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

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...

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

Max visits Merlin in his office to talk about structure and change, the downfall of TV, and "magic" shows. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTun...

Max and Merlin talk about politics and do some soul searching. And then what happens? Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS . Thank...

Merlin, Max, and Alex argue about the Oscars and eventually get around to Top Chef. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS . Thank y...

Merlin and Max bravely take on the tough issues, and Alex doesn't cut anything out. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS . Thank y...

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. Su...

Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, an...

Merlin and Max discuss misperceptions of our own creative work, and Alex is still mad at Phillip. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via...

Max and Merlin discuss what people mean when they think about inspiration, the finer side of fast food, and mandolin catastrophes. Subscribe...

Max and Merlin discuss focus in the kitchen and workplace, Cajun Sparkle Recipes, and why you might need a tin foil hat. Subscribe to Top Sc...

Merlin and Max discuss Apple Music, their sous vide methods, a new business venture, and possibly Star Wars. Thank you to our friends at Bac...

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 challe...

This week Max and Merlin discuss time management and Hidden Valley Ranch's Food Waste Reduction program. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes...

This week Max and Merlin check in on Tom and speculate about this season of Top Chef. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS . Thank...

This week Merlin and Max introduce Top Chef and talk about staring into the creative abyss. Subscribe to Top Scallops on iTunes or via RSS ....