The "Croffle" Gone Bad -- Clinton's Puff Pastry Experiment

It's Monday appetizer day, but things get messy fast. Clinton blames Nick for convincing him to try the "viral" croffle trend—croissant dough in a waffle maker—and immediately regrets every buttery, failed attempt. The gang debates whether "viral" now just means "bad food that looks good," while Carla insists on finding the silver lining (and the cinnamon sugar).

Michael tries to talk sense into Clinton ("just bake the damn croissant"), but the chaos spirals into discussions about Peloton instructors, phone call etiquette, and Clinton's terrifying voicemail greeting. Later, the trio dive into aging, hair loss, menopause vs. andropause, and the weird comfort of losing body hair as eyesight fades.

By the time the puff pastry "waffles" come out of the iron, the kitchen smells like redemption—and sugar. The team discovers that the croffle may actually be better as a quick dessert than an appetizer. Add ice cream, chocolate syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon, and you've got something your grandkids would love (even if your cohosts roll their eyes).

The episode wraps with a brand-new Fan Mail segment featuring real listener questions about sweet omelets and cutting boards, plus Clinton's personal giveaway—a vintage "Wear Something Cute & Don't Take Any Crap" mug from his What Not To Wear days.

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🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Cold open & chaos begins

01:00 – Fall weather + Clinton's geography corner

03:00 – "Nick's fault" and the Croffle experiment

06:00 – Voicemail etiquette & cranky confessions

08:00 – The croffle redemption arc

11:00 – "Can you braise short ribs in a pumpkin?"

12:00 – Sponsor shoutouts (Frontgate, All-Clad)

13:00 – Body hair, aging, and andropause

17:00 – Couples and bad gift stories

20:00 – The puff pastry waffle reveal

23:00 – New segment: Fan Mail (sweet omelets & cutting boards)

27:00 – Menopause vs. andropause

29:00 – Giveaway: Clinton's vintage mug

31:00 – Wrap-up + Wednesday tease (Christian Petroni guest)

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Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation—served loud.

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