In The Weeds with Ben Randall

So what do we really value in the restaurant, and what define's a cook's value TO the restaurant? Also, baseball.(Originally released 3/4/2018)

Ladies & gentlemen, Ben had/has the COVIDs. Also, today we talk summer hiring, business travel, work flexibility and a trip to Connecticut! 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

If I could erase all of my terrible, fuzzy memories of my drinking days, would I? Find out!(Originally released 2/21/2018)

On today's show we're talking about the future of dining rooms, a listener hips us to a new-ish service style, we mock some restaurant names and shorten up our Homebuying Corner even 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 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