Count The Dings

Pack Your Knives

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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.

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Cilantro vs. Claudette 15.01.2018 1:10:44

Tom and Kevin break down the High German elimination challenge and negotiate a blockbuster trade of chef-testants. Then they chat with Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins about the dynamics on show, regional Mexican cooking, and their hate of cilantro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 6: Chef Amish Soul Food 06.01.2018 1:05:22

Kevin and Tom recap Episode 5 with the help of Top Chef contestant and proprietor of Amish soul food Chris Scott. Warning: strong language and stronger recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 5: Bye-Bye Bear, Hello Blais! 02.01.2018 1:18:15

Kevin and Tom recap a shocking Episode 4 of Top Chef and talk to special guest Richard Blais of Top Chef fame and the Starving For Attention podcast about possibly starting a Top Chef camp and other behind-the-scenes topics too fire for TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 4: The Chilito 23.12.2017 1:13:49

Top Chef contestant Tyler Anderson joins Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh on the pod, taking us behind the scenes at Top Chef and breaking down the food truck episode with details you can't get anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 3: The Bear Den 16.12.2017 59:08

Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh break down Episode 2 of Top Chef and re-visit their draft picks after a surprising elimination. Draft.com (Promo Code: Healthy) 1:10- Intro 1:45- Quickfire Challenge 9:55- Team Challenges 10:35- The Farm 12:20- Menu Creation 14:25- Elimination Challenge 20:45- Kevin’s Tyler Anderson Experience SeatGeek (Promo Code: Healthy) 27:15- Elimination Challenge contd. 3...

Ep 2: The Draft 08.12.2017 59:44

Kevin and Tom draft their fantasy teams and dive into the Season 15 premiere. Who went No. 1? And should you help a fellow Top Chef if it isn’t team play? Is this season too nice? 01:00- Rock, Paper, Scissors for 1st pick 02:00- Pick 1 09:00- Elimination Challenge Winners statistics 10:15- Confidence impact on Top Chef competitors 11:20- Pick 2 announced by David Stern 12:30- Ballsiness in dish ch...

Ep 1: Welcome to Pack Your Knives 05.12.2017 58:04

NBA writers Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh profess their love for Top Chef, name their favorite seasons and preview Season 15's contestants with analytics and scouting. 0:00- Intro/How this podcast got it's start 1:30- Top Chef fantasy quick rundown 2:30- QuickFire appreciation 5:10- Favorite Seasons 20:00- All Time Favorite Chefs 26:05- Season 15 Cheftestants 37:30- Choosing a Chef based on...