The Dave Chang Show

Dave and Chris are joined by two-time Olympic medalists, figure skaters Maia and Alex Shibutani. The “Shib Sibs” dropped in to talk about their new children’s book titled ‘Amazing: Asians and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All,’ which Dave is on the cover of. They also bring mystery gifts from Japan and chat all things pizza. The episode begins with a comparison of film vs. food criticism and consumption. Later Euno Lee joins the discussion for a new segment called Top 5. This week they rank the top five culinary cultures, as well as the top five Asian countries for cuisine.Hosts: Dave Chang & Chris YingGuests: Maia and Alex Shibutani, Euno LeeProducer: Cory McConnell and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris deliver a very special episode as they are joined by Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal and Siddhi Capital co-founder Melissa Facchina to talk about consumer product goods, and to take an in-depth look at the finance aspect of working in the food industry. Before that discussion, they introduce a new segment—a game called Price Fixing With Euno Lee. For this game, Dave and Chris take turns guessing the cost of menu items at different restaurants listed by Euno. Also included in this episode is a discussion about the evolution of baseball, and the lack of evolution with food that you can buy at a baseball game.Hosts: Dave Chang & Chris YingGuests: Marguerite Mariscal, Melissa Fachinna, and Euno LeeProducer: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are joined by Euno Lee and Noelle Cornelio to play a game of “culinary arbitrage,” otherwise known as buying and selling. The group, moderated and judged by Euno, takes turns justifying the reasons to buy or sell current trends in the food world. Instacart, boneless wings, buffets, and butter flights are all on the chopping block in this episode. Plus: a discussion surrounding the best city in the U.S. for Japanese food, and Japanese baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani takes off after the game. Dave also talks about delivering a memorable commencement speech at an upcoming graduation.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuests: Noelle Cornelio and Euno LeeProducers: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are chefs athletes? Is cooking a sport? These are all questions that Dave and Chris tackle during this episode, which leads to a discussion around whether or not restaurants should release a kitchen staff injury report for consumers akin to an athlete injury report. Later, Dr. Sarah Burgdorf joins the conversation to discuss all things infectious diseases due to Dave’s 2x bout with shingles. They also discover that UCSD is not a party school, and that assisted living might be better than it sounds.Hosts: Dave Chang, Chris YingGuest: Dr. Sarah BurgdorfProducer: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris, and Jeff Ma continue to break down the March Madness of bar foods live from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Plus, the guys announce the 'Dave Chang Show' scavenger hunt competition: Las Vegas edition.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Jeff MaProducers: Gabi Marler and Tucker TashjianWhen the fun stops. Problem gamblers helpline. 1-800-522-4700 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Chris, and Jeff Ma break down the March Madness of bar foods live from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Plus, the guys talk about the development of sports betting, Vegas becoming a sports hub, and some hidden food gems around Sin City.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Jeff MaProducers: Gabi Marler and Tucker TashjianWhen the fun stops. Problem gamblers helpline. 1-800-522-4700 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris recap their trip to Vegas for Hoops & Hops, a Château Margaux dinner, and producer Gabi’s first time at Momofuku. Then, Dave and Chris discuss How to Menu at Golden Deli in Los Angeles. Plus, Ask Dave questions, including favorite late-night snacks, favorite ice cream and milkshakes, greatest final courses Dave’s ever had, and much more.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducers: Gabi Marler and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris react to the Oscars and Dole Whip coming to grocery stores. Then Dave tells a WILD story about his space cake experience at an Amsterdam lounge. The guys talk about spicy food challenges and bar bathroom war stories, before Chris reveals the brackets for the March Madness of bar foods.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducers: Sasha Ashall, Gabi Marler, and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a quick Dads discussion about the negative consequences of bargaining with your children, Dave and Chris are joined by Euno Lee to explore the world of food eaten when watching sports. They go through qualities of all the foodstuffs you might find at a tailgate or sports bar then power rank their favorites. Other topics include deceptive mise en place, the unknown whereabouts of Baby Hippo, podcast bros, bargaining with Hugo, Aussie rules football, and the thrill of the flatbread chase.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Euno LeeProducers: Sasha Ashall and Gabi Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris explore the concept of pungent foods, from their childhood experiences of kimchi-scented ice cubes to the distinctly adult experience of smelling a coworker’s pungent meal. Then they play The Price Is Ripe, in which they rate different pungent foods based on smell and taste, then decide whether they're worth the stink. Other topics include out-of-body farts, stinky tofu, Jerusalem fart-ichokes, the worst banana nut muffins Dave’s ever eaten, the kimchi fermentation scale, Gilroy garlic fries, and how a cold brew coffee dispenser destroyed productivity.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducers: Sasha Ashall and Gabi Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices