In The Weeds with Ben Randall

Today 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/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

Did my personality change when I quit drinking? How would I know?(Originally released 2/11/2018)

Tonight 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)

Today 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/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

How do we mourn a loss without alcohol? Also bread, stones & Star Wars(Originally released 1/13/2018)

Today 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/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

So 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)

How do you define sobriety, for you? Because it's a tricky word. Spoilers, there IS no one definition.(Originally released 9/10/2017)

Today 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/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

Where 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)

Today 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/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

So you quit drinking and everyone around you hasn't. Is anyone else out there going through this too?(Originally released 6/25/2017)

Today 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/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

So 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)

Monkeys 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/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

Man, oh, man, there are so many reasons to drink in the restaurant industry. And it's so EASY.(Originally recorded 3/1/2017)

A 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)

Today 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/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

Why 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.

Do 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/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

Thinking about getting sober but you work in hospitality? Woof. You're in for it.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

Ok 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/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

Can 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/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

Look. 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/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 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/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

You 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/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

On 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/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

Tonight 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/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 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/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

Welcome 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/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 Cookies, COVID concerns, bizarre Italian food theater indoor holiday markets. 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

This 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/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 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/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

Alright, 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/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

You 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/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 Aluminum shortage, tax fraud, haunted restaurants and dunkleosteus teeth. Yeah.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 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/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

You 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.comAs 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

Heya 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/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

Tonight 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/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 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.

Today 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/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 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/people/enzwell/shop

Welcome back! We're talking fancy donuts, 'potato broth', ditching out of restaurant work, theme cruises and why the hell is there no Fast & Furious/Olive Garden crossover? 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/people/enzwell/shop

Today we're talking the ongoing labor shortage PLUS foodservice-related jobs you can get which are not in the super-stressful restaurant scene. Also, there's potato milk? And of course, Dick's Sporting Goods did me wrong. Dick's Sporting Bads? Dick's Unsporting Goods? Spotted Dick's Unsporting Bads? 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)

Today we're talking further news about Nini's Deli's (ill-concieved, hate-filled) reopening, really goofy ice cream flavors and what kind of food town is Chicago, really? 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)

Heya kids! Today we're talking farmer's markets, getting back out into the world, a couple of local joints we like, sub sandwiches, Panera's absolutely loco swimwear and more on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. 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://cz.pinterest.com/pin/426364289717583057/

You guys, today we're joined by Chef Gregory León (@ChefGLeon1) of Amilinda restaurant (@amilindamke) to talk about the debacle that was the rollout of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The upshot is this; call your representatives and tell them to release more funds! Restaurants are dying! 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)

Today we're talking the tuna-free Subway tuna sandwich, seasonal allergies (possibly to backyard chickens), another nut heist and whatever happened to the band Hinder? 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)

Tonight we're talking Pizza Hut's innovation drought, a listener update on radioactive food, Seattle's sticking it to food-delivery services (findally), and Nini's Deli is coming back, doubling down on their hate speech. It's gonna be hot in Chicago this summer! 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)