In The Weeds with Ben Randall

Recent Episodes

Episode 336: It Was Only Dangerous To The Relationship

Posted February 20, 2024 • 02:06:15

Today we talk the looming extinction of Brie, fancy cookies/twinkies (?), Supply chain issues and what is an expiration date anyway?

As always,...

Episode 335: What Isn't Chili?

Posted February 11, 2024 • 01:53:52

Today we're talking (reluctantly) the SuperBowl, towns fighting with health inspectors, dead ballerinas and chili, as well as Stanley Cups (not hockey)...

This Empty Glass Episode 41: It's Your Fault* (*responsibility)

Posted February 4, 2024 • 00:43:42

This Empty Glass is back with a brand new episode. Tonight we're tackling Personal Responsibility. Spoilers, there's not much good news.

Episode 334: Death Inspection

Posted January 28, 2024 • 01:41:42

Today we're talking restaurant inspections, chicago restaurant corruption/malfeasance, The Bear (again) and our prediction about counter-service was...

Episode 333: Plates, Please

Posted January 14, 2024 • 02:06:00

Today Steve & Ben get COMPLETELY sidetracked roasting some restaurants who have decided to forgo plates in favor of, you guessed it, shovels. Among...