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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Feb 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
This Is the Post-Trump Era…Right?
Dave and producer Isaac Lee react to the news of beloved Los Angeles restaurant Spoon By H closing its doors (0:00) before Dave and Chris Ying speak to ‘The Circus’ host John Heilemann about the state of American politics in the early days of the Biden administration (7:32), as well as the argument for keeping shoes on in the house (49:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 22, 2021 • 1h 5min
Gambling, Gambling, and More Gambling With Cousin Sal
Dave, Chris Ying, and producer Isaac Lee share their personal experiences with gambling before bringing in ‘Fox Bet Live’ cohost Sal “Cousin Sal” Iacono to discuss his new book ‘You Can’t Lose Them All’ and the wide world of gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021 • 1h 6min
How We Dress vs. How We Eat
Dave recommends three underrated Asian and Asian American foods: salted mackerel; King’s Hawaiian bread rolls; soups and stews at Korean barbecue restaurants (0:00). Then, he and Chris Ying bring in Entireworld founder Scott Sternberg to explore the parallels between fashion and food (8:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 3min
Indoor Shoes, Tater Tots, and Flavored Cream Cheese | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave and Chris Ying force their producer Isaac Lee to recount his first week of living in Portland, Oregon before giving their thoughts on a variety of topics: wearing shoes indoors, tater tots, favorite teachers, flavored cream cheese, goose, eggplant, billiards, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 8, 2021 • 1h 8min
What Chefs Can Learn From a Navy SEAL Commander
Dave praises the under-recognized excellence of Asian food in the San Gabriel Valley (2:35) before he and Chris Ying interview former Navy SEAL commander Mike Hayes about his new book ‘Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning’ and its many leadership lessons that chefs can adapt to help manage kitchens (8:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
Snackmaster, Vol. 2 | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave, Chris Ying, and Noelle “Snackmaster” Cornelio continue their quest to explore all things snacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 7min
Guinness, Gum, and Greasy Spoon Diners | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave and Chris Ying answer questions posed by their producer Isaac Lee on a variety of topics: clam chowder, Guinness, fashion phases, gum, metal music, hangover cures, diner food, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 5min
Dax Shepard, the Armchair Expert
Dave briefly talks to his producer Isaac Lee about how podcasting has changed since the pandemic (2:44) before being joined by actor Dax Shepard to discuss the explosive popularity of his podcast ‘Armchair Expert’ (9:14), the organic success of ‘Top Gear America’ among gearheads and laypeople alike (17:10), and, of course, food (33:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 7min
Chili, Food Travel Destinations, and Danish Hot Dogs | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave and Chris Ying call up chef-restauranteur Rosio Sanchez to discuss pioneering Mexican cuisine in Denmark and a variety of other culinary topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2021 • 1h 7min
Debunking Microwave Myths
Dave discusses the dilemma of choosing between a milkshake and a soda to accompany a fast-food hamburger (0:00) before he and Chris Ying call up Boston University professor Greg Blonder to correct common misconceptions about the microwave oven (8:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
