In The Weeds with Ben Randall

Recent Episodes

Episode 304: Manage To Stay Open

Posted April 30, 2023 • 02:16:34

Today we're talking gardening, pickling, using, reusing, repurposing, recycling and upcycling. Also more management tips for keeping your kitchen staffed.

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Episode 303: A Profession Replete With Tragedy

Posted April 19, 2023 • 01:57:39

Today we're talking the history of Mac & Cheese, Ben's helping make orange soap, Steve found a seed library and we're growing oodles of tomatoes.

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Episode 302: Derrick Tung of Paulie Gee's Logan Square

Posted April 15, 2023 • 01:12:24

It's another guest show! Today we're talking to pizza restauranteur Derrick Tung (https://www.instagram.com/pauliegeeslogansquare/ on instagram) all...

Episode 301: Suddenly, We're Closed!

Posted April 10, 2023 • 01:54:44

Today we're talking the abrupt closure of Holeman & Finch, how donuts make us happy, the 66 names for Toad In A Hole and fascist anti-pasta sentiment...

Episode 300: BCE (Before COVID Era)

Posted April 1, 2023 • 01:51:51

Today we talk new restaurant openings, egg-gouging, updates on the chocolate factory explosion and food disasters throughout history.

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