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Top Scallops

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

Ranked #1

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Episode 3: It Eats a Little Salty

Episode 3: It Eats a Little Salty

This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program. Subscribe to To... Read more

16 Dec 2015

1hr 7mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 4: Snot on a Rock

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 ... Read more

23 Dec 2015

55mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 5: Sucking as a Service

Episode 5: Sucking as a Service

Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars. Thank you t... Read more

12 Jan 2016

1hr 3mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 6: Cooking With Ra's al Ghul

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.... Read more

19 Jan 2016

1hr 21mins

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Ranked #5

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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

Ranked #6

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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

Ranked #7

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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

Ranked #8

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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

Ranked #9

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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

Ranked #10

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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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