EPISODE · Oct 19, 2025 · 12 MIN
An Ode to Hot Dogs
from The Long Cut · host Ben Grande
This week on The Long Cut, Ben salutes the everyman of foods — the hot dog. It’s cheap, it’s weird, and it might just be the most honest thing on the menu. Between laughs and nostalgia, he shares how a forbidden cafeteria hot dog became a symbol of resilience during his cancer treatment. A story about flavor, survival, and why imperfection can still taste damn good.
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This week on The Long Cut, Ben salutes the everyman of foods — the hot dog. It’s cheap, it’s weird, and it might just be the most honest thing on the menu. Between laughs and nostalgia, he shares how a forbidden cafeteria hot dog became a symbol of resilience during his cancer treatment. A story about flavor, survival, and why imperfection can still taste damn good.
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