Episodes

440
May 8, 2025

Episode 440: SPAMcuterie

Today we're discussing fast food AI orders, Australian MAGA restaurants failing, Australian mushroom murder, Disney's menu hack and an all-SPAM charcuterie board. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com
441
May 21, 2025

Episode 441: Drone Cold Steve Austin

In which we talk Starbucks uniforms vs. union contracts, the Flying Doordash Bros, really, really bad cookies and the revival (?) of Chi Chi's 'Mexican' Restaurant. Also, our connection was apparently really bad, so Steve's audio is hit & miss. As always, you can find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547...
442
May 30, 2025

Episode 442: Lonely Mouth

Today we're talking Snacks v Meals, Robot Pizza, Chocolate Chip Creme Pies and airport food! As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com
443
June 3, 2025

Episode 443: Steve's French Laundry

Today I guess we're talking only about Thomas Keller yelling at a restaurant critic? Who wasn't even at the French Laundry to write a review? What the heck is going on? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail...
444
June 9, 2025

Episode 444:Garden of Assholes Re-Release

Wife-beater Bickelhaupt is back. Before we do an entire episode about his second domestic abuse arrest, this time in Florida, enjoy(?) this re-release episode covering the LAST time this assclown beat a woman mostly to death. https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/e...
445
June 11, 2025

Episode 445: 42 Whams

Oops, he did it again. To nobody's great surprise, Jake Bickelhaupt is back to punching ladies. In tonight's episode we talk about that series of crimes, and discuss how it's related to the (outdated, irrelevant) Michelin Guide star awards. Be warned, there are graphic descriptions of domestic violence in this episode. Want to be part of the show? Find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenra...
446
June 18, 2025

Episode 446: Chef Don't Bail

From Konro to Con-Row, we talk today about Jake 'Bloody Knuckles' Bickelhaupt's ongoing legal troubles (which he keeps making worse for himself - it's like he's never faced real consequences of his actions before). We also get into Starbuck's new AI assistant, produce suppliers get cyberattacked, and does anyone want to publish my books? Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenranda...
447
June 25, 2025

Episode 447: Big Boy Beef

Today we talk Big Boy turf war, updates on the Australian mushroom poisoning lady, Weber gets Smoque-y and Panera's violating child labor laws. Who knew? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://ww...
448
July 8, 2025

Episode 448: Dented Can Store

We're back! Today we're talking about the Erin Patterson verdict (she totally did it), gardening (again), food saints, chef collabs, lovely gifts and turkey bacon recalls! Find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com htt...
449
July 17, 2025

Episode 449: Orange-Flavored Bacon Juice

Today we're talking FDA regulation rollbacks, cereal collabs, UV milk and American Girl Dolls As always, find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/smoque
450
July 30, 2025

Episode 450: Shower Beers & Bathroom Fridges

Today, we're talking Ben's inability to relax, backyard garden updates, the brand new book Patreon, the passing of chef Anne Burrell and the Feast of St Pasty. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com http...
42
Aug. 7, 2025

This Empty Glass Episode 42: Purity Test

We've got another episode of TEG! Today Ben's talking about sandbags, cool rocks and varieties of sobriety. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/smoque https://www.p...
451
Aug. 14, 2025

Episode 451: Big Chill B&B

Today we're talking The Big Chill, raw milk (again), Coke arcades and tiny human steaks. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/smoque https://www.patreon.com/c/InTheW...
452
Aug. 20, 2025

Episode 452: Virtual Churros

Today we're talking radioactive shrimp, raw milk, raw bread, beef fat (tallow, if you're fancy), taco husbandry and churros on the internet. Also, there's nothing wrong with seed oils. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop int...
453
Aug. 28, 2025

Episode 453: Sluts For Tourists

Tonight we're updating Walmart's radioactive shrimp, we're resurrecting Hot & Now and we dive into the turf war between Traverse City Michigan's wineries and residents. As always, find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail...
454
Sept. 3, 2025

Episode 454: Relaxation Day Prep List

Today we talk fancy burgers, turkey woes, Burgers Against Humanity, now things are 'swicy'? and Ben can't relax. As always, find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/smoque https://...
455
Sept. 10, 2025

Episode 455: Supersize My McWage

Today Steve's a little sick, Ben just got two vaccinations, and we're recording anyway! We talk sentencing of the Australian Mushroom Murderer, define some culinary terms and McDonald's splits with the NRA (not *that* NRA, but both are bad) over the tipped minimum wage credit. As always, find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-wit...
456
Sept. 17, 2025

Episode 456:Pineapple Pork Stick

Tonight we're talking PFAS in your cookware, in your fish, in yourself. Also garden updates, PandaFest and restauranteurs who voted for mass deportations are now upset about mass deportations. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/...
457
Sept. 24, 2025

Episode 457: Kitchen Spanish

Today we're talking why immigrants Make White People Food Great, coffee in context, radioactive shrimp, Donkin' Donas and do people drink smoothies on Sunday? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https...
458
Oct. 3, 2025

Episode 458: Big Tallow

Today we're talking Ben's job, Koeze Peanut Butter (https://koeze.com/), Red Angel hotsauce (https://www.redangelsauce.com/), Starbuck's store closing sweep, milk from a No-Cow and Big Tallow himself! Find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/sho...
459
Oct. 10, 2025

Episode 459: Twinkie Innovation

Today we're talking cider donuts, Ukrainian apple picking, dessert innovations, dangerous corndogs and people are suing Hershey's for spooky-related claims? https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://www.ipetitions.com/petiti...
460
Oct. 21, 2025

Episode 460: Green Tomato Jam

Tonight we're talking influencers beefing with bakeries, rice recalls, culling ostriches and Montana's 'Food Freedom' law. Also, that trashbag Bickelhaupt was denied bail. Everybody drink! As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop...
461
Oct. 29, 2025

Episode 461: Fishy Boner Honey

Today we're talking Yelp's protection racket, queso beds, lead in protein, Mike's Hard Honey and Etta's continued slow collapse. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.com https://www.ipetitions.com/petition...
462
Nov. 11, 2025

Episode 462: Dog & Nuts

Today we're talking frozen gardens, 'pumpkin' pies, Spudnuts, lab-grown chicken and what that means for kosher chicken parmesan, and Puebla de Sabor tequila goes missing. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gma...