

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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Sep 3, 2020 • 1h 16min
‘Eat a Peach’ Preopening Diaries With Gabe Ulla
Dave discusses his upcoming book, ‘Eat a Peach: A Memoir,’ with Chris Ying and coauthor Gabe Ulla.‘Eat a Peach: A Memoir’ releases on September 8, 2020 wherever books are sold; pre-order now online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 12min
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 12: John Hall
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by Post Office Pies chef John Hall of Birmingham, Alabama, to discuss operating restaurants during COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 16min
Dads, Vol. 5 With Ravi Patel (Part 2)
Dave reiterates the urgency for Asian Americans to join in the fight against systemic racism (0:50) before resuming his conversation with actor-filmmaker Ravi Patel on parenting and being parented, as well as his upcoming docuseries ‘Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness’ on HBO Max (10:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2020 • 56min
Dads, Vol. 5 With Ravi Patel (Part 1)
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by actor-filmmaker Ravi Patel to discuss parenting and being parented, as well as his upcoming docuseries ‘Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness’ on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2020 • 1h 34min
Post-Opening Diaries: Lisa Donovan (‘Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger’)
Dave and Chris Ying catch up with Lisa Donovan, author of the riveting new memoir ‘Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger,’ about what it's like to lay one's entire life out for people to see. The guys marvel at Lisa's strength and her expertise at deploying swear words, while discussing the future of the restaurant business and debating whether or not world-class pastry chefs ever buy pies from a store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2020 • 57min
#AskDave, Vol. 3
Dave and Chris Ying mercilessly roast their producer, Isaac Lee (0:13), before answering questions submitted by you, the listeners! (11:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2020 • 56min
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 11: Simone Tong
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by chef Simone Tong of Little Tong Noodle Shop to discuss the complexities of opening her new restaurant, Silver Apricot, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2020 • 1h 17min
Padma Lakshmi: American Food Is Immigrant Food
Dave addresses the rapid closures of many independent restaurants across the United States (1:07) before bringing in ‘Top Chef’ and ‘Taste the Nation’ host Padma Lakshmi to discuss the inseparable relationship between American cuisine as we know it and immigrant culture (14:19).Make your voice heard to the United States Senate at (202) 224-3121. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2020 • 1h 11min
A Training Session With the World’s Best Executive Coach
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by world-renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith for a deep exploration of leadership and management. Warning: This episode goes off the rails, even for us—in a good way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2020 • 1h 10min
The Recipe Club, Vol. 2: Chicken Parm
Dave, Chris Ying, and food writer Priya Krishna debate the best way to prepare a quintessential Italian American dish: chicken parmesan. They each present a recipe and, after individually cooking all three, give their honest critiques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices