On The Rocks with Shark and The Hammer Kevin Sharkey

We’re reviewing the fifth episode of Top Chef Wisconsin: Supper Club. Shark & Seth discuss getting back to a real quickfire, and then being subjected to yet another team challenge. They question the talent level on this season, and discuss how a budget should actually be shared. Finally, Shark pitches a new theory on why Top Chef tinkered with their Last Chance Kitchen format.

We’re recapping Top Chef Wisconsin’s fourth episode; The Wright Way. Shark & Hammer have a lot to say this week. They dive into their feelings on the season overall at the quarter-point, the choice to spend so much of this episode on architecture, the crazy focus on one particular team, the overall quality of this seasons cheftestants, and their thoughts going forward. Then, they give predictions for how Last Chance Kitchen is going to play out in the next few weeks.

Shark & The Hammer “Take It Cheesy” as they dive into Top Chef Wisconsin’s third episode. They question a lot of the decision-making by the cheftestants in this episode, from Crab Rangoon interpretations all the way down to the simple act of running. Shark questions his life choices after learning about Master Cheesemakers, while Seth reminisces about multiple 1990’s intellectual properties. They also dream about being invited to a Top Chef challenge, while they’re baffled by the impromptu croquette competition that broke out.

We’re breaking down episode 2 of Top Chef Wisconsin, titled “Living the High Life.” Shark and Seth discuss beer in champagne glasses, cooking with hops, an idea for a future season of Top Chef, and randoms at the judges table. They dive into this week’s quickfire and elimination challenge, and Shark goes on another rant against team challenges. Finally, they just can’t quit the David discourse, and speculate on the new Last Chance Kitchen twist.

Shark & The Hammer recap Top Chef Wisconsin (season 21) episode 1: “Chef’s Test.” The guys dive into their initial reaction to Kristen as host, share their thoughts on the challenge and results, and discuss David, his hat controversy, and everything else that came along with him. They also provide a quick fantasy Top Chef scoring update, and give their updated Power Rankings Top 5.

Shark & The Hammer are back for Top Chef 21! We share our thoughts on the trailer, our feels on a season without Padma, and dive into some of the celebrity guests and guest chefs we can expect in season 21 - including a 3 minute divergence to discuss The Bear (9:33-12:22). Then, it’s time for the fantasy draft (18:02). As we draft our fantasy teams, we break down all 15 cheftestants and our expectations for them.