In the 'studio' with us today is Ryan, our favorite bartender. So let's get behind the bar!

You have a nickname. Whether you know it or not. In fact, ESPECIALLY if you don't think you have one.

Today, we make our first foray into recording a movie commentary track. Sit down with us as we watch the Ryan Reynolds vehicle 'Waiting'. They get a LOT of stuff right. Sorry.

You want the rundown? You want the primer on the twisted personalities of restaurant folk? You got it.

Tonight we dispel some kitchen myths and talk dirty to kitchens. Remember, there are at least 28 reasons to distrust Buzzfeed.

You really don't want to work in a restaurant. Like REALLY.

Yep, I left Restaurant B. I can't go back. Here's why.

A tough one to listen to; Steve & I record in a moving vehicle on our way to the Alton Brown live show and talk work injuries!

I set out to talk more about Restaurant B, but ended up talking about the multitude of bottles I've violated.

We lost a great man and a great chef last week.

...or "Your Constant Mention Of Babydick."

Here it is, kids, Installment 1 of our discussion of my time spent at Restaurant B.

The 10 things you need to know to work in a restaurant kitchen.

I will never work for another labor union ever again. Or another hotel.

We all mock it; we all eat it.

...I mean Teaching cooking classes is fun, right? Part 2.

Teach cooking classes? Like to people? Sure!

You don't want to work in a restaurant. Really. I'm serious.

Hoo boy, this one's trouble.

TheBen hits TheBig city! Welcome to Chicago, bitches!

We're back home in Traverse City. We don't stay long, but we make some solid, painful memories.

Tonight we get a completely different view of restaurants, the LGBT experience. Lives are changed.

Still stuck in Texas, but this week I get introduced to Creole food, so there's a plus. Also, fuck Texas.

Oh, man. We go this week to Houston Texas, where I learn 1,000 reasons to hate Houston, Texas.