The Dave Chang Show

In this episode, Dave and Chris dive into an everyday predicament: the internal struggle of wondering whether they should let someone know that there is food on their face. Plus, a behind-the-scenes recap of the 'Dinner Time Live' holiday noodle cook-off episode! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Productions: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined live by The Joint business owner and "Dry Aged Fish Guy" Liwei Liao in our studio kitchen to chat all about sourcing fish and fish butchery. They discuss the common misconceptions about buying fish in supermarkets and how much "fresh" fish is actually frozen (shh!). Tune in for practical advice straight from the expert! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Liwei Liao Video Producers: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris connect with their old friend Courtney McBroom as she shares her journey from the culinary world to becoming a food consultant for the television series 'Lessons in Chemistry.' She explains the challenges of food styling, the importance of authenticity in food presentation, and the unique experience of working on a film set compared to in a restaurant. The trio reflects on the evolution of culinary careers, the vibrant New York food scene, and Courtney's aspirations for future projects. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Courtney McBroom Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Renee Colvert, Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris take us behind the scenes of the Oktoberfest episode of 'Dinner Time Live.' After, they are joined by renowned chef and self-proclaimed “gastrobilly” Joshua Skenes to discuss his new L.A. restaurant, Leopardo, and his shift from fine dining to a more casual dining format. They finish with a tasty (and, at times, testy) How to Menu: Leopardo segment. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Joshua Skenes Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave recounts his recent visit to a convenience store trade show before he and Chris jump into a new segment: Culinary Cameo. This episode, they break down Cypher and Agent Smith's steak dinner scene in The Matrix. Then, the duo begins to unpack the world of chopsticks, including the evolution of chopstick usage and shapes along with possible innovations to eating utensils. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and Ira Chute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dave and Chris explore the culinary innovation of Heston Blumenthal, discussing how his techniques transformed modern gastronomy and redefined the boundaries of culinary creativity (2:50). Next, they get into a conversation about AI’s potential impact on food and how it could reshape industries beyond the kitchen (16:22). The episode wraps up with Dave’s heartfelt farewell to Szechuan food (42:04). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by chef Edward Lee to talk about his experience on the Netflix cooking competition show ‘Culinary Class Wars.’ Chef Lee gives a behind-the-scenes peek at what it was like to film the show in Korea, the competition, and seeing a “familiar” face (13:48). Also in this episode, Dave shares his encounter with a friend’s doppelganger (2:54). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Edward Lee Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Productions: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Dave and Chris are joined by Meyer’s MJ Truong to discuss the importance of hands-on research, empathy in product design, and more. Dave also shares six kitchen appliances/gadgets that he has had a change of heart about. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: MJ Truong Producers: Victoria Valencia, Noelle Cornelio, and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Dave offers up six things you would need when starting a new business. Then, they chat with friend Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, all about his journey to starting his company, the glasses market for Asian men with wide faces, the future of AI in retail, and more. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Neil Blumenthal Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noodlefest On this episode: a no-drain noodle and pasta cooking demo video podcast previously recorded live from our kitchen studio. Dave gets all of the burners going to talk through his favorite way to cook pasta at home with the fewest pots and pans possible. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producers: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia Audio: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris chat about the best pizza in the world, how to order at an Italian restaurant, and Red Lobster, then dive into this season's ‘MOIF’ (‘My Opinion Is Fact’) debut. They get into Monte Cristo and croque madame/monsieurs, foie gras, opening second restaurants, and cooking pasta. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by Mina Kimes and Pablo Torre to recap their experience on ‘Family Feud’ (16:20). Also in this episode, Dave and Chris share six ways in which data analytics and science impact dining (5:02). Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Mina Kimes and Pablo Torre Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Renee Colvert, and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris discuss the ins and outs of working on their Netflix show, ‘Dinner Time Live.’ They kick off the show by sharing a six-pack of their favorite moments from filming the show and then dive into a Three Things about what makes a good guest on the show. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, Noelle Cornelio, and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris kick off this episode by sharing their "six-pack" for achieving true fandom and ranking the top six NFL fan bases (2:44). Then, they dive into a conversation on how to be a better diner (19:26) before wrapping up the episode with a discussion on the impact of declining alcohol sales on the restaurant business (34:06). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia, Noelle Cornelio, and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris sit down with Bobby Flay to discuss his new book ‘Chapter One,’ his impact on the culinary world, their experiences with cooking on television, and running restaurants in New York (16:06). Dave also shares his latest predictions on what we will see next in dining. (5:00). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Bobby Flay Producers: Victoria Valencia, Noelle Cornelio, and Renee Colvert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying embark on their first live recording; debate the GOATs of eating, restaurants, and dishes; and dive into a recipe that Dave has been working on: potato chip gnocchi with shaved beef jerky. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, and Kelsey Rearden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, writer (and Chris’s first boss out of college!) Andrew Leland joins the pod to talk about his experience with retinitis pigmentosa and common misconceptions about blind people. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Andrew Leland Producers: Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, the creator of the captivating podcast turned TV show ‘Song Exploder’ joins Dave and Chris to explore the kitchen equivalent of demo tapes, the as-yet-unrealized dream that is Cookie Exploder, that time U2 put an album on everyone’s phone, eating like a Buddhist monk, disrobing at a dinner party, what makes great restaurant music, and Dave’s unbroken record of never having watched 'The West Wing.' Listen to Hrishikesh’s dinner party playlist here. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Hrishikesh Hirway Producers: Sasha Ashall and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave Arnold joins Dave and Chris to talk about fat washing, which leads to a conversation about the merits of originality and innovation in the culinary world. Dave Arnold deciphers fancy-sounding bartending techniques and describes the “bar test” he uses to determine whether a bar’s cocktails are worth ordering. Plus: an all-time rant about foams on cocktails, and top five fruits, including the best pears money can buy. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Dave Arnold Producer: Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave and Chris sit down with 'Speed & Scale' authors and venture-capital veterans John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram to discuss what their new book has to tell the food world about climate change and what we can still do to solve it. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram Associate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, after appearing in 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 Producers: Isaac Lee and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, beloved 'Dave Chang Show' guest, and 'Art is Life' author Jerry Saltz returns to survey the state of art and food in 2022, and deliver a bracing dose of motivation to Dave, Chris, and anyone else out there embarking on a potentially terrifying creative endeavor. Also: ancient DNA, private psyches, Chris Ofili, Laurie Anderson, zombie formalism, the end of linear time, dirty shamans, Jasper Johns, caveman cooking, F. Murray Abraham, Ai Weiwei, 'The Raft of the Medusa,' Dolly Parton, fighting your demons, Neal Brennan, Thomas Kinkade, art vs. craftsmanship, Cy Twombly, Jason Polan, and a Coen Brothers debate. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Jerry Saltz Producers: Sasha Ashall, Jordan Bass, and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave was joined by Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic Jerry Saltz to talk about the parallels between art and food in both abstract and concrete ways. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Jerry Saltz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are live from Infatuation L.A.’s food festival, EeeeeatsCon, with special guest 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Glenn Howerton. The show kicks off with a tasting of Glenn’s Four Walls whiskey and a discussion on its origin before the guys dive into Three Things (2:55). Three Things sees the group share their thoughts on the greatest culinary contributions from Ireland (15:34). Later, they judge food at EeeeeatsCon by splitting the dishes into three categories: best foods paired with whiskey, best grilled, and best sweets. They taste and debate over bites from Toma, Tacos Los Cholos, Le Great Outdoor, Si! Mon, Community Goods, Kanomwaan, Mini Kabob, Kuya Lord, and more (23:24). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Glenn Howerton Producers: Victoria Valencia, Ira Chute, Chris Ying, Infatuation L.A. Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two kick things off with a Delete Yelper: Benu. The analysis of an old one-star review of Corey Lee’s three Michelin-starred institutions gets into a discussion of attitudes about dining and how they’ve shifted in the past 10 years. The pair then turn to pitching a “perfect game” in Copenhagen, as Dave runs down some of his favorite restaurants in the city. Finally, the pair play Overrated/Underrated with various French foods in anticipation of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode in which the two discuss the Courvoisier club, the enduring greatness of Hamlet’s Kitchen, and rules for a restaurant playlist before they get into a game of Price Fixing. The two guess the prices of items on menus at Jiquitaia in São Paulo, Brazil; Khaluna in Minneapolis; and Duly’s Place in Detroit. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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