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Recipe Club

The Ringer 117 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

This season, Recipe Club goes to the movies! Dave Chang, Chris Ying, and a cast of special guests scrutinize the culinary cameos you can’t get out of your head. They go deep on why these scenes stick with us, why they make us hungry, and what they get right (and wrong) about eating.

Episodes

Talking Tarantino with Chris Ryan
Talking Tarantino with Chris Ryan Oct 14, 2026 4208 Quentin Tarantino is the greatest food director of all time, full stop. Chris Ryan of The Watch joins Dave and Chris to argue the case, from the diner scenes in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' to the mac and cheese in 'Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,' to the frozen margaritas that keep turning up across his movies. To fuel the conversation, Ying makes nachos in honor of 'Death Proof' and his
Jiggly Jello With Solid Wiggles' Jena Derman and Jack Schramm
Jiggly Jello With Solid Wiggles' Jena Derman and Jack Schramm Oct 7, 2026 4200 Is jello boring? Is it sexy? Can it be both? Jack Schramm and Jena Derman of the cocktail jelly company Solid Wiggles join Chris in the Recipe Club clubhouse to wobble through jello's many movie cameos, from the classic 'Jurassic Park' scene to 'Airplane,' 'Wuthering Heights,' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding.' Jack and Jena also show us how to make Blue Hawaii cocktail jellies inspired by 'Blue Crus
Lord of the Rings' With Joanna Robinson
Lord of the Rings' With Joanna Robinson Sep 30, 2026 4704 Pedo mello a minno! Grab your axes, bows, chicken salt, and lembas bread, because it's time to set out for Middle-Earth. At long last, Dave Chang reveals just how deep his Tolkien love runs. Chris makes lembas (scones) and fries up some salt pork and tomatoes. And special guest expert Joanna Robinson (House of R, The Prestige TV Podcast) guides us to the very fires of Mordor. Discover Extra Vir
Joyful Food Documentaries With Morgan Neville
Joyful Food Documentaries With Morgan Neville Sep 23, 2026 4467 According to today's guest, Academy Award–winning documentarian Morgan Neville, there are basically two types of food documentaries: the ones about how food is killing us, and the ones about how food brings us life. Today we're (thankfully) looking at the latter ('Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers,' 'I Like Killing Flies,' and 'El Bulli: Cooking in Progress'). David Chang hadn't seen any of them be
Naughty Kid Food Fantasies With Andy Hearnden
Naughty Kid Food Fantasies With Andy Hearnden Sep 16, 2026 3298 Beloved chef Andy Hearnden (Andy Cooks) joins Chris to find out what happens when you let a bunch of kids eat whatever they want. In 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971), it means a lot of candy. In 'Hook' (1991), it means turkey legs and colored goop. The boys discuss whether the movie version of Charlie Bucket is hungry enough, cook oxtail and cabbage soup, and share their most private
Food Movie Fantasy Draft
Food Movie Fantasy Draft Sep 9, 2026 4803 In honor of the NFL season's imminent return, we've brought the boys from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show (Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck) into the Recipe Club clubhouse to conduct our first ever Food Movie Fantasy Draft. Come for the rapid-fire selection of cinema's greatest chefs, restaurants, drinking scenes, and food-related quotes. Stay for a Sichuan chicken wing eating race,
Eating on the Road With Sherry Cola
Eating on the Road With Sherry Cola Sep 2, 2026 3357 This week we're eating in the car, on the car, and sort of near the car with the hilarious comedian and actor Sherry Cola. What's the best food to eat while driving? What's a diva cup? Is 'Footloose' a dance movie or a gritty social commentary? You'll find all the answers in this episode, plus an explanation for why Chris is only a wannabe Chinese person, and a recipe for road dogs from Dave Chang
'Star Wars' With Bobby Moynihan
'Star Wars' With Bobby Moynihan Aug 26, 2026 3884 There's a Jedi in the Recipe Club clubhouse this week. Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob) is here with Chris and Dave to unpack every detail of the food and drinks in the 'Star Wars' universe. While the gang is petrified that the 'Star Wars' fan base will pounce on any mistake, there's no mistaking the deliciousness of this week's recipe. Inspired by 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' Chris bakes a meatloaf, the
'The Founder' With Dave and Chris
'The Founder' With Dave and Chris Aug 19, 2026 2835 Dave Chang and Chris Ying rewatch 'The Founder' (2016). The McDonald's origin story sends them headfirst down a rabbit hole of self-examination. Are they artistic purists or capitalist pigs? Is it too late to change their ways? How many McDonald's cheeseburgers can two men eat in one podcast? Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Hosts: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Jesse Aron,
Wine Country Bachelor Party With Jon Gabrus
Wine Country Bachelor Party With Jon Gabrus Aug 12, 2026 6166 Warm Champagne. Ostrich steak Diane. Tales from Oktoberfest. This episode has it all. Chris welcomes comedian Jon Gabrus to the clubhouse to discuss bachelor parties, wine, and the movie 'Sideways.' And thanks to Ryan Bailey, one of the country's best sommeliers, the boys get to do it while drinking some fine wine. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying P
Burgers with Mallory Rubin
Burgers with Mallory Rubin Aug 5, 2026 3632 Chris and Dave welcome Mallory Rubin to the clubhouse to discuss the burger scenes in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Avengers,' and unpack the hold burgers have on American culture. Dave also serves his "greatest milkshake ever" while learning about Mallory's deeply impressive/troubling ice cream-eating habits. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Corn
'The Taste of Things' with Dave and Chris
'The Taste of Things' with Dave and Chris Jul 29, 2026 2968 Dave Chang tries to convince Chris Ying to watch his favorite food film of all time: 'The Taste of Things' (2023). Chris then tries to convince Dave that his favorite food movie is straight-up porn. They settle their debate over delicious bowls of pot-au-feu.Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoPr

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