Episodes
486
May 13, 2026
Episode 486: Pot Socks
Today we're talking gardening, DangerMilk Lattes, kitchen red flags and third spaces. Also a few ska bands and that time Epstein hung out in Michigan. Get in touch! 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
487
May 21, 2026
Episode 487: Profoundly Unsatisfying Juice Diet
Today we're talking client red flags, school lunchroom pizza and old fad diets! And yes, I know it's Dustin Diamond, not Jared Diamond, but we get caught up in the moment. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.co...
490
May 28, 2026
Episode 490:Salt Reset Vacation
Today we're talking tragic umbrella deaths, the sudden closure of Guzman y Gomez, Canadian Mac & Cheesecake and everybody's favorite: sex chocolate. Find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
491
June 11, 2026
Episode 491: Raw Milk Air Freshener
We're back from Steve's vacation! Today we're talking scallops, screwworms, AI order-takers, Disney waterfights and, of course, more Raw Milk News (it's the same news, it just keeps happening). https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.co...
492
June 24, 2026
Episode 492: Completely Tolerable
We're back! Ben's 4,700 days sober and he's got a new mic that makes it sound like he's calling in to his own show from an airport waiting lounge! Today we talk private chef concerns, Pizza Hut's downfall, more cooking robots and old, old sci-fi. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedsw...
493
July 1, 2026
Episode 493: 99 Cent Eggs
Today we're talking Warlord's failed expansion, egg price fixing and settlement, restaurants with terrible locations and who out there actually likes their job? Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
494
July 7, 2026
Episode 494: Kick 'Em In The Grapenuts
Early week episode! Today we're talking butter sandwiches, chip recalls, Arby's Simplex Virus-1 and Ben's Big Announcement! Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
495
July 15, 2026
Episode 495: Riot Goblins
Today we're talking cyclospora, terrible restaurant owners in Illinois, frozen yogurt and physical therapy. Also, where do Hospitality workers go when they leave the industry? Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmai...
496
July 22, 2026
Episode 496: Running Screaming Poopies
Today we're talking how to leave a job, American road food, Taylor Farms Diarrhea Lettuce, and fancy hamburgers. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
497
July 29, 2026
Episode 497: Goetta Life
We're back from our road trip to Cincinnati! Today we're talking road food, bunk hotels and GoettaFest! Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
498
Aug. 3, 2026
Episode498: Illustrated Tacos
Today we have a special treat for you; an interview with Mauricio Velazquez de Leon, author of An Illustrated Guide To Tacos and Burritos (https://bookshop.org/p/books/an-illustrated-guide-to-tacos-and-burritos-a-comic-book-with-stories-recipes-and-more-liz-saunders/64f66434535ebb42?ean=9781464222429&bkshp-astro=t). Mauricio tells us about his upbringing in Mexico city, his views on taco culture and how tacos have changed over the years. Tacos are food "...from the people, to the people..." as h...
499
Aug. 20, 2026
Episode 499: Eggplant Capri Sun
In which we talk precious little about food, Ben's new job, art school issues and youtube cooking shows. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
500
Sept. 7, 2026
Episode 500: We Got Some Schnitzel
We're back! Today we talk circus peanuts, Austrian chocolate, robot restaurants (and robot health inspectors) and Buc-Ees (again). Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
501
Sept. 14, 2026
Episode 501: It Got Warm, It Got Soft
Today we're talking circus peanut s'mores, Old Job Gossip, what we're looking forward to, food-wise, in the upcoming seasons, and our hopefully lush gardens next year. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
502
Sept. 21, 2026
Episode 502: I Came To Funnel Cake Late
Today we're talking fall flavors, funnel cakes and other fried goodies, next year's gardens and new job gossip. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
503
Sept. 27, 2026
Episode 503: Wet A Few Palms
Sorry, everybody, but today we talk almost entirely politics, and corruption, in our food system. Also apple picking and food anniversaries. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ 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
504
Oct. 12, 2026
Episode 504: FMK In The Kitchen
We're back after a 2-week break! Today we talk food anniversaries, work updates, FMK kitchen-style and Ben's mic cuts out for 4 minutes or so without either fella noticing. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.c...
504
Oct. 12, 2026
Episode 504: FMK In The Kitchen
We're back after a 2-week break! Today we talk food anniversaries, work updates, FMK kitchen-style and Ben's mic cuts out for 4 minutes or so without either fella noticing. Be part of the show! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com https://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/shop intheweedswbr@gmail.c...