121. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 8 Recap: "Restaurant Wars" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

126. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 12 Recap: "Appalachian Celebration" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

The internet can’t stop talking about it! Top Chef Season 23 delivered one of the most explosive eliminations in recent history. In this fiery recap, host Rich Herrera and Season 22 alum Chef Corwin Hemming break down Sieger’s shocking judges’ table crash out over his melting chicken liver pate. From his arrogant defense and throwing Jonathan under the bus to the unprofessional exit that left everyone cringing, Corwin and Rich pull no punches. Was this the moment we saw Sieger's true colors? They also discuss why Top Chef either makes you or breaks you, and what Sieger’s tantrum means for his future in the industry. If you love messy Top Chef drama, hit that like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ____________ Follow Chef Corwin Hemming on Instagram: @chefcorwinhemming ____________ Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent [http://teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent] for more great items. Thank you for your support! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/support] Want to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent] Follow EYC on Socials TikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent [https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent]) YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX [https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX]) Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/ [https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/]) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent]) X (formally known as Twitter): @richherrera (https://twitter.com/richherrera [https://twitter.com/richherrera]) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250 [https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250] Atmosfy: https://atmosfy.io/richherrera [https://atmosfy.io/richherrera] Web: ⁠https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent [https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent]

125. From Chopped Champion to Top Chef: Chef Anthony Jones

Top Chef Season 23 star and Chopped Champion Chef Anthony Jones opens up about his shocking elimination, the intense pressure of Restaurant Wars, the infamous rabbit dish, and what really happens in those long stew rooms. From discovering his passion watching Japanese Iron Chef as a kid to working under Marcus Samuelsson, Chef Anthony shares raw stories about family expectations, building flavor under fire, and how Top Chef changed him. A must-listen for foodies, aspiring chefs, and Top Chef fans. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow @RichHerrera and @EatYourContent for more fire chef interviews! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent [http://teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent] for more great items. Thank you for your support! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/support] Want to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent] Follow EYC on Socials TikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent [https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent]) YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX [https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX]) Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/ [https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/]) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent]) X (formally known as Twitter): @richherrera (https://twitter.com/richherrera [https://twitter.com/richherrera]) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250 [https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250] Atmosfy: https://atmosfy.io/richherrera [https://atmosfy.io/richherrera] Web: ⁠https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent [https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent]

124. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 11 Recap: "Down the Rabbit Hole" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

In the most dramatic episode yet of Top Chef Season 23, two frontrunners stumble at the finish line while Sherry cooks with pure rage after a heartbreaking Quickfire robbery! Chef Corwin Hemming and Rich Herrera break down the peach crostini Quickfire chaos, the intense Michelin-inspired rabbit challenge in Greenville, Seager’s triumphant return to form, and why Anthony’s dry rabbit sent him packing. Corwin shares pro chef insights on cooking rabbit, Michelin star secrets, and why staying true to your style matters most. Plus, homesickness hits hard and the draft standings update! If you love Top Chef recaps with real chef analysis, this episode is a must-listen. 🔥 Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! ___________ Follow Chef Corwin Hemming on Instagram: @chefcorwinhemming Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent [http://teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent] for more great items. Thank you for your support! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/support] Want to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent] Follow EYC on Socials TikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent [https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent]) YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX [https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX]) Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/ [https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/]) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent]) X (formally known as Twitter): @richherrera (https://twitter.com/richherrera [https://twitter.com/richherrera]) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250 [https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250] Atmosfy: https://atmosfy.io/richherrera [https://atmosfy.io/richherrera] Web: ⁠https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent [https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent]

123. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 10 Recap: "Hook, Line, and Dinner" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

We’re heading to Lake Hartwell for one of the wildest episodes of Top Chef yet. Rich Herrera and Corwin Hemming break down the legendary mise en place race, the fishing-themed elimination challenge, and the emotional downfall of one chef after undercooked fish sealed their fate. The guys dive into Lawrence’s dominant run, Seeger’s puzzling slide, Sherry’s frustration with always being “safe,” and why Dwen became one of the most lovable personalities of the season. Plus, Corwin shares behind-the-scenes stories from his own Top Chef experience, including unaired mise en place races, life in the Top Chef bubble, and the snacks that kept him sane. If you love food competition shows, chef interviews, behind-the-scenes reality TV stories, and Top Chef analysis, this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe to Eat Your Content and follow Rich Herrera on social for more Top Chef recaps, chef interviews, and food pop culture conversations. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent [http://teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent] for more great items. Thank you for your support! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/support] Want to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent] Follow EYC on Socials TikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent [https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent]) YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX [https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX]) Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/ [https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/]) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent]) X (formally known as Twitter): @richherrera (https://twitter.com/richherrera [https://twitter.com/richherrera]) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250 [https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250] Atmosfy: https://atmosfy.io/richherrera [https://atmosfy.io/richherrera] Web: ⁠https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent [https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent]

122. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 9 Recap: "The Ultimate Dinner Party" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

What actually breaks a chef on Top Chef? It’s not talent. It’s not creativity. Sometimes it’s not even the food. This week on Eat Your Content, Rich Herrera is joined by Corwin Hemming for a deep dive into one of the most intense episodes of Top Chef yet. From shaky hands during the Quickfire to overthought dishes, failed execution, and the mental spiral that happens when the clock starts working against you, Rich and Corwin unpack why even elite chefs can completely unravel in the Top Chef kitchen. The conversation breaks down: *  Why time pressure changes the way chefs think and cook  *  How Top Chef forces contestants to make split-second decisions with almost no margin for error  *  The emotional roller coaster of returning from Last Chance Kitchen  *  Why Oscar’s elimination felt inevitable once self-doubt crept in  *  How Lawrence turned a childhood memory into the winning dish of the night  *  The difference between cooking technically versus cooking emotionally  *  Why simple dishes often outperform “cheffed-up” ideas in competition  *  Behind-the-scenes insight into what producers, judges, and cameras DON’T show viewers at home  *  Corwin’s personal experiences competing on Top Chef and how the pressure affects every chef differently  The episode also features hilarious side conversations about Duke’s Mayo tattoos, deviled egg obsessions, buttered rice nostalgia, kitchen banter, and what it’s really like when Tom Colicchio walks into your station mid-cook. If you’re obsessed with Top Chef strategy, chef psychology, Food Network competition shows, and behind-the-scenes kitchen stories, this episode is packed with insight you won’t get from a normal recap show. 🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  👉 Follow @EatYourContent and @RichHerrera for weekly Top Chef recaps, chef interviews, food TV breakdowns, and pop culture conversations! ____________ Follow Chef Corwin Hemming on Instagram: @chefcorwinhemming Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent [http://teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent] for more great items. Thank you for your support! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369662/support] Want to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontent] Follow EYC on Socials TikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent [https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent]) YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX [https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX]) Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/ [https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/]) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent [https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent]) X (formally known as Twitter): @richherrera (https://twitter.com/richherrera [https://twitter.com/richherrera]) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250 [https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250] Atmosfy: https://atmosfy.io/richherrera [https://atmosfy.io/richherrera] Web: ⁠https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent [https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent]