The Dave Chang Show

The Ringer

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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Nov 1, 2018 · 40 min
Challenging the Status Quo in Cooking and in Football With Kevin Clark | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 28)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Ringer NFL writer Kevin Clark to compare the tension between progress and orthodoxy in the culinary arts to a similar dissonance in the NFL.
Oct 25, 2018 · 1 hr 29 min
Evan Kleiman: Telling the Story of Food | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 27)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with 'Good Food' host Evan Kleiman to discuss growing up as a food lover in Los Angeles (1:20), innovation in dining during the '70s and '80s (23:24), the trials and tribulations of operating a restaurant (40:26), and moving on from being a restaurateur (59:04).
Oct 18, 2018 · 1 hr 2 min
Ike Barinholtz: Restoring a Frayed Nation, One Movie at a Time | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 26)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by comedian-turned-filmmaker Ike Barinholtz to discuss the uniqueness of the Thanksgiving meal (7:37), how politics bleeds into culture at large (24:43), and finding pragmatism in a fractured discourse (44:24).
Oct 11, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
Making Sense of Modern Politics With John Heilemann | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 25)
Chef and Momofuku founder David Chang sits down with political journalist John Heilemann to discuss Brett Kavanaugh’s controversial appointment to the Supreme Court (4:11) and the future for the United States government (40:12).
Oct 9, 2018 · 17 min
Khabib-McGregor Reactions With Kevin Clark | The Dave Chang Show
In this micro-pod, chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to relive the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor at UFC 229 and the ensuing brawl.
Oct 4, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Finding Purpose in Cooking: Dan Giusti of Brigaid | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 24)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Brigaid chef Dan Giusti to discuss how Giusti’s career led up to becoming head chef at Noma (4:37) and leaving the top position at one of the world’s greatest restaurants to service more people (36:24).
Sep 27, 2018 · 1 hr 23 min
From Cooking Prodigy to Culinary Artist: Jessica Largey | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 23)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Simone chef Jessica Largey to discuss her extraordinary ascent as a prodigious cook in elite kitchens (0:47), developing an artistic voice with food (51:12), and transitioning to opening a restaurant (1:07:30). Largey's new restaurant, Simone, is now open in Los Angeles’s Arts District at 449 S. Hewitt St.
Sep 21, 2018 · 48 min
Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Part 2 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 22)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi to recount her experience working under Wylie Dufresne (1:36), how she helped advance Momofuku (14:05), and the trials and tribulations of opening the first Milk Bar (38:22). Milk Bar's new Los Angeles flagship store opens this Saturday, September 22, and will be located at 7150 Melrose Ave.
Sep 20, 2018 · 1 hr 3 min
Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Part 1 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 21)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi to discuss the unique challenge of opening a new restaurant (6:37), fostering creative innovation in the kitchen (20:56), and developing a work ethic in high-pressure environments (31:56). Milk Bar's new Los Angeles flagship store opens this Saturday, September 22, and will be located at 7150 Melrose Ave.
Sep 13, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
Vivek Garipalli on the Power of Taking Risks | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 20)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by cofounder and CEO of Clover Health Vivek Garipalli to discuss how he overcame those who underestimated him (16:56), the power of taking risks when you're young (20:12), and what he learned from buying a hospital and going into the health care business (36:07).
Sep 6, 2018 · 1 hr 20 min
Revolutionizing Japanese Cuisine in America With David Schlosser | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 19)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by Shibumi chef David Schlosser to discuss Schlosser’s advanced career leading up to working in Japan (0:56), learning the highest forms of Japanese fine dining as a foreigner (33:43), and challenging the expectations of Japanese food in the United States (53:31).
Aug 30, 2018 · 2 hr 23 min
David Choe Tells His Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 18)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by artist David Choe along with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to explore Choe’s extraordinary life.
Aug 23, 2018 · 54 min
JJ Redick on L.A. vs NYC, Food-Sports Parallels, and Challenging Norms | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 17)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by Philadelphia 76ers guard JJ Redick to discuss the Los Angeles–New York debate (1:05) and the parallels between restaurant management and professional sports (15:00). Then, J.J. turns the tables and asks Dave about the future of the culinary industry and the best food destinations (28:12) before examining the evolution of the modern NBA and how it demonstrates the value of challenging established conventions (40:11).
Aug 16, 2018 · 49 min
Nick Kroll, Part 2: Growing Beyond | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 16)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang continues his conversation with comedian Nick Kroll. They discuss how personal experiences shaped the development of ‘Big Mouth’ (0:38), the importance of work-life balance (18:58), and setting others up for success (30:50).
Aug 9, 2018 · 51 min
Nick Kroll, Part 1: The Origin Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 15)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang and comedian Nick Kroll discuss how they first met almost 20 years ago (5:08), Nick’s early days in comedy while he was still in college (11:21), why he’s glad his success came later in life (23:53), and finding the parallels between trying to become a comedian and trying to become a chef (29:34).
Aug 2, 2018 · 1 hr 15 min
Good Girl Dinette Chef Diep Tran on Her Life and What Makes Vietnamese Food So Special | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 14)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by Good Girl Dinette owner and chef Diep Tran to discuss what it was like fleeing Vietnam as a child (3:00), how she was inspired by her grandmother's hustle (20:20), the great pho debate (35:20), what it was like to come out to her family (45:45), and the rise of her own business (52:45).
Jul 26, 2018 · 1 hr
The Evolution of the Las Vegas Food Scene, With Joe House, Shaun King, and Matt Rudofker | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 13)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with ‘House of Carbs’ host Joe House, Momofuku Las Vegas executive chef Shaun King, and Momofuku global director of culinary operations Matt Rudofker to discuss how Las Vegas became a culinary destination (10:55), building a healthy staff culture (24:19), and the unique challenges of running a restaurant in the desert (41:25).
Jul 19, 2018 · 46 min
Lena Waithe on Staying True to Herself and What Inspires Her | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 12)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Lena Waithe to discuss why she doesn't want people to strive to be "the next Lena Waithe" (1:35), where she gets her inspiration (21:01), and why she decided to write in a chef character in her show 'The Chi' (37:22).
Jul 17, 2018 · 6 min
Producer Micro-Pod: A Tease for This Week's Lena Waithe Interview | The Dave Chang Show
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by producers Aggi Ashagre and Isaac Lee in this micropod. They look ahead to Thursday's episode featuring screenwriter, producer, and actress Lena Waithe and discuss queer representation in media.
Jul 12, 2018 · 49 min
Alan Yang Returns to Discuss His Hollywood Takeover | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 11)
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by screenwriter and producer Alan Yang in this second installment of their conversation about some of Alan's latest projects (1:18), Asian representation in pop culture (14:49), and how inclusion in Hollywood has evolved over the course of his career (27:50).

The Dave Chang Show

Challenging the Status Quo in Cooking and in Football With Kevin Clark | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 28)

Evan Kleiman: Telling the Story of Food | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 27)

Ike Barinholtz: Restoring a Frayed Nation, One Movie at a Time | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 26)

Making Sense of Modern Politics With John Heilemann | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 25)

Khabib-McGregor Reactions With Kevin Clark | The Dave Chang Show

Finding Purpose in Cooking: Dan Giusti of Brigaid | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 24)

From Cooking Prodigy to Culinary Artist: Jessica Largey | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 23)

Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Part 2 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 22)

Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Part 1 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 21)

Vivek Garipalli on the Power of Taking Risks | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 20)

Revolutionizing Japanese Cuisine in America With David Schlosser | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 19)

David Choe Tells His Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 18)

JJ Redick on L.A. vs NYC, Food-Sports Parallels, and Challenging Norms | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 17)

Nick Kroll, Part 2: Growing Beyond | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 16)

Nick Kroll, Part 1: The Origin Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 15)

Good Girl Dinette Chef Diep Tran on Her Life and What Makes Vietnamese Food So Special | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 14)

The Evolution of the Las Vegas Food Scene, With Joe House, Shaun King, and Matt Rudofker | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 13)

Lena Waithe on Staying True to Herself and What Inspires Her | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 12)

Producer Micro-Pod: A Tease for This Week's Lena Waithe Interview | The Dave Chang Show

Alan Yang Returns to Discuss His Hollywood Takeover | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 11)