The Dave Chang Show

Dave, Chris, and Isaac discuss the future of foodie culture in the post-pandemic Western world (0:26) before they riff on a variety of topics selected by the “supercomputer" (15:45). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris discuss the delineation of certain foods as “ethnic” and the scarcity of certain ingredients in the United States (0:23) before they bring in Weee! founder and CEO Larry Liu to hear what his company is doing to help with that (35:36). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Larry Liu Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave explains why the hamburger is actually the move at a high-end Western restaurant (0:29) before he and Chris answer a variety of culinary questions posed by “supercomputer” Isaac Lee (21:49). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave explains how he makes a beloved Korean dish, the oxtail soup (0:41), before he and Chris link up with Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner to discuss her new book ‘Crying in H Mart’ and how food serves as a cultural tether to her family (14:04). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Michelle Zauner Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave answers questions sent in by you, the listeners! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris, and Isaac discuss the virtues of no-nonsense restaurant service (0:23) before sharing their thoughts on a variety of random topics (26:35). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris share their recent adventures in parenthood (0:55) before speaking with philosopher Tom Whyman about the morality of human procreation (32:53). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Tom Whyman Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave shares his takeaways from eating hot pot for the first time since the pandemic began (0:54) before he and Chris give their opinions on a variety of topics chosen by the “supercomputer” (20:53). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris talk to The Sioux Chef's Sean Sherman about the heritage of Indigenous American food and reclaiming its place within the modern-day United States culinary landscape. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Sean Sherman Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris, and Isaac talk about technological advances in dentistry (0:57) before they share their thoughts on several culinary topics (18:18). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by filmmaker Alan Yang to discuss how to have a healthy relationship with work, the adventurous turn of ‘Master of None’ Season 3, and the road ahead for Asian Americans in the entertainment industry. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Alan Yang Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by legendary pitmaster Rodney Scott and food historian Lolis Elie to discuss the wonderful world of whole-hog barbecue. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Rodney Scott and Lolis Elie Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave answers questions sent in by you, the listeners! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave briefly ruminates on how restaurant operators might view the industry differently in a post-pandemic world (0:00) before being joined by Hedley & Bennett founder Ellen Bennett to discuss the lessons she learned from her roller coaster of a career (9:11). Then, they play a short round of My Opinion Is Fact (39:43). You can pick up Ellen’s new book, ‘Dream First, Details Later,’ at your local bookstore or wherever books are sold. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Ellen Bennett Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In light of the truly shocking revelation that was the Chris Ying Caloric Experience, Dave, Chris, and Isaac formulate a dietary challenge to get healthier (0:26) before discussing a variety of culinary and tangential topics (19:33). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After appearing on one of our most popular episodes ever—“Debunking Microwave Myths”—Boston University professor Greg Blonder rejoins the show to discuss the science behind nonstick pans, stainless steel, and other household cooking items. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Greg Blonder Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave waxes poetic about the unique pizza-eating experience that New York City offers (0:00) before he, Chris, and Isaac discuss a variety of culinary topics (27:09). Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by New Yorker staff writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus to discuss the recent renewal of credibility for UFO sightings and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Read Gideon’s new article “How the Pentagon Started Taking UFOs Seriously” here. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Gideon Lewis-Kraus Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris, and Isaac set out to record another installment of My Opinion Is Fact, but instead spiral into a conversation about the distinct shame of overeating ... and the events that proceed afterward. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by ‘We Are Each Other’s Harvest’ author Natalie Baszile to discuss the history of farming in the United States and how African American farmers continue to be marginalized. Please consider supporting the Black Harvest Fund at nataliebaszile.com/black-harvest-fund. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Natalie Baszile Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris, and Isaac once again link up to discuss a variety of culinary and non-culinary topics. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by Noelle “Snackmaster” Cornelio to recount the wild eating adventure they shared (0:29) before reviewing a variety of popular sour snacks (24:55). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Noelle Cornelio Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying are once again joined by producer Isaac Lee to discuss a variety of culinary and non-culinary topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying call up Wylie Dufresne, one of the greatest chefs ever and a veteran father, to discuss parenting as society begins to open up again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is once again joined by his media partner Chris Ying and producer Isaac Lee to discuss a multitude of culinary topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave shares his thoughts on what the food landscape of post-pandemic America might look like (0:52) before he and Chris Ying are joined by Oscar-nominated ‘Minari’ director Lee Isaac Chung to discuss his highly touted film and its resonance with the Asian American experience (16:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying answer questions submitted by you, the listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying expand on the previously discussed sandwich rankings (0:30) before they boot up the “supercomputer,” a.k.a. producer Isaac Lee, to share their thoughts on a variety of culinary topics (20:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying react to the numerous responses to the "Crazy Ideas and How to Use Them" episode (0:49) before they are joined by the L.A. Times’ Gustavo Arellano to discuss Cheech Marin’s underappreciated comedy film ‘Born in East L.A.’ (11:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave shares his personal favorite types of sandwiches (0:31) before he and Chris Ying sit down with ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ actor Kelly Marie Tran to discuss the privilege and burden of blazing a trail for Asian Americans on screen, her pioneering role in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, and of course, food (8:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave first calls up Chris Ying and producer Isaac Lee to respond to the horrific murders of Asian American women in Atlanta and the ongoing violence against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (2:05). Then, Dave and Chris are joined by Anyday founder Steph Chen to discuss developing cookware specifically for the microwave oven and how it can dramatically change the way people cook at home (13:30). To purchase Anyday cookware, visit cookanyday.com. For more information on demystifying the microwave oven, listen to the episode “Debunking Microwave Myths” featuring professor Greg Blonder on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris Ying, and producer Isaac Lee discuss differences among regional cuisines in the United States, including the recent inflammatory online debate surrounding bagels (1:26). Then, they offer their thoughts on a handful of other culinary topics (35:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying are joined by Pete’s Place chef Peter Serpico to discuss the ups and downs of parenting in pandemic times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying weigh in on topics and questions posed by their producer, “supercomputer” Isaac Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave explains why anchovies are an underrated ingredient (0:00) before he and Chris Ying are joined by a four-time guest, the polymath Eddie Huang, to discuss his new film ‘Boogie’ and its numerous cultural insights (10:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying sit down with renowned physicist Safi Bahcall to discuss his highly touted book ‘Loonshots’ and the paradoxical keys to leading a successful organization, as well as how it relates to Dave’s own experience in the restaurant industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and producer Isaac Lee react to the news of beloved Los Angeles restaurant Spoon By H closing its doors (0:00) before Dave and Chris Ying speak to ‘The Circus’ host John Heilemann about the state of American politics in the early days of the Biden administration (7:32), as well as the argument for keeping shoes on in the house (49:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris Ying, and producer Isaac Lee share their personal experiences with gambling before bringing in ‘Fox Bet Live’ cohost Sal “Cousin Sal” Iacono to discuss his new book ‘You Can’t Lose Them All’ and the wide world of gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave recommends three underrated Asian and Asian American foods: salted mackerel; King’s Hawaiian bread rolls; soups and stews at Korean barbecue restaurants (0:00). Then, he and Chris Ying bring in Entireworld founder Scott Sternberg to explore the parallels between fashion and food (8:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying force their producer Isaac Lee to recount his first week of living in Portland, Oregon before giving their thoughts on a variety of topics: wearing shoes indoors, tater tots, favorite teachers, flavored cream cheese, goose, eggplant, billiards, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave praises the under-recognized excellence of Asian food in the San Gabriel Valley (2:35) before he and Chris Ying interview former Navy SEAL commander Mike Hayes about his new book ‘Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning’ and its many leadership lessons that chefs can adapt to help manage kitchens (8:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris Ying, and Noelle “Snackmaster” Cornelio continue their quest to explore all things snacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying answer questions posed by their producer Isaac Lee on a variety of topics: clam chowder, Guinness, fashion phases, gum, metal music, hangover cures, diner food, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave briefly talks to his producer Isaac Lee about how podcasting has changed since the pandemic (2:44) before being joined by actor Dax Shepard to discuss the explosive popularity of his podcast ‘Armchair Expert’ (9:14), the organic success of ‘Top Gear America’ among gearheads and laypeople alike (17:10), and, of course, food (33:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying call up chef-restauranteur Rosio Sanchez to discuss pioneering Mexican cuisine in Denmark and a variety of other culinary topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave discusses the dilemma of choosing between a milkshake and a soda to accompany a fast-food hamburger (0:00) before he and Chris Ying call up Boston University professor Greg Blonder to correct common misconceptions about the microwave oven (8:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying answer questions sent in from you, the listeners! Stick around until the very end for listener voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave extols the virtues of steamed fish (0:00) before he and Chris Ying are joined by Momofuku’s Noelle “Snackmaster” Cornelio to discuss (and eat!) snacks (8:30). Warning: This episode contains audio of chewing, swallowing, and other sounds affiliated with consuming food. Listen at your own risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by Yale professor James Q. Whitman, author of ‘Hitler's American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law,’ to discuss how Nazi Germany drew from American race laws in crafting the Nuremberg Laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave shares his thoughts on how much room for improvement the soy sauce market has in the United States (0:00) before he and Chris Ying call Field Trip chef JJ Johnson (8:30) to discuss the difficulties of raising twins, the parallels between parenting and managing a kitchen, and the importance of representing cultures through food in an accessible way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices