The Dave Chang Show podcast

The Dave Chang Show

Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.

Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.

 

#488

Underrated/Overrated: ’90s Edition, Book Tours, and How to Menu: Kopitiam With Rachel Khong

Dave is joined by Chris Ying and Rachel Khong to discuss Rachel’s latest novel, 'Real Americans,' and her upcoming book tour. The trio then play Underrated/Overrated with ’90s trends before going into a How to Menu of Kopitiam in New York’s Lower East Side. Topics covered include learning parents’ stories as an Asian American, Dave’s love of 'The Matrix,' and the culinary definition of a foam. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Rachel Khong Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:30

Yesterday


#487

Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting

Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode covering the principles behind effective plating and Dave’s theory on Masters Champions Dinners, plus the one menu item that determines whether you are (allegedly) an unpopular champion. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

45 MINS

45:33

18 Apr 2024


#486

Pizza Potluck and Buy or Sell With Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt

Dave is joined by Chris Ying and friends of the show Kelly Meinhardt and Chris Bianco. The group discusses what they’d bring to a hypothetical pizza and pasta potluck before getting into a game of Buy or Sell. Topics include the proposed Apple home robot, hot food vending machines, and the future of sugar (and sugar substitutes). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:23

15 Apr 2024


#485

Discussing Momofuku Chili Crunch, With Marguerite Mariscal

Dave is joined by Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal to talk about challenges and next steps with the name “chili crunch.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:04

12 Apr 2024


#484

Reservation Cancellation, and the Glory of an All-You-Can-Eat French Buffet | My Opinion is Fact

Dave and Chris Ying discuss the pros and cons of charging a cancellation fee for reservations, three alternative things they would have done in college, and Dave’s fixation on an all-you-can-eat French buffet. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

44 MINS

44:02

08 Apr 2024


#483

Seasoning Do’s and Don’ts and How to Menu at Town Hearth

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss some principles of seasoning and eating at bachelor/bachelorette parties. The two get into a How to Menu at Dallas chophouse Town Hearth before getting into a match of Culinary Arbitrage. Restaurants featured include: San Francisco Greek specialist Kokkari Estiatorio, Nashville's casual fine-dining hotspot Hathorne, and Southern California Korean cold noodle specialist Mo Ran Gak. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:59

04 Apr 2024


#482

Primary Source: Beef With Katie Flannery

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss three things they look for in oysters. The two then get into a new segment, Primary Source, where they hear from experts in sourcing various foods, starting with beef with Flannery Beef COO Katie Flannery. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Katie Flannery Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:21

01 Apr 2024


#481

Dave’s Michelin Guide Tip, Dads: Eating Clean, and Restaurant Weight Classes | Ask Dave

Chris Ying joins Dave for a 'Dave Chang Show' After Dark as Dave answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics, including how he uses the Michelin Guide, trying to eat clean as a dad, and his three “restaurant weight classes.” Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:23

28 Mar 2024


#480

OG Moves at a Korean BBQ and the Legacy of David Bouley

Dave is joined by Euno Lee to discuss the legacy of David Bouley and a step-by-step guide on how to impress the staff at a Korean BBQ with the perfect order. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Euno Lee Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

54 MINS

54:58

25 Mar 2024


#479

Quantifying Cooking Performance, and How to Menu: Musso & Frank’s Grill

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss attempts to quantify the performance of cooks, both at the restaurant and industry level. Chris then asks Dave how to menu at Musso & Frank’s Grill in Los Angeles. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

56 MINS

56:15

21 Mar 2024


#478

Dave’s Ideal Restaurant Setup, and Planning Menus for 'Dinner Time Live'

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss what happens behind the scenes, menu conception, and Dave’s ideal restaurant setup ahead of their next episode of 'Dinner Time Live.' Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

39 MINS

39:36

18 Mar 2024


#477

The Donut Dessert Origin Story and the Worst Season Finales in TV | Dave After Dark

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a 'Dave Chang Show' After Dark. In this episode, Dave discusses a possible theory around the final season of 'Game of Thrones,' another theory about 'Road House,' and the origin story of the donut dessert made famous on 'Dinner Time Live.' Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Mar 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:46

14 Mar 2024


#476

Unspoken Rules of Korean BBQ, Everybody’s a Back Expert, and Yelping the Yelpers

Dave reports from Mexico and is joined (remotely) by Chris, where the duo discuss going to the doctor’s office, Korean BBQ, and Yelping Yelpers. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:49

11 Mar 2024


#475

Oscar Predictions and Movie Theater Snack Draft With Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt

Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt join Dave for a movie-themed episode. Kelly and Dave go down their Oscar predictions, and the three of them and Euno get into a Movie Theater Concession Stand Draft. Host: Dave Chang Guests: Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

44 MINS

44:50

07 Mar 2024


#474

So You Wanna … Be a Seed-Stage Investor? With Steve Jang

So You Wanna … Be a Seed-Stage Investor? With Steve Jang Dave is joined by seed-stage investor and executive producer Steve Jang to talk about Steve’s background, his early investments, and life in San Francisco. Other topics discussed include Korean culture and how the adoption of technology can drive unintended changes in other industries. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Steve Jang Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:57

04 Mar 2024


#473

The Magic Tap, Platonic Ideal of a Breakfast Burrito, and Jollibee Spaghetti | My Opinion Is Fact

Dave and Chris share some big news before they get into an interesting mailbag: What five liquids would they have on tap at all times if that tap could dispense anything? The duo then dives into a MOIF about a surprisingly underrated sport, the perfect breakfast burrito, and the merits of eating at multiple restaurants for one meal. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

56 MINS

56:51

29 Feb 2024


#472

Letting Go of Smartphones and How to Menu With Holbox in Los Angeles

Dave and Chris get into an episode fresh off of a recording of 'Dinner Time Live,' going into detail about some of the inner workings of the show. Dave and Chris also ponder the recent major cellular service outage and whether moving to a dumb phone is possible (including one comedian friend who manages without a smartphone). The episode wraps up with an edition of How to Menu with Yucatán-style seafood specialist Holbox in Los Angeles. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Feb 2024

53 MINS

53:09

26 Feb 2024


#471

Three Go-To Celebration Restaurants and Revisiting Dave’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness

Dave is solo in this episode, which begins with Dave sharing three restaurants that he went to for celebrations as a kid and where he takes his family for celebrations now. He then answers an AskDave on knowing when it's time to move on from a new idea as an entrepreneur. Davestradamus sees Dave revisit his “unified theory of deliciousness” in a discussion on the importance of challenging the way diners think about food. Host: Dave Chang Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Feb 2024

46 MINS

46:52

22 Feb 2024


#470

An NFL Lineman's Diet, Growing Up Samoan and Australia vs. Philadelphia with Jordan Mailata

NFL offensive lineman Jordan Mailata of the Philadelphia Eagles joins Dave and Chris Ying at the Super Bowl to judge and select the winner of the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. The 6'8" 374-pound Jordan then breaks down a couple of his average meals during the season, engages in a debate about Philadelphia vs. Australian desserts and names the one food he will never eat before a game out of superstition. Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Jordan Mailata Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Feb 2024

33 MINS

33:41

19 Feb 2024


#469

Top 5 Asian Cuisines, Rotisseries vs. Trompos with Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia

Chef Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia of Lasita join Chris Ying and Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about their entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. Dave and Chris judge the Lasita crew's visit to a Vegas buffet before they are joined by a surprise guest to debate the Top 5 Asian Cuisines. The episode rounds out with a quick debate about trompos vs. rotisseries. Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Nico de Leon, Steff Valencia, Chase Valencia, and Roy Choi Producers: Victoria Valencia, Euno Lee, and Ira Chute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

43 MINS

43:34

15 Feb 2024


#468

The History Behind Mister Jiu's and Debate Club: Dumplings vs. Noodles with Brandon Jew

Chef Brandon Jew and Chris Ying join Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about Brandon's entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge, MSG, a debate between dumplings and noodles and har gao vs. shengjianbao and the historic significance of the location of his restaurant, Mister Jiu's. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Brandon Jew Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Feb 2024

40 MINS

40:41

12 Feb 2024


#467

Dumplings Vs. Noodles, the Official Lunar Zodiac Ranking, and PFFW: Super Bowl Edition

Dave dishes on Lunar New Year topics, including whether dumplings or noodles are a better play and his official lunar zodiac sign rankings. Other topics covered include a Super Bowl edition of PFFW, what to bring to a Super Bowl party, and the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show. Host: Dave Chang Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Feb 2024

43 MINS

43:41

08 Feb 2024


#466

Dave’s Theoretical Vegan Menu and Tips for Maximizing Home-Cooking Ingredients

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the pair discuss recent developments with 'Dinner Time Live' and their stress levels (and what Dave does to relieve stress) before creating a theoretical dream vegan menu for producer Victoria Valencia. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Feb 2024

54 MINS

54:14

05 Feb 2024


#465

Making Great Soups and Mise en Place at Home

Dave discusses the importance of mise en place for the home cook and goes solo and names, from memory, all of the contents of his freezer and fridge. Other topics include theoretical Dinner Date with Tom Brady, and an all-time FMK of egg preparations. Host: Dave Chang Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Feb 2024

47 MINS

47:15

01 Feb 2024


#464

Dave’s Jiu-Jitsu Experience, and the Episodic TV Mount Rushmore

Dave goes solo and talks about his Mount Rushmore of scripted TV shows. Other topics include Anthony Bourdain and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which martial art reigns supreme, and why chefs (and eaters) should be more discerning about participating in “food festivals.” Host: Dave Chang Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Jan 2024

53 MINS

53:48

29 Jan 2024


#463

'Dinner Time Live With David Chang': Preopening Diaries

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a preview of Dave’s new Netflix show, 'Dinner Time Live With David Chang.' Topics covered include the challenges of recording (and broadcasting) live and how the show is similar to opening up a new restaurant. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

49 MINS

49:39

25 Jan 2024


#462

Talk Show Cooking Foibles, and the Pronunciation Bee

Dave is joined by Chris Ying, Chris Bianco, and Kelly Meinhardt for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Dave and Chris Bianco talk about their experiences going on talk shows to cook, before getting into a live version of the Pronunciation Bee. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Jan 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:45

22 Jan 2024


#461

Chris Bianco’s Instagram Weakness and the Traffic Conundrum

Dave is joined by Chris Ying, Chris Bianco, and Kelly Meinhardt for the first of two episodes. Part 1 deals with an interesting traffic-based conundrum, a check-in on Master of Your Domain, and Chris Bianco’s secret Instagram weakness. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Jan 2024

48 MINS

48:41

18 Jan 2024