The Dave Chang Show
Chef Dave Chang, founder of Momofuku and host of Netflix's 'Ugly Delicious,' explores a wide range of topics including sports, music, art, film, and food. Each episode features conversations with diverse guests about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities. The show delves into the creative process and personal guilty pleasures, offering an insightful and entertaining look at culture through the lens of a renowned chef.
Episodes
The Next Big Sport with Bryan Curtis and Tate Frazier
Dave made some Korean fried chicken for The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and Tate Frazier, as well as Chris Ying, so it's time to talk sports. But not the usual sports. After discussing what makes a sport a possibility to be a global phenomenon, the four get into a bracket to find which sport might just be the next big thing...and they come up with a new sport that may beat them all.
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Are Grudges and Rivalries...Secret Innovators?
Dave cooks a dish best served hot, Nashville hot chicken, while discussing a dish best served cold...REVENGE. Grudges, rivalries, and some good old-fashioned grievances are talked about in this episode, from how they help us innovate to how long they should last. Also talked about in this episode? Who won the East Coast versus West Coast rap beef, the greatest revenge ever inflicted upon Dave, and
Death, the Best Reason to Live
On today's episode, Dave serves jeon while the discussion centers around an inappropriate dinner topic: death. After a My Opinion is Fact discussing that we need to think about death more, the existence of ghosts, and the greatest obituary Dave has ever read, Dave and Chris talk about death with guests. Calling your friends is discussed, what you can find at an estate sale is revealed, and a rebra
The Best and Worst Ways to Get Around: On Transportation
"Why don't we have flying cars yet? Dave makes his version of the Costco chicken bake for Chris and two guests while they talk about transportation. From their least favorite forms to the ones that are actually scary, the four bring up some pertinent points about how we move from place to place, and what it might look like in the future.
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Hunting Your Own Meat, Jerky, and Octopi are Aliens
Have you ever hunted for your own meat? Maybe you should. Dave serves Chris Ying and two guests some Southeast Asian-inspired pork jerky. They talk about hunting, why Dave and Chris are eating less octopus, and the ever-discussed Second Amendment. Also: are eels snakes?For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle,
Is Optimization...a Bad Thing?
We might be over-optimizing. Dave makes sujebi, hand-torn noodles, for Chris Ying and two guests, and they discuss the potential damage being done by making everything easier. Does suffering build character? Is the journey more important than the destination? Only one way to find out...do the work, take a listen, and don't skip to the end for a summary!For your chance to sit at our counter in Los
Don't Call it a Crisis: Reaching Midlife Clarity
Dave is turning 50, and a midlife crisis is just around the corner. He makes budae-jjigae for Chris Ying and two guests who have undergone some major life changes...and maybe not only when they hit midlife. The four discuss times in life when you have to make a change, why it should maybe be called 'clarity' and not 'crisis', and even discuss getting a motorcycle license - but not getting a motorc
More Money, More Inappropriate Dinner Conversation Pt. 2
Dave and Chris had so much to talk about with our guests that they needed a part two...They talk about why money is so difficult to talk about, as well as field a pitch for a global salary cap, and finally, they wonder how much money would need to be offered to make Chris Ying celibate.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, soci
More Money, More Inappropriate Dinner Conversation
Dave makes million-dollar-bacon BLTs before Dave and Chris go through a money-themed MOIF, which reveals some wild secrets from Dave's childhood. Then, they start getting into that ever-uncomfortable topic with two dining guests: money.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself.
Money and Gambling It Away with Joe House and Cousin Sal
Dave makes spicy pork burgers for his friends Chris Ying, Joe House, and Cousin Sal. While they indulge, they talk about that taboo subject of money, and, of course, get into some MOIFs and debates about gambling too. They also discuss the price they'd need to truly be the masters of their domains.Check out the Ringer Wise Guys to hear more from Sal and Joe: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts
And They Were Roommates...
Dave cooks up some carbonara for Chris Ying and his guests, a couple of roommates and partners, Baldwin and Amanda. They talk about bad roommates they've had, the rules of being a roommate, and, most importantly, who cleans the bathroom. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself
Are Pajama Wearers or Naked Sleepers the Weird Ones?
Dave makes his version of fideos and talks all things sleep with Chris Ying and his guests Jamie and Dustin. After a MOIF, they answer questions like: Do you sleep naked or with pajamas? What's your bedtime routine? Dustin uses WHAT as a pillow? Dave also pitches his idea for sleep clinics where they give you a good night's sleep...and tries to bring up Ying's CPAP machine as much as possible.For
Cheating VS Innovating: The Fine Line
Dave "makes" an ice-cold pasta dish for two guests, Steven and Raihan, before diving into what is cheating and what isn't. They talk about whether cheating is inherently bad, the greatest cheaters of all time, and what the new name for cheating should be. From relationships to board games, no cheating is safe in this episode... and Chris Ying reveals a deep secret from his past.For your chance to
Is Going to College Worth It?
Dave makes dosirak, a Korean lunch meal, and talks about college with Chris Ying and guests Steve and Allen, one of whom went, and one who didn't. Is it worth going to? What would you have done differently if you went back to being 18 years old? What will it look like in the future? They talk about all of this and more, with some MOIFs about college cafeterias and wearing college gear.For your cha
Bathing Suits are Underwear, Air Conditioning is Necessary, and Other Heat Wave Debates
On this hot day, Dave and Producer David are joined with Jeff, Hui, and Kylon at the counter for some...hot soup? Dave explains why he likes to fight fire with fire, the group debates if ice cream is really what you want on a hot day, and some other big heat wave topics are discussed, and answers landed on.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com
Do You Wash Your Feet in the Shower?
Dave and Chris talk and laugh with Andrew, a comedy writer, while hearing some great stories: from new lessons about washing feet to getting a "bravo!" to a tryst in a cat shelter. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Super Bowl Pressure and Football Hygiene Habits with Kyle Van Noy
Dave feeds two-time Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy, who talks about handling pressure on the biggest stages, what it's like in an NFL locker room from a hygiene perspective, and his own personal secret to keep bad odor away.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo,
Handling Life's Pressures: Work Pressure, Peer Pressure, and Pressure from Yourself
Dave serves a refreshing melon salad to guests while discussing high-pressure situations, peer pressure, and advice for younger selves on how to handle the pressure of asking someone out. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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How Bad Must Everything Have Smelled 250 Years Ago?
Dave serves old-fashioned spoonbread and talks to guests about what life must have been like 250 years ago, leading to discussions about personal hygiene, when to move out, and whether dating and sex might actually have better back then. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself
Noodle Shop Shorts: How to Handle Picky-Eating Children
Dave meets someone who worked at an iconic restaurant, but in an unusual way...they also talk about picky eaters, and how being a parent can involve some bribery.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodle Shop Shorts: TV is the New Books?
Dave talks with content creator Ronit Halmos and finds out how online restaurant reviews work, and that while some old habits are back again, some are really gone. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. Learn more about Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/roniteatssss
Noodle Shop Shorts: To Chase Money or To Chase Happiness
Dave serves noodles and hears what it is like to work in an emergency room and the skills that might be useful in both the ER and a kitchen job.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodle Shop Shorts: Knowing When to Move On
Dave makes ginger-scallion noodles and talks about competition amongst partners, as well as when and how to move on from a project. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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How Long Would You Wait for Your Spouse to Come Home?
Dave serves Greek-inspired food and asks Odyssey-inspired questions: what you would like to forget, what lies you've told, and more.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/CHAN
Noodle Shop Shorts: Your Dad Will Be Mad Either Way
Dave serves a guest who has questions about dealing with her dad on the future of the family business.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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How Patriotic Are You?
Dave makes coleslaw and hot dogs his way while talking to guests about feeling patriotic, fashion choices as you get older, and playing with fireworks.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodle Shop Shorts: Bad Things People Do in Saunas
Dave's guest is angry about sauna etiquette.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodle Shop Shorts: What if Ed Sheeran Was in a Ska Band?
Dave talks with a guest who is in a ska band and whose bandmates aren't sure Ed Sheeran is "their sound."For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and something that you'd like to discuss with Dave. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodle Shop Shorts: The Guy Afraid of Nothing...Except Disappointing His Friends
Dave advises a guest on their worries that their friends will be disappointed if he tries something new.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and something that you'd like to discuss with Dave. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodle Shop Shorts: Are You Too Old to Wear Japanese Denim?
Dave feeds a guest who works at the local fancy denim store, and Dave wonders if he is cool enough to wear Japanese denim.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, something on your mind that you'd like to discuss with Dave, and any other pertinent details. Learn more about 3sixteen: https://www.3sixteen.com/Wi
Noodle Shop Shorts: Dave Tries to Guess a Patron's Job
Dave tries to guess what a guest does for a living as she eats some cold noodles.For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, something on your mind that you'd like to discuss with Dave, and any other pertinent details. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.
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Noodles at the Counter: Talking Work with Old and New Friends
Dave makes two noodle dishes to serve some friends at the counter, although he only ends up happy with one. With his spicy noodles the winner, Dave serves surprise friend guests as well as guests who wrote in to join us. They talk about work, from sustained creativity to how much work they actually do, to loving your workplace, and…US citizenship? For your chance to si
Lyonnaise Salad, Bacon Vinaigrette, Chicken Drippings, and Thai Bird Chilies
Dave makes a warm vinaigrette in his version of a Lyonnaise salad using a tip he learned in his earlier cooking days: using drippings. He makes a roast chicken vinaigrette, as well as a bacon dressing that his brother used to make for him. He talks about frisée, poaching eggs, and how to crisp up limp roast chicken skin in the oven.Chris Ying joins him at the end for a little friendly competition
Nothing Fancy Pt. 2: Burgers, Education, Restaurant Shifts, and "The Real LA"
Dave griddles up some burgers and fries some hot chips as he's joined by some special guests he's known for over a decade, and some new guests he's known for under an hour. They talk about education, how restaurants have changed, what belongs on a burger, and "The Real LA."To potentially sit at our counter, reach out to tickets@majordomomedia.com with some information about yourself and why you sh
Nothing Fancy: Burgers, Sauce, Graduation, and New Friends
Dave serves burgers and hot chips to some old pals and some new pals in a new iteration of the Dave Chang Show. He talks with these friends about whether burgers are better plain or with sauce on them, if graduation is necessary, and about dogs. To potentially sit at the counter, reach out to tickets@majordomomedia.com with some information about yourself and why you should sit at the counter. May
French Vinaigrettes, Summer Salad, Emulsification and Xanthan Gum, and an Onion Competition
After being inspired by our 70/30 lean-to-fat ratio in our recent burger episode, and a desire not to turn on the stove in the summer heat, Dave makes a 30/70 ratio for a great vinaigrette and a lovely salad.
Dave makes a few versions of vinaigrettes, explains how to pick your lettuces for a salad, the science behind emulsification, and a vinaigrette hack. He also uses a surprise teaching tool
Intimacy, Friendship, a BaoHaus Dish Rundown, and New Novel 'Come Undone' with Eddie Huang
Dave has Eddie Huang, author of 'Come Undone', co-host of Canal Street Dreams, and chef, on the show for a conversation that is funny, vulnerable, and illuminating.
They talk about their friendship and its complicated beginnings, Eddie's move back to New York City, and the return of Eddie's restaurant, Baohaus.
Dave and Eddie also run through some Baohaus dishes and talk about the dishes' in
American Chef Ultimate Team, Whataburger and Regional Fast Food, and an Ask Dave
Dave puts together an all-star team: his starting 11 for if there was an American team in a Chef World Bowl. Difficult decisions are made, lots of incredible and important American chefs are discussed, and a roster is created, which Dave almost immediately regrets.
He also answers an Ask Dave about his appearances on cooking competition shows as a judge, and if he would join as a contestant.
World Bowl of Chicken and a Dinner Delivery Party with Chris Ying and Marc Johnson
Dave is unable to cook today, so he got some friends, Chris Ying and Marc Johnson, to join him in the inaugural World Bowl: a bracket tournament to decide the best dishes around the world (in a surely not entirely comprehensive way). Today's bracket focuses on the world's great chicken dishes...Dave, Chris, and Marc also compete in a Dinner Delivery Party, each ordering delivery and trying to win
The Most Delicious Lean-to-Fat Ratio for Meat, Grinding Meat at Home, and a Bold Prediction
Dave makes the supposedly ideal lean-to-fat ratio burger, a 70/30 blend...and it proves to be true!The ratio serves as a route for deliciousness, but it isn't found in that many grocery stores, which more commonly have 90/10 or 80/20. Dave delves into the history behind this and predicts that the 70/30 blend may be coming back. He grinds his own blend and makes a delicious cheeseburger for himself
DCS Creative Lab: Gnocchi
Dave makes a dish from his past, Marco Canora's gnocchi from his days at Hearth. It's been over 20 years, but Dave can still remember the kitchen like it was yesterday.
Food serves as time travel, taking him back in time as he makes this 2-ingredient dish and a beurre monté.
Grateful for his time there and reminiscing on what he learned, Dave also does a lot of work with only 2 ingredients,
South Beach Steak, Steakhouse Sides, Coco Bread, and Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Udonis Haslem
Dave makes a 'South Beach' steak and pairs it with coco-bread-Parker House rolls, a wedge salad, a baked potato, and more for Udonis Haslem, NBA on Prime Studio Analyst.
Dave and UD talk about UD's diet transformation before the NBA, Heat culture, becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable, and parenting kids who play sports.
They also discuss the cities NBA players love to go to, and the
DCS Prep: Steakhouse Sides
Dave has a guest coming in soon (like, 2 hours soon), and he's got a lot to get done in a short period of time. He's got salad to make, potatoes to bake, dry rubs to blend, and bread to tend!Watch Dave set up his mise en place, prep, and make some of these delicious dishes as he tries to stay out of the weeds...and give some good tips on cooking steakhouse sides.Check out our episode with Chris Yo
DCS Impromptu Creative Lab: Conch Salad and Kartoffelklösse, German Potato Dumplings
Dave preps two fairly unfamiliar dishes for an upcoming shoot: a conch salad and makes kartoffelklösse, German potato dumplings. He learns on the job as he makes these, as well as talks about the dark art of sandbagging, why a food mill is superior to a ricer, and a recent sleep issue.Dave also remembers that he's making the potato dumplings for TV, so he makes some adjustments once he realizes th
DCS Creative Lab: Steakhouse Sides
Dave practices some steakhouse sides that he'll be serving to an upcoming guest. From a wedge salad to double-stuffed potatoes to creamed spinach, he knows the steakhouse classics, and he's getting them ready.He also reveals a secret to a great steak sauce, which may be unexpected.Dave takes some of his wedge salad ingredients and sautés the iceberg lettuce as well... and declares it king of lettu
Steak, Rösti, Béarnaise, a Dave Chang Show Combine, and the NFL Draft with Todd McShay and Steve Muench
It's NFL draft week, and Dave is making a steak, rösti, tomato-onion salad, and more for The McShay Show team, Todd McShay, NFL Draft Analyst & Host, and Steve Muench, Co-Host. The three talk about how to analyze talent on the football field and in the kitchen, the mindset it takes to be great, and whether using analytics has gone too far or not far enough.Todd and Steve also compete in the first
Tteokgalbi, Hoe-deopbap, Role Models, and K-Everything with Daniel Dae Kim
Dave makes tteokgalbi, a delicious beef dish, and hoe-deopbap, a tasty fish-and-rice dish, for his guest, Daniel Dae Kim, Host & Executive Producer of K-EVERYTHING. The pair talks about role models and representation, Daniel's career path, and their roots as Korean Americans.Dave and Daniel also discuss Busan and seafood, the next benchmarks they hope to see in their respective industries, and a b
DCS Creative Lab: Hamburg + Mayo Salad Sandwiches
Dave tests out some Yoshoku-style dishes of potato salad, egg salad, and hamburg steak for upcoming guests. The hamburg steak gets a makeover with panko-crusting, which leads to a sando worth singing for.
He discusses the 70/30 rule of meat to fat ratio, homemade mayonnaise and emulsions, and explains binchotan.
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The Masters Food and Championship Dinner, #1 Mystery of the Year, and Plating with Chris Ying
Dave is at the Masters again, but this time a mystery is afoot. Dave and Chris Ying talk through potential solutions to the case, and decide on one not to Dave's liking.What is to Dave's liking is the food at the Masters, as well as how screen-free the experience it is. With no phones allowed, it's one of the few places where everyone is truly in the moment.They close with an Ask Dave regarding le
Gluten-Free Schnitzel, Game Shows, Korean Traits, and Parenting with Mina Kimes
Dave has his friend, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, on the show, and he makes one of her favorite dishes in Los Angeles, a schnitzel...but with an even more L.A. twist: making it gluten-free.He also prepares an accompanying lemon purée and chicken soup, as well as some cabbage for a tonkatsu-esque twist.The duo talks about their disparate celebrity game show experiences, their shared and differing K
DCS Lab: Schnitzel Take 2
Dave wasn't thrilled with the results of his last take on schnitzel with a salsa-seca crust, so it's time to revise. This time, Dave takes schnitzel inspired by a Los Angeles restaurant and makes it even more Los Angeles-inspired by making it gluten-free.He also makes a delicious lemon puree as a pairing, as well as crispy cabbage, as one might see with a tonkatsu. Dave makes a bulldog sauce as we
Tteok Mandu Guk, Traitors, and Being Korean American Today with Eric Nam
It's a steaming hot day, but Dave makes a celebratory dish of tteok mandu guk, a Korean rice cake and dumpling soup, for his guest, singer and actor Eric Nam.They discuss being Korean American today and how much has changed since they were young, their Korean language proficiency, and, of course, Eric's recent stint on Traitors.Dave and Eric talk about their favorite Korean foods, how great bancha
Braised Tofu, A5 Wagyu Steak, Aging, and Laughter with Joel McHale
Dave cooks a protein-focused dish for a "master of meat": actor, comedian, & host Joel McHale...but Dave doesn't cook red meat like Joel may be used to.
After having some of Dave's delicious Wu's Garden-inspired braised tofu, Joel hops (literally) into the kitchen to make a gorgeous Miyazaki A5 wagyu steak.
Amongst the cooking, Dave and Joel debate how often you should eat meat, talk about g
Hot and Sour Egg Drop Soup, Cooking with Lemons, and Iterating on Dishes with Marc Johnson
Dave completes his Greek avgolemono-to-Chinese sour egg drop soup journey with a final iteration of lemony chicken soup. He makes it for a friend of the show, culinary consultant on Dinner Time Live, Marc Johnson.Marc and Dave talk about the process of getting a dish from its initial to its final version, how they met, Marc's career path, and Marc's recent marathon.They also compare their differen
DCS Creative Lab: Sour Egg Drop Soup and Tteok Mandu Guk
In this DCS Creative Lab session, Dave tests two dishes that will make their way to the counter soon for future guests. Dave further iterates on a dish he served to Chris Bianco, the Greek lemon-and-chicken-based avgolemono. Now, he's taking it to China for a version of sour egg drop soup. Dave also pivots a dish to an impromptu tteok mandu guk, a Korean rice cake and dumpling soup.How will these
Avgolemono, Chicken and Rice, and Caesar Salad With Chris Bianco
Dave tries his hand at a Greek dish, avgolemono, and turns it into 3 dishes for a surprise drop-in guest, chef-owner of BIANCO restaurants, Chris Bianco.
They talk about pressure cookers, the ultimate Italian soups, and lemon-forward food, amongst other topics.
Dave finishes with an idea to take this dish from Greece to another country in a future episode.
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DCS Creative Lab: Braised Tofu and Schnitzel
On this DCS Creative Lab, Dave tests dishes that might make their way to the counter soon for future guests.
He tests out a braised tofu dish that he plans to serve to a big carnivore. Dave also tests out a chicken schnitzel based on an L.A. hot spot, but with his own salsa-seca-inspired twist.
Find out how each dish turns out, and tune in to upcoming episodes to see how he changed and impro
The Best French Fries at Home, New Mexico Green Chile Stew, and Food Science With Chef Chris Young
Dave makes a version of New Mexico green chile stew for his friend, chef and scientist Chris Young.
Chris also walks Dave through how to make the best french fries at home—from the freezer!
Dave and Chris talk about their mindsets regarding the intersection of food and science, what they look for in restaurants now that they're older, and taking creative risks.
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Oxtails, "Chicken 66," and Science With Krishna Choudhary, PhD, and Lester Nare of the From First Principles Podcast
Dave makes Jamaican oxtails and "Chicken 66," an amalgamation of Chicken 65 and chilli chicken, for two smart guests: Lester Nare and physicist Krishna Choudhary, cohosts of one of his favorite podcasts, From First Principles.
They talk about how they began their journeys in science, formed a friendship, and found a podcast format that works for both them and the layperson listener.
They als
Succotash Meets Spätzle, Doing Media as a Chef, and Dave's Favorite Chili
Dave talks about his first experiences with TV and media as a chef and how that indirectly led to Lucky Peach.
Dave then MacGyver's off-the-cuff, making a dish of succotash and spätzle, and inadvertently finding a cultural link between them and Brunswick stew.
He finishes by answering an Ask Dave about his favorite chili pepper.
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Dave's Trip to Paris, Great Meals He Had, and Cooking from Scratch
Dave has returned from a lovely trip to Paris and has plenty to say about it.
He talks about where he ate, such as the incredible Maison Sota, which he thinks deserves more praise, and the great Bruno Verjus, with Bruno's unique story. Dave also discusses where he didn't get to eat, but would love to support.
Dave also talks about how Paris is changing before he answers an Ask Dave about coo
Italian Sunday Dinner, Betting, and Inappropriate Dinner Conversations With Cousin Sal
Dave makes an Italian Sunday dinner of braciola and red sauce for "Cousin Sal" Iacono, sports gambling enthusiast and prankster. Dave also surprises Sal with two dishes that Dave didn't make, including his favorite sandwich in Los Angeles.
The duo discusses a buffet's worth of topics, from GLP-1s to sandwiches, sports betting to why Vegas is struggling, and hot dog–eating contests.
They fini
Chicken Divan, Being Curious, and Meaningful Dishes With Cord Jefferson
Dave makes an incredibly unlikely dish for him to make: a casserole.
Dave has Oscar and Emmy-winning writer/director Cord Jefferson as his guest and makes chicken divan to try to bring him back to his childhood. The duo talk their recent trip to Las Vegas together, Cord's unusual route to where he is today, and their philosophies on failure and success.
They talk about maintaining a worldly
Gumbo, New Orleans, and a Pop Quiz With a Surprise Familiar Guest
Dave made a special gumbo recipe for a guest ... but got a different guest than he bargained for, and one he knows very well.
He and his new guest talk off the cuff about the differences between jambalaya and gumbo, discuss how New Orleans has the most distinct food culture of any U.S. city, and debate which city best represents the food of the South, all while acknowledging a lack of expertise
Shabu-Shabu, the Great Chef Corey Lee and Benu, and Chris Ying
Dave turns a solo episode into a shabu-shabu meal with our pal Chris Ying.
They talk about the beauty of dishes like shabu-shabu, whether they like fish balls, and how Dave makes a delicious sauce for the dish.
The duo then talks about Dave's recent trip to San Francisco, Chef Corey Lee and his restaurants, and both the admiration and ire Corey causes in Dave... for being so dang good.
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Breakfast Burritos, Clay Pot Rice, Filming Food, and Finding a New Angle With David Ma
Dave has director and filmmaker David Ma in the studio, who is known for his amazing work with food on-screen.
Dave makes an unusual pairing of delicious dishes for David: a breakfast burrito and clay pot rice. See if he can nail them both ... or neither?
The duo discusses how David Ma made the leap from advertising to filmmaking, as well as how he innovated his personal style of shooting fo
Dried Squid: The Next Big Thing (After the Next Big Thing)
Dave makes a quick snack that you might see more and more often in the coming years: dried squid.
He talks about the rising amount of cephalopods in the ocean, discusses the specific umami and texture of squid, and ponders whether it might be coming to more and more grocery store shelves near you.
He also answers an Ask Dave about London eating and general dining strategy when on a short tri
Chinese Chicken Salad and Inappropriate Dinner Conversations With Chris Ying and David Meyer
Dave is joined by friend of the show and host of Recipe Club Chris Ying and producer (young) David Meyer.
Dave serves a Chinese chicken salad and some leftover jangjorim. Then the trio dives into some real Inappropriate Dinner Conversations in a new game version that reveals a lot about the three contestants.
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Jangjorim, Balance, and a Dream Last Meal Rotation
Dave cooks jangjorim, a Korean braised dish usually served as a side, but that Dave thinks could be an entree and a star.
He also discusses how to know when rice is properly washed, as well as the difference between mu radish and daikon (amongst other Korean and Japanese foods).
Dave finishes the episode by answering an Ask Dave about who he would want as company for his dream last meal an
Potato Jeon, or Which Foods Hold Value to Us
Dave makes a delicious, two-ingredient dish that he hasn't had since he was a child: potato jeon.
Along the way, he makes a second unusual potato dish that his grandmother loved, talks about both of his grandmothers, and reflects on the value we place on certain foods—and how much the value is shaped by our personal experiences.
Dave closes with an Ask Dave about when servers don't write down yo
Dry-Aged vs. Wet-Aged Steak, "The Secret," and the American Chef Pantheon With Bill Simmons
Dave is joined by the Podfather himself, the founder and CEO of The Ringer, Bill Simmons.
Dave makes steaks that challenge Bill's wet-aged vs. dry-aged opinions, and then they discuss his "secret to basketball," which applies to much more than just sports—and explains Bill's unique ability to find and foster talent, as well as predict future trends.
They finish with a discussion of the top five
The Los Angeles Fires, Lettuce Cup Memories, and New York vs. L.A. With Jacob Soboroff
Dave is joined by Jacob Soboroff, MS Now senior correspondent and author of the book 'Firestorm.'
Dave makes a lettuce cup dish that takes Jacob back to his past, and then they discuss the Los Angeles fires, which are the subject of Jacob's new book, as well as his personal experiences having grown up in the area.
They finish with a MOIF comparing Los Angeles and New York in myriad ways.
Tteokbokki Three Ways and Soft-Chewy Texture
Dave makes tteokbokki, a classic and delicious Korean street food, three different ways. He talks about the genius of how the dish is served, how gnocchi may have opened a pathway to tteok acceptance in America, and his love for soft-chewy texture, with hopes it might someday be as beloved by American diners as it is by him. He also answers an Ask Dave about his "broke chef" days.
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Truly Tasting Through Plain White Rice
Dave makes one of his favorite dishes, one he is still trying to truly taste: a plain bowl of white rice. He talks about trying to train his palate to tune out all of the noise, with plain white rice serving as his guide. Dave also asks whether the Michelin Guide, the world, or even he himself is learning and listening enough to decree what is good and worth rewarding.Who would have thought we cou
Paris and Global Food Trends With Noelle Cornelio
Dave is joined by friend of the podcast Noelle, partner at Majordomo Media, as he cooks her a meaningful dish that she did not know he was going to make. They talk about Paris (related to the dish), changes in the global dining scene, and some necessary improvements on the rules of sharing food.
Watch the last episode Noelle was featured on: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33aFBsLNTYouk1GewCjR
Sugar Snap Peas and Simplicity
Dave cooks a deceivingly simple dish that he had years ago, as served by Chef Mark Ladner. Dave relays that this sugar snap pea dish really impacted himself and his future. He also talks seasonality of ingredients, maturing beyond knowing what you can do into deciding what you should do, and modern art.
Listen to our podcast episode with Mark Ladner: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-ch
Beloved Dogs and Living in the Present
Dave shares what he's learned about living in the moment from his dog Seve, who is sick. He makes his (and, more importantly, Seve's) favorite dog food recipe, while talking about their time together, as well as a bit about those topics we should all talk about more: mortality, loss, and love.
Host: Dave Chang
Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer
Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O’Keeffe
Snacking and Serving Sizes With Chris Ying
It's the holidays, and we're planning on snacking to celebrate. Dave is joined by our pal Chris Ying to talk about their snack habits, discuss the lie that is serving sizes, and cook the easiest and most delicious pasta recipe. They also discuss the masterful maneuver that was rebranding frosting. After a guessing game, the two have an in-depth response to an Ask Dave about when to move on from yo
50 Episodes of Dinner Time Live: Poulet en Vessie
Dave is joined by Marc Johnson and Andrew Miller, friends of the show and culinary producers of Dinner Time Live, as they test a dish for Dinner Time Live's 50th episode. They test a poulet en vessie in a variety of forms, one of which may or may not have made it to the real episode on Netflix. While they test pig bladders and chicken, they talk about their favorite dishes from three seasons and 5
Soufflés and Time Travel
Dave gives a lesson involving balloons and the science of a soufflé rising, then he makes two soufflés. He talks about how the soufflé is a dish of time travel, how science helped him improve as a chef, and how the term "molecular gastronomy" was a mistake. At the end, he has some guests show up to eat his soufflés ... but will they make it before the soufflés collapse? Watch to find out!
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