https://simplecast.com Top Scallops Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin watch season 13 of Top Chef. CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 en Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:05:00 +0000 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:30:34 +0000 http://TopScallops.tv Top Scallops https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/75f4a074-1909-4e2c-bc14-8aae7e1cabac/4d2de232-53a7-464f-beb8-004dfc3e25d0/3000x3000/1454730018-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://TopScallops.tv episodic Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin watch season 13 of Top Chef. Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin no https://feeds.simplecast.com/Sp_45INC Alex Cox max.temkin@gmail.com c998958c-30c1-47c6-a7e7-5f586333c00d 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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Thanks to our producer Alex Cox for editing, Kevin Budnik for our show artwork, and Seth Boyer for our music!

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:05:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/4baa2425-nkbGyX7F 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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]]> Mildly Preferable to Hunger Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:37:30 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. 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. no full 17 044e93d2-1755-4d8d-bd0c-627c350eb6f0 Episode 15: Inadequate on Every Level Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef.

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]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:25:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/d6316b20-SBj8HxIg Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef.

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]]> Episode 15: Inadequate on Every Level Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:32:55 Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef. Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef. no full 16 26c042ea-8297-4110-af09-1c0973ea3dae Episode 14: Don't Put a Hat on a Hat Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows.

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]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:42:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/71394a22-qAYImUkp Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows.

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]]> Episode 14: Don't Put a Hat on a Hat Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:36:01 Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows. Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows. no full 15 a1e1ce4d-6fcf-4c47-bd12-99dcbecd7c1b Episode 13: It Sogged Out Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens?

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]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2016 23:21:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/4b92cd09-aNB_mKQH Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens?

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]]> Episode 13: It Sogged Out Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:39:11 Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens? Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens? no full 14 caae1775-6e79-4cac-906e-a749c3a47725 Episode 12: Make the Lobster Sit in a Cell and Watch TV Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef.

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]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2016 16:30:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/c972c508-YcOt2eSC Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef.

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]]> Episode 12: Make the Lobster Sit in a Cell and Watch TV Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:36:51 Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef. Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef. no full 13 0a8cc7e4-8ed8-4a34-b413-2b4fd0641c47 Episode 11: Seduction Community College Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out.

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]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:34:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/eb8f339a-YAnDvCJp Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out.

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]]> Episode 11: Seduction Community College Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:44:59 Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out. Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out. no full 12 48bb10cc-16d0-44f5-b9e1-f3575f8a149b Episode 10: There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog 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.

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:49:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/6840f6d0-SXX1Y91B 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.

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]]> Episode 10: There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:06:34 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. 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. no full 11 9deaf6c5-2855-4dde-8e4a-a1e419b5cc16 Episodd 9: We’re Not an Old Sicilian Woman Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, and being broth blocked.

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Thanks again to Nick for stopping by the studio!

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:01:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/b64604cc-eR_d93tt Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, and being broth blocked.

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Thanks again to Nick for stopping by the studio!

]]> Episodd 9: We’re Not an Old Sicilian Woman Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:16:20 Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, and being broth blocked. Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, and being broth blocked. no full 9 b4a4b192-5c80-47cc-9669-89239f0623de Episode 8: A Potato Sack of Lobster Tails Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, and Alex is still mad at Phillip.

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]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2016 17:16:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/6cd9a23d-1fWeWQEi Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, and Alex is still mad at Phillip.

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]]> Episode 8: A Potato Sack of Lobster Tails Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:03:31 Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, bags of lobster, and why Alex is still mad at Phillip. Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, bags of lobster, and why Alex is still mad at Phillip. no full 8 90fc749a-253b-41c0-9408-f71e331b4470 Episode 7: Oatmeal and Blood Broccoli Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes.

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]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:24:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/ff5eaff3-Xhc_pptE Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes.

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]]> Episode 7: Oatmeal and Blood Broccoli Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:30:04 Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes. Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes. no full 7 e56c2cee-09c7-4bcf-b1eb-80868bc17dbe Episode 6: Cooking With Ra's al Ghul Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat.

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]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:41:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/0d6291bd-6a0d_4xN Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat.

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]]> Episode 6: Cooking With Ra's al Ghul Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:21:44 Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat. Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat. no full 6 614a40d3-2a68-44f2-a088-e26710215de5 Episode 5: Sucking as a Service Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars.

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

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:52:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/4beeafc6-MwY3TE7A Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars.

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

]]> Episode 5: Sucking as a Service Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:03:24 Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars. Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars. no full 5 c75a8601-71a2-428a-b2f9-b5df401177d8 Episode 4: Snot on a Rock 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.

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]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:18:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/5241f04b-Ko6SuDi8 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.

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]]> Episode 4: Snot on a Rock Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 00:55:09 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. 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. no full 4 da5c3a5e-448a-4e78-a7ff-8a2e9250d137 Episode 3: It Eats a Little Salty This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program.

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]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:50:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/0ab11384-KvmoqYBx This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program.

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]]> Episode 3: It Eats a Little Salty Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:07:02 This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program. This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program. no full 3 b24549b4-36a7-4039-89f3-39590a0150fd Episodes 1 & 2: BIG Flavors This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and speculate about this season of Top Chef.

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]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2015 18:41:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/d2036770-K6PvP2hm This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and speculate about this season of Top Chef.

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]]> Episodes 1 & 2: BIG Flavors Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 01:23:05 This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and line up the dingalings. This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and line up the dingalings. no full 2 8b52cb49-bc9e-4123-a557-14c65bd71aad Episode 0: Project Food with Werner Herzog This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss.

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]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:31:00 +0000 max.temkin@gmail.com (Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin) https://topscallops.simplecast.com/episodes/275c1ba5-GeyP2vCC This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss.

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

]]> Episode 0: Project Food with Werner Herzog Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin 00:58:20 This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss. This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss. no full 1