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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Mar 28, 2019 · 1 hr 11 min
Defying Conventional Wisdom With Outdoor Voices CEO Ty Haney | The Dave Chang Show
In 2013, the activewear market seemed oversaturated, dominated by titans like Nike and Adidas. But in spite of the prevailing wisdom, Ty Haney saw a way to break into that market and founded Outdoor Voices. She was 25 years old. Dave speaks with the OV founder from the Uber Eats House during SXSW about trailblazing in a seemingly too-crowded field and parlaying failure into success, and about their shared experience of being young entrepreneurs.
Mar 21, 2019 · 1 hr 12 min
Hasan Minhaj on Comedy As a Conduit | The Dave Chang Show
Dave sits down with ‘Patriot Act’ host Hasan Minhaj to discuss how he learned to embrace his cultural heritage, the similarities between food and comedy, and using entertainment to make a difference. ‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ Volume 2 is available now on Netflix.
Mar 15, 2019 · 41 min
Momofuku Kawi Pre-Opening Diaries, Vol. 2 | The Dave Chang Show
Eunjo “Jo” Park spent most of her adult life learning to be a good cook. But she never had to learn about being a good chef. In the second of a two-part interview, Dave speaks with Jo about learning from failure and finding an authentic identity for the restaurant. The new Momofuku Kawi in Hudson Yards opens today, March 15.
Mar 14, 2019 · 58 min
Momofuku Kawi Pre-Opening Diaries, Vol. 1 | The Dave Chang Show
Eunjo “Jo” Park turned down many opportunities to manage her own restaurant in order to focus on cooking. Now the executive chef of the new Momofuku Kawi, she finds herself melding her fine dining background with her Korean American heritage. In the first of a two-part interview, Dave speaks with Jo about her path: from immersing herself in Western cuisine and coming back around to Korean cuisine. The new Momofuku Kawi in Hudson Yards opens on March 15.
Feb 28, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min
Cooking As an Art, With Jerry Saltz | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 43)
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—in both abstract and concrete ways—than you might think. Dave speaks with Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic Jerry Saltz about these parallels.
Feb 21, 2019 · 1 hr 5 min
Breaking the Ceiling on Breakfast, With Jessica Koslow | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 42)
Simple, easy, approachable—these are words that may be used to describe dishes at Sqirl. But the Los Angeles–based cafe did not become one of the most popular restaurants in the city by making dishes in a simple, easy, or approachable fashion. Dave speaks to Sqirl’s chef and owner, Jessica Koslow, about pioneering in breakfast cuisine, the bias against "common" foods, and influencing the rest of the food world.
Feb 14, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min
What Makes the Best Food the Best? With Lolis Elie | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 41)
People have subjective definitions when it comes to quality, and food is no exception. To compare one genre of food to another often requires nuance and context, making the whole endeavor that much more difficult. Dave speaks to writer and food critic Lolis Elie about how to evaluate food with care and respect.
Feb 12, 2019 · 16 min
Why You Should Go to Spoon by H | The Dave Chang Show
Spoon by H is an unassuming dessert café located in a strip mall near central Los Angeles. Yet Dave named it his 2018 restaurant of the year on this very podcast. In this micropod, Dave sits down with his producer, Isaac Lee, to explain what makes the Korean American family business so special.
Feb 7, 2019 · 1 hr 8 min
Challenging the Status Quo in Cooking and in Basketball, With Kevin O’Connor | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 40)
The NBA has gone through a significant revolution in the past decade, prioritizing efficiency over tradition. The result? A wildly popular league that garners more attention than ever before. Dave sits down with Ringer basketball analyst Kevin O’Connor to compare embracing innovation in the NBA and in the culinary world.
Jan 31, 2019 · 1 hr 10 min
What Hip-Hop Can Tell Us About Food, With Shad | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 39)
The genre of hip-hop music may seem to have little to do with the culinary world, yet there are parallels between the two that dovetail surprisingly well. Dave draws these parallels out with the help of musician and ’Hip-Hop Evolution’ host Shad.
Jan 24, 2019 · 1 hr 5 min
The Chef as a Leader, With Adam Grant | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 38)
Being a chef is a lot more than just cooking; it requires the ability to manage a kitchen and everyone who works in it. Dave learned the hard way that he needed to control his infamous temper in order to excel as a leader. He discusses this and much more with renowned organizational psychologist and three-time New York Times best-selling author Adam Grant.
Jan 17, 2019 · 1 hr 10 min
René Redzepi: The Relentless Innovator | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 37)
Noma has been considered one of the greatest restaurants in the world for over a decade. Dave’s longtime friend, Noma head chef and co-owner René Redzepi, takes us through how the Danish restaurant flourished with its extraordinary dedication to reinventing Nordic cuisine. We’re trying something new: Send any questions you may have to askdave@majordomomedia.com.
Jan 10, 2019 · 49 min
Looking Back and Moving Forward | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 36)
So much has happened to Dave in 2018. Here are his thoughts, unfiltered. We’re trying something new: Send any questions you may have to askdave@majordomomedia.com.
Dec 27, 2018 · 55 min
Majordomo Post-opening Diaries, Vol. 2: Back of House | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 35)
As the first year of Majordomo draws to a close, Dave sits down with his key staffers at the Los Angeles restaurant to review the journey since launch. This week, he speaks with the back-of-house leaders: executive chef Jude Parra-Sickels and chef de cuisine Marc Johnson.
Dec 20, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Majordomo Post-opening Diaries, Vol. 1: Front of House | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 34)
As the first year of Majordomo draws to a close, Dave sits down with his key staffers at the Los Angeles restaurant to review the journey since launch. This week, he speaks with the front-of-house leaders: general manager Christine Larroucau and beverage director Richard Hargreave.
Dec 13, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
Food Trends of 2018 With Bill Simmons | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 33)
This year has been a memorable one for food; Dave reviews 2018’s biggest food developments with the help of the Podfather, Bill Simmons. And, of course, they talk about some sports too.
Dec 6, 2018 · 1 hr 11 min
Jeremy Fox Tells His Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 32)
Chef Jeremy Fox reinvented cooking with vegetables at Ubuntu. But the recognition and accolades, in both earning and receiving, were not without their costs. Dave speaks to the ingenious chef about finding balance and returning to the culinary world. You can find Fox’s new cookbook, ‘On Vegetables,’ wherever books are sold.
Nov 29, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
Embracing Cultural Identity With Jon M. Chu | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 31)
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a worldwide phenomenon, the sixth highest-grossing rom-com of all time, and a cultural touchstone for many East Asians. But for its director, Jon M. Chu, the road to creating the first major Hollywood film with an all-Asian cast in 25 years meant coming face-to-face with his own heritage.
Nov 15, 2018 · 2 hr 2 min
Joshua Skenes: The Maverick of Cooking | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 30)
Saison chef Joshua Skenes didn’t become one of the greatest chefs in the world by reading a textbook or by chasing accolades. All that mattered was the food.
Nov 8, 2018 · 1 hr 11 min
Steven Yeun: Exploring and Embracing the Korean American Duality | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 29)
Filming ’Burning’ allowed actor Steven Yeun to grapple with being in South Korea as a Korean American (9:07), the unique Korean sentiment of “Han” (22:22), and the expectations to represent Asian America (54:20) … all of which Dave can relate to.

The Dave Chang Show

Defying Conventional Wisdom With Outdoor Voices CEO Ty Haney | The Dave Chang Show

Hasan Minhaj on Comedy As a Conduit | The Dave Chang Show

Momofuku Kawi Pre-Opening Diaries, Vol. 2 | The Dave Chang Show

Momofuku Kawi Pre-Opening Diaries, Vol. 1 | The Dave Chang Show

Cooking As an Art, With Jerry Saltz | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 43)

Breaking the Ceiling on Breakfast, With Jessica Koslow | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 42)

What Makes the Best Food the Best? With Lolis Elie | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 41)

Why You Should Go to Spoon by H | The Dave Chang Show

Challenging the Status Quo in Cooking and in Basketball, With Kevin O’Connor | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 40)

What Hip-Hop Can Tell Us About Food, With Shad | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 39)

The Chef as a Leader, With Adam Grant | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 38)

René Redzepi: The Relentless Innovator | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 37)

Looking Back and Moving Forward | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 36)

Majordomo Post-opening Diaries, Vol. 2: Back of House | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 35)

Majordomo Post-opening Diaries, Vol. 1: Front of House | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 34)

Food Trends of 2018 With Bill Simmons | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 33)

Jeremy Fox Tells His Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 32)

Embracing Cultural Identity With Jon M. Chu | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 31)

Joshua Skenes: The Maverick of Cooking | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 30)

Steven Yeun: Exploring and Embracing the Korean American Duality | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 29)