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.

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• Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

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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. 

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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.

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• Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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• 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.