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Resolved: Dining Should Require a Special License | Debate Club Feb 23, 2023

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After Chris and Dave lead you through the dreaded chain reaction of what occurs in a restaurant kitchen when a table is five minutes late to their reservation, they do their very first Debate Club on whether dining should require a special license on the diner's part. Other topics include kids as the death of punctuality, burying “friends of Dave” on the waitlist at Momofuku Ko, and what it takes to be a respectful diner.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, and Gabi Marler

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Predicting Success and Reaching Your Full Potential With Matt Higgins Feb 16, 2023

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Dave and Chris examine the systems and criteria we use to decide who we think is going to be a winner, whether that is in sports, business, music, or beauty pageants, and why they're such terrible predictors of success. Then, they invite Matt Higgins, venture capitalist and executive fellow at Harvard Business School, to ask about what he looks for to predict success, hear about his incredible life story, and talk about his new book, ‘Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential.’ Other topics include ‘Physical: 100,’ rooting for the underdog, the original ‘Ninja Warrior,’ Brock Purdy, useless high school extracurriculars, and choosing the difficult path.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Matt Higgins

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, and Gabi Marler

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How American Pragmatism Can Facilitate Environmentalism With Tyler Huggins Feb 13, 2023

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After a drop-in visit from the Podfather, who then proceeds to rejoice in the pleasures of populist food and culture, Dave and Chris speak with Tyler Huggins—CEO and cofounder of Meati Foods. He brings his unique point of view on environmentalism and sustainable food systems to address the problem of a potential global protein shortage with Meati: a meat alternative made out of mycelium. Other topics include ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (again), backcountry splitboarding, and what to do with a year’s worth of elk meat.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Tyler Huggins and Bill Simmons

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, and Gabi Marler

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The Past, Present, and Future of Food Writing Feb 09, 2023

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After an illuminating game in which Dave asks Chris to guess which 2023 food trend listicle was written by ChatGPT vs. a real person, they debate the relevancy of food writing in a world ruled by social media and where food media will go from here. Other topics include the diet changes that aging brings, being the Tom Brady of eating, and how to update the James Beard Foundation Awards for our times.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, and Gabi Marler

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Buying and Selling 2023 Food Trends With Chris Bianco and Euno Lee Feb 06, 2023

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Chris and Dave have enlisted their good friends Euno Lee and Chris Bianco to trade in the cultural stock market. Euno pitches food trends that he predicts will hit the market in 2023, including high-end mortadella, experiential dining in theme parks, fried chicken skins, A5 Wagyu, and mushroom coffee, to Dave, Chris Ying, and Chris Bianco. They then have two minutes to justify why they are buying or selling the trend. Other topics include Arby’s, Musso & Frank Grill, and how to introduce your kids to pastrami sandwiches.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Euno Lee and Chris Bianco

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, Eduardo Ocampo, and Gabi Marler

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Vegetable Prep 101, Dave’s Oscar Wish, and Top Five Citrus Fruits | Ask Dave Feb 02, 2023

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Chris and Dave dive into the Discord to answer your burning questions, such as what to do with old cooking oil, what’s the best kind of vegetable peeler, mayo vs. butter on grilled cheese, and how to learn knife skills at home. Other topics include the proper way to brunoise a shallot, the 'Avatar' sequel, 'Top Gun: Maverick' vs. 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' culinary catfishing, kitchen shears, and Dave’s top five favorite citrus fruits.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, Cory McConnell, and Gabi Marler

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The New Celebrity Chefs and the Art of Waiting in Line | My Opinion Is Fact Jan 30, 2023

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Dave and Chris feel their age with a conversation about morning pills, how they will approach hair loss and graying when it comes for them, and the new celebrity chefs that are taking over the food world, from Mr. Beast to Keith Lee. Then, Noelle joins them to talk about the art of waiting in line and how to act when forced to wait unnecessarily, as well as ugly vitamin packs, and the new Sierra Mist reboot Starry.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Noelle Cornelio

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, Cory McConnell, and Gabi Marler

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The Future of the Ratings System, and How Gambling Could Change the Food World Jan 26, 2023

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Dave and Chris explore Dave’s thoughts from his time in a homemade sensory-deprivation chamber (a New York apartment with blackout blinds), including why stars are the ratings system of choice, Vlad the Impaler, and ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’ on Netflix. Then, they theorize about how gambling and betting could change the world of food, from the James Beard Awards to futures betting in restaurants. Other topics include Pokémon supremacy, the pure joy of Mario Bros., the best sauce for french fries, and kimchi made via genetic algorithm.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Cory McConnell, Richie Bozek, and Gabi Marler

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Media Distortion and Lobster vs. Crab Jan 23, 2023

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Dave and Chris discuss the outsized response to Dave’s comments about Costco rotisserie chicken and how clickbait media distorts our views. Then, they go over everything Dave ate in Boston, including comparative oyster studies and the age-old debate of lobster versus crab.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Cory McConnell, Richie Bozek, and Gabi Marler

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Talking Wastewater Treatment With an Expert, and Ranking the Best Eating Cities in the U.S. Jan 19, 2023

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Dave and Chris are first joined by environmental wastewater treatment expert Marylee Santoro to discuss how sewage systems work and what can go wrong. Then, they talk about the recent wave of laws banning gas lines in new buildings, and the benefits and drawbacks of induction cooking, before ranking the best eating cities in the U.S.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Marylee Santoro

Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, and Gabi Marler

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