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AKA The Lost Episode We’re not sure where Christine is*, but Nick found this lost episode in her computer: the long-awaited, highly anticipated part 2 of our coverage of Crime Scene Kitchen Season 3, Episode 2, guest starring the one and only T Lawrence-Simon (he/they), self-trained AND classically trained Season 2 finalist, Cirque Du Soufflé creator, and all-around jewel of a human being. This ep...

We are joined in this episode by brilliant Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 finalist Chef T Lawrence-Simon (he/they) , who briefly caught us up on his incredibly busy year and then delved into some insightful baking analyses and hilarious soundbites about Season 3! In this half of the resulting epic two-parter, we meet the bakers in the Friends pool and recap their first Safety Bake. We also discuss S...

This long-awaited sequel to Part 1 of the CSK Season 3 premiere is chock-full of baking discoveries, from breaking down therapy methods by flour type to debunking eggshell color myths. We bid adieu to two lovely contestants, hold a press conference with the esteemed secretary of fruit, and find the pastry version of turducken. And on top of all that, Fashion Corner is back in the nick of time to f...

Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 SPOILERS ahead: . . . . . . This super-sized episode is UNMISSABLE. We talk to CSK finalists and legends T and Fadi about their lives before and after they became baking artists. Pretty much everything in this interview is quotable and will enrich your life. We are better people for having talked to these unstoppable forces of brilliance! AND THIS IS ONLY PART 1! Get h...

Aaaaaaaand we're back! We had so many thoughts on the Crime Scene Kitchen Season 3 premiere, we had to break our episode into 2 parts. Here's part 1! In this episode, we rename Canadian provinces, call out Big Condensed Milk, and use Mark Harmon as a verb. We also have special messages from former CSK bakers!! Thanks for listening, Crumbshoes! We missed you! Check out PowerTeam Studios' website an...

Welcome back Crumbshoes! We missed you! In this episode, we meet the glorious Emma and Leslie, as well as lots of other awesome competitors! We discuss DONUTS, drop truth bombs, analyze the phrase "It is what it is," and talk about the Dunning-Kruger Effect. While most of the episode is just fun times, we also talk about toxic masculinity and discuss our passion for the show in a serious way. Powe...

Back to where it all began...SEASON ONE. In this episode, witness the triumphant return of Fashion Corner, find out why "hot dogs" is always the correct answer, and discover who the cutest detectives are (spoiler: it's Thomas and Cathy). Come back with us to a simpler, slightly more pandemic-y time to see the birth of the show we know and love. Are you struggling to keep up with all our PowerTeam...

You asked for it, Crumbshoes, and we're delivering it: Even more interview with T and Fadi, Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 Finalists! This episode will make you throw away your fork forever! Suggested talking points include The Confectionator 3000's dating profile, proposal-worthy curd, catering troubles, and that legendary anti-grav cake. Also, is squozen a word? It is now! Whether you see the pine...

Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 SPOILERS ahead: . . . . . . In the thrilling conclusion to our interview with Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 winners Amber and Yass, the Electric Ladies are back with more of their signature wit and wisdom as we discuss literally every single dessert they made on the show! Other topics include crepe refusal and trolls at the farmers' market. We hope you enjoy this interv...

This episode is so epic, we had to break it into two parts! In our interview with Yass and Amber, we learn about their incredible culinary histories and how they honed their skills to become the brilliant and unflappable bakers we saw on Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2. You will love hearing their respective tales of sculpture disasters, their celebrity clientele, and their impressive work ethic. Not...

Sorry about the delay Crumbshoes, we've been so very ill! Here's a quick update on our next episode, which is our interview with Amber and Yass (!!), and other podcasts you can listen to while waiting for that to come out! We also threw some of our favorite clips from this season in there, too! Thank you all for your patience and well wishes! The whole family is now human again, lol! Our theme mus...

It's our Season 2 finale episode! The first draft was eaten by our computer, but we rose like a phoenix from the ashes! We cannot thank you enough for your patience! This ep is chock full of HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS, so hopefully it's worth the wait! Highlights include Fauntleroy's Lemonade Stand, Pizzer (a Nick Perez original food concept TM), and our place in the multiverse. This is NOT the last ep of...

Happy Borthday, Crumbshoes! This episode entre-MAY be a little late, but it has plenty of drama. Christine cries, meringues float, and Nick remains coolly dispassionate the entire time. Who else will be holding their breath through the whole finale next week??? Let us know who you think will win! If you live in the Boston area, be sure to check out T's upcoming dessert tasting event on Friday, Aug...

In this episode we talk to PowerTeam Studios' Chief Senior Statistician, Brandon Rahhal. Talking points include Fadi and T's Sticky Bun Pop-Up T-Shirt Ideas, Brandon's Time/Gravitas Per Talking Head Theory, Nick crying, and an unprecedented level of gooeyness. Thank you for listening on Spotify! We got to add a new segment this week for ads because you all have been listening! We appreciate you! M...

In this episode we address the monstrosity known as Fluff Salad, PlateGate 2023, and the timeless allure of Hammer Pants. Can you tell that we're classically trained? Check out our Patreon ! Our theme music is Shades of Spring by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , with additional music Spy Glass also by Kevin MacLeod. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/shades-of-s...

This week's Crime Scene Kitchen was a doozy. Talking points in this podcast episode include just how impossible the conditions are for the bakers on the show, a dramatization of the theoretical baker who owns the Crime Scene Kitchen (her name is Mumsy btw), and how important dance is to the art of baking. We also break down the stats before the moiger (merger) next week.

Okay, so we may have been a little tired when we recorded this episode. We may have spent an inordinate amount of time talking about various sizes of frozen cheese precipitation in Wisconsin. Nick may have taken his delusions of CSK-related grandeur a bit too far. So...our bad. But also, you're welcome. (But seriously, thank you for listening! Please like/share/comment/rate/review/follow/subscribe...

AKA, A Stunning Fourth of July Tribute to All Contestants...But Mostly Emma and Leslie ( from CSK Season 1) We're publishing this episode early as a Fourth of July bonus! In this interview, we discuss the finer points of joining an Unnamed Baking Competition Reality Show during COVID and smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups into summer camp, and discover that Leslie has some unfinished business with the mango...

In this, our most classically trained episode yet, we go deep on our general approach to this podcast, make a GIANT ANNOUNCEMENT regarding next week's podcast, and one of our Patreon patrons wins something! Oh, and also we talk about the latest episode of CSK...or, you might say, we spill the clafou-tea. If you want to be entered in next month's Patreon drawing, be sure to check out https://patreo...

I know what you're thinking: why would a podcast that recaps a one-hour-long reality show be over two hours long? Well, let me answer your question with a question: What even is time? Or a Basque cheesecake, for that matter? Talking points include but are not limited to: more riser reactions and saltine crust moments (tm), fatherly advice from Nick to an eliminated baker, the inherently flawed nat...

This one is extra special! Dayveon of the Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 Self-Taught Bakers sat down with us and gave us the inside scoop on what it's like to be on the show, his journey as a baker, and why he has such an awesome outlook on life. It was such a pleasure to talk to him! We know you all will love this conversation as much as we did! Be sure to check out Dayveon's cake masterpieces at h...

In this episode we discuss the MOST DRAMATIC CSK episode so far. We explore the differences between meringue things, ask whether two minutes is long enough for the crime scene investigation (spoiler alert: it's not), and make predictions for who will make it to the finals. We made this one 15 minutes shorter, but be sure you stay till the end for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Tech note: Our apologies for...

Correction: We referred to baker Cherry with incorrect pronouns; their pronouns are they/them. Our apologies! We cover the first episode of CSK Season 2! We had so many thoughts, we just couldn't contain them to less than an hour and forty-eight minutes. Featuring a new segment, in-depth curd talk, and a brief musical cameo from our six-year-old. Christine apologizes for the coughing they couldn't...

Crumbshoes: The Crime Scene Kitchen Podcast is brought to you by the fine folks at PowerTeam Studios. Join Nick and Christine as they explore why they love this show called Crime Scene Kitchen. They'll discuss what worked about Season 1 and why they're excited about Season 2, premiering July 5, 2023, on Fox. This episode is guaranteed 100% Spoiler Free, so you can listen to this, and then get caug...