Published Jun 9, 2022

The Shake-Up At Disney, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and Gail Simmons on This Season of 'Top Chef'

Explore the intersection of entertainment and industry as Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald dissect the significant shake-up at Disney and its impact on streaming, critique 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' for its lack of innovative storytelling, and gain culinary insights from Gail Simmons on the evolving world of 'Top Chef.'

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The Shake-Up At Disney, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and Gail Simmons on This Season of 'Top Chef'

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