One of the MasterChef favorites Kolby Kash is with us this week and we discuss all things MasterChef. From his favorite dishes, to the ones you didn't see, and his hat "Fax Pas" from the Dodger Stadium episode.

Kolby get's vulnerable and talks about his difficulty with elimination and watching the show when it aired, minus one key family member who was with him when it started but not when it ended.

Plus, who is he still chatting with from the show, and so much more.

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Visit his website and get recipes: https://kolbykash.com/

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Timmy has done 9 shows, I'll ask what number 10 will be, and so many more baking competition show questions in this interview.

We will talk about his upcoming shippable treats, why he chose certain flavors in his cakes, and his "secret weapon" to make each and every flavor to stand out.

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In this episode Wayne and I talk about realizing mid show that the production is giving you a character. How he worked to show up differently, and also how he was able to accept what was happening.

I learned a lot about MasterChef in this interview, and I know you'll be interested to hear how certain advantages work, the grueling schedules. And who won big at the casino after the restaurant challenge (just kidding- there's a better story than that!)

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In this episode, Caitlin shares what it was like competing on Is It Cake. She shares insight on strategy (that I never knew of) and how Mikey Day protected her when she was eliminated.

We chat about how the baking industry differs from the cooking industry when it comes to "gatekeeping". And she even shares a sweat story about a fan that had us both crying in the interview.

Follow Caitlyn on Instagram and TikTok @thesculptedslice
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Finally, she shared that her cast mate Raina has a book coming out, so here is the promised link: https://www.therealraina.com/

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Take a trip back in time with Sarah and I as we reminisce on our times being teammates together on The Taste. It's been 10 years and it's so fun to spend a little time with my dear friend.

We talk a little crap, and she gives me a little crap. But it's all in good fun, even we we jokingly trash talk a popular Celebrity Chef. It's a spicy episode, and I think you'll love it!

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In this episode Purvi and I chat about losing a family member while filming MasterChef, her bakery dreams and what she was eager to get back home quickly.

She shares what downtime looked like on the show, what it was like cooking for the judges, and where her love for cooking came from.

I know you'll love this interview with Purvi, she is such a gem and shown bright on MasterChef for good reason!

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In this episode we get some burning Is It Cake questions answered, and get a backstage pass from someone who actually worked "backstage"!

You know the cakes that are used to stump the contestants on Is It Cake? Well, they have to be made by someone and in this case they are made by the renowned cake artist and head of the Is It Cake baking team, Monika Stout.

I know you'll find this interview fascinating and fun! With so many amazing Is it Cake stories, you'll really feel like you were on set!

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Inae: https://www.instagram.com/inaecakes/
Jose: https://www.instagram.com/chefjosebarajas/

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If you've listened to our interviews with Juan and Stephanie from School of Chocolate, you've already heard that Mellisa was made out to be the villain, when she was quite the opposite.

In this episode, Mellisa shares her side of the story. We discuss how being a strong woman is frowned upon still to this day, and as Mellisa says "we're not quite ready as a society for really strong, competitive women..."

Mellisa will also share funny tidbits like her "secret curse word" she shares with her nephew, and their pack to only use that and not the real bad words (and find out if it worked). How the show was literally being created while filming. And who she's still chatting with from the show.

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Website: https://www.mellisaroot.com/
Instagram: @chefmellisaroot

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