The Dave Chang Show

Andrew Leland, a writer and advocate navigating life with retinitis pigmentosa, shares his enlightening journey. He humorously reflects on the emotional struggles and adaptations required in daily life as a blind person. The discussion delves into societal misconceptions, the importance of empathy, and how blindness can shape creativity and personal growth. Andrew provides insights on the tech that aids individuals with visual impairments, while also critiquing media portrayals of disability. It's a compelling mix of humor and deep reflection.

Hrishikesh Hirway, creator of 'Song Exploder', joins Dave and Chris to discuss creating 'Cookie Exploder', U2's surprise album release, eating habits, dinner party playlists, and the impact of restaurant music. They also explore the challenges of transitioning a podcast to TV, vegan diets, meat substitutes, and curating music for dinner parties.

Dave Arnold joins Dave Chang and Chris to discuss fat washing, originality in the culinary world, and the 'bar test' for cocktails. They rant about foams in drinks and share their top five fruits, including the best pears. The episode covers grilling techniques, flavor profiling, bartender skills, and the superiority of limes in cocktails.

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave and Chris sit down with 'Speed & Scale' authors and venture-capital veterans John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram to discuss what their new book has to tell the food world about climate change and what we can still do to solve it.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuests: John Doerr and Ryan PanchadsaramAssociate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boston University professor Greg Blonder discusses the science behind cookware including nonstick pans and stainless steel. They explore topics like Teflon coatings, black steel pans, using fresh spices, freezing food, and Szechuan peppercorns. The conversation delves into safety concerns, maintenance tips, flavor extraction, and the importance of using the right cookware in home cooking.

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, beloved 'Dave Chang Show' guest, and 'Art is Life' author Jerry Saltz returns to survey the state of art and food in 2022, and deliver a bracing dose of motivation to Dave, Chris, and anyone else out there embarking on a potentially terrifying creative endeavor.Also: ancient DNA, private psyches, Chris Ofili, Laurie Anderson, zombie formalism, the end of linear time, dirty shamans, Jasper Johns, caveman cooking, F. Murray Abraham, Ai Weiwei, 'The Raft of the Medusa,' Dolly Parton, fighting your demons, Neal Brennan, Thomas Kinkade, art vs. craftsmanship, Cy Twombly, Jason Polan, and a Coen Brothers debate.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Jerry SaltzProducers: Sasha Ashall, Jordan Bass, and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz discusses parallels between art and food, exploring if food can be considered art. They talk about the similarities in creativity and self-expression between artists and chefs, navigating critics and the impact of money on creativity. The conversation also covers embracing individuality in artistic creations and the challenges of balancing envy, self-doubt, and creativity in the art world.

Dave and Chris are live from Infatuation L.A.’s food festival, EeeeeatsCon, with special guest 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Glenn Howerton. The show kicks off with a tasting of Glenn’s Four Walls whiskey and a discussion on its origin before the guys dive into Three Things (2:55). Three Things sees the group share their thoughts on the greatest culinary contributions from Ireland (15:34). Later, they judge food at EeeeeatsCon by splitting the dishes into three categories: best foods paired with whiskey, best grilled, and best sweets. They taste and debate over bites from Toma, Tacos Los Cholos, Le Great Outdoor, Si! Mon, Community Goods, Kanomwaan, Mini Kabob, Kuya Lord, and more (23:24).Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Glenn HowertonProducers: Victoria Valencia, Ira Chute, Chris Ying, Infatuation L.A.Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Chang and Chris Ying start with a Delete Yelper on Benu SF's one-star review. They discuss dining attitudes, share favorite restaurants in Copenhagen, and play Overrated/Underrated with French foods, gearing up for the Paris Olympics.

Food writer Chris Ying joins Dave Chang to discuss the Courvoisier club, the enduring greatness of Hamlet’s Kitchen, rules for a restaurant playlist, and a game of guessing menu item prices from around the world. The banter-filled episode includes competitive guesses for dishes like Feijuada and basil wings.