Stephanie Knows Some S#!T

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Melissa King May 03, 2023

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After competing against each other on Top Chef: All-Stars, Stephanie certainly knows Melissa King!

Melissa King talks to Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy about her travel show Tasting Wild, her experience cooking with Cookie Monster and Elmo on Sesame Street and why she has no desire to compete on another season of Top Chef.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Simply Irresistible Apr 26, 2023

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Stephanie knows the 1999 Sarah Michelle Gellar rom-com Simply Irresistible!

In November of 2021, Stephanie joined Joel Murphy and Andy McIntyre on their podcast Silver Linings Playback to discuss the ridiculous film and find its silver linings.

This week, as Stephanie is off celebrating her birthday, we share that episode with you. If you enjoy it, you can find more episodes of SLP on HoboTrashcan.com.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos
Silver Linings Playback Theme Song: "Bankin'" by Bronson Scott

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

A Second Helping of Breakfast Apr 19, 2023

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Stephanie knows some more $#!T about breakfast!

One episode just wasn't enough to share all of their thoughts on breakfast, so Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy continue their discussion on the most important meal of the day.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Charbel Hayek Mar 29, 2023

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Stephanie knows Charbel Hayek!

Lebanese chef Charbel Hayek won won the fifth season of Top Chef Middle East and North Africa and is currently competing on Top Chef: World All-Stars. He wanted to be a chef from a young age and traveled from Lebanon to France to Los Angeles to learn his craft. He talks to Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy about Top Chef, his forthcoming cookbook and why Dubai is an underrated food city.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Breakfast Mar 22, 2023

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Stephanie knows some $#!T about breakfast!

Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy discuss the most important meal of the day. They talk about the Catholic church's aversion to breakfast, the perfect omelette and Stephanie's days as a short-order cook.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Tom Goetter Mar 15, 2023

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Stephanie knows Tom Goetter!

Tom Goetter was a finalist on season one of Top Chef Germany and is one of the 16 competitors on Top Chef: World All-Stars. Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy talk to him about his job as an executive chef and director of food and beverage on luxury cruise ships, his competitive nature and his struggles with a dull blender.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Top Chef Q&A Mar 08, 2023

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Stephanie knows some $#!T about Top Chef!

In honor of Top Chef: World All-Stars, the 20th season of the hit reality cooking competition, Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy answer listener-submitted questions about the show. And Stephanie talks for the first time about her behind-the-scenes role as a culinary producer.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Dinner and the Movies Mar 01, 2023

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Stephanie knows some $#!T about the Oscars (about 60% of the $#!T)!

Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy are joined by Joel's Silver Linings Playback cohost Andy McIntyre to discuss the Oscars. They start by discussing the meal Wolfgang Puck and Elliot Grover will be serving A-listers at the Governor's Ball. Then they talk about the Oscar nominees and gives their thoughts on the Best Picture race.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

This week's episode is sponsored by California Prunes. To learn more and snag some great recipes, head over to CaliforniaPrunes.org.

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Bianca Dusic Feb 22, 2023

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Stephanie knows Bianca Dusic!

From the ballet to the hospitality industry to the founding of her company b-Within, Bianca has been on a health and wellness journey. She talks to Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy about how training as a ballerina shaped her body image, how she ended up tying her self worth to her work and how she ultimately changed her perspective on life and her relationship with food.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.

Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

This week's episode is sponsored by California Prunes. To learn more and snag some great recipes, head over to CaliforniaPrunes.org.

Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Gluten-Free Baking Feb 15, 2023

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Yes Please Baked Goods founder Anne Aretz knows some $#!T about gluten-free baking!

After being diagnoses with Crohn's disease, Anne decided to rethinking baking in order to make gluten-free treats that tasted as good as their gluten-rich counterparts. She joins Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy to share her baking secrets.

You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop.