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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Nov 16, 2023 • 40min
Dark Arts Thanksgiving Tips, Old Bay and J.O., and the Judas Principle
Dave Chang, celebrity chef, shares Thanksgiving tips for planning and cooking in advance. He also discusses the awkwardness of chefs visiting guests. The podcast covers a range of topics including the origins of Honey Walnut Shrimp, tips for microwaving mashed potatoes, the Judas Principle, and challenges in Asian food concept.
Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 13min
Three New Thanksgiving Traditions and So You Wanna … Be a Football Film Analyst? With Ben Solak
Dave Chang discusses three Thanksgiving foods he wants to replace. Later, he is joined by Ben Solak, a football film analyst, and they talk about work-life balance and Ben's career path. They also discuss improving a quarterback's play style and evaluating talent.
Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 20min
Finger Foods for Toddlers, Dad Feeding Fails, and Dave’s Hypothetical Day of Eating With Taylor Swift
Dave and Chris discuss finger foods for toddlers and their own dad feeding fails. They also delve into the matchup between Carolina and Chicago in Pro Football Food Weekly, and Dave attempts to create a day of eating with Taylor Swift. The podcast ends with a discussion on popular Chinese American fast-food options.
Nov 6, 2023 • 59min
Late-Night Eats, Preparing for Stress as an Entrepreneur, and Public Phone Etiquette
Dave Chang weighs in on the state of Korean food and current plating practices. He offers advice to an entrepreneur facing challenges with securing investors. The discussion turns to public phone etiquette and the best late-night foods, including potential hangover cures.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 27min
The Drunkest Town in America, How to Eat Mochi Ice Cream, and Burrito Stories
Dave and Chris discuss the future of the restaurant industry and Dave's experience with Apple Vision Pro headset. They explore Nashville's culinary contributions and debate if it's the drunkest city in America. The hosts play a game of Overrated/Underrated, covering airport lounges, Chipotle burritos, and the proper way to eat mochi ice cream.
Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Changing Landscape of Dining and Eating, NBA Players Analogized to Chefs, and Top Five Spanish Tourist-Trap Foods
Dave Chang discusses the current state of the restaurant industry and the difference between eating and dining. He shares wisdom for aspiring chefs and recounts an awkward situation of receiving a not-so-tasty cupcake. Dave compares NBA players to chefs and answers questions about Spain's tourist-trap foods.
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 13min
So You Wanna … Build a YouTube Culinary Empire? With Andrew Rea
Guest Andrew Rea, host of Binging With Babish, discusses building a YouTube culinary empire. They talk about perfectionism, embracing mistakes, and Rea's new cookbook 'Basics With Babish'.
Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 6min
Meat and Threes, Underappreciated Po’boys, and Dave’s Boba Order
Former All-Pro offensive tackle and Louisiana native, Andrew Whitworth, joins Dave Chang and Chris Ying to discuss the superiority of roast beef and cheeseburger po'boys. They also assemble their meat-and-three dream teams, share their favorite boba orders, and emphasize the importance of eating sushi at the bar.
Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 26min
Dave and Chris Eat in New Orleans, the Worst Type of Diner on the Planet, and New Orleans Vs. Jacksonville
Dave After Dark: New Orleans edition. Dave and Chris explore the delights of New Orleans, hilarious dinner experiences, the impact of a weight loss drug on the food industry, and compare the food scenes in New Orleans and Jacksonville. They also discuss their culinary journey in Japan and reflect on the power of food and flavor.
Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
Dave’s Favorite Seasonal Ingredients, the Grocery Store Price Conundrum, and the Future of Restaurant Service
Dave talks about his favorite seasonal ingredients, the high prices in grocery stores, and the future of restaurant service and automation.
