The Dave Chang Show

'Best of Dave Chang Show’: Dinner Music, With Hrishikesh Hirway of ‘Song Exploder’

Jul 25, 2024

Hrishikesh Hirway, creator of 'Song Exploder', joins Dave and Chris to discuss creating 'Cookie Exploder', U2's surprise album release, eating habits, dinner party playlists, and the impact of restaurant music. They also explore the challenges of transitioning a podcast to TV, vegan diets, meat substitutes, and curating music for dinner parties.

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Episode guests

Hrishikesh Hirway

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Quick takeaways

Selecting dinner party music involves setting a specific tone with initial song choices.

Creating a star dish for a dinner party reflects personal culinary preferences and lifestyle choices.

Music promotion in the streaming age requires strategic engagement through videos and tour promotions.

Deep dives

Rishi's Unique Dinner Playlist Selection Process

Rishi approaches creating his dinner playlist by selecting songs that set a specific tone, drawing listeners in with an initial song choice that captures the desired mood. He considers his wife's opinion as a key test subject for his musical choices and focuses on music videos to enhance the listening experience.

Intro

2min

Musical Influences and Reflections on Podcasting

9min

The Evolution of 'Song Exploder' and the Inspiration for 'Cookie Exploder'

11min

Transitioning to Vegan Diet and Hosting Dinner Parties with Dietary Restrictions

7min

Exploring Vegetarian Cooking and the Future of Meat Substitutes

4min

Creating a Dinner Party Playlist with a Vibing Vibe

12min

Music, Movies, and Dinner Parties

17min

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

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The Dave Chang Show

'Best of Dave Chang Show’: Dinner Music, With Hrishikesh Hirway of ‘Song Exploder’

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Rishi's Unique Dinner Playlist Selection Process

Pumpkin Curry and Spicy Thai Influence in Rishi's Dinner Party

Significance of Yoyoma Collaboration and Modern Music Releases

Collaborative Musical Tour with Jenny Owen Youngs

Reflections on Veganism and Dietary Choices

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