# 115. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 2 Recap: "Puckerbutt" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

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Podcast: [Eat Your Content](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-your-content-5914041)
Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3509

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Things escalate fast in Top Chef Season 23 Episode 2, where the chefs take on a high-stakes, Carolina Reaper–fueled elimination challenge that pushes everyone to the edge. This isn’t just about heat, it’s about control, balance, and knowing when to stop before you blow out the judges’ palates. Rich Herrera is joined by Top Chef alum Chef Corwin Hemming to break down every moment, from the $10,000 Quickfire Challenge to the seven-course spice progression that separated the smart chefs from the...

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