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Pack Your Knives

Count The Dings
Top Chef
The Bear
Restaurant Wars
Culinary Arts
Danny Garcia
Cooking Competitions
Wisconsin
Fantasy Sports
Last Chance Kitchen
Pack Your Knives
Dan Jacobs
Canada
Milwaukee
Savannah Miller
Elimination Challenge
Cooking Techniques
Tristan
Kristin Kish
Sausage Racing
Joe Flamm

Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh bring their die-hard fanaticism of the hit TV show Top Chef and combine it with their NBA analytical instincts to draft “fantasy” teams, interview contestants and talk about America’s food and restaurant trends. Follow along weekly as the top cooking competition meets top-shelf analysis. In Season 23, Chef Sara Bradley replaces Kevin as host to provide insight fro... more

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The fifth segment of a six-part Savor Charlotte series presented by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

Tom Haberstroh is joined by Justin Hazelton, a groundbreaking mixologist from Charlotte whose bar was listed on Esquire’s Top 15 bars in A... more

We have a winner! Tom and Sara help crown the Top Chef Carolinas champ with a series of stats and anecdotes from the finale. As a mentor to one of the finale contestants and a dining guest at the final table, Sara shares her thoughts on each of the 1... more

This week, we start off by comparing this final four chefs to other seasons and look at the association between gender ratio at final four with the gender of past seasons' winners. One of Carly and Kendra's leagues drafted the final four chefs in the... more

After Sara introduces Tom to the concept of a coupe, the two step up to the plate and take a swing at the penultimate episode of Top Chef Carolinas. Tom H and Sara enjoy the Tom C 20 Questions game and think it should remain a Top Chef staple, but To... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Johnson
Executive chef at Community Matters Cafe; James Beard nominee; Top Chef guest judge
Community Matters Cafe / Charlotte Rescue Mission
Episode: Savor Charlotte Edition Ep 4 - Chayil Johnson
Chayil Johnson
Executive chef of Community Matters Cafe; James Beard nominee
Community Matters Cafe / Charlotte Rescue Mission
Episode: S23 Ep 12: Appalachian Celebration
Danielle Brooks
Guest judge on the episode
Unknown (guest judge)
Episode: S23 Ep 10: Hook, Line and Dinner
Brittany Cochran
Executive Chef at Stagioni, Charlotte; Top Chef Season 23 contestant
Stagioni (Charlotte)
Episode: S23 Ep 9: The Ultimate Dinner Party
Tom Haberstroh
Sports analyst; invited guest on the episode
Freelance / previously with NBC Sports
Episode: Track Your Knives Ep 8
Callan Buckles
Executive chef, Rada Restaurant in Charlotte
Rada, Michelin recommended, NYT 50 Best Restaurants
Episode: Savor Charlotte Edition Ep 2 - Callan Buckles
Calum Buckles
Executive Chef, Rada in Charlotte (New York Times 50 Best, Michelin recommended)
Rada, Charlotte
Episode: S23 Ep 7: Desserts Fit for a Queen
Joe Kindred
Chef and owner
Kindred; Milk Bread (Charlotte)
Episode: S23 Ep 5: Cut and Dry
Katie Kindred
Chef and co-owner
Kindred; Milk Bread (Charlotte)
Episode: S23 Ep 5: Cut and Dry

Hosts

Tom Haberstroh
Host of Pack Your Knives; renowned sports analyst with Top Chef insights
Carly
Host of Pack Your Knives/Track Your Knives crossover; varied culinary commentary
Kendra
Co-host with strong involvement in Pack Your Knives/Track Your Knives
Sara Bradley
Host and Top Chef contestant; kitchen expert; co-host

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 618 ratings
  • Shut up Tom

    I want to listen for Sara Bradley’s commentary. You know, someone who was on the show, can cook and knows about food? Tom is an obnoxious know-it-all who lacks self-awareness about his lack of knowledge. If I hear him butcher the name of an ingredient one more time I’m going to scream. I am not a cook, but you better believe I’d be prepared if I had a podcast where I’d be talking about cooking, techniques and ingredients. Tom clearly just likes to listen to the sound of his own voice. He goes of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🙄🙄🙄😵‍💫
    United States9 days ago
  • Terrible

    Sara is a flop

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thatsmyopinionn
    United States13 days ago
  • Sorry tom

    I stay for Sara Bradley’s commentary on Top Chef cheftestant bts, explanation of cooking technique and competition strategy, and her analysis of the dishes. Opinionated in a delightful way. Interviews are great too. Tom unfortunately seems to know less about food than an avid home cook. And in the last two seasons, the co-hosts have a knowledge gap on all kinds of Asian cuisines. Like Vietnamese Cahn Cuah sweet and sour soup is quite different than Hot and Sour Soup, which Tom compared it to. It... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cloth user
    United States24 days ago
  • Rhoda/corn

    Love this podcast! Love Sara representing West KY! There was still a kernel or two on the end Rhoda's cob!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RevALSG
    United Statesa month ago
  • Still don’t miss Kevin

    People are allowed to not want or even like children. That doesn’t make Sieger a “villain”

    Also I do love Sara but her snark about people who don’t cook/plate the same way as her is annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Glizzy Lizzy 🌭
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and episode depth praised for culinary insight and community engagement.
Positive notes on hosts' dynamic and depth of research.
Some listeners push back on paywall and ad load, seeking value in free content.

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Apple Podcasts
#119
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#235
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#82
Philippines/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#114
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#235
South Korea/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Savor Charlotte Edition Ep 4 - Chayil Johnson
Q: What advice would you give to someone balancing ambition with well-being in demanding kitchens?
Prioritize rest and self-care as essential productivity tools, recognizing that sustainable energy enables better leadership and better outcomes for both staff and the people you serve.
Savor Charlotte Edition Ep 4 - Chayil Johnson
Q: What motivated you to join Community Matters Cafe and Charlotte Rescue Mission?
The lure of creating a lasting impact through work that supports recovery, helping people rebuild their lives while providing meaningful culinary experiences.
Gail Simmons Welcomes Us to Charlotte
Q: Do you feel like you built it up in your head too much that it's a responsibility on your shoulders?
Gail responds that she does feel the responsibility but sees it as a personal and professional privilege, emphasizing the balance between representing the city and not overloading her with pressure.
Season 23 Location Announcement!
Q: How many local chefs do you think end up as contestants?
They haven't heard of any confirmed local chefs yet, but they expect maybe one or two from Charlotte due to its culinary scene.
S22 Season Finale: Recap From Elmina
Q: Do you think he was, he has so much confidence going in?
Tristan's confidence stems from both his deep passion for food and thorough preparation throughout the season.

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A food- and sports-leaning recap show that blends Top Chef analysis with data-driven and fantasy-league style insights. Listeners get episode-by-episode breakdowns, power rankings, contestant performance, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, plus generous sponsor reads and community feedback woven into the discussion. Notable is the frequent crossover of guests from the Charlotte restaurant scene and the Top Chef world, plus a strong emphasis on data, edits, and audience engagement to predict eliminations and outcomes. The format tends to mix culinary critique with playful banter, making it appealing to fans who enjoy both cooking technique and competitive strategy, and to brands looking for a knowledgeable, sports-adjacent foodie audience.

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1. Kyle Johnson
2. Chayil Johnson
3. Danielle Brooks
4. Brittany Cochran
5. Tom Haberstroh
6. Callan Buckles
7. Calum Buckles
8. Joe Kindred

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