On The Rocks with Shark and The Hammer
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHAPPENING NOW: Top Chef Wisconsin recap episodes released each week. Episode 6 Recap out on Monday 4/29.
Seth and Kevin are two dads of young kids who met when they were kids themselves. A lifetime of working together in restaurants and bonding over food, drinks, and sports have led to the creation of Shammer Podcasts. On a quest to have an opinion on anything and everything, Shark and The Hammer dive into a wide range of topics all centered around what they know best: being the voices of a dad nation.
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Top Chef Wisconsin | Episode 5 Recap
April 22, 2024 07:17 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWe’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.
Top Chef Wisconsin | Episode 4 Recap
April 15, 2024 07:21 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWe’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.
Top Chef Wisconsin | Episode 3 Recap
April 08, 2024 07:01 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBShark & 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 cr...
Top Chef Wisconsin | Episode 2 Recap
April 02, 2024 07:41 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBWe’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.
Top Chef Wisconsin | Episode 1 Recap
March 25, 2024 08:23 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBShark & 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.
Top Chef Wisconsin | Season Preview & Top Chef Fantasy Draft
March 18, 2024 08:08 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBShark & 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.
Top Chef | Season 21 Host & Location Announcement Reaction
July 13, 2023 07:49 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBShark & The Hammer are back to react to this weeks Top Chef news. They discuss Padma leaving, and share their excitement for Kristen Kish and what she brings to the table. Next, they use their extensive knowledge of Wisconsin to speculate on what challenges we might see in season 21. Among them, they agree on Lambeau and a German food challenge, they dive into the fish fry and brandy culture, and also pitch a Bloody Mary challenge that has to happen! Plus, as a bonus they pitch a Buddha Lo we...
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 11 Recap
May 25, 2023 07:26 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Hammer and DK are sans Shark this week as they dive into Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 11: Battle of the Wellingtons. They discuss all the happenings in the quickfire and Wellington competition, plus have a new idea for Spicy Justice. Later (36:05), Shark pops in for a quick update on the future of the OTR Top Chef recaps, as well as some of our offseason Top Chef plans.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
May 24, 2023 07:36 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBShark & The Hammer are pumped for MDW, and are here to get you ready. What’s your favorite type of grill, how do you like your burgers & with what toppings? Does ketchup belong on hot dogs? Go to outdoor cookout music is discussed, as well as a look back at playing manhunt as kids. Is wiffle ball still the best backyard game? TOP CHEF NOTE: Episode 11 Recap will be released Thu 5/25.
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 10 Recap
May 16, 2023 07:50 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBShark & The Hammer are back to dive into everything from Top Chef season 20 episode 10: Thali Time. They discuss stew room emotions before jumping into this week’s kipper quickfire, while offering an official shammer ruling on seafood and cheese. Then they discuss that lunch at Flora Indica, and marvel at how well Top Chef can pull on your emotional heartstrings. Were certain cheftestants doomed from the start on this episode, as they couldn’t get out of their own head? Who is the Patrick Mah...
Mixology | The Moving Episode, Part I
May 12, 2023 07:23 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHammer is moving, y’all. And he has some thoughts. In this episode, Shark & The Hammer dive into the Royal pain that is moving. From listing your home, open houses, & finding moving companies to new supermarkets and potentially giving up some of your favorite restaurants, this episode covers it all. Shark tries to talk him through leaving NJ, and all the benefits, while also warning him about how different his breakfast choices are going to be.
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 9: Restaurant Wars
May 09, 2023 07:25 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBShark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to recap Top Chef World All-Stars episode 9: Restaurant Wars! They discuss how they would have handled a schoolyard pick’em, what to do if you ever stumble upon a lonely basket of cauliflower, where the losing team went wrong with their menu and their service, and all agree on a new #1 in the power rankings. Finally, DK tries to curse Sharkey’s favorite, while they all try to figure out how Sharkey is so bad at the Top C...
Mixology | NFL Draft Recap, Dad Tax, Ted Lasso Episode 8, and Social Media Influencers
May 05, 2023 07:52 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBShark & The Hammer discuss last weeks NFL Draft: who were the winners & losers, plus what should you do with Garrett Wilson in dynasty? Have kids birthday parties gone too far, and is it because we’re making up for Covid ruining a few years? They discuss Ted Lasso episode 8 from (24:40) until (28:51), before finally discussing the demise of Facebook, dad selfies, and Shark’s entrance into the world of social media influencers.
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 8 Recap
May 02, 2023 07:55 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBShark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to discuss all the happenings from the 8th episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: Street Food Fight. The group also discusses street food in America and shocking revelation about one cheftestants age, plus share skepticism on a re-imagined poutine. DK shares his dad joke of the week, while Shark pitches an idea for a Last Chance Kitchen house mom. Lastly, they look ahead to restaurant wars with a bit of uncertainty.
Mixology | NFL Draft, Ted Lasso Recap & Predictions, Brooklyn 99, TV Recco’s & Failsafe Dinner Plans
April 27, 2023 07:46 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIt’s NFL Draft Day! One of the best nights of the year for sports fans! Shark & The Hammer are back to run through a mock draft of the first round of the draft. Then (23:05), a quick check-in on the new MLB pitch clock rules and also some new TV recommendations, including Yellowjackets & Netflix’s Beef. Spoilers for the first half of Ted Lasso season 3 begin at (29:39) and end at (36:35). Next, a quick throwback chat on Brooklyn 99. Finally (38:45), Hammer pitches an idea for a new app to hel...
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 7 Recap
April 25, 2023 08:20 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBShark & The Hammer - once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner - are back to discuss the seventh episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: Hands Off. They discuss such hard hitting topics as upgrading your mold game, a medium zucchini of a quote of the episode, potential unicorn emoji dishes, and also dive into an impromptu power rankings. They also discuss if cheftestants could have it in them to sabotage each other? Plus, Shark goes to town on how nice it was to not have a team challenge...
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 6 Recap
April 18, 2023 08:36 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBShark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to break down the sixth episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: “Top Chef Is No Picnic.” They discuss a cheftestants ability or inability to keep it simple, question the merits of a quickfire, discuss a Spicy Justice spin-off series, and question one hosts ability to pronounce a common dish name. Also, Hammer uncovers a shocking Sharkey food secret.
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 5 Recap
April 11, 2023 08:12 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBShark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to break down the fifth episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: Holiday Vacation. They discuss their thoughts on cooking family style, mead & honey, which chef lost big time on the like-ability scale, and give updates on Last Chance Kitchen and the next steps for Spicy Justice.
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 4 Recap
April 04, 2023 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBShark & The Hammer are once again joined by David Kirschner to recap Top Chef World All-Stars episode 4; “Spurred Lines.” Did Tom and judge Paul Young have a history we’re unaware of? Are we oversaturated with team challenges? DK praises Top Chef for focusing on the chefs and not the drama this season. Also, Seth pitches Spicy Justice, his Begona & Gabri buddy chef roadshow.
Mixology | Grease Trucks, Food Trends We Hate, Opening Day, the Yankees, Ted Lasso and a TV Check-In
March 31, 2023 08:54 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBShark & The Hammer are back with their favorite directionless blank canvas: mixology! First, Shark shares a story about the pizza purchase he most regrets not making, before they pay homage to the Rutgers Grease Trucks. Also, they discuss some new social media driven food trends they just can’t stand. Next up (17:15), it’s MLB Opening Day! They discuss their excitement, what’s wrong with Yankee Fans, and their thoughts on the new pitch clock. Finally (29:56), it’s time for the weekly Tv Check...
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 3 Recap
March 28, 2023 09:10 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBShark & The Hammer are back to dive into the latest episode of Top Chef Season 20. They provide their thoughts on the pub crawl, the challenge, what went wrong with this week’s eliminated cheftestants, and make a pitch for a Gabri & Begona chefs on the run roadshow. Later, each provides their Top 5 Cheftestant Power Rankings as of the quarter mark of the season.
Mixology | The Art of the Road Trip
March 24, 2023 08:43 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBShark & The Hammer are back to doing what they do best: governing the unimportant things no one else has time for. In this episode of Mixology, they attempt to lay out all the laws of a road trip. When to pack, when to leave, when and where to stop. What do you do to entertain the kids? What are the best road trip meals? And also, why you may want to avoid driving advice from Shark.
Top Chef World All-Stars Episode 2 Recap
March 21, 2023 09:02 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBShark & The Hammer are once again joined by Dave Kirschner as they dive into Top Chef Season 20’s second episode. They lean into Dave’s experience in a kitchen plus his experience competing on TV Cooking Competitions to help recap the show. Seth shares an update on the fantasy top chef scoring, while the guys say goodbye to another chef and lament where they went wrong.
Mixology | Handshakes, Social Media, Shrinking, Watching TV with Kids and Top Chef Premiere Recap
March 16, 2023 08:20 - 43 minutes - 40 MBShark & The Hammer are back with a few more complaints! Why did handshakes have to return after the pandemic? And can we stop with the social media fakeness? Also, Hammer shares his thoughts on Shark’s Shrinking recommendation. The guys discuss what types of movies or tv they’ll let their kids watch, and finally Shark gives a few more tv recommendations. Then (at the 29:20 mark), Seth is joined by Kirschner to recap the season premiere of Top Chef World All-Stars. The guys dive into how their...
Mixology | Top Chef Premiere Recap, Handshakes, Social Media, Shrinking, and Watching TV with Kids
March 16, 2023 08:20 - 43 minutes - 40 MBShark & The Hammer are back with a few more complaints! Why did handshakes have to return after the pandemic? And can we stop with the social media fakeness? Also, Hammer shares his thoughts on Shark’s Shrinking recommendation. The guys discuss what types of movies or tv they’ll let their kids watch, and finally Shark gives a few more tv recommendations. Then (at the 29:20 mark), Seth is joined by Kirschner to recap the season premiere of Top Chef World All-Stars. The guys dive into how their...
Charcoal Rocks | Top Chef World All-Stars Fantasy Draft with David Kirschner
March 07, 2023 10:47 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBShark & The Hammer are joined by their first ever guest, Chef David Kirschner. The three of them break down the playing field for the newest season of Top Chef: Season 20, World All-Stars. They each draft a 5-cheftestant lineup to see who the ultimate Top Chef fan is.
Mixology | Running Late, Lying to Kids, Succession Final Season, Next Level Chef, and Burritos
February 28, 2023 10:35 - 28 minutes - 26 MBShark & The Hammer are back, and Shark is hot! Are people who are always late disrespectful? How long is it ok to lie to your kids for? Also, it’s time for another TV checkin. Succession Season 4 and Wednesday are discussed, as well as comparing other cooking shows to Top Chef. Lastly, why can’t we make burritos differently?
Mixology | Super Bowl, Ted Lasso, Phone Calls & Voicemails, Disney World, & WaWa
February 17, 2023 13:26 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBShark & The Hammer are back from their trek to Disney! Way later than necessary, they touch on The Super Bowl before diving into what they’re currently watching on TV and what upcoming shows they’re excited for. Later, they discuss the annoyance of a phone call, traveling with kids, the food at Disney World, and how good WaWa actually is.
Football Free Pour | Conference Championship Review & Super Bowl Preview
January 31, 2023 15:45 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBShark & The Hammer recap 49ers-Eagles & Bengals-Chiefs. We discuss the futures of Brock Purdy and Tom Brady, how elite Jalen Hurts has become, marvel at the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, and speculate on what’s next for Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Football Free Pour | Super Wildcard Recap, Divisional Weekend Preview, Traveling for Sporting Events
January 19, 2023 17:02 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBShark & The Hammer recap wildcard weekend and look ahead to the divisional round. Shark is way too excited by his New York Giants, while Seth tries to rain on that parade. Also, they discuss traveling and attending sporting events, and if it’s worth it.
Mixology | Supermarkets, Doritos, Healthy Eating, Kids Bday Parties, and R-rated movies
January 13, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode of mixology, Shark & The Hammer air their annoyances with other people at the supermarket. They come up with the common sense rules of food shopping, and also discuss how to survive buying junk food and judgement for said junk food. Later, they discuss attending kids birthday parties, and what does and doesn’t work with them.
Football Free Pour | Week 18 Review, Lovie Smith, NFL Wildcard Preview, Super Bowl Predictions
January 10, 2023 10:56 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBFootball is back! Shark & The Hammer revisit week 18 before diving into the sharing their thoughts on the upcoming super wildcard weekend and predicting the Super Bowl.
Mixology | Damar Hamlin, New Year’s Diets, Slow Cookers, Recommendation Etiquette, and Video Games
January 06, 2023 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBShark & The Hammer share their thoughts on the Damar Hamlin injury before diving deep on eating healthy, slow cookers, how to properly make a recommendation, and playing video games with kids in the house. We also wonder: were our parents actually more mature at 40 than we are?
Mixology | Christmas, Fantasy Playoffs, QB Carousel, and Year-In-Review
December 30, 2022 15:29 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBShark & The Hammer look back on our holiday weekends and the fantasy football semifinals, while then looking ahead to the future for QBs such as Tua, Trey Lance, Derek Carr, and Lamar Jackson. Finally, we look back on our favorite foods, drinks, smokes, and tv shows of 2022.
DFL | 2022 Championship Preview
December 29, 2022 20:12 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBShark & The Hammer wrap up the semis and look ahead to DFL Bowl VI.
DFL | Ding Dong The King is Dead
December 21, 2022 00:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBShark & The Hammer pay proper tribute to the greatest dynasty in fantasy football history, share their thoughts on the upcoming semifinals, and look ahead to the 2023 DFL Rookie Draft.
Mixology | World Cup Final, Fantasy Madness, NFC Contenders, Christmas Cookies & Commercial Breaks
December 19, 2022 22:06 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBShark & The Hammer break down NFL Week 15, the stress of fantasy playoffs, that Colts loss, the Lions as Super Bowl contenders, December vs January diets, Christmas cookies, and how spoiled today’s kids are when it comes to watching tv.
Mixology ep. 2 - “Finish your bacon and then you can have a cupcake.”
December 12, 2022 22:47 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBShark & The Hammer mix it up with a wide range of topics, including when it’s embarrassing to be drunk, NFL Week 14, the Cowboys, Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Judge and the Yankees, Trea Turner, Disney World, and a creepy Santa Claus.
NFL Mixology, 2022 Week 13
December 05, 2022 22:43 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBShark & The Hammer mix it up while recapping the 13th week of the 2022 season, including deep dives on the Red Zone Channel, the sad state of the NFC East, swapping war stories on Tua and CeeDee, and a Russell Wilson conspiracy theory so out there it’s believable.
2022 DFL Trade Deadline Recap
November 16, 2022 22:47 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBShark and the Hammer run through all the trades ahead of the deadline, give their predictions for the rest of the year, share their concern over the fate of Graham’s season, and share a sneak peek at what comes next.
2022 DFL Trade Deadline Preview
November 05, 2022 05:22 - 41 minutes - 38 MBShark & The Hammer count down the top 10 pieces for contenders to target, and for sellers to get back.
2022 DFL Midseason Check-In
October 28, 2022 18:55 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBShark & The Hammer review things at the halfway point, comparing the teams to great and not so great tv shows past and present.
The Thanksgiving Podcast
November 18, 2021 19:32 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBShark & The Hammer cover all things thanksgiving, including proper turkey prep, family traditions worth sharing, a stuffing vs dressing ruling, and the creation of the Thanksgiving Czar.
DFL Week 10 Check-In
November 18, 2021 03:51 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBShark & The Hammer do a quick checkin on the state of the DFL, glancing at each team and discussing who really has the worst luck.
2021 Week 8 Recap
November 03, 2021 04:19 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBShark & The Hammer dive into all of the happenings around the NFL in week 8, including Von Miller’s trade, Derrick Henry’s injury, the boring Bills, the Saints without Jameis, and another Tua check-in.
DFL 2021 Midseason Check-In
October 26, 2021 04:15 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBShark & The Hammer check in on the DFL at the halfway point of the 2021 regular season, and dive into Graham’s ascension, effing Petriello, that DK trade, Rutherford’s pending dynasty, and so much more.
On The Rocks with Shark & The Hammer Episode 1
November 11, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 74 MBShark & The Hammer get together to discuss the upcoming trade deadline, while breaking down all the teams in the league.