The Dave Chang Show

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Talking Tariffs With Neil Blumenthal Apr 24, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Dave and Chris start off with some musings about artichokes and theorize about the potential untold Chinese influence on Italian cuisine. They then have an informative conversation with Warby Parker cofounder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal about the current U.S. tariffs. Dave and Chris finish with an MOIF concerning the tariffs' potential effects on food in America, Parmesan Reggiano, and more.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Neil Blumenthal

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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A Masters Recap, a New Project, and an MOIF Apr 21, 2025

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A very over-caffeinated Dave returns from the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, with stories to tell and some hot takes on food delivery. Afterward, Dave and Chris talk about a new cinematic project, then finish with an MOIF.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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A Masters Food Rundown and Some Discordance With Our Discord Apr 17, 2025

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Dave is in Augusta, Georgia, for the Masters Tournament and has eaten his way through the course. He gives a rundown of the food, reveals a lie he told on TV, and recaps the excessive amount he has eaten. Dave and Chris then discuss some unhappy Discord users and their pizza takes, but they try to patch things up with an Ask Dave.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Sustainable Farming With Rich Butler Apr 14, 2025

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Dave and Chris talk about what their dream restaurant would look like and how self-sufficiency with ingredients and schedule would play into it. They are then joined by owner and farmer at Verdant Hills Farm, Rich Butler, who discusses sustainability and the learning curve of becoming a farmer. Dave and Chris finish with a dining-themed MOIF.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Rich Butler

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Embracing Discomfort With Erling Kagge Apr 10, 2025

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Dave and Chris discuss the value in learning to take the long way instead of the shortcut. They are then joined by one of the great modern explorers, among other endeavors, Erling Kagge, who talks with them about his mindset and how anyone can take risks and challenge themselves—even in the face of extreme danger. The episode ends with a surprise MOIF.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Erling Kagge

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Innovation With Dominique Ansel Apr 07, 2025

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Dave and Chris muse about how there is seriously great food across the United States, and it's not just concentrated in the major cities. They are then joined by pastry chef Dominique Ansel, who discusses his philosophy around asking questions in pursuit of innovation and creativity. He, Dave, and Chris also compare and contrast Asian and French cuisines and examine Dominique's process of trying to properly fuse the two.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Dominique Ansel

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Understanding the Avian Flu Part 2: Economics With Dr. David Ortega Apr 03, 2025

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Dave and Chris start with some musings on shortages and the effects they have on food. Next, they're joined by Dr. David Ortega to discuss the avian flu and how it will affect chicken and egg consumers economically. Then, Dave and Chris get into an inflation-related Ask Dave.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Dr. David Ortega

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Understanding the Avian Flu Part 1: Virology With Dr. Maurice Pitesky Mar 31, 2025

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Dave and Chris talk fearmongering amongst the Eggpocalypse. They bring on animal epidemiologist and expert Dr. Maurice Pitesky to find out more about the avian flu, how it might spread to humans, and its worst-case scenarios. They close with an egg-themed MOIF that gets a little spicy.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Dr. Maurice Pitesky

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Destigmatizing Psychedelics With Beau Kilmer Mar 27, 2025

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Dave and Chris consider things that have been unfairly demonized, from ingredients to medicinal drugs like cannabis. They are then joined by Beau Kilmer, the codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, who discusses the possible future of psychedelics in the United States. They finish with an Ask Dave.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Beau Kilmer

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Braving the Unknown Path With Chef Nancy Silverton Mar 24, 2025

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Dave and Chris talk about three keys to success before they are joined by iconic American chef, Nancy Silverton. They discuss with Nancy how to follow your gut (literally and figuratively), make your own path, and work hard. After, Nancy joins for a fun MOIF where we hear some hot takes about desserts and Italian food from a master of both.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Nancy Silverton

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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