In The Weeds with Ben Randall

I used to choose to drink, now I choose NOT to drink. I REALLY wish it was as simple as all that. Also, let me tell you about my job. (Originally released 11/3/2019)

Today we're talking about things that trigger you into feeling good, baseball, and we have an interview! (Originally released 8/13/2019)

Today we're talking Apples & apple picking, coffee, 'Texas' Pete hot sauce, the Great Racist British Baking Show and frivolous lawsuits. (Is that a job?) 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 (twi...

How did we get here, what can we do for ourselves and how can we help each other? Also, chemistry. (Originally released 7/23/2019)

Know thyself. (Originally released 4/2019)

Today we're talking about folks stealing; stealing from federal funds for feeding children, stealing from the stock market(?) and trying to steal from as-of-yet unhired employees. What a week. Also, there are haircuts. 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-wit...

Look, I get it. You have a lot of problems. Where do you start? Well, at the beginning. (Originally released 3/9/2019)

We're back with an update on the good ship Disney Wish, how the mighty USA has fallen (in food security) and we dive into what they eat in Norway. Also, Ben was on someone else's show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-ben-randall/id1605827840?i=1000580322843 As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram)...

Steve's back! Today we're talking Steve's Alaskan cruise, ketchup chips, Canadian-American pizza and more on hiring post-COVID. 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.co...

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. 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...

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) https://www.bensfriendshope.com/ (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. 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/e...

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. 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 inthew...

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. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-...

I went to a conference and read a book. Social situations continue to be a bummer and I had to take another long look inside. (Originally released 6/18/2018)

These are not the feels I wanted to have today. In losing Anthony Bourdain, I have lost part of the structure of what makes me...me, at least professionally. Get help if you need help Get rest if you need rest. Smoke 'em if you've got 'em. (Originally released 6/9/2018)

Today we're talking about pickle-brined hotdogs, more Chicago pizzas, influencer culture, cancer Skittles and the birth of a Pizza Robot? 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.re...

I unfairly judged someone; here's where I apologize. Also, where are our real responsibilities? (Originally released 5/21/2018)

Today we're talking fancy coffee (Cafe Feminino), customer service standards (of dentistry?) restaurants suing themselves, COVID closings and pickled hotdogs. Also, would you rather wait at the door, or at a table? Jury's out. 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-w...

It's our first interview episode! Today we chat with Melinda Dorn about restaurant culture in relation to substance abuse, her history in the industry and her ideas for changing things (for the better) in the future. (Originally released 4/11/12) As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ (instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com...