Pod Chef

Pod Chef

The official Top Chef re-watch podcast sanctioned by Tom Colicchio. With your hosts - The Three Amigos, Your Best Friends: Bryan, Jamal, and Reaves.

  1. 29 APR

    Top Chef S23E08 Recap: "Restaurant Wars" & Gravestone Recipes w/ Rosie Grant | Ep 248

    It's the biggest week of the Bravo calendar: Restaurant Wars! Reaves is actually here for the entire episode, Bryan is still salty about last week's voicemail, and we take full credit for launching our guest's literary career. This week on Pod Chef, the gang is fully assembled and joined by Rosie Grant, author of To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes. After Bryan airs his grievances about Jamal ignoring his airport voicemail, the crew buckles in for the ultimate culinary gauntlet. We are breaking down Top Chef Season 23, Episode 8 ("Restaurant Wars"), dissecting the front-of-house meltdowns, judging the chaotic concepts, and deciding which restaurant is shutting its doors for good. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU 00:00 - Intro & Reaves is actually here! 02:22 - Justice for Bryan’s voicemail from last week 04:35 - Rosie Grant joins to talk Gravestone Recipes (and how we made her famous) 23:10 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 33:53 - Restaurant Managers: The Real Villains 46:55 - Top Chef S23E08 Recap starts: "Restaurant Wars" 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: (Present for the entire episode!) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 19min

  2. 22 APR

    Top Chef S23E07 Recap: "Desserts Fit for a Queen" w/ Kate Symes | Ep 247

    Jamal is flying solo this week... well, almost. Improviser and travel aficionado Kate Symes steps in to save the pod, while Bryan calls in from an airport lounge after a wild run-in with past guest Reverend Hun Gary. This week on Pod Chef, Jamal and special guest Kate Symes are holding down the fort to break down Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 7 ("Desserts Fit for a Queen"). Before we get to the kitchen, we're talking improv, swapping travel stories, and decoding Bryan's unhinged airport voicemail. Then, we dive deep into the ultimate Bravo curse: a dessert challenge. We're dissecting the sugar crashes and predicting who is getting sent packing. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU 00:00 - Intro & Guest Kate Symes (Travel & Improv talk) 15:40 - Bryan’s voicemail from the airport (feat. Reverend Hun Gary) 22:35 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 43:29 - Top Chef S23E07 Recap starts: "Desserts Fit for a Queen" 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 (Currently lost in an airport terminal) Jamal: @hell0newman (Holding down the fort) Reaves: (MIA this week!) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 11min

  3. 15 APR

    Top Chef S23E06 Recap: "Going Whole Hog" & Bryan's Replacement w/ John Carroll | Ep 246

    John Carroll (@ohjohncarroll) drops by the studio to formally audition for Bryan’s job.  Bryan is absolutely furious about it. This week on Pod Chef, the tension is high as special guest John Carroll spends the entire episode correcting Bryan and proving why he should be the new permanent third mic. After the hostile takeover attempt (and a highly specific Wells Fargo plug), Jamal, Reaves, Bryan, and John finally get down to business. We are breaking down Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 6 ("Going Whole Hog"), dissecting the pork challenges, and predicting who is getting smoked. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU 00:00 - Intro & John Carroll auditions for Bryan's job 10:26 - John Carroll's Wells Fargo Plug 19:49 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 46:18 - Top Chef S23E06 Recap starts: "Going Whole Hog" breakdown 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👇 If you laughed (or if you are Team John), 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 (Currently fighting for his job) Jamal: @hell0newman Reaves: (Enjoying the chaos) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 27min

  4. 14 APR

    Top Chef S23E05 Recap: “Cut & Dry” and Remembering Optophobia w/ Tim Townsend | Ep 245

    Friend of the pod Tim Townsend (Optophobia, Ark) drops into the studio to talk Top Chef and forces Bryan and Reaves to relive their guest appearance on his show—an event they definitely, 100%, absolutely remember happening. This week on Pod Chef, Bryan, Jamal, and Reaves are joined by Tim Townsend for a massive catch-up. Before we pack our knives, Tim shares some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the guys' crossover episode on Optophobia. Then, we get down to business to break down all things Bravo's Top Chef, including this week's newest Season 23 Episode 5, "Cut and Dry". We're dissecting the challenges, judging the judges, and talking some serious trash. OPTOPHOBIA Podcast Links: Bryan’s Episode: https://www.optophobia.fm/episodes/s4ep4-deadlike-rasta Reaves’ Episode: https://www.optophobia.fm/episodes/s1ep7-the-danny-boy-killer Tim’s Substack: https://dubiouscocktailhistory.substack.com/ ⏱️ EPISODE MENU ​00:00 - Intro & Tim Townsend joins the chaos​12:00 - The Optophobia crossover: Stories the guys "definitely" remember​22:00 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You​46:14 - Top Chef S23E05 “Cut and Dry” Recap starts👇 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: (Still claiming he remembers that Optophobia episode) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 38min

  5. 7 APR

    Top Chef S23E04 Recap: "Pick a Side" & The First Black Man in Space (Podcaster)| Ep 244

    Sorry for the delay. Your best friends all had some non-podcast stuff going on last week so we're behind... BUT HERE IT IS, YOU ANIMALS! This week Bryan and Reaves talking about the cooking show. Reaves reads a prepared statement and we get REAL about Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 4 ("Pick a Side"). 👇 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: (Still an enigma) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG:⁠ @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 16min

  6. 25 MAR

    Top Chef S23E03 Recap: "True Colors" & Bryan's 30-Word Limit | Ep 243

    Bryan received an official email from Tom Colicchio penalizing us for going over time last week. His punishment? He is only allowed to speak 30 words for the entire first segment of the show. This week on Pod Chef, Jamal has to put the team on his back while Bryan sits in silence. We deal with the ramifications of Tom's strict podcasting rules, Jamal gives his official review of "America's Culinary Cup," and then we finally get down to business. We are breaking down Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 3 ("True Colors"), dissecting the challenges, and predicting who is going home next. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU 00:00 - Intro & Bryan reads Tom Colicchio's punishing email 08:03 - Jamal’s "America’s Culinary Cup" Review (Solo carry) 14:46 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 23:23 - Top Chef S23E03 Recap starts: "True Colors" breakdown 45:00 - Bryan’s official Top Chef Prediction 👇 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: (Still an enigma) 🎸 CREDITS The Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 1min

  7. 18 MAR

    Top Chef S23E02 Recap: "Puckerbutt" & Adopt, Don't Shop... Peppers | Ep 242

    Reaves and Bryan go deep into the time Bryan was sued for allegedly hitting a cyclist with his car. Honestly, navigating a lawsuit might be easier than surviving this week's spicy Top Chef challenge. This week on Pod Chef, the boys are back to break down Bravo's Top Chef Season 23, Episode 2 ("Puckerbutt"). We are bringing the heat, dissecting the peppery challenges, and judging exactly which chefs crumbled under the pressure. Adopt, don't shop... peppers, people. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU • 00:00 - Intro & Bryan's "alleged" hit-and-run lawsuit • 35:59 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You • 50:38 - Top Chef S23E02 Recap starts: "Puckerbutt" 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: (Probably still looking for a payphone) 🎸 CREDITS The new Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by our guest, Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 32min

  8. 11 MAR

    Top Chef S23E01 Recap: "Carolina Roots" & Phone Booths w/ Jeff Ray | Ep 241

    Season 23 is officially here! We've got a brand new theme song, a brand new season in the Carolinas, and our very first call-in guest, Jeff Ray, reporting live from an actual, functioning payphone. This week on Pod Chef, Bryan, Jamal, and Reaves kick off Bravo's Top Chef Season 23. Before we pack our knives, we welcome back our musical maestro Jeff Ray to catch up. Then, we dive deep into the Season 23 premiere, "Carolina Roots," to roast the new chefs, over analyze the first Quickfire, and predict who is going to crash and burn this season. ⏱️ EPISODE MENU 00:00 - Intro, the NEW theme song, & Jeff Ray calls from a payphone 21:50 - Chef’s I’ve Prepared For You 43:32 - Top Chef S23E01 Recap starts: "Carolina Roots" 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: (Probably still looking for a payphone) 🎸 CREDITS The new Pod Chef intro was produced and performed by our guest, Jeff Ray. Follow him on IG: @jeffrayfilms

    1hr 30min
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The official Top Chef re-watch podcast sanctioned by Tom Colicchio. With your hosts - The Three Amigos, Your Best Friends: Bryan, Jamal, and Reaves.

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  • Creator
    Pod Chef
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pod Chef
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