Second Helping Week 14 - w/ Season 22 WINNER!
Top Chef Season 22 Winner Tristen Epps-Long joins the pod for a well-earned victory lap! Tune in to this post-finale catch up with the newest member of the Top Chef winner's circle.
Jun 13, 2025•15 min
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The Last Supper (S22E14, Finale)
It's time to say Ciao to Top Chef Season 22 with the most epic season finale. Bailey, Shuai and Tristen deliver the meal of their lives, which just so happens to be the best finale anyone has ever seen on Top Chef. Tom is overcome with excitement, Kristen is overcome with emotion and Gail is overcome with Canadian pride. Tune into our last coverage of Season 22, it's not goodbye, it's arrivederci !...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Bonus Interview - Bailey Sullivan, Shuai Wang, Tristen Epps
Happy Top Chef finale day to those who celebrate!!! We have all three finalists on the pod today for a quick pregame for tonight's episode. Tune in to hear Bailey, Tristen and Shuai talk about their headspace going into the last cook of the season.
Jun 11, 2025•10 min
Going for Gold (S22E13)
Top Chef has arrived in Italy and Tom is giddy with excitement! We have the first ever diabolical risotto challenge and, in true NBC fashion, Olympians! Tune in to hear our coverage of the elite athletic event of the season as the chefs go through a three-round Italian live showdown.
Jun 06, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Second Helping Week 12 w/ - Lana Lagomarsini
Top Chef season 22 semi-finalist Lana Lagomarsini is with us today on the pod! This is a long awaited interview as out number one instagram DM pen pal goes from internet acquaintance to IRL friend! Lana has an incredible story and spills tons of info about what it was like to be on Top Chef, her journey to the show and what she's up to now. You don't want to miss this episode! Find Lana on instagram @lana_cooks
Jun 02, 2025•31 min
Earth, Ants & Fire (S22E12)
We bid au revoir to Canada in this episode of Top Chef, with the contestants battling to see who will advance to the finale in Milan. With nothing but the land to provide their pantry, the chefs go foraging for their ingredients to honor the bounty of the Canadian wilderness. Tune into this deeply emotional episode and see the chefs compete at the highest caliber!
May 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Second Helping Week 11 - w/ Vincenzo Loseto
We've got apple bowl in the building!!!! OMG Vincenzo Loseto joins us on the pod to discuss his epic run on Top Chef, what he's up to and his plans for the future. You don't want to miss this interview!
May 26, 2025•24 min
Where's the Beef? (S22E11)
It's the Top Chef semifinals and we're in Calgary! From the pancake breakfast to fine dining beef, this episode shows us the best of what Alberta has to offer. Don't be a silly GOOSEberry, and tune into our coverage of Season 22 Episode 11!
May 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 11
'Tis the Season (S22E10)
Winter, spring, summer or fall in the Top Chef kitchen! Join us for a trip around the sun with a challenge that celebrates the four seasons of...Canada. The chefs pull out all the stops to impress a panel of Montreal's greatest chefs and we get a sweater weather joke in front of a real-live SNL cast member. Can we get an AMEN for episode 10?!
May 16, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Second Helping Week 9 - w/ LA Food Podcast
It's the Top Chef LCK finale!! Katianna vs Cesar, who will win? And the gals join the guys from the LA Food Podcast to catch up on our fantasy draft and give a mid season rundown.
May 12, 2025•44 min
Mussel Impossible (S22E9)
This episode of Top Chef has everything: stunts, drama, heights and MUSSELS!!! The chefs are put to the test in a gravity-defying, nerve-wracking, nail-biter of a challenge to honor the release of Mission Impossible. Two-time winner Buddha Lo returns to to judge the food and gets into the spirit of the challenge. Tune into our coverage of Top Chef Season 22 Episode 9!
May 09, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Bonus Interview - Kim Clarke
The winner of Great American Baking Show joins us on the pod to discuss her time in the tent, her passion for baking and, of course, what moisturizing Paul Hollywood uses. You can find Kim on Instagram at: @ya_moms_in_the_kitchen Stream Season 3 of The Great American Baking Show NOW on The Roku Channel for FREE Stream The Roku Channel for FREE on Roku devices and TVs, as well as online at TheRokuChannel.com , through the Roku Mobile app, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, and Google TV and other Andro...
May 07, 2025•30 min
Second Helping Week 8 - w/ Henry Lu!
Season 22 contestant Henry Lu joins the pod this week to discuss his time in the Top Chef Kitchen. Tune into this fun interview!
May 05, 2025•27 min
Restaurant Wars (S22E8)
It's the Top Chef night we've all been waiting for! Restaurant wars is here and our chefs are ready to head into battle. Restaurant wars wouldn't be complete without rushed prep time, untrained staff and hideous logos, and this episode has it ALL. Don't miss our coverage of the event of the season.
May 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Second Helping Week 7 - w/ Corwin Hemming
This interview with Top Chef Season 22 contestant Corwin Hemming is a blast! Learn about how he found his way into the Top Chef kitchen and what he's doing on the other side. This is an inspirational conversation for anyone feeling like they're in a rut or need to take on a new challenge.
Apr 28, 2025•38 min
That's Amore (S22E7)
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's...Top Chef episode 7! Tune in for a recap of the highest quality pizza party you have EVER been to. The chefs begin with a Finish dish detergent challenge and end with a slice of pie...pizza pie. It's a fabulous episode this week so tune in!
Apr 25, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Second Helping Week 6 - w/ Doneen Arquines
The gals have reached the pinnacle of Top Chef because with us this week is Executive Producer and Show runner Doneen Arquines! This is a fascinating BTS interview with the woman who has been there since day one. You absolutely do not want to miss this episode.
Apr 21, 2025•26 min
Bonus Interview - Zubair Mohajir!
Zubair joins the gals to yap about his time on Top Chef an beyond. We learn about the origins of his famed chicken sandwich, and how he's using his platform to make great food and have even better conversations. Tune into this fabulous interview with a player who was gone too soon from Season 22. You can find Zubair on instagram: @zubairmohajir Originally from Chennai, India, Chef Zubair Mohajir was a former financial analyst and began his career in the culinary field after getting laid off duri...
Apr 18, 2025•36 min
Mise en Trash (S22E6)
Week 6 is a wild one on Top Chef! The chefs work on a Chipotle-sponsored quickfire and then drama boils over in the elimination challenge, when one chef finds himself in a picked when all of his prep work thrown into the trash, literally. Tune in for coverage of another exciting week of Top Chef Destination Canada!
Apr 18, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Bonus Interview - Kat Turner!
We have the current reigning champ of Last Chance Kitchen on the pod with us, Kat Turner! Her time on Top Chef was cut short by a brutal double elimination, but she is a true renaissance woman who continues to reinvent herself, so this is hardly the last we'll see of Kat. Tune into this great episode to hear about her experience in life, on the show, and stay tuned until the VERY end to hear an epic Anthony Bourdain anecdote.
Apr 16, 2025•27 min
Second Helping Week 5 - w/ Sara Bradley
Today, the road to Paducah is here because Bits and Nancy are manifesting their number one goal of interviewing two-time Top Chef finalist, Chopped Legends champion, James Beard Award finalist SARA BRADLEY!!!!!!!!!! This is a life goal interview and we're just happy to be here.
Apr 14, 2025•50 min
Chefs on the Line (S22E5)
Week 5 of Top Chef Season 22 and we finally get a large format challenge in the elements!!! This is the type of Top Chef we like to see, with the chefs managing hundreds of diners and tiny plates. The contestants go into the kitchens of 6 different restaurants in Toronto to highlight some of the different popular cuisines in Canada. We go on a journey of flavors, friendship and fun!
Apr 11, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Second Helping Week 4
We've got an incredibly silly second help this week for Top Chef episode 4. Tune in for some lazy sunday antic and tons of lols
Apr 07, 2025•17 min
Scott Pilgrim vs. Top Chef (S22E4)
Bits is back and so is Top Chef episode 4! We have a star studded episode, with some fun trivia to kick things off and a sweet elimination challenge. Things are heating up in the Top Chef kitchen and we can't get enough of Season 22.
Apr 04, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Second Helping Week 3 - w/ Bailey Sullivan
We have current reigning champ of Top Chef on the pod this week! Bailey Sullivan joins us to discuss her time in the Top Chef kitchen, Last Chance Kitchen and all of the juicy BTS bits of season 22. You don't want to miss this interview with the woman who was brave enough to do risotto day 1. You can find Bailey: On Instagram @baileylynnsullivan Check out Southern Smoke Foundation...
Mar 31, 2025•52 min
Ice Ice Baby (S22E3) w/ Savannah Miller
It's episode 3 of Top Chef and we have a real live Top Chef finalist in the studio to unpack it all! Savannah Miller (season 21) joins us to discuss her takes on the new season, Jamaican beef patties, cold-dish challenges and maybe even re-live a little PTSD. This is an incredible episode with tons of insights from someone who was there to do it herself. You can find Savannah on instagram @savvysavv
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Second Helping Week 2
It's another exciting day in Last Chance kitchen and we have some incredible guest stars in the Dish with Kish. Plus, an exciting announcement about week 3 of Top Chef season 22.
Mar 24, 2025•13 min
The Poutine Episode (S22E2)
Top Chef Destination Canada had the opportunity to do the funniest thing possible, and they did it! We have a double header of classic Canadian delicacies: poutine and maple syrup. The Chefs have to make their versions of these iconic staples and the judges are blown away! Joined by Sarah Levy and Daniel Boulud, this is an epically fun episode you won't want to miss.
Mar 21, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Second Helping Week 1 - w/ Joe Flamm
Top Chef fans rejoice! Season 15 winner Joe Flamm (@insta.flamm) is on the pod today. In addition to his Top Chef glory, Joe is the founder of Day Off Group, the restaurant team behind Chicago's award winning restaurants Rose Mary, Il Carciofo and BLVD Steakhouse. Joe is an incredibly talented and personable member of the Top Chef universe and we are honored to have him with us on today's second helping. Nancy and Bits also discuss the first week of Last Chance Kitchen. Tune in to hear our cover...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Canada Off the Rip (S22E1)
Put on your denim because Top Chef is BACK and we've gone north of the border! Season 22 is off to an incredibly strong start, with 15 exceptional contestants ready to earn the coveted title of Top Chef. With a knife draw, team quickfire and regional elimination challenge, the premier has everything, even three Canadian tuxedos. Tune into our coverage of Top Chef Season 22 Episode 1!
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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