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Top Scallops

Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin watch season 13 of Top Chef.

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Mildly Preferable to Hunger

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 oft... Read more

31 Mar 2016

1hr 37mins

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Episode 15: Inadequate on Every Level

Episode 15: Inadequate on Every Level

Merlin, Max, and Alex respond to some constructive listener feedback before recapping the finale of Top Chef. Subscribe ... Read more

24 Mar 2016

1hr 32mins

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Episode 14: Don't Put a Hat on a Hat

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. Subscribe to ... Read more

16 Mar 2016

1hr 36mins

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Episode 13: It Sogged Out

Episode 13: It Sogged Out

Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens? Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTune... Read more

7 Mar 2016

1hr 39mins

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Episode 12: Make the Lobster Sit in a Cell and Watch TV

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. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes ... Read more

2 Mar 2016

1hr 36mins

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Episode 11: Seduction Community College

Episode 11: Seduction Community College

Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes ... Read more

24 Feb 2016

1hr 44mins

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Episode 10: There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog

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 Ho... Read more

17 Feb 2016

1hr 6mins

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Episodd 9: We’re Not an Old Sicilian Woman

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... Read more

10 Feb 2016

1hr 16mins

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Episode 8: A Potato Sack of Lobster Tails

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. Subscribe to Top Scall... Read more

3 Feb 2016

1hr 3mins

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Episode 7: Oatmeal and Blood Broccoli

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 cat... Read more

27 Jan 2016

1hr 30mins

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