Podcasts by Top Scallops
Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin watch season 13 of Top Chef.
Further podcasts by Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin
Podcast on the topic Essen
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Episodes 1&2: BIG Flavors from 2023-12-14T08:16:59.142105
This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and speculate about this season of Top Chef.
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Episode 8: A Potato Sack of Lobster Tails from 2023-12-14T08:16:59.117334
Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, and Alex is still mad at Phillip.
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Episode 12: Make the Lobster Sit in a Cell and Watch TV from 2023-12-14T08:16:59.099096
Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef.
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Episode 13: It Sogged Out from 2023-12-14T08:16:59.092489
Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens?
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Mildly Preferable to Hunger from 2016-03-31T16:05
Merlin, Max, and Alex conclude their run of Top Scallops by eating some gross food and breaking down why reality TV often does not meet our expectations.
Episode 15: Inadequate on Every Level from 2016-03-24T15:25
Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef.
Episode 14: Don't Put a Hat on a Hat from 2016-03-16T18:42
Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows.
Episode 11: Seduction Community College from 2016-02-24T15:34
Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out.
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Episode 10: There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog from 2016-02-17T13:49
Merlin and Alex discuss Top Chef's mythic qualities, secrecy around rules of the show, and their cats. Max is away at Hot Dog University.
Episodd 9: We’re Not an Old Sicilian Woman from 2016-02-10T18:01
Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running...
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Episode 7: Oatmeal and Blood Broccoli from 2016-01-27T19:24
Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes.
Episode 6: Cooking With Ra's al Ghul from 2016-01-19T23:41
Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat.
Episode 5: Sucking as a Service from 2016-01-12T19:52
Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars.
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Episode 4: Snot on a Rock from 2015-12-23T23:18
This week Merlin and Max discuss how to handle the stressors of being in the kitchen as well as the poor gaming of some of the show's challenges.
Episode 3: It Eats a Little Salty from 2015-12-16T17:50
This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program.
Episode 0: Project Food with Werner Herzog from 2015-11-25T22:31
This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss.
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