The Dave Chang Show

Latest Episodes:

In Search of the Perfect S’mores Method, Quenelles, and Human-Centered Design With MJ Truong Jul 24, 2023

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Dave and Chris start the episode off with the Approval Matrix, where they discuss their approval (or disapproval) of various things, including Matty Matheson’s performance on 'The Bear.' They also discuss making quenelles at home and then segue into their search for a foolproof s’mores method. Guest MJ Truong of Meyer Cookware joins the episode for a discussion on human-centered design and a Top Five: Dim Sum Dishes. Finally, Dave ponders on a Slice: What do you do when your friend has something on their face in a group situation?Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: MJ Truong

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee

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Have We Reached Peak Korean Food? Plus, How to Menu: Nolia Kitchen Jul 20, 2023

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Dave and Chris kick things off with a "How to Menu" of chef Jeffrey Harris’s Cincinnati restaurant, Nolia Kitchen. Things take a turn as Dave does a mini-MOIF where he declares the single greatest restaurant menu hack (when it’s available). After the break, the discussion shifts to Korean food and whether America has reached peak Korean food, transitioning into a discussion of ethnic enclaves throughout America, with particular emphasis on the Korean American community in Fullerton, California.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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The Perfect First-Date Restaurant and So You Wanna … Be One of the Best Restaurant Operators in the World? With Ron Parker Jul 17, 2023

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Dave and Chris start off with an Ask Dave question, where a listener asks about the perfect first-date restaurant. Highlights include the best dinner-date restaurant, whom you should go to a Michelin-starred restaurant with, and the hidden meaning of going out for sushi. They’re joined by Ron Parker, COO of the José Andrés Group and founder of HMx, later in the episode to discuss what it takes to be a world-class restaurant operator. Ron also talks about HMx and his motivation for starting the global hospitality database.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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What “Excuse Me” Really Means, the Hefeweizen Principle, and the Bar Order Apotheosis Jul 13, 2023

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Dave and Chris open up with an observation about the true meaning of the phrase “excuse me,” before moving on to an exploration of the journey of American drinking culture and the way alcohol preferences change with age. Along the way, the two establish the “Hefeweizen Principle” (a way to point out minor degrees of cultural snobbery), before the discussion (and journey) culminates in the one drink that signifies true bar order enlightenment.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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Why You Should Stay Indoors, Reservation Hacks, and So You Wanna … Be an Expediter? Jul 10, 2023

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Dave opens up the show with jobs he would have wanted to do if he was 22 years old, which turns into speculation on the personality traits it might take to be a pyrotechnic engineer. The show continues as Dave provides strong evidence for why everyone should stay indoors and discusses (likely related) the channels he’s watching on YouTube. Dave and Chris then discuss some hacks for how to get a reservation at busy restaurants. Things round out with So You Wanna … Be an Expediter? where Dave and Chris show their appreciation for the unsung heroes of a restaurant.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee

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Inside the MDM Studio With Dave and Chris ... and Shelf-Stable Crab Cakes Jul 06, 2023

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Dave and Chris record an episode of the podcast from the Majordomo Media Studios, where they talk about everything from proper oil handling to crab cakes.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee

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Neighbors, a Change of Heart on Instapot, and Iru With Tunde Wey Jun 29, 2023

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Dave and Chris talk themselves into a change of heart on the Instapot. The conversation then turns to Dave talking about his neighbors, and suggesting an alternative to astrology. Afterward, they are joined by special guest writer and artist Tunde Wey to talk about Nigerian iru and the interesting numbers that led to the pricing of his new spirit, Since.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Tunde Wey and Euno Lee

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee

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So You Wanna … Go to Culinary School? Jun 26, 2023

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Dave explores the decision to go to culinary school, including alternatives to the system in countries outside of the U.S. The episode also goes over Chris’s forays into the gym (and Dave, the personal trainer?), as well as a new segment where the hosts read bad Yelp reviews.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee

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Nikola Jokic and Spotting Latent Talent With Kevin O’Connor, Plus Learning to Live With Blindness With Andrew Leland Jun 22, 2023

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It’s a double-guest extravaganza as The Ringer senior staff writer Kevin O’Connor joins Dave and Chris to talk about Nikola Jokic’s recent NBA championship win, and how to identify talent. Later, writer (and Chris’s first boss out of college!) Andrew Leland joins the pod to talk about his experience with retinitis pigmentosa and common misconceptions about blind people.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Kevin O'Connor and Andrew Leland

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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Courting NBA Free Agents, the Flatulence Window for Partners, and Theoretical Dinner Guest: NBA Edition Jun 19, 2023

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Dave kicks off the show with a serious conundrum faced by couples everywhere: the optimal time to fart in front of your partner. Chris, Cory, Euno, and Victoria all weigh in with their answers. The episode continues with an NBA edition of Theoretical Dinner Guest, where the group names the Starting Five of Dinner Guests from throughout NBA history. The episode wraps up with Dave’s story about recruiting an NBA free agent to New York.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Euno Lee

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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