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.
Dave and Chris Ying answer questions sent in from you, the listeners! Stick around until the very end for listener voicemails.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Snackmaster, Vol. 1 | My Opinion Is Fact
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Dave extols the virtues of steamed fish (0:00) before he and Chris Ying are joined by Momofuku’s Noelle “Snackmaster” Cornelio to discuss (and eat!) snacks (8:30). Warning: This episode contains audio of chewing, swallowing, and other sounds affiliated with consuming food. Listen at your own risk.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
Dave and Chris are joined by Yale professor James Q. Whitman, author of ‘Hitler's American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law,’ to discuss how Nazi Germany drew from American race laws in crafting the Nuremberg Laws.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Soy Sauce Can Be Better. Plus: JJ Johnson on Raising Twins and Accessible Cuisine.
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Dave shares his thoughts on how much room for improvement the soy sauce market has in the United States (0:00) before he and Chris Ying call Field Trip chef JJ Johnson (8:30) to discuss the difficulties of raising twins, the parallels between parenting and managing a kitchen, and the importance of representing cultures through food in an accessible…
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Spaghetti and Meatballs, Onion Rings, 'Ted Lasso' (Again), and Spicy Thai Food | My Opinion Is Fact
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Dave, Chris Ying, and producer Isaac Lee offer their thoughts on a variety of topics, including spaghetti and meatballs, eggnog, onion rings, TV shows they are watching right now, cocktails, their preferred spicy level for Thai food, guilty-pleasure music, and more.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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What Chefs Can Learn From ‘Ted Lasso,’ and BBQ With Kevin Bludso
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Dave discusses the lessons that can be learned from the sitcom ‘Ted Lasso’ (0:00) before he and Chris Ying sit down with legendary pitmaster Kevin Bludso to talk all things barbecue (7:00).By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Sweet Pancakes Have Got to Go, Sesame Oil > Olive Oil, and Why the Garde-Manger Should Be Respected More | My Opinion Is Fact
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Dave explains why key lime pie is the only acceptable pie to eat (0:00) before bringing in Chris Ying and producer Isaac Lee to riff on a variety of topics (6:30): pancakes, extra virgin olive oil, breakfast in bed, juicing, dried herbs, “3D” movies, the garde-manger station, trail mix, and more.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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CL on Representing Korean Culture and Breaking the Mold
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Dave and Chris briefly talk with producer Isaac Lee about K-pop’s rise as an international phenomenon (0:00) before Dave’s interview with global superstar musician CL (18:30) about her complex identity shaping her unique artistry as well as, of course, Korean food.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Korean BBQ, Korean Quarantine, and Jimmy Kimmel!
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Dave explains the virtues of Korean barbecue (1:00) and calls up his producer Isaac Lee to talk about how South Korea is successfully containing COVID-19 (5:12). Then, Jimmy Kimmel comes on (14:46) to discuss Dave winning ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ how Jimmy came to be extraordinary at answering emails, Jimmy’s remarkable love for food, their…
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Leftovers, School Lunches, Dining Solo, and MSG Popcorn | My Opinion Is Fact
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Dave talks about the exquisite experience of eating at El Bulli before bringing in his producers to discuss a variety of topics: frozen pizza, leftovers, hobbies, school lunches, mochi ice cream, superstitions, karaoke, dining out alone, popcorn, and more.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
Dave describes the deliciousness of Peking duck (0:00) before answering questions sent in by you, the listeners (8:00).By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
Dave talks through the best foods to get delivered (0:00) before discussing the trials and tribulations of spinning off ‘Recipe Club,’ first with Chris Ying and Priya Krishna toward the beginning of production (8:00) and then with just Chris closer to launch (32:30). 'Recipe Club' premieres tomorrow, November 17th. Listen on Spotify or wherever you…
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Why Work Feels Harder Now. Plus, Dads Vol. 8 With Chef Magnus Nilsson
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Dave and his producers talk through the unique fatigue of working during the pandemic (0:00). Then, chef Magnus Nilsson (formerly of the two Michelin-starred Fäviken) joins to discuss his illustrious career, why he called it quits, and parenting in Sweden (31:00).By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Stress-Eating Through the Election, Wine Snobs Are Better Than Beer Snobs, and Everyone Should Eat Gim | My Opinion Is Fact
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Dave and his producers recap how they spent election week (0:00) before running through a variety of topics, including slow cookers, pretzels, beer/wine snobs, gim, and stress-eating foods (32:00).By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Processing the 2020 Election. Plus, the Bad Movie Club With Patton Oswalt: ‘Battle Beyond The Stars’ (1980)
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Dave and his producers talk through their emotions about the United States’ 2020 election week and debate how the nation could move forward from this historic moment (0:00). Then, Dave and Chris sit down with comedian-actor Patton Oswalt to review the 1980 space-opera film ‘Battle Beyond The Stars’ (44:00).…
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Asian Supermarkets, Road Trips, Best Potato Dishes, Horror Films, and Subway Sandwiches | My Opinion Is Fact
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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.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media
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Nut Milk, Kombucha, Lengua (and Other Culinary “Adventures”). Plus: Election Preview With Alex Wagner.
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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.By The Ringer & Majordomo Media