Duff Goldman shares what it’s like parenting a creative four-year-old who recently requested a brain cake—complete with eyeballs—for her birthday. The baker discusses his daughter’s intense focus and how it mirrors his own tunnel-vision approach to baking and woodworking. He dishes on the inspiration he draws from the baking competitions he hosts and how they help him stay on top of evolving pastry trends. Duff shares behind-the-scenes stories from his new show Super Mega Cakes, where he takes on six elaborate cake builds at once with a limited team. The baker discusses the intense physical and creative challenges of making cakes with moving parts, holograms, and surprising interactive features. He dishes on how his woodworking skills—honed through cake construction—led to his new Etsy shop and passion for toy-making. Duff shares plans for hand-crafted rolling pins and reflects on his lifelong evolution from graffiti artist to cake decorator to woodworker.

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and reflects on why women have excelled in the competition. The chef shares her intense experience joining BBQ Brawl as a first-time captain, calling it the toughest challenge she’s faced, with high stakes, unpredictable elements, and deep emotional investment. She dishes on the camaraderie and competitive spirit among fellow captains Bobby Flay and Antonia Lofaso, and how she mentored her team by encouraging them to play to their strengths. Maneet talks about her new series, Maneet’s Eats, created to simplify Indian cooking with easy, approachable recipes and everyday ingredients. She shares her excitement about bringing Indian flavors to Disney Springs with her restaurant, eet, where dishes like chicken tikka naan pizza help introduce traditional cuisine in a familiar way. Maneet reflects on the evolution of Nashville’s food scene and how her restaurants blend her Indian heritage with Southern influences.

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Antonia Lofaso reflects on her Tournament of Champions win and how her competitive mindset evolved, fueling her return with determination and the drive to outperform previous seasons. The chef shares her confidence going into the competition, drawing strength from her experience and comfort in the high-pressure arena. She recounts the intense final battle with Sara Bradley, breaking down the challenges of the randomizer and her strategy for making sausage under extreme time constraints. Antonia dishes on the emotional moment of victory, finally overcoming a string of near-wins to claim her first major culinary title. The chef details her experience as a new captain on BBQ Brawl, describing the learning curve of balancing coaching and cooking while managing a diverse team. She talks about her camaraderie with fellow captains, her admiration for the show’s production, and the challenges posed by both weather and primal-style cooking tasks.

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