Chef Ben

This Empty Glass

Arts EN ↓ 40 episodes

Chef Ben has been cooking since he was a 14 year old kid, and drinking for just as long. When he stopped, things came into focus.

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Chef Ben

Episodes

Episode 15: What's The Plan? 01.04.2018

So how do we make this work? Practice. We practiced drinking, now we have to practice sobriety.

Episode 14: Slugging Average 04.03.2018

So what do we really value in the restaurant, and what defines a cook's value TO the restaurant? Also, baseball.

Episode 13: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Pint Glass 21.02.2018

If I could erase all of my terrible, fuzzy memories of my drinking days, would I? Find out!

Episode 12: The Ben Identity 11.02.2018

Did my personality change when I quit drinking? How would I know?

Episode 11: Oxygen Mask 23.01.2018

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. Also, I always give the wrong Twitter handle. I am @soberchefben on the Twitters. Sorry.

Episode 10: Petoskey Stone 14.01.2018

How do we mourn a loss without alcohol? Also, bread, stones and Star Wars.

Episode 9: Party On 03.12.2017

So you've been invited to a restaurant work party. Everyone's gonna be drinking. How does that shake out for you? Find us on iTunes & Blubrry & shit, get ahold of us @soberchefben on Twitter or thisemptyglass@gmail.com with questions, comments or if you want to be a guest!

Episode 8: What Is Sobriety? 10.09.2017 28:55

How do you define sobriety, for you? Because it's a tricky word. Spoilers, there IS no one definition.

Episode 7: Where Is Home? 20.08.2017 32:42

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?

Episode 6: Anybody Out There? 25.07.2017 24:45

So you quit drinking and everyone around you hasn't. Is anyone else out there going through this too?

Episode 5: What Now? 27.06.2017 28:43

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?

Episode 4: How Did We Get Here? 02.03.2017 30:08

Man oh man, there are so many reasons to drink in the restaurant industry. And it's so EASY.

Episode 3: Why Am I? 09.02.2017 28:40

A year ago today, we lost one of the greats. This episode is dedicated to my voluntary brother Tim. Take that break, Chef.

Episode 2: Who Am I Not? 06.02.2017 31:48

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.

Episode 1: Who Am I? 03.02.2017 26:46

Welcome to This Empty Glass, hosted by Chef Ben. I am a 24-year veteran of the restaurant energy and a 3 & 1/2 year sober fella. This podcast will be all about the pitfalls of alcoholism, drug abuse and general lawlessness that typifies restaurant work. Follow me down.