This Is Top Chef, Not Top Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 14 ratingsA podcast that claims to be about Top Chef, but is mostly about Padma and Gail. From the minds of Amanda Mitchell and Jack Roskopp.
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Episodes
Ep 21: Sued by VRBO (Season 19, Episode 11)
May 16, 2022 20:02 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBDid Jack cry two times during this episode? Of course. Did Amanda think the chefs were cooking for George W. Bush's family? Obviously. This is who we are, dear listeners. We're down to the actual top six and thinks are heating up in the VRBO, we mean, Top Chef kitchen. Listen now!
Ep 22: Sued by VRBO (Season 19, Episode 11)
May 16, 2022 20:02 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBDid Jack cry two times during this episode? Of course. Did Amanda think the chefs were cooking for George W. Bush's family? Obviously. This is who we are, dear listeners. We're down to the actual top six and thinks are heating up in the VRBO, we mean, Top Chef kitchen. Listen now!
Ep 21: To The Moon! (Season 19, Episode 10)
May 12, 2022 17:14 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBHouston, we have a problem, and it's because they sent Jae home! Listeners, we knew the NASA challenge was happening, and we got all the space food our hearts desired. Jack and Amanda have many thoughts and questions, including why was Last Chance Kitchen trying to kill Sarah, how does gravity work, and why isn't Marcus Samuelson on this show more?! Happy listening!
Ep 20: Zion THEE Escobar (Season 19, Episode 9)
May 05, 2022 18:53 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBAfter some technical difficulties we FINALLY have a new episode for you this week! This episode was about making food from your soul, but it was really about Zion Escobar. She's got a point, she's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. No choice but to stan!
Ep 19: A Lack of Taste (Season 19, Episode 8)
April 25, 2022 00:43 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBUm, best Restaurant Wars ever? That's certainly debatable, but we got two solid restaurant concepts, great food, and an EPIC downfall of one of this season's frontrunners. The cheek, the nerve, the gall, the audacity, and the gumption! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Ep 18: Dad Jokes (Season 19, Episode 7)
April 20, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBLook, when Tom Colicchio tells you he wants more drama from the contestants so he can make dad jokes about dinosaurs, you do what he says! Apparently, Jackson was the only one to understand the assignment, and even he couldn't save this episode from being Amanda and Jack's least favorite of the season so far. Did no one watch the Charlize Theron episode from season 9?! Tune in here! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack ...
Ep. 17: WOMEN!!!!!...and Tom (Season 19, Episode 6)
April 12, 2022 04:16 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBJust like Saoirse Ronan said in the Greta Gerwig remake of "Little Women"...WOMEN! That is what this episode is about and we are hear for it! And so is Tom! Thanks for being an ally, Tom! The chefs this week must make a dish inspired by a female Texas trailblazer, and all we can say is more Sheryl Swoopes! Happy listening! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda...
Ep 16. Risk It For The Brisket (Season 19, Episode 5)
April 07, 2022 03:56 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe're finally back! Life has been going on for Amanda and Jack, but we are finally back with a recap of last week's BBQ-themed challenge. Is there anything better than brisket? Yes, and apparently it's Evelyn's burnt end crumbles. Give us the recipe, Evelyn! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Ep 15. Risk It For The Brisket
April 07, 2022 03:56 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe're finally back! Life has been going on for Amanda and Jack, but we are finally back with a recap of last week's BBQ-themed challenge. Is there anything better than brisket? Yes, and apparently it's Evelyn's burnt end crumbles. Give us the recipe, Evelyn! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Ep. 15: Does Anyone Still Grill A Potato?
March 23, 2022 20:39 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThe producers of Top Chef finally watched Crazy Rich Asians and we're off to the Asian Night Market! JK, but we really do get an Asian Night Market challenge, and Jack and Amanda want ALL the food. Well, except those grilled potatoes. In other news, Jack is back at his office for work and cannot deal, and Amanda is dreaming of Island Noodles. Happy listening! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: ...
Ep. 15: Does Anyone Still Grill A Potato? (Season 19, Episode 3)
March 23, 2022 20:39 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThe producers of Top Chef finally watched Crazy Rich Asians and we're off to the Asian Night Market! JK, but we really do get an Asian Night Market challenge, and Jack and Amanda want ALL the food. Well, except those grilled potatoes. In other news, Jack is back at his office for work and cannot deal, and Amanda is dreaming of Island Noodles. Happy listening! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: ...
Episode 14: Queso She Better Don't (Season 19, Episode 2)
March 14, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn an episode full of cheese and carbs, Amanda and Jack couldn't help but wonder -- should this episode been sponsored by Tums? The chefs go head to head in a football related challenge, which tbh, is beyond anything Amanda and Jack can understand. But we still had fun watching! We're just two episodes in season 19 of Top Chef and things are already heating up! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast ...
Episode 14: Queso She Better Don't
March 14, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn an episode full of cheese and carbs, Amanda and Jack couldn't help but wonder -- should this episode been sponsored by Tums? The chefs go head to head in a football related challenge, which tbh, is beyond anything Amanda and Jack can understand. But we still had fun watching! We're just two episodes in season 19 of Top Chef and things are already heating up! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast ...
Episode 13: The Meat Sweats
March 05, 2022 20:11 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHELLO and welcome to the glorious and much-demanded return of This Is Top Chef, Not Top Podcast! We missed you gorgeous creatures so much, but we're back, ignoring a sex pest, and talking so much about our favorites, Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons in our recap of the very spotted dick-filled season premiere of Top Chef: Houston! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast ...
Episode 13: The Meat Sweats (Season 19, Episode 1)
March 05, 2022 20:11 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHELLO and welcome to the glorious and much-demanded return of This Is Top Chef, Not Top Podcast! We missed you gorgeous creatures so much, but we're back, ignoring a sex pest, and talking so much about our favorites, Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons in our recap of the very spotted dick-filled season premiere of Top Chef: Houston! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast ...
Episode 12: What Did Brooke Williamson Do?
July 01, 2021 18:35 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this week's episode, we're still trying to solve the mystery of what short straw Brooke Williamson drew, Amanda makes too many Drag Race references in a show not about Drag Race, and Jack pleads with Dawn not to give him a heart attack. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 11: If You Can't Be My Friend, Please Don't Be My Enemy
June 29, 2021 01:02 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn this week's episode, We're recapping what we missed of episode 11 and jumping into episode 12! Amanda cries on mic because she loves Maria and is getting old. Jack accurately predicts (yet another) Top Chef showmance. And we find more connections between Top Chef and America's Next Top Model. See you tomorrow for episode 13! 00:00 - 17:00: Episode 11 Recap 17:00: Episode 12 Recaps Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack ...
Episode 10: Tofu? We Hardly Know Her!
June 08, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBYour best friends are back! After a much-needed holiday breakdown, Jack Roskopp and Amanda Mitchell are back at it, recapping Top Chef Season 18, episode 10. Amanda's squicked out by tofu but loves Shark Tank, Jack has a new position with Gail Simmons, and Edward Lee is a forever zaddy. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 9: Hot Takes and Hotter Meals
May 24, 2021 01:54 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week, we're talking about Top Chef Season 18, Episode 8, and... well, Amanda has thoughts about Restaurant Wars, and Jack has thoughts about Last Chance Kitchen. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 8: José Andrés A Nobel Prize Immediately
May 14, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week, we're talking about Top Chef Season 18, Episode 7, and honestly, it's a doozy. After a little too much Trading Spaces talk, we dive into this week's episode, bicker about the bottom 3, and wonder why José Andrés wasn't on Top Chef Masters. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 7: Top Chef Don't Make Itself For Free
May 10, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking about Top Chef season 18, episode 6! Join us while Amanda finds a new person to bully, Jack yells about barbecue ranch, and they both stan Better than Boullon. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 6: Our Official Application To Let Padma Lakshmi Host The Oscars
May 04, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking about Top Chef season 18, episode 45! Join us while we go to the movies, wonder what chicken liver mousse did to deserve that, laugh too hard at a joke that isn't that funny, and felt a lot of secondhand embarrassment. Don't talk about guts! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 5: I Want The Plate That Is All White
April 25, 2021 01:09 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking about Top Chef season 18, episode 4! Join us while we make case for giving Padma Lakshmi the Mark Twain Comedy Prize, beg for product placement, introduce Luna, fight about whether or not vegetables exist, and discover The Amanda of Apples. Oh, and slander Ohio some more. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 4: Avishar, We Love You
April 19, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBAmanda has a new enemy and a hangover, Jack repents for things that are absolutely within his control, and together, they're recapping Top Chef, Season 18, Episode 3. Come for the Ohio slander, stay for the Dawn stanning. Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 2: Cooter!!!!!!!
April 10, 2021 18:08 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe're recapping Top Chef Season 18, Episode 2—talking about how Jack doesn't know how beer is made, Amanda's growing crush on Gabe, find a new favorite word, and fangirl over Gail Simmons in denim. Let's say it again: Gail Simmons in denim. New episode Fridays! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 1: Bring Back My Chefs
April 03, 2021 21:08 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWelcome to the (actual) premiere episode! We recap Top Chef Season 18, Episode 1—talking about how Top Chef is afraid of the Midwest, Richard Blais' hair choices, coin Padma Lakshmi a comedic genius, flip-flop on our opinions on squab, and wonder if Gabriel worked for Tom Colicchio. New episode Fridays! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack
Episode 0: Meet the Queens
April 02, 2021 18:23 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBWelcome to This Is Top Chef, Not Top Podcast—a podcast about Top Chef (but really mostly about Padma and Gail.) In our introductory episode, culture writers Amanda Mitchell and Jack Roskopp reminisce about their love for the series and examine/judge the incoming cheftestants for season 18 of Top Chef, set in Portland. Join us on the ride! Social Media Links: Twitter: Podcast Amanda Jack Instagram: Podcast Amanda Jack