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Pack Your Knives

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

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

Tom Haberstroh is joined by Andres Kaifer, who is the partner and executive chef of CustomShop, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Charlo... more

It’s the final episode of Track Your Knives for Season 23!

In this episode, we finally get to announce the winner of the power rankings, who will be heading to Paducah for dinner at Freight House with Sara Bradley! Carly and Kendra also revisit GOAT... more

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

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Recent Guests

Andres Kaifer
Partner and executive chef of CustomShop; also leads Emmy Lou's and Henrietta's
CustomShop, Emmy Lou's, Henrietta's
Episode: Savor Charlotte Edition Episode 6 - Andres Kaifer
Justin Hazelton
Mixologist from Charlotte, Laura Mipsum listening bar founder
Laura Mipsum / Lorm Ipsum Charlotte
Episode: S23 Ep 14: The Final Toast
Kyle Johnson
Contestant-turned-chef; guest on this episode
Top Chef participant / chef at Paducah, KY (contextual)
Episode: S23 Ep 12: Appalachian Celebration
Chayil Johnson
Executive chef of Community Matters Cafe; James Beard nominee
Community Matters Cafe / Charlotte Rescue Mission
Episode: S23 Ep 12: Appalachian Celebration
Sara Bradley
Former Top Chef contestant, kitchen expert
Sara Bradley
Episode: Track Your Knives Ep 10
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

Hosts

Tom Haberstroh
Host of Pack Your Knives, introducing guests and guiding conversation
Sara Bradley
Host of Pack Your Knives, co-host, former Top Chef contestant

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 630 ratings
  • Love Sara Bradley - she knows her stuff and is great at describing and explaining food. Tom, on the other hand, is long-winded (can't seem to succintly explain any of his thoughts) and not as knowledgeable about food, cooking or restaurants as one would hope after years of doing this show. No one cares about how sports relate to cooking! Too many Tom tangents that don't contribute meaningfully to the show and take forever to get to their point. Tom also interrupts Sara a lot!

    Podcast Addict
    3
    mmeg1789
    2 months ago
  • Sarah!

    Keep Sarah on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wendypeanut
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Season and New Duo!

    Love the recaps this season! Keep Sarah as a cohost, great dynamic the whole time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JSHPhilly
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Terrible

    Sara is a flop

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thatsmyopinionn
    United States2 months ago

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Fans appreciate the mix of sports-like analysis with culinary storytelling.
Listeners praise deep technique breakdowns and insightful guest perspectives.
Critiques often target banter dynamics; episodes with Sara Bradley are frequently highlighted as standout.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Pack Your Knives

What is Pack Your Knives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fusion of culinary competition critique and data-driven storytelling, this show blends expert analysis of Top Chef with entertaining banter about food culture, hospitality, and the business of running restaurants. Episodes routinely feature chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and food-industry personalities as they map career journeys, discuss competition strategy, and explore regional identities—often tying in local sourcing, mentorship, and community impact. A notable draw is pairing sharp technique breakdowns with behind-the-scenes industry anecdotes, plus recurring segments around fantasy-style player rankings and sponsor reads that keep the format lively for a kitchen-table audience that loves both sports analytics and restaurant cult... more

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Recent guests on Pack Your Knives include:

1. Andres Kaifer
2. Justin Hazelton
3. Kyle Johnson
4. Chayil Johnson
5. Sara Bradley
6. Danielle Brooks
7. Brittany Cochran
8. Tom Haberstroh

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