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Reaves flexes his intellectual muscles by sharing a clip from his guest spot on the Ezra Klein podcast. This week on Pod Chef, the boys are back to recap Top Chef S11E08 “Piggin Out.” But before we talk Bravo, Reaves makes Jamal and Bryan listen to a clip from his guest appearance on the Ezra Klein podcast. After we review Top Chef Season 11, Episode 8 “Piggin Out.” ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro 09:45 - Reaves was on Ezra Klein 25:05 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 42:30 - Top Chef S11E08 Recap 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Currently pitching the New York Times) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Jamal goes solo for an impromptu, one-on-one interview with world-renowned Chef Seng Luangrath for a special mid-week second helping of the podcast. This week on Pod Chef, we are stepping out of the Bravo universe for an exclusive conversation with a true culinary powerhouse. Jamal sits down with Chef Seng to discuss the origins of Bangkok Golden, the secrets behind Thip Khao's legendary crispy rice, and the intricate balance between traditional and modern cooking. We also dive deep into the evolution of the D.C. dining scene, the true definition of street food, and how Chef Seng is mentoring the next generation of Laotian chefs. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro and Chef Seng joins the Pod 03:49 - Traditional Padaek 09:06 - Thip Khao Crispy Rice 11:43 - Traditional Cooking vs. Modern Cooking 14:46 - Bangkok Golden Origin Story 16:57 - The DC Dining Scene 21:29 - “Street Food” 24:18 - Laotian Cuisine 27:02 - Inspiring the Future/Mentoring 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction (Taking a mid-week breather) Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Sitting this one out) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

The three amigos are back in the studio debating if it is too early for Halloween, and for the first time ever, all three of us actually cooked something for the pod. Then we recap Top Chef S11E07 “Jazz Hands.” EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro & Too Early For Halloween? 13:15 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 43:20 - Top Chef S11E07 Recap Starts: "Jazz Hands" breakdown SUPPORT THE SHOW If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast THE LINE COOKS Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort) CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Jamal and Reaves kick things off by telling Bryan all about seeing the movie Aliens together in 70mm. After, the boys recap Top Chef S11E06 "Campfires, Cream Cheese and Countryside."   ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro & Seeing Aliens in 70mm 10:45 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 33:31 - Top Chef S11E06 Recap: "Campfires, Cream Cheese and Countryside" 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction  Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves:  🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Bryan is finally back on the mic after a four-week contract dispute, and Jamal is recovering from eating an insane amount of food at a Charlottesville wedding. This week on Pod Chef, the boys are finally reunited! We clear the air on why Bryan was absent for the last month during intense contract negotiations, and Jamal recaps the absolutely massive amount of food he consumed at a recent wedding in Charlottesville. After we get through the life updates in Chef's I Prepared For You, we get down to business to recap Bravo's Top Chef Season 11, Episode 5, "Lea Michele's Halloween Bash." ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) ​00:00 - Why Bryan was absent​15:57 - Chef’s I Prepared For You​37:01 - S11E05 Recap👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast​Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 ​Bryan: @bjacksonininaction​Jamal: @hell0newman•Reaves: (Holding down the fort) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Jamal and Reaves take full credit for writing the new Anthony Bourdain movie "Tony" before jumping into a stressful elimination-only Top Chef episode. This week on Pod Chef, Jamal and Reaves are holding down the kitchen. We kick things off by reviewing the trailer for "Tony"—the upcoming Anthony Bourdain movie that the boys are definitely claiming to have written. After sharing what we cooked up this week, we head into the  chaos of Bravo's Top Chef Season 11, Episode 4, "Captain Vietnam." It’s an elimination-only episode, so we are judging the dishes, breaking down the mistakes, and deciding who goes home. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro & Review of the trailer for “Tony” 34:42 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 45:20 - Top Chef S11E04 Recap Begins 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction (MIA this week!) Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Jamal and Reaves react to Gail Simmons' opening monologue at the 2026 James Beard Awards before heading down to New Orleans for a brutal double elimination. This week on Pod Chef, Jamal and Reaves are holding down the fort to review the double elimination episode that was Top Chef S11E03 “Commander’s Palace.” Before we check in on the competing chefs, the boys react to the opening monologue of the James Beard 2026 awards hosted by Top Chef’s very own Gail Simmons. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro 05:26 - Reacting to the 2026 James Beard Awards monologue 35:26 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 46:03 - Top Chef S11E03 Recap 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction (MIA this week!) Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Reaves somehow got his hands on pages from Tom Colicchio’s unproduced movie script ".Tom." and reads them on air, while Jamal recaps a Jaws-themed movie night. This week on Pod Chef, the boys take a detour into Hollywood. Before we get to the culinary critiques, Reaves does a reading from Tom Colicchio’s script, and Jamal breaks down the menu from his recent Jaws-themed movie night during Chef's I Prepared For You. After that, we head down south to recap Bravo's Top Chef Season 11, Episode 2 “Rebuilding New Orleans.” ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro 09:50 - Tom’s Script for the Movie “.Tom.” 23:10 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 46:14 - Top Chef S11E02 Recap Begins 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (not on social media folks) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

The boys are back from their summer break, but before we head to the swamp, Reaves is reading our official podcast report card from Tom Colicchio himself. This week on Pod Chef, Jamal and Reaves return from their summer break to kickoff the review of Season 11 of Top Chef. Before we get into the kitchen, Jamal discusses exactly how many subscribers the podcast lost during our hiatus, and Reaves reveals the podcast report card we got from Tom Colicchio. After addressing the damage, the boys recap Top Chef Season 11, Ep 1 “Soiree in the Swamp.” We are officially back in action! ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - The Boys are Back in Town! 07:46 - Reaves Read’s our Report Card 31:45 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 46:28 - Top Chef S11E01 Recap 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction (MIA this week?) Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort with a report card) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Monique Moses returns to summon the spicy pork and ham man, while Bryan tries to hype up the biggest episode of the season by... talking about jury duty? This week on Pod Chef, Bryan, Jamal, and Reaves are joined by friend of the show Monique Moses to break down the grand finale of Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 14 ("The Final Toast"). Before we crown a winner, Bryan brings the energy of the room up with his civic duty stories, and Monique taps into some dark magic to summon the SPAM man (that’s one). Then, we dive into the ultimate finale tasting menus to judge the final dishes and discuss the finale. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Guest Monique Moses joins the chaos 05:43 - Bryan had jury duty 14:11 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 44:30 - Top Chef S23E14 Recap ("The Final Toast") 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

The studio equipment tried to eighty-six our last episode, but the line cooks are back to finish service. We reassembled the entire crew to give the fans exactly what they asked for: a complete, uninterrupted breakdown of the latest challenge. This week on Pod Chef, Bryan, Jamal, Reaves, and special guest Bethany Coan are dedicating the entire episode to Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 13, "Plate Expectations." We are skipping the usual podcast detours and serving up pure culinary critique. We dissect the flawed plating strategies, judge the judge's reactions, and lock in our predictions for who is packing their knives next. This one is strictly for the hardcore fans! 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort) 🎸 CREDITSThe Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Jamal is finally back in the studio with special guest Bethany Coan, but bringing the unhinged audio from his Hawaiian hostage situation isn't enough to stop the podcast gods from cutting our recap tragically short. This week on Pod Chef, the gang reunites to break down Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 13 ("Plate Expectations"). Before the kitchen heats up, Jamal shares harrowing voicemail audio from his time under siege in Hawaii, and Bryan actively tries to summon the SPAM man. We get through Jamal's official pick to win the season before a massive audio failure pulls the plug on the whole operation. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU  00:00 - Intro & Jamal's back 05:30 - Voicemail 19:50 - Jamal's pick to win this season 24:51 - Chef's I Prepared for You 44:29 - Sorry Fans: The great audio disaster 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

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 Hostage 09:30 - Bryans Hockey Hit 25:14 - Chef’s I Prepared For You 40:58 - 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Bryan and Reaves are holding down the pod while Jamal is MIA on a Hawaiian cruise hunting for the legendary SPAM Man. This week on Pod Chef, the double trouble continues as Jamal is still off the grid. While we wait for his return, Bryan shows off his new ice cream maker and Reaves talks pizza—a bold move stepping onto Jamal's Detroit-style dough turf while he's out of town. We take a quick detour into ripped aliens before finally getting down to business to break down Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 11 ("Down the Rabbit Hole"). We are judging the chaotic menus and predicting who is getting sent packing. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Jamal is in Hawaii 08:57 - Bryan’s making ice cream & Reaves' pizza adventures 29:42 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 46:33 - Top Chef S23E11 Recap starts: "Down the Rabbit Hole" breakdown 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Holding down the fort) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

Alex Kazanas steps in to help us celebrate our 250th episode while Reaves tries to podcast through a lisp caused by a competitive hot dog eating injury. It goes exactly as poorly as you'd expect. This week on Pod Chef, Bryan, Jamal, and a very lispy Reaves are breaking down the newest episode of Bravo's Top Chef. Before we get to the kitchen, we take a massive detour to review Tom Colicchio's obscure 13-year-old fishing show, "Hooked Up." Then we dive deep into the seafood challenges of Top Chef Season 23, Episode 10 ("Hook, Line, and Dinner") and rank our favorites to pack their knives. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU (Timestamps) 00:00 - Intro guest Alex Kazanas & Reaves’s injury 24:04 - Tom Colicchio’s “Hooked Up” Series 35:29 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 54:39 - Top Chef S23E10 Recap 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed, hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a Monday 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: @podchefpodcast Instagram & Twitter: @podchefpodcast 👨‍🍳 THE LINE COOKS 👨‍🍳 Bryan: @bjacksonininaction Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Sidelined by a hot dog) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms