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Retail Ranger Podcast
by Walker
This is the revamped Retail Ranger Podcast covering my personal thoughts and opinions that I've gathered in my 36 years in the grocery retail world. Those same thoughts and opinions are mine and not that of my employer.
Episodes
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 2 2024 (No hope for Carls or Karens)
In a riveting three part episode, I rant about Facebook Community Groups, a car dealership's attempt to take advantage of my youngest daughter and close it with a captivating anecdote about Lady Muffin of Midlothian.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 1 (a new beginning)
Today I opine about the generational differences between Gen X and the Millennials.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 77
Today we announce that this is the final episode of the Retail Ranger Podcast. We're taking the summer off and coming back in the fall with a new format. We will be covering more helpful topics such as disaster preparedness, canning, communications, container gardening etc. We sincerely…
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Retail Ranger Episode 76
Memorial Day Weekend! More retail earnings, Dollar General struggling with workplace safety and we delve into subscription boxes. Liz took a bye week but we found a shopping list with a recipe so all is good.
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Retail Ranger Episode 75
Episode 75~ Consumer debt isn't going down like it usually does. Several retailers announced 1st quarter earnings (it's a mixed bag). New York is installing kiosks to stop retail theft, lol. I found the first produce manager I ever worked with and Liz talks about her infamous enchilada dish.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 74
Happy Mother's Day! CPI, Wegman's, Costco, Dollar Tree and Tyson Foods get the Retail Roundup this week. We also talk about the disconnect between higher wages and lower productivity. We have three shopping lists as well.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 73
Ay Eye- It's here to stay. Liz talks chicken, we discuss the jobs report, jenny craig, shopify and hardee's. Bed Bath & Beyond owes vendors a lot of cash. We discuss an article that praises AI's natural selection skills. Apparently the terminator series is a documentary. Start raising backyard...
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 72
Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons aren't dead yet! Gap Inc layoffs, self checkouts increasing in grocery and shrinkflation is real. Is Amazon going to buy stores divested in the Kroger/Albertson's merger? Liz makes a Mounds cake and honestly, it's legit.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 71
Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy! Whole Foods restructuring, store loyalty being challenged and there's still some supply chain/labor issue impacting the retail world. Liz shares some ideas on how to make leftovers into fresh meals and we read two shopping lists.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 70
Clean up on aisle 13! Wegman's Buzz Coffee shops on the chopping block? Amazon might be making a move to become a legit grocery chain and Walmart closing half of their stores in Chicago. ORC is still an issue. We also have some shopping lists!
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 69
Heavy Duty Duke's Mayo?? We cover the latest job report, Costco's sales dip, FootLocker closings and of course, lab grown chicken. We also talk about Walmart going towards automation and the outlook on worldwide egg prices.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 68
We say goodbye to a retiring Retail Ranger! Shrinkflation, workplace safety and a high dollar employee theft case are discussed in this week's Retail Round Up. We close talking about "Mammoth Meatballs" and "Government Cheesiness". Real cool mash up with Metallica and Men without Hats at the end…
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 67
Stop, bust a move! We have a log update on our last day of vacation. We watched Cocaine Bear, cleared some brush from the Ranch and ate Liz's brick chicken. The retail roundup consists of e-commerce woes, AI/robot replacements and proof that people don't like plant based seafood. Shocker.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 66
RIP Vinnie, National Let's Laugh Day and CPI. Great combination. Liz covers a chicken recipe followed by headlines in the Retail Roundup. Shopping lists and the full version of the intro mashup is at the end of the podcast if you want to hear the whole thing. Oh, and Lucas took his lid off.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 65
Mashups, air fryer chicken wings and HVR ice cream? We cover headlines in the Retail Roundup, add a new segment "Management Shenanigans" and read some shopping lists. Disclaimer: There's a spot where the sound cut out, had to get rid of our dog barking at the neighbor's Amazon delivery.
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Retail Ranger Episode 64
We're back with the Retail Roundup! It seems the eggpocalypse is over, Liz drops an amazing crock pot recipe on us and we cover some retail industry headlines from the past week. We close it down with some shopping lists that folks left behind.
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 63
We're at the point in our podcast journey where we need some help. Our numbers are dropping drastically and we're asking our listeners for honest feedback. Please email us at [email protected] and give us the scoop. What do you like? What don't you like? What direction do you need us…
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 62
We took the plunge.....chef Liz has a new-ish ride. The Golden Girls are feeding in to the conspiracy theory, we straight up bust them. Liz gets my belly rumbling again with her meatballs in a roll recipe, then teases mozzarella sticks. We update some product availability issues and end with our...
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Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 61
Liz brings a mash up of two "big game" appetizers. We bring up the lawsuits and layoffs regarding "big fake meat". Our big takeaway is the exposure of BIG EGG and the collusion to put profit over people. We end with our 80's song or poeeem game and discuss the apparent UFO/apocalypse that is...
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Retail Ranger Episode 60
RIP Fred la Marmotte, who had a very untimely death. Liz talks cinnamon rolls & coconut shrimp. Little labor force update followed by a date night where we supported local stuff. Liz crushes the poeeem or song game and we gained 2 followers (we're assuming the balloon helped). Dontcha know that…
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 59
New LOGO! Chef Liz teases me with her upcoming food experiments for this week, we cover the supply chain issues still facing grocery stores and of course, our 80's song or poem quiz. We also give a shout out to one of our favorite shows (On Patrol Live) and major props to Fizzics.com for the...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 58
Liz talks about her deconstructed chicken parm casserole. Ashley brings some insight into the current mortgage sitch. I offer some not so good news about recent layoffs. We bring back the positive vibe with our spa day story and our '80's song or classic poheem?' game. It was bannas.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 57
Episode 57- Stay tuned until the end for a new game and a pro active clean up on aisle 13. We chat about the eggpocalypse, CPI, and Scooter Jackson has the scoop on the current situation with dry pet food shortages. We have a featured shopping list too, which obviously wasn't Gwen Stefani's list.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 56
What happens when a meatball truck, a bread truck, a spaghetti sauce truck and a cheese truck all flip over in one place? We have the answer on this episode. We also update everyone on my dog bite, my fantasy football status and some ongoing supply chain issues. Chef Liz provides some amazing...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 55
This episode covers my brink of death experience from the eve of Christmas Eve. We also talk about Liz's 'amazing' cheeseburgers and a Mexican style cheesecake recipe. We cover the banished words list for 2023. It is what it is. My future career as an NFL consultant is discussed as well. Does…
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 54
Little confused as to why I was getting birthday wishes, turns out it's my doppelgängers birthday. We discuss the ideal passing on of a retail ranger, Liz's sausage gravy, CPI and distilled water. Sorry we're late getting this posted, we had some befuddling technical difficulties.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 53
Today we have a special guest with a bussin cake pop story. Liz and Ashley describe a phenomenal office party dish (Hawaiian Roll Sliders). The insanity of egg pricing is discussed as well as the not so good story behind avocados. Metallica has a new song out and we share a story of a concert we...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 52
I have a flashback from Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas, We also talk about a documentary series on Netflix called Rotten. We discuss how what we learned from Rotten parlays into our current employment situation. There's also a chat about food waste and how expiration dates work. Also, the…
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 51
Today we chat about Thanksgiving food wins and Liz offers some helpful tips. We also mention the difference in grocery shopping for Thanksgiving vs Christmas. Cough and cold season is in full swing, where's the Tylenol? I also yammer a bit about PBMA's (Protein Based Meat Alternative). They're…
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The Retail Ranger Anthem (full version)
This is the 4 minute version of the Retail Ranger Anthem. Turns out I do more in a day than I can rap about in a 4 minute song. Go figure.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 50
The BIG 5 OH! Today my new career as a rap artist launches. Liz has some concerns being the arm candy of a multibillionaire. We also talk about parking lot safety, retail theft on the rise and cultured chicken cells being turned into an FDA approved meat. Grody.
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The Retail Ranger Anthem
Based on my 80's influences music wise, it turns out I sound a little Tone Loc-ey. Anywho, this is the next chapter of my musical journey. We'll be discussing it on episode 50 as well as our other stuff.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 49
Today's episode covers how I might have been fired, my disdain for green bean casserole, a little bit about the recent CPI and scam emails. We also address my faux pas with providing feedback about Liz's chili.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 48
On today's episode we discuss inflation (potato chips), the latest jobs report and baby formula. I also give a tip about bolstering shippers for the holidays. Liz determines that I need a haircut, agrees to fry vs boil my hot dogs and we talk about what a Retail Ranger Edition F350 might look…
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 47
Off to a late start due to my side gig. We decided we're gonna record on Saturday afternoons now, that'll give me more "flexibility" to make some extra cash. Today we talk about Liz's amazing bread pudding, Richmond's passion for weed and the price of OJ is going up even more than it is now. We...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 46
We got off to a late start today, I had a great reason and we talk about it. We also talk a little bit about butter and the overall impact that inflation is having on that category. I'm super psyched to have Liz's chicken tenders for dinner tonight, let's just say it rhymes with brick jill ayy.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 45
Today we talk about a potential grocery chain merger, getting robbed of 20 tortilla chips and Liz now knows that I have a motorcycle license. We also chat about one of our favorite shows (On Patrol Live) and how the ATF looked at one of my social media profiles. Oh, I also was a mad...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 44
Printer rage, broken glasses, a missing chicken and not so good news for the plant based category. Liz brings the positive mojo with her no bake blueberry cheesecake, farfalle lasagna casserole and homemade artisan bread talk. We also talk about the new term "skimpflation". The people spoke and...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 43
Today, Liz's obsession with Men Without Hats is on full display. We also talk about criminal chickens, k cups, marmalade price decreases and freezing butter. We also reference our NFL rivalry, we keep it civil.....Enjoy!
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 42
Hard Mt Dew live taste test part 2, James vs the Giant Log, Beyond Meat/Cannibalism and some anecdotes of our last vacation of the year.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 41
We get a little testy due to our water situation. We talk about the Matrix being a potential documentary and I go on a rant about class warfare. Gets a little heavy, but I feel better now. Oh, we also live test the new "Hard Mountain Dew" while we record. Happy Anniversary to my gorgeous wife and...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 40
Welcome to the 40th episode! Today I share a great customer experience and also vent about the current staffing situation. I also share a great wheel cleaning tip, Liz talks about her super amazing potato skins and her infamous fried chicken (LFC). We wrap it up with eight shopping lists.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 39
Today we talk about Labor Day, the chicken security team and our painting debacle. Kind of a shorter episode so we can chill before I have to return to Retail Ranging tomorrow. Check us out on instagram @walkerretailranger.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 38
Today we talk about how we made a friend in Sweden, harvested a couple of taters, and 14 year old cheese curls. We also mention the spreadsheet shopping list customer, toilet paper and me getting notice for 'a vehicle violation record'. Special shout out to Frank of the Quite Frankly podcast, Jay...
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 37
Today we talk about russet potatoes, bananas, and how some retailers are cancelling orders for this upcoming holiday. We also talk about those dang yellowjackets again and read a few shopping lists.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Podcast Episode 36
Today we talk about a clown in a BMW, July's CPI report and me almost getting murdered by yellowjackets.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 35
Today we talk about Liz's Test Kitchen, little bit about the upcoming candy shortages and how it's safest to be in a store vs a corporate gig. Liz releases the Kraken a little after our discussion of National Sea Serpent Day.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 34
Today we talk about our vacation, I get a little upset about our current economic situation and we celebrate some cartoon birthdays.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 33
On today's episode we talk about artificially flavored poop marshmallows, why stuff does or doesn't go on sale often and a little chat about our squad's upcoming birthdays.
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Walker, Retail Ranger Episode 32
Today we talk about the latest CPI figures, ice cream ingredients and a crazy mint condition Ford Pinto. We also chat about grocery store floor refinishing and upcoming birthdays in the Retail Ranger family.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the revamped Retail Ranger Podcast covering my personal thoughts and opinions that I've gathered in my 36 years in the grocery retail world. Those same thoughts and opinions are mine and not that of my employer.
HOSTED BY
Walker
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This is the revamped Retail Ranger Podcast covering my personal thoughts and opinions that I've gathered in my 36 years in the grocery retail world. Those same thoughts and opinions are mine and not that of my employer.
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Retail Ranger Podcast is created and hosted by Walker.
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