In The Weeds with Ben Randall

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today we're talking Christmas Roast Duck, hiring & firing (again), colonoscopies and cantaloupes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today we talk peanut butter (Koeze), hiring & firing (again), Chicago 86ing the tipped subminimum wage and Cheese Magic!https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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

Today we're talking restaurant surcharges (again), garbage cereals, aging wine at the bottom of the ocean and TinyBuns.https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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.

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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 here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

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/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today we're talking Robot McDonald's, exploding chocolate factories, hiring, firing and counseling, cheese curd festivals and temp agencies. Spoilers, temp agencies for hospitality SUCK.As always, find us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today on our show: Red States want to make your kids work in meat packing plants! Also, Chicago restaurants are now required to give you PTO, and Ben has a new computer. Plus, taxes.As always, find us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today's topics: kitchen robots, White Castle, weather and hey, did you know that the National Restaurant Association is lobbying AGAINST student loan forgiveness? For shame!As always, find us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today we're sitting down with Jensen Cummings to discuss the best of all possible futures for our industry. Fingers crossed!As always, find us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shopAnd you can get in touch with Jensen here:https://www.bestservedpodcast.com/https://www.angryoliveconsulting.com/team/jensen-cummingshttps://www.restaurantideafactory.com/https://www.instagram.com/jensencummings/

Weird, rambling episode today with Steve live in studio! We talk donuts, mountain oysters & turkey fries, child labor and meat packing. Also, what band would YOU like to see headline a Testicle Festival in an unpronounceable Michigan town?As always, find us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop

Today we're talking Mafia Hitmen running French pizza joints, school foodservice managers stealing chicken wings and wildin' out over Black History Month, and Is The Customer *Really* Always Right? As always, find us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.com@wurstharold (twitter)https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop