Top Scallops

Episodes

1. 16

   Mildly Preferable to Hunger

   Merlin, Max, and Alex conclude their run of Top Scallops by eating some gross food and breaking down why reality TV often does not meet our expectations. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes 'Top...

   Mar 31, 2016

   1h 37m
2. 15

   Episode 15: Inadequate on Every Level

   Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes Watch Ep 15: Finale | Top Chef Behind the Scenes…

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   Mar 24, 2016

   1h 32m
3. 14

   Episode 14: Don't Put a Hat on a Hat

   Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes Watch Ep 14: Magic Hour | Top Chef Episode 14: Magic...

   Mar 16, 2016

   1h 36m
4. 13

   Episode 13: It Sogged Out

   Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens? Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes Watch Ep 13: Where it all Started | Top Chef Episode 13: Where It All...

   Mar 7, 2016

   1h 39m
5. 12

   Episode 12: Make the Lobster Sit in a Cell and Watch TV

   Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes Watch Ep 12: Wok This Way | Top Chef Episode 12: Wok This Way | Top Chef...

   Mar 2, 2016

   1h 36m
6. 11

   Episode 11: Seduction Community College

   Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes: Watch Ep 11: Hammer Time | Top Chef Episode 11: Hammer Time | Top Chef...

   Feb 24, 2016

   1h 44m
7. 10

   Episode 10: There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog

   Merlin and Alex discuss Top Chef's mythic qualities, secrecy around rules of the show, and their cats. Max is away at Hot Dog University. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes: Watch Ep 10:...

   Feb 17, 2016

   1h 06m
8. 9

   Episodd 9: We’re Not an Old Sicilian Woman

   Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, and being broth blocked. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show...

   Feb 10, 2016

   1h 16m
9. 8

   Episode 8: A Potato Sack of Lobster Tails

   Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, and Alex is still mad at Phillip. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes: Watch Ep 8: Where's the Beef? | Top Chef Watch LCK Ep 7…

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   Feb 3, 2016

   1h 03m
10. 7

    Episode 7: Oatmeal and Blood Broccoli

    Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show notes: Episode 7: 10th Anniversary…

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    Jan 27, 2016

    1h 30m
11. 6

    Episode 6: Cooking With Ra's al Ghul

    Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show notes: Episode 6: Banannaise | Top Chef…

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    Jan 19, 2016

    1h 21m
12. 5

    Episode 5: Sucking as a Service

    Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show Notes Episode 5: A Top Chef Wedding | Top Chef Photos Gail: This Was a Very Controversial Judges Table |...

    Jan 12, 2016

    1h 03m
13. 4

    Episode 4: Snot on a Rock

    This week Merlin and Max discuss how to handle the stressors of being in the kitchen as well as the poor gaming of some of the show's challenges. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show notes: GoSun Stove:...

    Dec 23, 2015

    55m
14. 3

    Episode 3: It Eats a Little Salty

    This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show notes: Watch Top Chef California: West Coast Here We Come! |...

    Dec 16, 2015

    1h 07m
15. 2

    Episodes 1 & 2: BIG Flavors

    This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and speculate about this season of Top Chef. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show notes: Top Chef California: West Coast Top Chef season 6 Top Chef Season 13...

    Dec 7, 2015

    1h 23m
16. 1

    Episode 0: Project Food with Werner Herzog

    This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS. Thank you to our friends at Backblaze for sponsoring the Top Scallops podcast. Show notes: Merlin's podcasts: Back to Work, Roderick on the Line…

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    Nov 25, 2015

    58m