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Diner Talk is a show where two friends, Ben and Jim, take a fun and informal dive into their love of diners and #dinerlife! On each episode we discuss a topic relating to diner culture and provide thoughts on the diners in our local area. We're not food experts by any means, just two guys who like g…

Ben Oship and Jim Murphy


    • May 15, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    PROMO: Therapy Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 1:18


    Introducing a new podcast, Therapy Juice, from one of the creators of Diner Talk! See more at therapyjuicepodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    PROMO: Rust Belt Beer Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 1:42


    Rust Belt Beer Talk is a new show coming out that is co-hosted by Joe Matteo and Diner Talk host Ben Oship. If you're a fan of craft beer or at all interested in craft beer, you'll like this show! Check it out at rustbeltbeer.com on October 22!*** Please note: Rust Belt Beer Talk is recommended for people of legal drinking age. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 10 - Guyner Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 53:49


    On the season 1 finale of Diner Talk, we talk a lot about Guy Fieri. Like, a lot. We also ostracize our female listeners (oops!), Ben forgets the name of the diner we visit three times and challenges another Yelp reviewer to a fight, and, if you're good, there may or may not be a fire rap track waiting for you at the end of this episode. On this episode, we visit and review Lake Effect Diner in Buffalo, NY.Thanks for dining with us for season 1!Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jamEmail: dinertalkpodcast@gmail.com, Twitter: @DinerTalkPod, Facebook: www.facebook.com/DinerTalkPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 09 - Swiss Cheese In The Midst

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 54:02


    Ben digs deep to remember everything he once knew about speaking French. Jim concludes his series on Diner History. We go on a deep dive into our favorite Yelper. On this episode we visit and review Break'n Eggs Crêperie in Williamsville, NY.Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jamEmail: dinertalkpodcast@gmail.com, Twitter: @DinerTalkPod, Facebook: www.facebook.com/DinerTalkPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 08 - As a Hardcore Vegan...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 54:07


    Ben and Jim talk about being a mountain boi, the king of the lunchwagon, and wheat meat. On this episode we visit Amy's Place in Buffalo, NY... And Jim has a confession to make. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 07 - Gulp, Gobble, and Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 54:11


    Ben and Jim talk about IHOb, late-night lunchwagons, and ovo-lacto-gluten-pescatarianism. Also, things get heated and Ben challenges a girl from Ohio to a fight at one point... sorry about that. On this episode, we visit and review Betty's in Buffalo, NY.Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 06 - Help Us Buy a Boxcar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 57:05


    Ben and Jim talk about eating MASSIVE amounts of breakfast food, the humble origins of diners, and what it means to be an Asphalt Maintenance Expert. On this episode, we visit and review the Howling Rooster Cafe in Tonawanda, NY.This episode's Coffee Break features a special guest and some info about how you can join in the diner conversation on Facebook! So don't skip it!Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 05 - Umami: The Forbidden Flavor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 49:29


    Jim is out on vacation this week so in his place Ben is joined by Joe Matteo and Mike White. On this episode we talk about horrible experiences of diner servers, some dang good water, and the flavor sensation that's sweeping the nation: umami.On this episode, we visit and review the Dutch Mill in Lancaster, NY. This week's Coffee Break features a little giveaway so don't miss out!Article from Blue Plate Special: http://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/9-insane-diner-server-storiesMusic: "Spread The Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 04 - Eve With A Lid On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 59:22


    Ben and Jim go over diner lingo to help you order like a diner pro, discover a living Yelp legend, and talk about how diners affect homebuying. We are pleased to be joined by our good friends and Diner Talk's first ever guest stars, Dan and Gina Trippie as we visit and review Helen's Kitchen in Williamsville, NY.Blue Plate Special Article: https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/25-oldtime-diner-slang-words/Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 03 - Eggs Benedict Cumberbatch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 42:30


    Ben and Jim talk about cool names for diners, wiping a diner off the map, and just so so many celebrities. We visit and review Buffalo Joe's Cafe in Clarence, NYMusic: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 02 - Big Bees, Acid, or Otherwise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 41:21


    Ben and Jim get into some Greek food trivia, how they first started loving diner life, and some very big bees. We visit and review Kosta's Family Restaurant in Buffalo, NY.Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    DT 01 - Unknown Substances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 43:34


    Ben and Jim discuss the heart behind the show, the most important aspect to a good diner, and a diner review that takes a turn for the spoooooky. We also visit and review Bertha's Diner in Buffalo, NY.Music: "Spread the Jam" by Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/spread-the-jam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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