This week it's just the boys and they're talking about the cooking show. Jamal is in Portugal, Reaves went to a Top Chef restaurant (last week), and they hold an intervention for Bryan. Then we close out another season and give our thoughts on Top Chef Season 22, Episode 14 - "Finito" Top Chef talk starts at 43:00 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edite...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 12Ep. 15
This week Jamal & Bryan are joined by Carson & Taylor (Canada's Got Talent). They are comedians, magicians, and above all else... Canadians. We discuss how cooking is kind of like magic, Canada/America relations, how weird it is that we invited them to talk about Top Chef Destination Canada when the episode was in Italy, and Top Chef Season 22, Episode 13 - "Viva Milano!" Follow Carson & Taylor on Instagram - @carsonandtaylor Google VPN to learn how to break the law online. And find ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 12Ep. 14
This week your three best friends are joined by real life Canadian and friend of the show, Monique Moses (Astronomy Club, A Black Lady Sketch Show). Monique gives us the inside scoop on Canada and we talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 12 - "Foraged in Fire"* Top Chef talk starts at 51:32 *Apologies for the audio in this one, Jamal was in the woods, Bryan's mic was very low, and we were on Zoom... Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars ...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 12Ep. 11
It's just they boys this week and we're talking about the cooking show. We have some fun reading some recipes from Tom's latest book and then we do a shallow dive into Top Chef Season 22, Episode 11 - "Calgary, Yahoo!" Top Chef talk starts at 43:00 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and perf...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 12Ep. 12
This week we are joined by our good friend and creator of life, Annie Barry! We debut a new segment and of course we talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 10 - "From Dep Til Dawn"... which was a bottle episode for some reason. Top Chef talk starts at 36:00 Check out Annie's improv theater! - Bandit Theater Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Br...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 12Ep. 11
This week some of us are joined by Bethany Stokes (Ark, Bad Medicine) to talk about traffic violations and Top Chef Season 22, Episode 9 - "Cooking on the Edge" Episode recap starts at - 35:30 Check out Bethany's podcast - Ark Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 12Ep. 10
This week your three best friends recap their time together over the weekend and in a very special "Chefs, I've Prepared For You"... everyone had the same thing! And then because you were nice, we talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 8 - "Restaurant Wars" Episode recap starts at - 33:50 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 12Ep. 9
This week Jamal and Reaves talk about all things pizza and talk too much about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 7 - “You Wanna Pizza Me?” Episode recap starts at - 17:23 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef LinksFollow us o...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 12Ep. 8
This week your three amigos are joined by our very funny amiga, Britt Migs! Britt gives us the inside scoop about visiting Italy (pronounced Eat-aly) and then we talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 6 - "Pickle Me This" Follow Britt on ALL the socials @brittymigs Episode recap starts at - 48:23 (sorry about that) Subscribe for new episodes every Monday or Tuesday or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edit...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 12Ep. 7
There's a weird energy on this recording, but Bryan and Jamal still talk about the food show you like so much. Specifically we talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 5 - "Line Cook for a Day" Episode recap starts at - 31:20 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Ch...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 12Ep. 6
This week your amigos (2 of them) are joined by their amigo, the guy whose voice you hear at the beginning of every episode - Jeff Ray! Jeff breaks down how he came up with our new theme song and we talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 4 = "Top Chef Trivia" Episode recap starts at - 35:30 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. Th...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 13Ep. 5
This week there are only two amigos but these amigos are talking about the cooking show and checking in on their friends. Also... the new theme song is HERE! Shout out to Jeff Ray for dropping more HEAT! And then eventually, the boys talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 3 - "Best Served Cold" Episode recap starts at - 27:25 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episo...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 13Ep. 4
This week Bryan and Reaves struggle to find something to talk about and then they do the part you like - the talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 2 - "Brunch a la Baloud" Episode recap starts at - 25:45 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal,...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Happy New Top Chef Season to all those who celebrate! It's a brand new day in the workroom (Drag Race) and Tomcat is in Canada! We spend the first part of the episode doing our fantasy draft (BEFORE SEEING THE EPISODE) and then we dive head first into Top Chef Season 22, Episode 1 - "Across Canada, We Go". Episode recap starts at - 37:41 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 13Ep. 3
This week we are minus one best friend, but we are plus one Chef Manny Barella! Manny talked with us about his journey from playing in a pop punk band in Monterry, Mexico to becoming a James Beard semifinalist and a contestant on season 21 on Top Chef. Manny was a great guest who generously shared his time with us even with a 4 week old newborn in the house! POP PUNKS NOT DEAD! Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what yo...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Well it's the most wonderful time of the year, new Top Chef season time. And of course, you know what that means... it's also new POD CHEF season time. We're crackin' off this season by crankin' off a live watch along of the Top Chef Season 22 teaser, BABY! Press Play at 10:17 to watch along with us! Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A J...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 13Ep. 1
It's freakin Restaurant Wars! The three amigos catch up after taking a few weeks off to recharge from back to back interviews and then we do your favorite thing in the whole world. We talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 10 - "Restaurant Wars, Ya'll". War... War never changes. Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef th...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 12Ep. 16
We're on a freakin roll! This week we're joined by Top Chef Season 21 finalist, Chef Savannah Miller! Savannah brags about hanging out with Tom and gives us all the deets about her time on Top Chef. Follow Savannah on Instagram - @savvysavv Top Chef talk happens the entire episode. Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Che...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 12Ep. 15
We're doing guests again! This week your best friends are joined by Top Chef Season 21 Fan Favorite - Chef Michelle Wallace! She tells us about her time on the show, how to make a good sandwich, and what's on her perfect barbecue plate. We love when the website works - https://www.chefmichellewallace.com/ @betweentheslices on instagram Top Chef talk happens the entire episode. Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 12Ep. 10
This week we celebrate Jamal's birthday by telling him our favorite memories and then we talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 9 - "BBQ Pit Wars". Top Chef talk starts at 35:46 If you're San Francisco this weekend, you should come check out Bryan's sketch team at San Francisco Sketch Fest! Details and ticket link - here Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was ...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 12Ep. 9
This week your three amigos talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 8 - "Tribute Dinner" and Bryan shares his rejected Foreword submission for Tom's book "Why I Cook" Top Chef talk starts at 36:30 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reav...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Given the recent news of a certain Top Chef contestant joining a certain Top Chef podcast... The boys of Pod Chef and the ladies of Moms of Flavortown (Rachel Bloor and Debbie Pressman) have teamed up for some trust busting! And we do that by combining our powers to discuss Top Chef Season 9, Episode 7 - "Game On". Top Chef talk starts at 40:37 Be sure to check out Moms of Flavortown! - https://www.instagram.com/momsofflavortown/ Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate ...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 12Ep. 7
This week you only get two amigos, but they share some exclusive clips that Tommy C sent us from his trip to the Daily Show. Then Reaves shares a harrowing story of picking up food rather than having it delivered. And just because you've been good this year, they talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 6 - "Higher Steaks". Top Chef talk starts at 36:45 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 12Ep. 6
This week Bryan and Jamal recap their Thanksgivings and then they recap Top Chef Season 9, Episode 5 - "Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party". Top Chef talk starts at 27:05 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 5
All three amigos are here and we're talking Top Chef Season 9, Episode 4 - "Red Hot Chili Cook Off" Top Chef talk starts at 24:20 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Brya...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 12Ep. 6
This week it's just Bryan and Reaves but we managed to keep the episode to a little over an a hour soooo you're welcome. And it wasn't easy because we had to talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 3 "Quinceañeras" Top Chef talk starts at 31:30 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Ch...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 12Ep. 3
This week Bryan is hosting for some reason and the best friends talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 2 - "The Heat is On" Top Chef talk starts at 24:45 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @pod...
Nov 12, 2024•56 min•Season 13Ep. 2
Love that new season smell! This week Jamal and Reaves crack open a fresh one and discuss Top Chef Season 9, Episode 1 - "Everything's Bigger in Texas" Top Chef talk starts at 17:35 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on...
Nov 04, 2024•53 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Jamal and Reaves skip all the bullshit and jump right into Chefs, I've Prepared For You and then they talk about Top Chef Season 8, Episode 16 - "Finale" Top Chef talk starts at 15:23 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us ...
Oct 26, 2024•53 min•Season 8Ep. 17
This week your amigos learn that Jamal has a killer Arnold impression and we talk about Top Chef Season 8, Episode 15 - "Last Supper". Top Chef talk starts at 23:24 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Tw...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
