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The Straight Beef Podcast #22

Tired of feeling embarrassed at parties because you don’t know the difference between skirt steak and oxtail? Can’t go another minute without knowing the definition of “flap meat”? Then The Straight Beef Podcast #22...

Ask the Burgiatrist

Ask the Burgiatrist Is Back! Dear Ask the Burgiatrist, We’re hoping you can settle a workplace debate. It’s been forever since you’ve published your amazing burger-advice column. I’m thinking that you’re probably taking a...

Review #62 – Mattie B’s (Durham, NC)

Ready To Enter TSB’s Non-Commitment Contest? Kinda? Perfect! Mattie B’s Public House isn’t ready to commit. Its menu and décor kinda feature a musical theme, kinda not. Its homemade chips kinda come as described,...

The Straight Beef Podcast #20

The Straight Beef Podcast #20

In podcast 20, Michael and Scott explore the McDonald’s FAQ: It’s like the truth, only smothered in liquid margarine. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes or download the episode directly through Libsyn.

Review #61: Capital Club 16 (Raleigh)

Review #61: Capital Club 16 (Raleigh)

Review #61: Capital Club 16 (Raleigh) With guest reviewer Shawn Krest The Straight Beef was fortunate enough to break burgiatric bread with CBS sportswriter and veteran wordsmith Shawn Krest. (More about Shawn below.) That...

The Straight Beef Podcast #19

The Straight Beef Podcast #19

What 5 burger trends are worth watching in 2015? Michael and Scott tackle ’em all…down to the last pickled beet. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes or download the episode directly through Libsyn.

Reverend Rants: Don’s Sweet Juice

Reverend Rants: Don’s Sweet Juice

People often ask me, “Reverend, why ya drinkin’ that funny sodey-pop with your burger?” They tell me I should be imbibing some newfangled ale concoctions instead. To me, those things taste like they got...