On The Rocks with Shark and The Hammer

S&H discuss what shark calls “the best episode of the season.” He gives his reasons for why it felt like old school Top Chef, and what made it so special. They discuss the “new” quickfire twist, and their favorite dinner of the entire season. After going through the elimination challenge and LCK, they offer their predictions on who will make the finale and who may win the entire season.

IT’S RESTAURANT WARS!! Shark & The Hammer discuss their favorite episode of each season, and share their thoughts on this season’s surprising format twist. They dive into the front of house, the expoing, the line cooks, and all the dishes. As always, they end with Last Chance Kitchen and an updated buy or sell for the final 8.

CHAOS! Shark & The Hammer dive into the 6th episode of Top Chef Wisconsin, and commiserate together on their disappointment in the challenge and the season overall. They celebrate Christina Tosi and Matty Matheson, while uncovering an apparent phobia of hot dogs for Sharkey. They get into their surprise on the bottom 2, and question some of the editing choices on this season. Finally, they agree on a chef climbing up both their power rankings.

We’re reviewing the fifth episode of Top Chef Wisconsin: Supper Club. Shark & Seth discuss getting back to a real quickfire, and then being subjected to yet another team challenge. They question the talent level on this season, and discuss how a budget should actually be shared. Finally, Shark pitches a new theory on why Top Chef tinkered with their Last Chance Kitchen format.

We’re recapping Top Chef Wisconsin’s fourth episode; The Wright Way. Shark & Hammer have a lot to say this week. They dive into their feelings on the season overall at the quarter-point, the choice to spend so much of this episode on architecture, the crazy focus on one particular team, the overall quality of this seasons cheftestants, and their thoughts going forward. Then, they give predictions for how Last Chance Kitchen is going to play out in the next few weeks.

Shark & The Hammer “Take It Cheesy” as they dive into Top Chef Wisconsin’s third episode. They question a lot of the decision-making by the cheftestants in this episode, from Crab Rangoon interpretations all the way down to the simple act of running. Shark questions his life choices after learning about Master Cheesemakers, while Seth reminisces about multiple 1990’s intellectual properties. They also dream about being invited to a Top Chef challenge, while they’re baffled by the impromptu croquette competition that broke out.

Shark & The Hammer recap Top Chef Wisconsin (season 21) episode 1: “Chef’s Test.” The guys dive into their initial reaction to Kristen as host, share their thoughts on the challenge and results, and discuss David, his hat controversy, and everything else that came along with him. They also provide a quick fantasy Top Chef scoring update, and give their updated Power Rankings Top 5.

Shark & The Hammer are back for Top Chef 21! We share our thoughts on the trailer, our feels on a season without Padma, and dive into some of the celebrity guests and guest chefs we can expect in season 21 - including a 3 minute divergence to discuss The Bear (9:33-12:22). Then, it’s time for the fantasy draft (18:02). As we draft our fantasy teams, we break down all 15 cheftestants and our expectations for them.

Shark & The Hammer are back to react to this weeks Top Chef news. They discuss Padma leaving, and share their excitement for Kristen Kish and what she brings to the table. Next, they use their extensive knowledge of Wisconsin to speculate on what challenges we might see in season 21. Among them, they agree on Lambeau and a German food challenge, they dive into the fish fry and brandy culture, and also pitch a Bloody Mary challenge that has to happen! Plus, as a bonus they pitch a Buddha Lo web series and propose a new Netflix documentary.

Shark & The Hammer are pumped for MDW, and are here to get you ready. What’s your favorite type of grill, how do you like your burgers & with what toppings? Does ketchup belong on hot dogs? Go to outdoor cookout music is discussed, as well as a look back at playing manhunt as kids. Is wiffle ball still the best backyard game? TOP CHEF NOTE: Episode 11 Recap will be released Thu 5/25.

Shark & The Hammer are back to dive into everything from Top Chef season 20 episode 10: Thali Time. They discuss stew room emotions before jumping into this week’s kipper quickfire, while offering an official shammer ruling on seafood and cheese. Then they discuss that lunch at Flora Indica, and marvel at how well Top Chef can pull on your emotional heartstrings. Were certain cheftestants doomed from the start on this episode, as they couldn’t get out of their own head? Who is the Patrick Mahomes of this season, at least right now? Among other things, they also offer up another updated power rankings, plus Hammer calls Shark out on something that was said during the Top Chef draft 10 weeks ago.

Hammer is moving, y’all. And he has some thoughts. In this episode, Shark & The Hammer dive into the Royal pain that is moving. From listing your home, open houses, & finding moving companies to new supermarkets and potentially giving up some of your favorite restaurants, this episode covers it all. Shark tries to talk him through leaving NJ, and all the benefits, while also warning him about how different his breakfast choices are going to be.

Shark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to recap Top Chef World All-Stars episode 9: Restaurant Wars! They discuss how they would have handled a schoolyard pick’em, what to do if you ever stumble upon a lonely basket of cauliflower, where the losing team went wrong with their menu and their service, and all agree on a new #1 in the power rankings. Finally, DK tries to curse Sharkey’s favorite, while they all try to figure out how Sharkey is so bad at the Top Chef fantasy challenge.

Shark & The Hammer discuss last weeks NFL Draft: who were the winners & losers, plus what should you do with Garrett Wilson in dynasty? Have kids birthday parties gone too far, and is it because we’re making up for Covid ruining a few years? They discuss Ted Lasso episode 8 from (24:40) until (28:51), before finally discussing the demise of Facebook, dad selfies, and Shark’s entrance into the world of social media influencers.

Shark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to discuss all the happenings from the 8th episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: Street Food Fight. The group also discusses street food in America and shocking revelation about one cheftestants age, plus share skepticism on a re-imagined poutine. DK shares his dad joke of the week, while Shark pitches an idea for a Last Chance Kitchen house mom. Lastly, they look ahead to restaurant wars with a bit of uncertainty.

It’s NFL Draft Day! One of the best nights of the year for sports fans! Shark & The Hammer are back to run through a mock draft of the first round of the draft. Then (23:05), a quick check-in on the new MLB pitch clock rules and also some new TV recommendations, including Yellowjackets & Netflix’s Beef. Spoilers for the first half of Ted Lasso season 3 begin at (29:39) and end at (36:35). Next, a quick throwback chat on Brooklyn 99. Finally (38:45), Hammer pitches an idea for a new app to help couples and households come to an agreement on what shows to watch or restaurants to eat at.

Shark & The Hammer - once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner - are back to discuss the seventh episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: Hands Off. They discuss such hard hitting topics as upgrading your mold game, a medium zucchini of a quote of the episode, potential unicorn emoji dishes, and also dive into an impromptu power rankings. They also discuss if cheftestants could have it in them to sabotage each other? Plus, Shark goes to town on how nice it was to not have a team challenge. Finally, an episode 8 prediction and they provide a fantasy foodball update.

Shark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to break down the sixth episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: “Top Chef Is No Picnic.” They discuss a cheftestants ability or inability to keep it simple, question the merits of a quickfire, discuss a Spicy Justice spin-off series, and question one hosts ability to pronounce a common dish name. Also, Hammer uncovers a shocking Sharkey food secret.

Shark & The Hammer are once again joined by Chopped alum David Kirschner to break down the fifth episode of Top Chef World All-Stars: Holiday Vacation. They discuss their thoughts on cooking family style, mead & honey, which chef lost big time on the like-ability scale, and give updates on Last Chance Kitchen and the next steps for Spicy Justice.

Shark & The Hammer are once again joined by David Kirschner to recap Top Chef World All-Stars episode 4; “Spurred Lines.” Did Tom and judge Paul Young have a history we’re unaware of? Are we oversaturated with team challenges? DK praises Top Chef for focusing on the chefs and not the drama this season. Also, Seth pitches Spicy Justice, his Begona & Gabri buddy chef roadshow.

Shark & The Hammer are back with their favorite directionless blank canvas: mixology! First, Shark shares a story about the pizza purchase he most regrets not making, before they pay homage to the Rutgers Grease Trucks. Also, they discuss some new social media driven food trends they just can’t stand. Next up (17:15), it’s MLB Opening Day! They discuss their excitement, what’s wrong with Yankee Fans, and their thoughts on the new pitch clock. Finally (29:56), it’s time for the weekly Tv Check-In. Hammer unveils the new official Shammer TV Recommendation system, before they discuss Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Extrapolations, and Yellowjackets.

Shark & The Hammer are back to dive into the latest episode of Top Chef Season 20. They provide their thoughts on the pub crawl, the challenge, what went wrong with this week’s eliminated cheftestants, and make a pitch for a Gabri & Begona chefs on the run roadshow. Later, each provides their Top 5 Cheftestant Power Rankings as of the quarter mark of the season.

Shark & The Hammer are back to doing what they do best: governing the unimportant things no one else has time for. In this episode of Mixology, they attempt to lay out all the laws of a road trip. When to pack, when to leave, when and where to stop. What do you do to entertain the kids? What are the best road trip meals? And also, why you may want to avoid driving advice from Shark.

Shark & The Hammer are once again joined by Dave Kirschner as they dive into Top Chef Season 20’s second episode. They lean into Dave’s experience in a kitchen plus his experience competing on TV Cooking Competitions to help recap the show. Seth shares an update on the fantasy top chef scoring, while the guys say goodbye to another chef and lament where they went wrong.

Shark & The Hammer are back with a few more complaints! Why did handshakes have to return after the pandemic? And can we stop with the social media fakeness? Also, Hammer shares his thoughts on Shark’s Shrinking recommendation. The guys discuss what types of movies or tv they’ll let their kids watch, and finally Shark gives a few more tv recommendations. Then (at the 29:20 mark), Seth is joined by Kirschner to recap the season premiere of Top Chef World All-Stars. The guys dive into how their teams did, while looking ahead to who the favorites may be now that we’ve seen an episode.

Shark & The Hammer are joined by their first ever guest, Chef David Kirschner. The three of them break down the playing field for the newest season of Top Chef: Season 20, World All-Stars. They each draft a 5-cheftestant lineup to see who the ultimate Top Chef fan is.

Shark & The Hammer are back, and Shark is hot! Are people who are always late disrespectful? How long is it ok to lie to your kids for? Also, it’s time for another TV checkin. Succession Season 4 and Wednesday are discussed, as well as comparing other cooking shows to Top Chef. Lastly, why can’t we make burritos differently?

Shark & The Hammer are back from their trek to Disney! Way later than necessary, they touch on The Super Bowl before diving into what they’re currently watching on TV and what upcoming shows they’re excited for. Later, they discuss the annoyance of a phone call, traveling with kids, the food at Disney World, and how good WaWa actually is.

Shark & The Hammer recap 49ers-Eagles & Bengals-Chiefs. We discuss the futures of Brock Purdy and Tom Brady, how elite Jalen Hurts has become, marvel at the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, and speculate on what’s next for Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Shark & The Hammer recap wildcard weekend and look ahead to the divisional round. Shark is way too excited by his New York Giants, while Seth tries to rain on that parade. Also, they discuss traveling and attending sporting events, and if it’s worth it.

On this episode of mixology, Shark & The Hammer air their annoyances with other people at the supermarket. They come up with the common sense rules of food shopping, and also discuss how to survive buying junk food and judgement for said junk food. Later, they discuss attending kids birthday parties, and what does and doesn’t work with them.

Football is back! Shark & The Hammer revisit week 18 before diving into the sharing their thoughts on the upcoming super wildcard weekend and predicting the Super Bowl.

Shark & The Hammer share their thoughts on the Damar Hamlin injury before diving deep on eating healthy, slow cookers, how to properly make a recommendation, and playing video games with kids in the house. We also wonder: were our parents actually more mature at 40 than we are?

Shark & The Hammer look back on our holiday weekends and the fantasy football semifinals, while then looking ahead to the future for QBs such as Tua, Trey Lance, Derek Carr, and Lamar Jackson. Finally, we look back on our favorite foods, drinks, smokes, and tv shows of 2022.

Shark & The Hammer break down NFL Week 15, the stress of fantasy playoffs, that Colts loss, the Lions as Super Bowl contenders, December vs January diets, Christmas cookies, and how spoiled today’s kids are when it comes to watching tv.

Shark & The Hammer mix it up with a wide range of topics, including when it’s embarrassing to be drunk, NFL Week 14, the Cowboys, Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Judge and the Yankees, Trea Turner, Disney World, and a creepy Santa Claus.

Shark & The Hammer cover all things thanksgiving, including proper turkey prep, family traditions worth sharing, a stuffing vs dressing ruling, and the creation of the Thanksgiving Czar.