The Dave Chang Show

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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.

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Apr 6, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
Too Small to Fail, Vol. 1: Corey Lee | The Dave Chang Show
Dave gives his homemade crepe recipe (0:37) before calling up three-Michelin-starred chef Corey Lee of Benu to discuss how the restaurant industry will have to change and rebuild in a post-pandemic world (14:50).
Apr 2, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Mr. Moms, Vol. 1: Cooking for Your Family in Quarantine | The Dave Chang Show
In the first (and possibly last) episode of ‘Mr. Moms,’ Dave calls up Majordomo Media head creative and father of two Chris Ying to explore the challenges of cooking for their respective families while sheltering in place.
Mar 26, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
Honoring Floyd Cardoz, Vendors During Quarantine, Instant Pots Are Stupid, and Regrowing Scallions | The Dave Chang Show
Dave pays his respects to the late, great Floyd Cardoz, who passed away on March 25, 2020, due to complications from contracting COVID-19 (0:57). Then, he calls up Majordomo Media head of creative Chris Ying to discuss the importance of protecting vendors in the COVID-19 era (10:20), the undeniable stupidity of the Instant Pot fad (39:34), a valuable lesson that can be learned from the survivalist trick of regrowing scallions (53:40), and more.
Mar 20, 2020 · 33 min
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Hurting the Restaurant Industry | The Dave Chang Show
Dave is joined by Majordomo Media’s head of creative Chris Ying to discuss the devastation that the COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting upon the restaurant industry and the policies that can be implemented to counteract it. We encourage you to contact your representatives through the United States Capitol hotline at (202) 224-3121.
Mar 12, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
The Legacy of Gray Kunz, Quart Containers, and Frozen Peas. Plus: The Current State of Geopolitics With Ian Bremmer | The Dave Chang Show
Dave honors the life of the late great chef Gray Kunz, explains the utility of quart containers, and illustrates the unique advantages of frozen produce (1:09) before bringing in GZERO Media founder Ian Bremmer to discuss how geopolitics has changed in the modern age (15:58).
Mar 6, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
‘Ugly Delicious’ Opening Diaries, With Morgan Neville | The Dave Chang Show
Dave gives some restaurant recommendations, offers an alternative to hand sanitizer, and explains his declining interest for baseball (0:41) before sitting down with Oscar-winning director of ‘Ugly Delicious’ Morgan Neville to discuss how the series came about and evolving the show for the second season (11:47). ‘Ugly Delicious’ season 2 is now available to stream on Netflix.
Mar 5, 2020 · 1 hr 27 min
‘Ugly Delicious’ Season 2 Preview, the Teflon Wok, and Jerry Saltz, Vol. 2 | The Dave Chang Show
On the 100th episode of ‘The Dave Chang Show,’ Dave gives a preview of the upcoming second season of ‘Ugly Delicious’ and discusses the many uses of the teflon wok (1:46) before bringing in one of the most popular guests in show history, the Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic Jerry Saltz, to further explore the intricacies of the creative process (16:41).
Feb 27, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min
Spoons, Restaurant Recs, and Fly Fishing. Plus: Huey Lewis! | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with his producer, Isaac Lee, to discuss the importance of cooking spoons, recent food adventures, and the appeal of fly fishing (1:39). Then Dave is joined by rock legend Huey Lewis to discuss the iconic musician’s life and career (26:48).
Feb 20, 2020 · 1 hr 30 min
Ko Post-Opening Diaries | The Dave Chang Show
Even for a Momofuku restaurant, Ko has gone through a lot of changes since opening its doors in 2008, all while maintaining two Michelin stars for the majority of its existence. Dave sits down with executive chef Sean Gray and general manager Su Wong Ruiz to discuss how Ko evolved through the years.
Feb 18, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
How Sweetgreen Became Sweetgreen, With Nicolas Jammet | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet to discuss the creation and growth of the restaurant chain as well as the philosophies behind the company’s ethos.
Feb 13, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
‘Olympic Dreams’ Pre-Opening Diaries, With Jeremy Teicher and Alexi Pappas | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with ‘Olympic Dreams’ filmmakers Jeremy Teicher and Alexi Pappas to discuss the making of the unique romantic comedy set at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games. You can watch ‘Olympic Dreams’ in theaters starting February 14, 2020.
Feb 6, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min
A Candid Conversation Between Chef and Critic, With Adam Platt | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with New York Magazine’s esteemed food critic Adam Platt to discuss the unique relationship between restaurants and their media counterparts.
Jan 31, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
‘Briarpatch’ Pre-Opening Diaries, With Andy Greenwald | The Dave Chang Show
Dave is joined by cohost of ‘The Watch’ and creator of the upcoming USA Network series ‘Briarpatch’ Andy Greenwald to discuss the transition from critic to creator, the natural anxieties that escalate during the lead-up to a release, and the best way to deal with the forthcoming response from critics and fans. Tune into ‘Briarpatch’ on USA Network every Thursday at 10 p.m., starting on February 6.
Jan 23, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
Cooking As an Art, Vol. 4, With Alex Ross | The Dave Chang Show
The culinary arts may seem to be only nominally related to the arts, but there are more similarities between the food world and the art world than you might think. Having already examined the connection with the visual arts, Dave sits down with esteemed New Yorker music critic Alex Ross to discuss the parallels between music—namely, classical music—and cooking.
Jan 16, 2020 · 2 hr 7 min
Majordomo Meat & Fish Pre-opening Diaries | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with key members from across the Momofuku team to discuss the opening of three new restaurants in the Palazzo tower at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas: Majordomo Meat & Fish, Moon Palace, and Siberia.
Jan 9, 2020 · 59 min
Looking Back and Moving Forward, 2020 Edition | The Dave Chang Show
So much has happened to Dave in 2019. Here are some of his thoughts on the new year.
Dec 19, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
David Epstein: The Paradox of (Non-)Expertise | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with ‘Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’ author David Epstein to discuss the myth of early specialization, the virtues of interdisciplinary training, and how this can all apply to the culinary industry.
Dec 12, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min
Championing Women Chefs, With Charlotte Druckman | The Dave Chang Show
Dave shares some of his favorite food experiences of 2019 (1:54) before sitting down with ’Women on Food’ author Charlotte Druckman for a nuanced conversation on the many different systematic injustices towards women in the culinary industry and how it can be rectified (15:06).
Dec 5, 2019 · 1 hr 20 min
The King of Retail, Mickey Drexler | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with merchandising titan Mickey Drexler — known for his work stewarding the Gap, Abraham & Straus, Apple, J.Crew, and other successful businesses — to glean pearls of wisdom.
Nov 28, 2019 · 1 hr 20 min
The Beauty of Indian Cuisine With Madhur Jaffrey | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with legendary food writer Madhur Jaffrey CBE to explore the great depths of Indian food and its relations with the Western world.

The Dave Chang Show

Too Small to Fail, Vol. 1: Corey Lee | The Dave Chang Show

Mr. Moms, Vol. 1: Cooking for Your Family in Quarantine | The Dave Chang Show

Honoring Floyd Cardoz, Vendors During Quarantine, Instant Pots Are Stupid, and Regrowing Scallions | The Dave Chang Show

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Hurting the Restaurant Industry | The Dave Chang Show

The Legacy of Gray Kunz, Quart Containers, and Frozen Peas. Plus: The Current State of Geopolitics With Ian Bremmer | The Dave Chang Show

‘Ugly Delicious’ Opening Diaries, With Morgan Neville | The Dave Chang Show

‘Ugly Delicious’ Season 2 Preview, the Teflon Wok, and Jerry Saltz, Vol. 2 | The Dave Chang Show

Spoons, Restaurant Recs, and Fly Fishing. Plus: Huey Lewis! | The Dave Chang Show

Ko Post-Opening Diaries | The Dave Chang Show

How Sweetgreen Became Sweetgreen, With Nicolas Jammet | The Dave Chang Show

‘Olympic Dreams’ Pre-Opening Diaries, With Jeremy Teicher and Alexi Pappas | The Dave Chang Show

A Candid Conversation Between Chef and Critic, With Adam Platt | The Dave Chang Show

‘Briarpatch’ Pre-Opening Diaries, With Andy Greenwald | The Dave Chang Show

Cooking As an Art, Vol. 4, With Alex Ross | The Dave Chang Show

Majordomo Meat & Fish Pre-opening Diaries | The Dave Chang Show

Looking Back and Moving Forward, 2020 Edition | The Dave Chang Show

David Epstein: The Paradox of (Non-)Expertise | The Dave Chang Show

Championing Women Chefs, With Charlotte Druckman | The Dave Chang Show

The King of Retail, Mickey Drexler | The Dave Chang Show

The Beauty of Indian Cuisine With Madhur Jaffrey | The Dave Chang Show