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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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
Oct 20, 2020 • 49min
Welcome Back (Ep 13 Recap)
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Oct 14, 2020 • 52min
Gambled And Lost (Ep 11/12 Recap)
Kevin and Tom recap the Vegas hotel episode, write a love letter to Thousand Island Dressing and debate the virtues of breakfast in bed. When a certain chef goes home, Kevin and Tom cry foul. Also: chicken wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2020 • 56min
Eat Your Veggies (Ep 10 Recap)
Tom and Kevin break down the Natalie Portman episode, reminisce about TV dinners and go deep on vegetable protein stats. A controversial chef goes home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 9min
R3VOLT-ing (S6:E9 Recap)
It's Restaurant Wars! It's time for Kevin and Tom to bring in PYK's Senior Restaurant Wars Correspondent guest Hershy Ash to break it all down. Who should have gone home? Who was right in the Robin-vs.-Michael spat? Plus, halfway through the pod, a surprise guest appearance from one of the cheftestants on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2020 • 53min
Revisiting Vegas with Chef Ash Fulk
Kevin and Tom are joined by Chef Ash Fulk from Season 6 Las Vegas. The Hillcountry Barbecue Market chef takes us behind the scenes on the season and reveals the secret breakouts from elimination island, the real story behind the amazing "Oh, I forgot flavorrr" line and takes us on a tour of Texas barbecue lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2020 • 59min
Candy Pallette Whine (Ep 8 Recap)
Tom and Kevin debate their favorite elevated snack food and break down Episode 8, which bids farewell to a chef that hurt our sides from laughing so hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 14min
Chef Jen's Flu Game (S6:E7 Recap)
Kevin and Tom recap Episode 7 with the help of Chef Jen Carroll who talks about her flu game, the surprising beef between Chef Kevin and Chef Bryan, and the lowdown on Chef Robin.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 56min
Under Deconstruction (S6:E6 Recap)
Tom and Kevin deconstruct the Penn & Teller episode of Top Chef Season 6 and dish about Eli's pressure cooker incident, Toby Young, the Eli line and an unfair linguistic disadvantage.
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Aug 31, 2020 • 52min
Giddy Up! (Ep 5 Recap)
Tom and Kevin recap a hot ‘n spicy episode of Season 6 and break down Tom Colicchio’s famous spit-out in the desert sand.
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