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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Apr 5, 2020 • 1h 12min
'Jus Eat?'
Kevin and Tom get their art history on and break down Episode 3 of Top Chef All Stars. Also, a cheftestant gets picked up off the waivers and a trade is proposed. www.countthedings.com www.patreon.com/countthedings
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Mar 30, 2020 • 1h 13min
Wicked Oops
Kevin and Tom recap Episode 2 of Top Chef All-Stars and pay tribute to culinary legends Jonathan Gold and Floyd Cardoz.
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Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Fire Next Time
Tom and Kevin recap the season premiere of Top Chef Season 17.
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Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 9min
Draft Day
After the long layoff, Kevin and Tom are back for Top Chef Season 17 All-Stars. Ahead of Thursday's premiere, it's time for their third annual Pack Your Knives draft of cheftestants. Kevin and Tom make their picks, break down each contestant, tweak the fantasy scoring system and review the Los Angeles cast as we await the star-studded return of Top Chef.
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Mar 18, 2019 • 1h 26min
"Congratulations, you are Top Oyster and Buttermilk"
Tom and Kevin review Season 16 and recap the surprising finale in Macau. Per PYK tradition, the finalists --- Chef Eric, Chef Kelsey and Chef Sara -- join the show to answer all our burning questions about the finale -- Eric's menu, what was in their luggage and the things they couldn't say on air.
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Mar 12, 2019 • 1h 20min
Durian and Spirit Animals
Kevin and Tom recap the Final Four episode of Macau and discuss the virtues of durian and the game theory of cooking with the stinky fruit. Chef Michelle Minori joins the show to explain why she's the quickfire champ, fava bean prep and of course, her admiration of a certain Golden State Warrior.
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Mar 5, 2019 • 1h 17min
High Top Chef IQ
Kevin and Tom discuss Macau, this season's darkhorse and chef Eric's performance. For the second half of the show, cheftestant Kelsey joins the show and dishes all things Top Chef including the one rule she'd change, the Restaurant Wars fiasco and the secrets of the party boat challenge.
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Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 15min
Bye, KY
Kevin and Tom are joined by Top Chef superfan and ESPN personality Mina Kimes to recap the Kentucky finale, handicap the remaining chefs and reflect on Season 16's drama (or lack thereof). Who's going to win in Macau? One chef or the Field?
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Feb 19, 2019 • 1h 18min
Kentucky TKO and WaffleGate
Tom and Kevin recap the Muhammed Ali episode, discuss fried chicken spots and bid farewell to a juggernaut on the show. Cheftestant Sara Bradley joins the show to discuss WaffleGate, being a Southern Jew, Paducah cuisine, her sensitive nose and what it's like to be the Kentucky representative.
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Feb 11, 2019 • 1h 27min
Homemade!
Tom and Kevin analyze the most contentious episode of the season with the help of cheftestant Eric Adjepong. What's the best food? Who's to blame for WaffleGate? Is Eric a big, bad bully? We also talk Ghanaian cuisine, Eric's beloved Knicks and what really happened at Rupp Arena.
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