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 7, 2021 • 54min
What the Nazis Learned From America
Dave and Chris are joined by Yale professor James Q. Whitman, author of ‘Hitler's American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law,’ to discuss how Nazi Germany drew from American race laws in crafting the Nuremberg Laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 12min
Soy Sauce Can Be Better. Plus: JJ Johnson on Raising Twins and Accessible Cuisine.
Dave shares his thoughts on how much room for improvement the soy sauce market has in the United States (0:00) before he and Chris Ying call Field Trip chef JJ Johnson (8:30) to discuss the difficulties of raising twins, the parallels between parenting and managing a kitchen, and the importance of representing cultures through food in an accessible way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2020 • 59min
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Onion Rings, 'Ted Lasso' (Again), and Spicy Thai Food | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave, Chris Ying, and producer Isaac Lee offer their thoughts on a variety of topics, including spaghetti and meatballs, eggnog, onion rings, TV shows they are watching right now, cocktails, their preferred spicy level for Thai food, guilty-pleasure music, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2020 • 1h
What Chefs Can Learn From ‘Ted Lasso,’ and BBQ With Kevin Bludso
Dave discusses the lessons that can be learned from the sitcom ‘Ted Lasso’ (0:00) before he and Chris Ying sit down with legendary pitmaster Kevin Bludso to talk all things barbecue (7:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2020 • 58min
Sweet Pancakes Have Got to Go, Sesame Oil > Olive Oil, and Why the Garde-Manger Should Be Respected More | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave explains why key lime pie is the only acceptable pie to eat (0:00) before bringing in Chris Ying and producer Isaac Lee to riff on a variety of topics (6:30): pancakes, extra virgin olive oil, breakfast in bed, juicing, dried herbs, “3D” movies, the garde-manger station, trail mix, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3, 2020 • 1h 7min
CL on Representing Korean Culture and Breaking the Mold
Dave and Chris briefly talk with producer Isaac Lee about K-pop’s rise as an international phenomenon (0:00) before Dave’s interview with global superstar musician CL (18:30) about her complex identity shaping her unique artistry as well as, of course, Korean food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2020 • 1h
Korean BBQ, Korean Quarantine, and Jimmy Kimmel!
Dave explains the virtues of Korean barbecue (1:00) and calls up his producer Isaac Lee to talk about how South Korea is successfully containing COVID-19 (5:12). Then, Jimmy Kimmel comes on (14:46) to discuss Dave winning ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ how Jimmy came to be extraordinary at answering emails, Jimmy’s remarkable love for food, their shared passion for fly-fishing, and parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 4min
Leftovers, School Lunches, Dining Solo, and MSG Popcorn | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave talks about the exquisite experience of eating at El Bulli before bringing in his producers to discuss a variety of topics: frozen pizza, leftovers, hobbies, school lunches, mochi ice cream, superstitions, karaoke, dining out alone, popcorn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19, 2020 • 60min
#AskDave, Vol. 6
Dave describes the deliciousness of Peking duck (0:00) before answering questions sent in by you, the listeners (8:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2020 • 50min
‘Recipe Club’ Pre-Opening Diaries
Dave talks through the best foods to get delivered (0:00) before discussing the trials and tribulations of spinning off ‘Recipe Club,’ first with Chris Ying and Priya Krishna toward the beginning of production (8:00) and then with just Chris closer to launch (32:30).'Recipe Club' premieres tomorrow, November 17th. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
