Mildly Preferable to Hunger

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.

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Show Notes

'Top Chef' secrets revealed: From the judges' mouths to your ears
The Top Chef: Seattle Finale Was Ruined by Meddlesome Magical Elves
Pulling Back the Curtain on Top Chef
The lowdown on the making of 'Top Chef'

Reality Bites: How Top Chef Contestants Stay Undercover
Top Chef: What It's Like to Be a Diner at the Taping
18 Things You Learn While Attending the ‘Top Chef’ Finale

How 'Top Chef' Cooks Up Fresh Integrations
Bravo's 'Top Chef Masters' Sprinkled With More Upscale Sponsors
Top Chef Seattle Finale Recap: David Rees on Chicken Butts and Washed Scallops
'Top Chef: New Orleans:' A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the season premiere
Reality TV Contract
How Reality TV Works

5 Horrible Provisions You Might Find In A Reality Show Contract
La Mancha Screw Job
Don Quixote
Salesman
In Pod-Based Community Living, Rent Is Cheap, But Sex Is Banned
Adventure Cats
As You Know, Bob
Citizens of Pawnee Montage
Friendshipping
Vinyl
Battleship Trailer

Thanks to our producer Alex Cox for editing, Kevin Budnik for our show artwork, and Seth Boyer for our music!