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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.
Asian Supermarkets, Road Trips, Best Potato Dishes, Horror Films, and Subway Sandwiches | My Opinion Is Fact
Dave and his producers riff on a variety of topics, including mac and cheese, East Asian grocery stores, road trips (and driving in general), makgeolli, the best way to eat a potato, horror movies, Subway sandwiches, and the best thing they ate this week.
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01:07:4302/11/2020
Nut Milk, Kombucha, Lengua (and Other Culinary “Adventures”). Plus: Election Preview With Alex Wagner.
Dave and his producers riff on a few culinary topics including milk substitute beverages, the kombucha craze, and beef tongue. Then, they sit down with politics journalist and ‘The Circus’ cohost Alex Wagner to talk about the state of American politics and the imminent presidential election.
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01:15:0429/10/2020
My Opinion Is Fact: Instant Coffee, White Claw, and Top-Five Candy Bars
Dave and his producers link up once again for the lightning-round segment now officially named My Opinion Is Fact. Topics include: coffee snobbery, adventures in alcohol, best candy bars, feline pets, pumpkin pie, and more.
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58:2426/10/2020
33 Rules for Becoming a Chef, Rule 2
Dave and Chris are joined by ‘Top Chef’ star Kwame Onwuachi to discuss racial equity in the culinary industry and explore the second rule from Dave’s "Rules for Becoming a Chef," as detailed his new book ‘Eat a Peach’: Don’t go to cooking school.
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01:10:1322/10/2020
Best Breakfast Cereals, Tipping During the Pandemic, and Underrated Foods. Plus: Too Small to Fail Vol. 13, With Chef Éric Ripert of Le Bernardin.
Dave and Chris once again power up their state-of-the-art “supercomputer” (which sounds conspicuously like their producer Isaac Lee) to answer a variety of questions posed by its intelligent algorithm. Then, they bring in legendary chef Éric Ripert of Le Bernardin to discuss his illustrious career and impact, as well as the process of reopening his restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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01:28:1819/10/2020
#AskDave, Vol. 5
Dave and his producers answer questions sent in by you, the listeners! Topics include: labeling tape, mukbangs, the fallacy of recipes, and more.
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01:04:5815/10/2020
Dads With a Mom, Chef Asha Gomez. Plus, the Basketball GOAT, Crab vs. Lobster, and Uncomfortable Dinner Table Convos.
Dave and his producers explore a variety of topics algorithmically chosen through a “supercomputer” (0:54) before bringing in chef Asha Gomez to discuss parenting a teenager and educating through food (29:41).
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01:21:4112/10/2020
Top Five Condiments and East African Food With Hawa Hassan
Dave and Chris are joined by Basbaas CEO Hawa Hassan to discuss introducing the larger American audience to East African cuisine (1:17) before debating their five favorite condiments (31:02).
You can preorder Hawa’s book ‘In Bibi’s Kitchen’ wherever books are sold.
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01:01:2508/10/2020
Good Tortillas and California Politics: The Gustavo Arellano Experience
Dave and Chris are joined by Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano to react to President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19 (0:34) and explain the widely misunderstood political history of California (16:45) before discussing all things tortillas (31:00).
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01:07:1705/10/2020
The Bad Movie Club: ‘The F Word'/'What If’ (2013)
Dave and Chris make the mistake of allowing their producer Isaac Lee to select his favorite film of all time—the Canadian romantic comedy ‘The F Word’ (also known as ‘What If’ in the United States), starring Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Adam Driver, and Mackenzie Davis—for this episode of The Bad Movie Club. The trio discusses the merits of the movie and the place of the romantic comedy genre within culture.
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01:07:3301/10/2020
Name This Podcast
In yet another new gimmick meant to distract from the goings-on of the world, Dave’s team puts him through a round of rapid-fire questions in the style of ‘Pardon the Interruption.’
Please vote on the name of this podcast on The Dave Chang Show’s social media pages.
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01:02:4328/09/2020
33 Rules for Becoming a Chef, Rule 17
In a new recurring feature, the guys explore the rules for becoming a chef as detailed in Dave’s new book, ‘Eat a Peach.’ This week, Benu chef Corey Lee joins to talk about rule 17: don’t edit in your head.
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01:13:0724/09/2020
Everything Is Terrible, So Let’s Eat Our Feelings
Dave and Chris Ying briefly take stock of current events (0:11) before ranking their respective top five foods to order for delivery and/or takeout (18:27).
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57:4021/09/2020
#AskDave, Vol.4
Dave is joined by his producers, Chris Ying and Isaac Lee, for a chaotic and haphazard conversation that goes on for an inarguably exorbitant amount of time (3:12) before finally answering some mailbag questions sent in by you, the listeners (40:26).
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01:09:0817/09/2020
Dads, Vol. 6 With Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan
Dave and Chris Ying call up ‘Westworld’ creators and parents of two, Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, to discuss raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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01:18:4014/09/2020
The Bad Movie Club: ‘The Last Dragon’ (1985)
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by polymath and three-peat guest Eddie Huang to discuss the underappreciated 1985 martial arts comedy film ‘The Last Dragon’ and how the movie became a cultural landmark for Black people and Asian Americans.
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57:3710/09/2020
‘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.
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01:16:1303/09/2020
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.
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01:11:3631/08/2020
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).
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01:15:5127/08/2020
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.
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56:1024/08/2020
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.
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01:33:3420/08/2020
#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)
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56:4317/08/2020
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.
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56:2113/08/2020
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).
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01:16:4806/08/2020
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.
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01:11:0303/08/2020
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.
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01:10:0830/07/2020
The Bad Movie Club Redux: ‘Best of the Best’ (1989), With Teddy Zee
Dave and Chris Ying invite film producer Teddy Zee to tell them everything they got wrong about the 1989 martial arts film.
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01:01:3527/07/2020
What Bruce Lee Means to Asian Americans, With ‘Be Water’ Director Bao Nguyen
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by director Bao Nguyen to discuss his Bruce Lee documentary ‘Be Water,’ which explores the iconic Hong Kong actor’s life, impact, and legacy.
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47:2123/07/2020
The Story Behind the Momofuku Chili Crunch, With Eddie Huang
When the Momofuku team announced the arrival of the Chili Crunch, chef and polymath Eddie Huang raised some questions regarding its resemblance to the popular Chinese chili sauce Lao Gan Ma. Naturally, Dave and Chris Ying called him up to discuss the issue at length and explain the roots of the new product.
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01:18:2820/07/2020
Waiting for Eddie Huang
While on standby for next week’s guest, Eddie Huang, to join the call, Dave and Chris Ying venture into an interesting conversation that touches on a wide range of topics.
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01:08:3916/07/2020
The Bad Movie Club: ‘Best of the Best’ (1989) With Mina Kimes
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to discuss the truly nonsensical martial arts film ‘Best of the Best,’ starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, and Sally Kirkland.
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56:4913/07/2020
#AskDave, Vol. 2
Dave is joined by Chris Ying to answer questions sent in by you, the listeners! Topics include: 'Hamilton', air fryers, the Food Network, and more.
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46:3409/07/2020
Thoughts on Lucky Peach
Dave shares his thoughts on recent news regarding Lucky Peach and the L.A. Times.
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06:4504/07/2020
Dads, Vol. 4 With Lolis Elie
Dave and Chris Ying call up food journalist and filmmaker Lolis Elie to discuss parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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01:15:0503/07/2020
Rediscovering Black Power With Professor Jeffrey Ogbar
Dave and Chris Ying and joined by Jeffrey Ogbar, professor at the University of Connecticut, historian, and author of ‘Black Power: Radical Politics and African American Identity.’ They trace the Black Power movement and its various influences, including Asian American advocacy, to the present-day discourse on race relations and racial justice.
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01:19:0629/06/2020
The Recipe Club, Vol. 1: BLT
Dave, Chris Ying, and food writer Priya Krishna debate the best way to prepare a classic American sandwich: the BLT. They each present a recipe and, after individually cooking all three, give their honest critique.
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01:08:1925/06/2020
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 10: Ann Kim
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by Minneapolis chef Ann Kim to hear her unique perspective on operating restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic and being part of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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01:19:3622/06/2020
Joe Chang (1942–2020)
Dave honors his late father, Joe Chang.
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27:2719/06/2020
Chris Shepherd: Using Food for Good and Safely Reopening Restaurants
Dave is joined by Houston chef and restaurateur Chris Shepherd to discuss channeling cooking into charitable efforts and the inventive ways to ensure safety as dine-in restaurants begin to reopen across the United States.
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01:11:1015/06/2020
Dan Giusti: Black Lives Matter Is More Than a Moment, and How Food Professionals Can Be Part of Social Change
Dave and Chris Ying call up Brigaid chef Dan Giusti to discuss how the Black Lives Matter movement can continue to build long beyond the protests (2:19) and how the restaurant industry can help to create a more equitable society (46:49).
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01:38:1812/06/2020
Looking Back at America With Paul Carmichael
Dave and Chris Ying have a cathartic and eye-opening conversation with their friend, chef Paul Carmichael of Momofuku Seiobo. They discuss what Paul's been learning to cook while in quarantine, the underappreciated cuisines of the Caribbean, and the deep roots of today's racial conflicts.
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01:06:1608/06/2020
How Asian Americans Can Better Support Black Lives Matter
Dave calls up his producers, Chris Ying and Isaac Lee, to explore why Asian Americans can and should advocate for the Black community in the midst of ongoing protests against systemic racism and police brutality.
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50:3105/06/2020
A Conversation With ‘Westworld’ Co-Creator Jonathan Nolan
Dave and Chris Ying call up filmmaker Jonathan Nolan to hear his perspective on a wide range of topics, from interrogating the structures of Western society in light of the global pandemic to the philosophies that underlie his hit series ‘Westworld.’
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01:23:5029/05/2020
CPG, Normal Pot, and Too Small to Fail, Vol. 9 With Lily Kwong
Dave and Chris Ying explore the idea of restaurants selling consumer packaged goods and review some home cooking equipment (1:39) before calling up renowned landscape artist Lily Kwong to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted her industry and how the idea for Freedom Gardens came about (36:53).
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01:20:1126/05/2020
Dads, Vol. 3 With Wylie Dufresne
Dave and Chris Ying are joined by legendary chef and current full-time dad Wylie Dufresne to exchange stories about fathering children in the time of COVID-19.
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01:36:3821/05/2020
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 8: Ben Leventhal
Dave and Chris Ying call up Ben Leventhal, cofounder of Eater and Resy, to discuss how the hospitality industry will change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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01:10:3618/05/2020
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 7: Restaurant Closures | The Dave Chang Show
Dave and Chris Ying speak to Lincoln Carson of Bon Temps (2:44), Eric Bost of Auburn (29:54), and Marguerite Mariscal of Momofuku (55:08) about the experience of closing restaurants due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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01:28:3413/05/2020
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 6: Jim Kim | The Dave Chang Show
Dave and Chris Ying call up former World Bank president and epidemiology expert Jim Kim to discuss the science-based methods for the United States to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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01:08:4711/05/2020
The Bad Movie Club: ‘Burnt’ (2015) | The Dave Chang Show
Dave and Chris Ying call up food personality Joe House to discuss the universally panned 2015 chef drama ‘Burnt’ and explain everything wrong with the film.
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01:22:5908/05/2020
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 5: Wylie Dufresne | The Dave Chang Show
Dave offers up an idea for the food delivery infrastructure in a post-COVID America (1:07) before calling up Chris Ying and legendary chef Wylie Dufresne to discuss how the pandemic has changed the restaurant industry and will continue to change it (8:18).
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01:09:3304/05/2020