Pack Your Knives
Count The Dings
Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh bring their die-hard fanaticism of the hit TV show Top Chef and combine it with their NBA analytical instincts to draft “fantasy” teams, interview contestants and talk about America’s food and restaurant trends. Follow along weekly as the top cooking competition meets top-shelf analysis.In Season 22, Chef Eric Adjepong replaces Kevin as host to provide insight from the mind of former competitor and current kitchen guru.
Episodes
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May 4, 2020 • 1h 10min
On The Double
Kevin and Tom recap Episode 7 of Top Chef All-Stars and get on the phone with cheftestant Eric Adjepong to talk about this season, that damn mood board and the promising future of West African cuisine in America.
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Apr 27, 2020 • 1h
Monkeys On Crack
Tom and Kevin bid farewell to a Top Chef fan favorite, crown the greatest of all-time six-episode start and argue, once again, about Brian Malarkey.
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Apr 20, 2020 • 52min
Doubles
Kevin and Tom recap the loved-ones episode of Top Chef All-Stars, assess the virtues of Malarketing and sketch out the tiers of remaining cheftestants.
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Apr 12, 2020 • 1h 3min
Now I Get / I Get What I Want
Tom introduces Kevin to Kelly Clarkson before breaking down the first contentious episode of the season. A mid-round juggernaut emerges from the group while Kevin loses another cheftestant in Last Chance Kitchen.
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Apr 5, 2020 • 1h 12min
'Jus Eat?'
Kevin and Tom get their art history on and break down Episode 3 of Top Chef All Stars. Also, a cheftestant gets picked up off the waivers and a trade is proposed. www.countthedings.com www.patreon.com/countthedings
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Mar 30, 2020 • 1h 13min
Wicked Oops
Kevin and Tom recap Episode 2 of Top Chef All-Stars and pay tribute to culinary legends Jonathan Gold and Floyd Cardoz.
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Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Fire Next Time
Tom and Kevin recap the season premiere of Top Chef Season 17.
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Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 9min
Draft Day
After the long layoff, Kevin and Tom are back for Top Chef Season 17 All-Stars. Ahead of Thursday's premiere, it's time for their third annual Pack Your Knives draft of cheftestants. Kevin and Tom make their picks, break down each contestant, tweak the fantasy scoring system and review the Los Angeles cast as we await the star-studded return of Top Chef.
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Mar 18, 2019 • 1h 26min
"Congratulations, you are Top Oyster and Buttermilk"
Tom and Kevin review Season 16 and recap the surprising finale in Macau. Per PYK tradition, the finalists --- Chef Eric, Chef Kelsey and Chef Sara -- join the show to answer all our burning questions about the finale -- Eric's menu, what was in their luggage and the things they couldn't say on air.
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Mar 12, 2019 • 1h 20min
Durian and Spirit Animals
Kevin and Tom recap the Final Four episode of Macau and discuss the virtues of durian and the game theory of cooking with the stinky fruit. Chef Michelle Minori joins the show to explain why she's the quickfire champ, fava bean prep and of course, her admiration of a certain Golden State Warrior.
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