

The Dave Chang Show
The Ringer
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.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 54min
Dave’s Jiu-Jitsu Experience, and the Episodic TV Mount Rushmore
Renowned chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain joins Dave Chang to discuss topics like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the importance of being discerning about food festivals, and the Mount Rushmore of scripted TV shows. They also delve into their favorite shows, the challenges of following a diet, and the rise of vegan restaurants.

Jan 25, 2024 • 50min
'Dinner Time Live With David Chang': Preopening Diaries
Dave Chang and Chris Ying discuss the challenges of recording and broadcasting live for their new Netflix show, opening a new restaurant, the abundance of culinary content on social media, their approach to transparency in culinary content, anxieties and hopes for their new project, the process of pitching and developing a live cooking show, and the excitement and nerves surrounding the release of their live cooking show on Netflix.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
Talk Show Cooking Foibles, and the Pronunciation Bee
Dave is joined by Chris Ying and Chris Bianco as they discuss their experiences cooking on talk shows, behind-the-scenes pranks, and a hilarious pronunciation bee. They also share tips for cooking chicken at home, talk about food standards, and guess the identity of a mystery person known for their dining preferences. The episode concludes with discussions about Bill Check, the Raptors coach, and upcoming advertisements.

Jan 18, 2024 • 49min
Chris Bianco’s Instagram Weakness and the Traffic Conundrum
Renowned chef Chris Bianco joins the podcast to discuss his secret Instagram weakness. The hosts also delve into topics like an interesting traffic conundrum, cute animal videos, standing vs. sitting while peeing, bodily functions, and the challenges of cutting out social events.

Jan 15, 2024 • 43min
Eating Low-Carb on the Go, Partners: Diet Edition, and How to Menu
In this podcast, Dave and Chris discuss their preferences for potential international and domestic locations to live in, as well as their experiences with teaching punctuation and failed dieting attempts. They also explore ordering strategies at Curtis Stone's restaurant, the challenges of a low-carb diet, and Ukrainian cuisine in Chicago's Ukrainian Village. Additionally, they talk about cooking steak preferences and rank different keto-friendly sauces for proteins.

Jan 11, 2024 • 59min
Success in Situations, How Not to Criticize a Restaurant, and Price Fixing
In this podcast, Dave and Chris discuss their Master of Your Domain challenge, play a game of Price Fixing, and talk about the importance of tasting and consuming food. They also share their experiences with Arawan and earthquakes, discuss missed opportunities and unrecognized talent, and explore the impulse to criticize restaurants.

Jan 8, 2024 • 56min
Davestradamus: 2024 Food and Restaurant Predictions
In this podcast, Dave and Chris discuss the future of food and restaurant trends, including the impact of COVID-19, the state of dining in different neighborhoods, Christmas celebrations and culinary experiments, the resurgence of 90s fashion and evolution of table cart service, the popularity of customized food like Chipotle, the future of Korean cuisine in America, the influence of Korean entertainment on food trends, and collaborations and pop-ups in the restaurant industry.

Jan 4, 2024 • 51min
Dave’s New Year's Resolutions and Master of Your Domain (Pt. 1)
Dave and Chris discuss New Year's resolutions, including meditation and writing. They explore meat consumption and the ethics of hunting. They talk about their preference for physical books over audiobooks, their fiction versus nonfiction reading preferences, and their plans for a children's book. They touch on plastic surgery, body transformations, and a dating show. They introduce the 'Master of Your Domain' challenge and discuss upcoming projects and food items.

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 21min
Buy or Sell with Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt
Renowned chef Chris Bianco and food trends expert Kelly Meinhardt join Dave Chang to discuss 2024 food trends. Topics include espresso martinis, SPAM, buckwheat, the Cyber Truck, sleep wellness, and scamorza cheese.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 11min
Atlas: San Sebastián With Kevin Patricio
Dave is joined by Basqueland Brewing cofounder and CEO Kevin Patricio to discuss travel and eating tips in the resort city of San Sebastián. They cover the evolving food scene, weather, accommodations, and recommendations for visiting. They dive into the flavors and techniques of Turbo fish and explore meat cultures in different countries. The hosts also share Super Bowl predictions and engage in a playful debate about the best food city between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.


