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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 41: Keep Your Raw Nuts Fresh

Episode 41: Keep Your Raw Nuts Fresh

Tonight we're debunking 'kitchen tips & tricks' from the big stupid internet.  Short story; just try stuff.  You'll figure it out.
01:49:0309/05/2016
Episode 40.5: Mini-Episode That's All Ranty

Episode 40.5: Mini-Episode That's All Ranty

Ok, if you're an adult human being who plans on eating out in a restaurant, listen to this  Be better.  Have a better time.  Be a better human.
30:4909/05/2016
Episode 40: "You Paint with FLAVORS!"

Episode 40: "You Paint with FLAVORS!"

Tonight we answer a list of questions sent to us by our buddy Josh Ladd (feralcuisine.com), and because it's us, we digress into relationship advice, customer bashing and Star Trek reboot fantasizing.
02:09:5309/05/2016
Episode 39: Not Sorry We Don't Have Waffles

Episode 39: Not Sorry We Don't Have Waffles

This week the WHO launched a war against bacon, so we LAUNCH BACK!  Also, gluten is intolerated, vegetarians are given their own space, and I will be buying a new mic before we record again.
01:48:3609/05/2016
Episode 38: The Live One

Episode 38: The Live One

Recorded live, in front of an amazing audience of only one.
01:06:1525/04/2016
Episode 37: Be A Better Customer

Episode 37: Be A Better Customer

Our first ever shitty Periscope recording!
15:3525/04/2016
Episode 36: Don't Be That Guy

Episode 36: Don't Be That Guy

Just don't.
01:23:3425/04/2016
Episode 35: 7 Year-Olds Don't Eat Sushi

Episode 35: 7 Year-Olds Don't Eat Sushi

Today we talk to Chef Renee, a mother, a friend, a private chef.  Born into restaurants but smart enough to not work in them, she's made a career of the OTHER arenas of the industry.
01:10:3525/04/2016
Episode 34: It's Not Us, It's You

Episode 34: It's Not Us, It's You

We cover what makes jobs the WORST jobs, be it environmental, political or miscellaneous.  Also, don't be a sucky customer.
01:56:2803/04/2016
Episode 33: That's Why They Have Recipes

Episode 33: That's Why They Have Recipes

You know what pastry chefs hate?  Guys like me!  Guys who don't measure.  Welcome Chef Alekka to the show!
01:53:0803/04/2016
Episode 32: By The Way, I'm Allergic To Tortilla Chips

Episode 32: By The Way, I'm Allergic To Tortilla Chips

In the 'studio' with us today is Ryan, our favorite bartender.  So let's get behind the bar!
02:15:4119/03/2016
Episode 31: Decoding Your Nickname

Episode 31: Decoding Your Nickname

You have a nickname.  Whether you know it or not.  In fact, ESPECIALLY if you don't think you have one.
01:14:0619/03/2016
Episode 30: Waiting.  And waiting.  And waiting

Episode 30: Waiting. And waiting. And waiting

Today, we make our first foray into recording a movie commentary track.  Sit down with us as we watch the Ryan Reynolds vehicle 'Waiting'.  They get a LOT of stuff right.  Sorry.
01:39:1019/03/2016
Episode 29: The Seven People You Meet In Hell

Episode 29: The Seven People You Meet In Hell

You want the rundown?  You want the primer on the twisted personalities of restaurant folk?  You got it.
01:48:3719/03/2016
Episode 28: Lists

Episode 28: Lists

Tonight we dispel some kitchen myths and talk dirty to kitchens.  Remember, there are at least 28 reasons to distrust Buzzfeed.
01:28:0506/03/2016
Episode 27: 5 More Reasons

Episode 27: 5 More Reasons

You really don't want to work in a restaurant.  Like REALLY.
01:44:5614/02/2016
Episode 26: I Am A Restaurant B Apostate

Episode 26: I Am A Restaurant B Apostate

Yep, I left Restaurant B.  I can't go back.  Here's why.
02:03:4214/02/2016
Episode 25: On The Road

Episode 25: On The Road

A tough one to listen to; Steve & I record in a moving vehicle on our way to the Alton Brown live show and talk work injuries!
01:10:0114/02/2016
Episode 24: The Big Drink

Episode 24: The Big Drink

I set out to talk more about Restaurant B, but ended up talking about the multitude of bottles I've violated.
01:39:2214/02/2016
The Timbute

The Timbute

We lost a great man and a great chef last week.
24:1314/02/2016
Episode 23: The Front of the House

Episode 23: The Front of the House

...or "Your Constant Mention Of Babydick."
01:32:5405/02/2016
Episode 22: The Back of the House

Episode 22: The Back of the House

Here it is, kids, Installment 1 of our discussion of my time spent at Restaurant B.
02:02:1001/02/2016
Episode 21: Say Yes To Everything

Episode 21: Say Yes To Everything

The 10 things you need to know to work in a restaurant kitchen.
01:46:0201/02/2016
Episode 20: Unholy Union

Episode 20: Unholy Union

I will never work for another labor union ever again.  Or another hotel.
01:42:0416/01/2016
Episode 19: Cheeseball

Episode 19: Cheeseball

We all mock it; we all eat it.
01:59:4210/01/2016
Episode 18: List of Failures

Episode 18: List of Failures

...I mean Teaching cooking classes is fun, right?  Part 2.
01:16:3410/01/2016
Episode 17: That Ah-Ha Moment

Episode 17: That Ah-Ha Moment

Teach cooking classes?  Like to people? Sure!
01:26:4712/12/2015
Episode 16: 5 Reasons

Episode 16: 5 Reasons

You don't want to work in a restaurant.  Really.  I'm serious.
49:4401/12/2015
Episode 15: Crazy is as crazy crazies.

Episode 15: Crazy is as crazy crazies.

Hoo boy, this one's trouble.
01:49:0301/12/2015
Episode 14: Whine Bar

Episode 14: Whine Bar

TheBen hits TheBig city!  Welcome to Chicago, bitches!
01:35:0716/11/2015
Episode 13: Never Take A Job Over The Phone

Episode 13: Never Take A Job Over The Phone

We're back home in Traverse City.  We don't stay long, but we make some solid, painful memories.
02:01:2112/11/2015
Episode 12: Heels on Wheels

Episode 12: Heels on Wheels

Tonight we get a completely different view of restaurants, the LGBT experience.  Lives are changed.
01:15:3420/10/2015
Episode 11: The Beer Sucks

Episode 11: The Beer Sucks

Still stuck in Texas, but this week I get introduced to Creole food, so there's a plus.  Also, fuck Texas.
01:41:4501/09/2015
Episode 10: Flooded

Episode 10: Flooded

Oh, man.  We go this week to Houston Texas, where I learn 1,000 reasons to hate Houston, Texas.
01:41:2001/09/2015
Episode 9: Slaughter Semi

Episode 9: Slaughter Semi

Today we're answering some questions, dispelling some myths, playing around.
01:58:1601/09/2015
Episode 8: Gettin' Schooled Part 2

Episode 8: Gettin' Schooled Part 2

There are 2 years to culinary school.  Here's the second one.
59:0910/08/2015
Episode 7: Gettin' Schooled

Episode 7: Gettin' Schooled

Tonight, I learn that I know a lot, but my cockiness gets the shine ground off of it.
01:15:5010/08/2015
Episode 6: Words, Words, Words

Episode 6: Words, Words, Words

Tonight we define some restaurant terms, some common, some uncommon, some totally made up.
01:58:1610/08/2015
Episode 5: Going Clubbing

Episode 5: Going Clubbing

Ever work for a private club? 1 part Kitchen Nightmares, 1 part The Real World, 1 part Caddyshack.
01:24:3428/06/2015
Episode 4: The Dirty Duck

Episode 4: The Dirty Duck

Time to get all fancy schmantzy.
01:39:5609/06/2015
Episode 3: Grill 'Em All

Episode 3: Grill 'Em All

And we're on to a bigger city and into the underbelly of hotel work.  Bon Voyage!
01:06:3827/05/2015
Episode 2: Knee Deep

Episode 2: Knee Deep

On to bigger (?) and better (?).  Yeah, we'll see.
01:34:1127/05/2015
Episode 1: Fucking New Guy

Episode 1: Fucking New Guy

A youngster from the woods of Northern Michigan chooses a life where everything is either hot, sharp, heavy or angry.
01:01:3325/05/2015