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Chef Ben Randall
I began cooking when I was 14 years old and I never looked back. Enjoy the pirate ship.
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Episode 83: Open Bitchin'

Episode 83: Open Bitchin'

Ever wonder what we think about food in movies? Do you like open kitchens? How about tacos? Join us for a rollicking conversation about all of these things!
01:24:0320/03/2017
Episode 82: Gender Equality & Zebras

Episode 82: Gender Equality & Zebras

In this very special episode, I bring on a working member of the TV and film industry...who also happens to be my brother. What's it like to eat on a TV set? What happens to 40 pounds of candy in the wrong wrapper? We basically solve all the mysteries of life.
01:22:2113/03/2017
Just The Tip Episode 6: Shopping For A Grocery Store

Just The Tip Episode 6: Shopping For A Grocery Store

Sorry. I went a little off the rails.
18:1210/03/2017
Episode 81: Piece Of Cake

Episode 81: Piece Of Cake

Look, we thought that between pie & cake, cake would be easier to define. We were so wrong.
01:25:4904/03/2017
Episode 80: Cakes with Kelly

Episode 80: Cakes with Kelly

In this episode, we sit down with pastry chef Kelly & she schools me on all of the nuances of cake making and decorating that I should have remembered from culinary school. Ft. @kellydull & @cakewrecks
01:03:4627/02/2017
Episode 79: High Time for Pie Time

Episode 79: High Time for Pie Time

In which we attempt to answer the question which has plagued humanity since time immemorial: What exactly is the definition of pie? Also, what the fuck, Paula Deen?
01:45:0813/02/2017
Episode 78: Off-Pudding Andy

Episode 78: Off-Pudding Andy

Oh, man.  Tonight we're joined by Andy McElfresh of Edumacation fame (as well as numerous other accolades) to wrap up our Soylent experiment.  Andy smears nutrition science facts all over the podcast tonight, and we speculate about astronaut bathroom arrangements.
01:09:2503/02/2017
Episode 77: 5 Hours Of Fear

Episode 77: 5 Hours Of Fear

Yo, in this episode we discuss the differences between off-brand 5 Hour Energies, alternate flavors for legit 5 Hour Energy, time travel and my ongoing experiment with Soylent.
01:30:2622/01/2017
Episode 76: Bacon Is My Control Group

Episode 76: Bacon Is My Control Group

Tonight we discuss notable Chicago restaurant closings, the future of the restaurant industry and we get our first update from the Great Soylent Experiment.
01:33:3316/01/2017
Episode 75: Space Food System

Episode 75: Space Food System

It's a new year, and so it's time to do a thing.  I'm going on an all-Soylent diet for the next two weeks!  We discuss the history of meal replacements, as well as their appearances in sci-fi.
01:22:3608/01/2017
Episode 74: $75 Tomatoes & Pube Fires

Episode 74: $75 Tomatoes & Pube Fires

Tonight, we discuss undocumented robots smashing strawberries, naked waitresses & why you shouldn't saute naked. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-25412/a-naked-restaurant-is-opening-in-london-theres-a-45-000-person-wait-list.html?utm_source=quickanddirtytips.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_module https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49ht-GHpm5U&feature=youtu.be
01:13:0111/12/2016
Episode 73: Polyamorous Buffet

Episode 73: Polyamorous Buffet

This week we discuss what makes a good first date restaurant, and due to recording technical details, it sounds like I'm interviewing Steve's Force Ghost.  Please be aware, we DID NOT record this episode on a ouija board.
01:20:2920/11/2016
Episode 72: The Hot Pork Shakes

Episode 72: The Hot Pork Shakes

What do Presidents and Wannabe Presidents eat?  What does this tell us about them?  And what is Jimmy Carter's backup band called? We cover ALL of this in tonight's white-housed and red-eyed episode!
01:19:5005/11/2016
Just The Tip Episode 5: Fear Not

Just The Tip Episode 5: Fear Not

I know it's almost Halloween, but I want you to NOT be afraid.  Trust me, it's gonna be ok.
13:3329/10/2016
Episode 71: Going Rogue

Episode 71: Going Rogue

Today we sit down with Dave Gebhardt of Rogue Philanthropy (roguephilanthropy.org) to trade industry stories, ponder the future of fine dining and discuss how to make a charity-driven restaurant work.
01:00:3925/10/2016
Episode 70: Everybody Hates You

Episode 70: Everybody Hates You

You walk in the front door of a restaurant & what do you see?  Not the seething stockpot of hatred.  Oh, but it's there.
18:5418/10/2016
Just The Tip Episode 4: Thanksgriping

Just The Tip Episode 4: Thanksgriping

Hosting a big holiday dinner this year?  Scared yet?
13:2611/10/2016
Episode 69: Monster Santa Claus

Episode 69: Monster Santa Claus

What's REALLY in your food?
01:22:4930/09/2016
Just The Tip Episode 3: Preppin' & Plannin'

Just The Tip Episode 3: Preppin' & Plannin'

With a little forethought, you're gonna be alright.  And so will your turkey.
14:2828/09/2016
Episode 68B: The Hulk Eats A Piano

Episode 68B: The Hulk Eats A Piano

What do superheroes eat?  You know you've always wondered!
55:2921/09/2016
Episode 68: Somebody Call Me A Hambulance

Episode 68: Somebody Call Me A Hambulance

Good evening and welcome to "What Would You Do When Faced With An Active Shooter?" and other tales from the seemingly completely unprepared world of restaurants.
52:2114/09/2016
Episode 67: Everybody In A Bagel Costume!

Episode 67: Everybody In A Bagel Costume!

Man, do I have bad news for you.
01:27:3008/09/2016
Just The Tip Episode 2: Tools

Just The Tip Episode 2: Tools

Get the equipment you need to make the food that you want.
21:3703/09/2016
Episode 66: Sorry Not Sorry

Episode 66: Sorry Not Sorry

Look, I've worked in a lot of places. Like a lot. Tonight we just peck at the surface of the giant list of folks that I owe apologies to. If we truly are products of our mistakes, then there are some people out there who are partially products of MY mistakes.
01:19:0031/08/2016
Just The Tip Episode 1: Grilling!

Just The Tip Episode 1: Grilling!

We're launching a series of mini-episodes, each one dedicated to a single technique or kitchen skill set.  Tonight, WE GRILL!
20:2822/08/2016
Episode 65: MiniCon

Episode 65: MiniCon

...or listen to the SIP podcast and this'll make a lot more sense.  Listen to their episode 157: Shift Drinks, THEN listen to this, my response to that one.  Spoilers, my audio quality's not great because I recorded in my basement.
15:3418/08/2016
Episode 64: The Banana Bunker

Episode 64: The Banana Bunker

In the past we've told you what you SHOULD have in your kitchen, tonight we tell you what you should NOT have there.  From ridiculous to dangerous to insulting, we review 'convenience' gadgets which should pretty much be outlawed.
01:14:3618/08/2016
Episode 63: Feral Josh

Episode 63: Feral Josh

Tonight I invade the home of Josh Ladd from www.feralcuisine.com !  We talk everything from BBQ to fitness to steampunk.  And yes, we fix American's cuisine dilemma. It's that simple.
01:12:1814/08/2016
Episode 62: Closet Sinks & Majestic Toilets

Episode 62: Closet Sinks & Majestic Toilets

Ya think YOUR apartment kitchen is shitty?  Wait until you hear about Steve's! (find us @intheweedswbr on Twitter, chefbenrandall on Instagram and [email protected] . C'mon, bug us!)
01:11:3405/08/2016
Episode 61: I Make My Own Oreos

Episode 61: I Make My Own Oreos

Tonight we delve into the murky & disgusting world of foodborne illness, and continue speculating about the KY Deli foodtruck.
01:32:2102/08/2016
Episode 60: It Comes From Cow Bile

Episode 60: It Comes From Cow Bile

Let's decode some common food additives!  Yum Science!
01:41:4102/08/2016
Episode 59: We Finish Strong

Episode 59: We Finish Strong

So we wanted to talk about what it takes to open a restaurant, and why you should never do that silly thing.  Instead we pitch THE GREATEST RESTAURANT EVER.
02:03:5702/08/2016
Episode 58: Counter Coffee Culture Club

Episode 58: Counter Coffee Culture Club

This week we're joined by our good friend (and sister) Elise, to discuss everything coffee, coffeeshops & hipster.  Also, we discuss the difference between a replicator (Star Trek) and a Replicator (Stargate).
01:52:0102/08/2016
Episode 57: Arby's Roast Beef Is Green Beans?!?

Episode 57: Arby's Roast Beef Is Green Beans?!?

It's our long-overdue discussion of fast food, how MacDonald's ruined out agriculture and why we should not go to Mars.
01:25:5102/08/2016
Episode 56: You Don't Own Me

Episode 56: You Don't Own Me

In which we start out talking about owners we could have done without, and end by roasting fast food, extolling Culver's and saving 5 Hour Energy's business plan.
01:15:2902/08/2016
Episode 55: Is Your Tilapia Vegan?

Episode 55: Is Your Tilapia Vegan?

Tonight we get into it with the stupidest customer questions we've ever been asked.  And let's be clear; we're barely scratching the surface.
01:33:0002/08/2016
Episode 54: Eat Street Launches!

Episode 54: Eat Street Launches!

Tonight, kids, we sit down with John & John from ManBQue!  Learn all about where ManBQue comes from, where and why it started and how not to be a bitch hunter.  They're dropping their second cookbook this month! https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Street-ManBQue-Guide-Making/dp/0762458690 http://manbque.com
01:54:5702/08/2016
Episode 53: To Serve Man

Episode 53: To Serve Man

I've always hated them up close, but tonight we hate on servers from afar.  We've all had that memorably bad service experience; now you're gonna hear ours!  
01:20:5701/07/2016
Episode 52: What The Hell Is Chocolate Water?

Episode 52: What The Hell Is Chocolate Water?

Every family has their 'secret recipes', and sometimes they're embarrassing as fuck when you learn that other people don't eat like you do.
01:28:1301/07/2016
Episode 51: Fuck It, Dude.  Let's Go Camping

Episode 51: Fuck It, Dude. Let's Go Camping

Camping can be SO much more than just hotdogs.  Also, hotdogs.
01:28:3001/07/2016
Episode 50: Eat At CJ's

Episode 50: Eat At CJ's

It's the end of an inning, not the end of the game.
01:33:5801/07/2016
Episode 49: Death By Excellence

Episode 49: Death By Excellence

Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes, well, you know.
01:47:2401/07/2016
The Timbute: Song of a Fallen Chef Brother

The Timbute: Song of a Fallen Chef Brother

Every so often, someone comes along who changes your course, gives you a push or offers to fight you.   But in a good way.  And when that person leaves us, it's only appropriate to take a moment and quietly raise a glass.  Good shift, Chef Tim.  Take that break.
24:1301/07/2016
Episode 48: Foods That Might Kill You

Episode 48: Foods That Might Kill You

...but they're crunchy!  (spoilers/warning, we're eating bugs today)
01:23:4001/06/2016
Episode 47: Don't Ruin My Day

Episode 47: Don't Ruin My Day

What can ruin your shift in a restaurant?  Nearly everything!
01:38:2001/06/2016
Episode 46: A New New Hope

Episode 46: A New New Hope

Tonight we tackle the Force Awakens, suggest that Episodes 1-3 be stricken from canon and in general blow JJ but good.
02:31:0901/06/2016
Episode 45: Fuck You, Dippin' Dots

Episode 45: Fuck You, Dippin' Dots

Space food, bitches.  Food in space
01:41:0201/06/2016
Episode 44: All I Want For Christmas Is A Rib Humidor

Episode 44: All I Want For Christmas Is A Rib Humidor

Christmas Food.  You wouldn't eat it at any other time of the year.
01:42:3201/06/2016
Episode 43: Shadowed by 1,000 Sharks

Episode 43: Shadowed by 1,000 Sharks

Today, we get the view from the groom on Steve's wedding, plus a rundown of cruiseship food.
01:25:3109/05/2016
Episode 42: Much IDo About Weddings

Episode 42: Much IDo About Weddings

Gettin' hitched?  Wanna eat?  Listen to this first. Plus, the best best man's speech ever.  For reals.
43:1909/05/2016