TV Chef Fantasy League
Comedians and cooking show superfans Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, and Ify Nwadiwe use fantasy sports rules to argue about America's favorite reality cooking competition shows. We pick chefs, we earn points based on how those chefs perform, and at the end of the season, we crown a winner!
Wed, April 16, 2025
Week 5: Let's Sa-GO! (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
Mike is back from Portugal. Portugal is in Europe! Please consider supporting us at maximum.org/join or by following us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague.
Wed, April 09, 2025
Week 4: The Massimo Minute (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
Ify's coming in hot from Renn Faire! Sierra still doesn't get any references! Mike is in Portugal! Support us at maximum.org/join or by following us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague.
Wed, April 02, 2025
Week 3: Shuai Misses His Shuaif (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
This week we debate what a “recipe developer” does, meet Ify's Zombonies, and are full of scoops (not ice cream). Thank you to everyone who contributed to our mindblowing Max Fun Drive! 293, baby! You can still support us at maximum.org/join or by following us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague.
Wed, March 26, 2025
Week 2: Promise of Perineum (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
It's the second episode, and they’ve already burned poutine and maple syrup. We talk brown-nosing, pine cones, and HOW CAN YOU NOT PRACTICE POUTINE?! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, March 19, 2025
Week 1: Risotto, Already?! (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
Top Chef S22 is off to the races and by races we mean someone has already decided to poke the risotto bear. Join us as we dive back into the show that started it all for this podcast! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Bonus · Mon, March 17, 2025
BONUS TEASER: Interview with Bill Oakley ("the Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food")
A small preview of our MaxFunDrive 2025 bonus episode, in which we talk to the Gordon Ramsay of fast food himself, Bill Oakley! He lays out the best condiments, teaches us how to be food influencers, and reveals the dark side of Trader Joe's. The full episode is available exclusively for Maximum Fun members. To hear the whole episode, head to maximumfun.org/join and become a member for as little as $5/month!
Bonus · Mon, March 17, 2025
Mike and Sierra join MFD Spring Break
It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay
Wed, March 12, 2025
The Draft (Top Chef 2025) / Finale (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
Worst Cooks In America ends not with a bang, but a whimper. But also, who cares?! It's Top Chef season, baby!!! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, March 05, 2025
Week 6 (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
On this episode, we uncover the secrets of the alien empire lying dormant at the bottom of the ocean. Also, cook squid. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, February 26, 2025
Week 5 (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
Look, if beef tallow will make my face look like Dylan’s, I’m in. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, February 19, 2025
Week 4 (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
Rachel, just add more ground beef!!! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Trailer · Fri, February 14, 2025
BONUS TEASER - Top Chef 2025 Talent Scouting
A small preview of our latest bonus episode, in which we scope out the cheftestants on the upcoming season of Top Chef and talk about who we're excited to draft. Plus: Ify reveals which chef(s) he has a crush on. The full episode is available exclusively for Maximum Fun members. To hear the whole episode, head to maximumfun.org/join and become a member for as little as $5/month!
Wed, February 12, 2025
Week 3 (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
Ify shares the secrets of Panera's broccoli & cheddar soup. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, February 05, 2025
Week 2 (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
C'mon, Cheryl, you're Filipina! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram.
Wed, January 29, 2025
Week 1 (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
This show is chaos. CHAOS!!! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, January 22, 2025
Week 0 - The Draft (Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Heroes & Villains)
We've decided: we're doing Food Network's Worst Cooks In America. 10 celebrities enter, 1 celebrity leaves. And we'll be done in time for Top Chef! Also, while we here at TCFL are all safe, the rest of LA is currently on fire. World Central Kitchen is doing great work here, as are a bunch of local businesses. Help where you can!
Wed, January 15, 2025
Bye Week - Trying Out Hell's Kitchen
Junior Bake Off isn't airing in America, so we're on the hunt for our next show. Today, we're testing the viability of joining Hell's Kitchen as they approach their season finale. Also, while we here at TCFL are all safe, the rest of LA is currently on fire. World Central Kitchen is doing great work here, as are a bunch of local businesses. Help where you can!
Wed, January 08, 2025
Talent Scouting (Junior Bake Off 2025)
We take a look at the bakers for the possibly-upcoming season of Great British Baking Show: Juniors. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, January 01, 2025
Great New Year Baking Show: Part 2
Our last episode of the year! Find out who wins the Winner's Snack for Great British Baking Show: Holidays. We'll see you in 2025! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram.
Wed, December 25, 2024
Great New Year Baking Show: Part 1
Kick off the countdown to 2025 (actually, 2024) in Part 1 of the New Year episode of the Great British Baking Show: Holidays! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram.
Wed, December 18, 2024
Great Christmas Baking Show: Part 2
It's Christmas, Part 2! We award Christmas points in advance of next week's New Year episode. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram.
Wed, December 11, 2024
Great Christmas Baking Show: Part 1
Part 1 of the Christmas episode of the Great British Baking Show: Holidays. Next week, Part 2! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, December 04, 2024
Week 10 - The Final (Great British Baking Show 2024)
A reminder that anyone, no matter how talented, can choke at any time. Next week starts Great British Baking Show: HOLIDAYS! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Week 9 - Patisserie Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
We don't even need Ify to goof off this week. This is a SERIOUS challenge for SERIOUS baking. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, November 20, 2024
Week 8 - 1970s Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
Ass is the origin of poop. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, November 13, 2024
Week 7 - Dessert Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
And so begins Dylan's heel turn. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, November 06, 2024
Week 6 - Autumn Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
GIVE NELLY HER OWN SHOW! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, October 30, 2024
Week 5 - Pastry Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
Happy Halloween! 'Tis the season to c*m your skeleton out. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, October 23, 2024
Week 4 - Caramel Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
Tell us what YOU think Dylan's hat makes him look like! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, October 16, 2024
Week 3 - Bread Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
Bake Off 3: The Rise of Dylan. Also, some scoring updates. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, October 09, 2024
Week 2 - Biscuit Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
A showstopper handshake? In this economy? Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Wed, October 02, 2024
Week 1 - Cake Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
Ify does his best dom voice. Get well soon, Jeff! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Bonus · Mon, September 30, 2024
Publication day change!
Great British Bake Off doesn't come out until Fridays in the U.S., so we'll be dropping episodes on Wednesdays to give us a little more time to put them together. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Bonus · Wed, September 25, 2024
BONUS TEASER - Interview with Kamay (MasterChef: Generations)
A small preview of our interview with MasterChef: Generations runner-up Kamay Lafalaise! We talk all about her time on the show, her culinary inspiration, and that infamous passionfruit sauce. The full interview is available exclusively for Maximum Fun members. To hear the whole interview, head to maximumfun.org/join and become a member for as little as $5/month!
Mon, September 23, 2024
Week 9 - The Finale (MasterChef: Generations)
We finally crown the winner of MasterChef: Generations, and find out once and for all which generation cooks the best. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, September 23, 2024
Week 0 - The Draft (Great British Baking Show 2024)
Is it the Baking Show or the Bake Off? Is it Season 12 or Series 15? These are among the many questions we'll try to answer this season, but first we've gotta draft our bakers. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, September 16, 2024
Week 8 - Restaurant Takeover/Semi-Final (MasterChef: Generations)
We get to the bottom of "Ramsay's Rooftop," and cook alongside Gordon himself. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, September 09, 2024
Week 7 - Hot Ones/The Wall (MasterChef: Generations)
Everyone's a big fan of Sean Evans, and everyone is screaming over Horacio. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, September 02, 2024
Week 6 - Tag Team/Coffee (MasterChef: Generations)
The "restaurant wars of MasterChef" is here, and it does not disappoint. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, August 26, 2024
Week 5 - Beer/Quarry (MasterChef: Generations)
We cover another two episodes, and follow up on how the eliminated chefs are doing (spoiler alert: they're doing fine!). Also, Gordon throws not just a protein, but a whole bowl of lettuce too. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, August 19, 2024
Week 4 - Cakes/Memories (MasterChef: Generations)
The Olympics are finally over and MasterChef is back, so we've got a mega-pod covering the two episodes that aired this week. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, August 12, 2024
Bye Week: Interview with Sam from Season 8
We get to interview Sam, who competed on Season 8 of MasterChef! We learn all about the audition process, what it's like to be on the show, and all the dirt on the production process. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, August 05, 2024
Bye Week MINI-SODE: Scott's Audition Stories, Part 2
Part 2 of Ify's friend Scott's tales from auditioning for MasterChef! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram.
Mon, July 29, 2024
Bye Week MINI-SODE: Scott's Audition Stories, Part 1
MasterChef is off this week, so we hear from Ify's friend who auditioned for MasterChef twice. Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, July 22, 2024
Week 3 - Just Kickin’ It (MasterChef: Generations)
The chefs cook for the LAFC, and we dive into Rebecka’s blog. You can support the show by visiting maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, July 15, 2024
Week 2 - A Sad Dog In The Rain (MasterChef: Generations)
The contestants cook aged foods, and we reference both Jennifer Coolidge AND Megan Mullally. You can support the show by visiting maximumfun.org/join , and by following us on Instagram!
Mon, July 08, 2024
Bye Week MINI-SODE: What Would Your Cooking Competition Show Look Like?
MasterChef took a week off for the holiday, so Mike & Ify pitch each other ideas for other cooking competition shows. Support the podcast at maximumfun.org/join , and follow us on Instagram!
Mon, July 01, 2024
Week 1 - Spicy Baby Food (MasterChef: Generations)
The first proper week of competition for MasterChef, and the first of several international episodes for us! Support us at maximumfun.org/join , and follow us on Instagram !
Mon, June 24, 2024
Week 0 - The Draft (MasterChef: Generations)
Welcome to the post-Top Chef era! After 4 weeks of auditions, we finally have our contestants for this season of MasterChef, and we’re ready to draft our teams. We’re so, so excited to be a part of Maximum Fun. Head to maximumfun.org/join to support the show, and follow us on Instagram !
Mon, June 24, 2024
Week 14 - A Few Grains of Salt
It’s the finale! We’re now part of the Maximum Fun family of podcasts. This is our last episode as Top Chef Fantasy League. You can find the first episode of TV Chef Fantasy League – wherein we draft our MasterChef rosters – right after this episode. Head to maximumfun.org/join and select TV Chef Fantasy League to support the show, and follow us on Instagram !
Mon, June 17, 2024
Week 13 - Everyone Needs A Paycheck
Okay, FINE, we'll go on a cruise. ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week, we are changing both the name AND the artwork for this podcast! When we begin covering MasterChef, we will become TV Chef Fantasy League, so don't be alarmed when that pops up in your feed. Same great hosts, same dum-dum banter. Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, June 10, 2024
Week 12 - Ch-Ch-Changes
*Vin Diesel voice* one last ride (in Wisconsin) Make sure to start watching the audition episodes of MasterChef, because that's what our podcast is covering once Top Chef is done! Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, June 03, 2024
Week 11 - I Got 24 Questions, And "Is It Soup" Is 4 Of Them
Ify's back! In case you didn't hear, we're moving on to MasterChef when this season of Top Chef is done, so start your talent scouting (aka watching the audition episodes) now! Also, if this episode sounds weird, it’s because at some point while I was editing I got up to do laundry and my dog walked on my keyboard. Some knobs were definitely twisted and Command+Z didn’t undo a single thing. Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, May 27, 2024
Week 10 - The Cut (w/ An ANNOUNCEMENT & Another Special Guest!)
Plenty more announcements to come, but here's the first big one: We're covering MasterChef next. Start watching this Wednesday and get ready to draft after the auditions are over! Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, May 20, 2024
Week 9 - What Is Cranberries? (With Another Special Guest!)
This week, we're joined by writer Laura Kleinbaum. Grab the kids and check out her show Vida The Vet on Netflix, and leave the kids behind when you watch House of Cleopatra at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer! Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, May 13, 2024
Week 8 - A Tale of Two Restaurants
We're 100% serious: let us be diners on Restaurant Wars. Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, May 06, 2024
Week 7 - Are These Hot Dogs Racist?
An extra long episode, mostly because we eat Korean corn dogs live on air (don't worry, I tried to cut out as much of the chewing as possible) The New Yorker: Padma Lakshmi Walks Into A Bar Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, April 29, 2024
Week 6 - The Loud Episode
Shoutout to Girthmaster! Eater article on chaos cooking Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, April 22, 2024
Week 5 - With A Special Guest, I Think?
Mike is out of town this week, and he's the one writing this description. He hasn't listened to this episode so it'll be a surprise for all of us! Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, April 15, 2024
Week 4 - Double Elimination!
Ify was late, don't believe a word he says. Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, April 08, 2024
Week 3 - This Is Top Chef, Not Top Croquette
Ify tries the most awarded cheese in American history live on-air, and more! Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, April 01, 2024
Week 2 - Where the Hell Is David Murphy?
We have our first team challenge of the season, and we herald the arrival of the 16th cheftestant. Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, March 25, 2024
Week 1 - Welcome to Wisconsin
Top Chef season 21 is finally here! We recorded this one when we were all insanely tired. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram !
Mon, March 18, 2024
Week 0 - The Draft
Our first episode! We draft our chefs for the season. Follow us on Instagram !
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