Top Chef S23E12 Recap: "Appalachian Celebration" & Hawaiian Kidnappings | Ep 252

Jamal is still MIA after being taken hostage by Sheldon in Hawaii, leaving Bryan to navigate an adult hockey hit before we finally get to the kitchen.This week on Pod Chef, the double trouble continues as Jamal remains stranded during his Hawaiian cruise—presumably still held captive by Sheldon. While we wait for his safe return, Bryan takes the mic to share a brutal reality check of what happens when real hockey meets adult league hockey. After the ice clears, we dive into Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 12 ("Appalachian Celebration") to recap the regional cooking challenges and predict who is packing their knives.⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps)00:00 - Intro & Sheldon took Jamal Hostage09:30 - Bryans Hockey Hit25:14 - Chef’s I Prepared For You40:58 - Top Chef S23E12 recap starts: "Appalachian Celebration" breakdown👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a weekly drop. ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! (We read the best ones on air).🔪 FOLLOW THE KITCHEN 🔪Watch the pod on YouTube: @podchefpodcastInstagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳Bryan: @bjacksonininactionJamal: @hell0newmanReaves: (Holding down the fort)🎸 CREDITSThe Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms