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The Magic Tap, Platonic Ideal of a Breakfast Burrito, and Jollibee Spaghetti | My Opinion Is Fact Feb 29, 2024

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Dave and Chris share some big news before they get into an interesting mailbag: What five liquids would they have on tap at all times if that tap could dispense anything?

The duo then dives into a MOIF about a surprisingly underrated sport, the perfect breakfast burrito, and the merits of eating at multiple restaurants for one meal.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Letting Go of Smartphones and How to Menu With Holbox in Los Angeles Feb 26, 2024

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Dave and Chris get into an episode fresh off of a recording of 'Dinner Time Live,' going into detail about some of the inner workings of the show. Dave and Chris also ponder the recent major cellular service outage and whether moving to a dumb phone is possible (including one comedian friend who manages without a smartphone). The episode wraps up with an edition of How to Menu with Yucatán-style seafood specialist Holbox in Los Angeles.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Three Go-To Celebration Restaurants and Revisiting Dave’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness Feb 22, 2024

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Dave is solo in this episode, which begins with Dave sharing three restaurants that he went to for celebrations as a kid and where he takes his family for celebrations now. He then answers an AskDave on knowing when it's time to move on from a new idea as an entrepreneur.

Davestradamus sees Dave revisit his “unified theory of deliciousness” in a discussion on the importance of challenging the way diners think about food.

Host: Dave Chang

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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An NFL Lineman's Diet, Growing Up Samoan and Australia vs. Philadelphia with Jordan Mailata Feb 19, 2024

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NFL offensive lineman Jordan Mailata of the Philadelphia Eagles joins Dave and Chris Ying at the Super Bowl to judge and select the winner of the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. The 6'8" 374-pound Jordan then breaks down a couple of his average meals during the season, engages in a debate about Philadelphia vs. Australian desserts and names the one food he will never eat before a game out of superstition.

Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Jordan Mailata

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Top 5 Asian Cuisines, Rotisseries vs. Trompos with Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia Feb 15, 2024

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Chef Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia of Lasita join Chris Ying and Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about their entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. Dave and Chris judge the Lasita crew's visit to a Vegas buffet before they are joined by a surprise guest to debate the Top 5 Asian Cuisines. The episode rounds out with a quick debate about trompos vs. rotisseries.

Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Nico de Leon, Steff Valencia, Chase Valencia, and Roy Choi

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Euno Lee, and Ira Chute

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The History Behind Mister Jiu's and Debate Club: Dumplings vs. Noodles with Brandon Jew Feb 12, 2024

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Chef Brandon Jew and Chris Ying join Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about Brandon's entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge, MSG, a debate between dumplings and noodles and har gao vs. shengjianbao and the historic significance of the location of his restaurant, Mister Jiu's.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Brandon Jew

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Dumplings Vs. Noodles, the Official Lunar Zodiac Ranking, and PFFW: Super Bowl Edition Feb 08, 2024

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Dave dishes on Lunar New Year topics, including whether dumplings or noodles are a better play and his official lunar zodiac sign rankings.

Other topics covered include a Super Bowl edition of PFFW, what to bring to a Super Bowl party, and the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show.

Host: Dave Chang

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Dave’s Theoretical Vegan Menu and Tips for Maximizing Home-Cooking Ingredients Feb 05, 2024

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Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the pair discuss recent developments with 'Dinner Time Live' and their stress levels (and what Dave does to relieve stress) before creating a theoretical dream vegan menu for producer Victoria Valencia.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Making Great Soups and Mise en Place at Home Feb 01, 2024

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Dave discusses the importance of mise en place for the home cook and goes solo and names, from memory, all of the contents of his freezer and fridge.

Other topics include theoretical Dinner Date with Tom Brady, and an all-time FMK of egg preparations.

Host: Dave Chang

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Dave’s Jiu-Jitsu Experience, and the Episodic TV Mount Rushmore Jan 29, 2024

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Dave goes solo and talks about his Mount Rushmore of scripted TV shows. Other topics include Anthony Bourdain and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which martial art reigns supreme, and why chefs (and eaters) should be more discerning about participating in “food festivals.”

Host: Dave Chang

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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