Pack Your Knives
Count The Dings
Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh bring their die-hard fanaticism of the hit TV show Top Chef and combine it with their NBA analytical instincts to draft “fantasy” teams, interview contestants and talk about America’s food and restaurant trends. Follow along weekly as the top cooking competition meets top-shelf analysis.
In Season 23, Chef Sara Bradley replaces Kevin as host to provide insight from the mind of former competitor and current kitchen guru.
In Season 23, Chef Sara Bradley replaces Kevin as host to provide insight from the mind of former competitor and current kitchen guru.
Episodes
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May 3, 2021 • 45min
Brian Malarkey's Top 10
Two-time Top Chef contestant Brian Malarkey joins the show to reveal his Top 10 power rankings and also gives his surprising prediction on who's going to win the competition. Kevin and Tom have their minds blown when chef Brian explains his rationale. Also, Brian offers some behind-the-scenes intel on his rally in Season 17 and sets the record straight on his much-debated net worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2021 • 49min
Ep 5 Recap: Drive-in Debate
Tom and Kevin quarrel about the quality of the movie drive-in episode and marvel at how flattened the race has become. New contenders emerge while the juggernauts experience an absolute horror show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2021 • 55min
Ep 4 Recap: Richard Blais
Top Chef superstar Richard Blais returns to the pod to help Kevin and Tom recap the fruit-filled episode. We discuss Richard's amazing hair and geek out over TopChefStats.com as Richard takes us behind the scenes in Portland. Plus, finally, Richard gets to be in the same sentence as LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2021 • 46min
Ep 3 Recap: Yes, You Have
Kevin and Tom recap Episode 3 of Top Chef Season 18: Portland while reminiscing about Friendly's peanut butter sauce and revisiting last week's big trade. One thing is clear: Kevin means business this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
Ep 2 Recap: Chefsplainin'
Kevin and Tom recap the second episode of Season 18/Portland and debate the game theory of choosing teams in the Top Chef schoolyard. Also, after much deliberation, a four-chef trade is completed between the two PYK teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2021 • 46min
The Draft
Tom and Kevin take part in their fourth annual PYK draft. A trade is made. The teams are selected. Top Chef Season 18 has begun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2021 • 43min
Chef Gregory Gourdet
Part 2: Tom and Kevin are joined by Top Chef alum and Portland’s own Gregory Gourdet. The Season 18 host and judge talks about his new restaurant, Haitian food, the infamous back injury and whom he’d want as a White House chef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2021 • 56min
Season 18: PDX Preview!
With the season premiere of Top Chef Season 18 Portland on the horizon, Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh set the stage for another round of Top Chef and scout the new 15 cheftestants. What's new? What's staying the same? The new season of Top Chef is upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 12min
Mother Of All Finales (Ep 6 Finale Recap)
Kevin and Tom bust out the scorecards and judge the final courses of the three finalists of Top Chef Season 6. Who deserved to win? Controversy ensues. Finally, a request from our Pack Your Knives audience as we look ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020 • 56min
Viva Napa Valley (Ep 14 Recap)
With the cheftestants leaving Las Vegas for wine country, Kevin and Tom break down part 1 of the finale, discuss wine vs. beer and bid farewell to a stellar chef. Also, Kevin explains his new upcoming diet and asks Tom for some advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
