The Dave Chang Show

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.

Episode List

Chinese Chicken Salad and Inappropriate Dinner Conversations With Chris Ying and David Meyer

Feb 5th, 2026 11:00 AM

Dave is joined by friend of the show and host of Recipe Club Chris Ying and producer (young) David Meyer. Dave serves a Chinese chicken salad and some leftover jangjorim. Then the trio dives into some real Inappropriate Dinner Conversations in a new game version that reveals a lot about the three contestants. Get a copy of Jacob Soboroff's book 'Firestorm': https://www.harpercollins.com/products/firestorm-jacob-soboroff?variant=43816964096034 Watch 'Chrissy & Dave Dine Out': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29319236/ Learn more about Joan’s on Third: https://joansonthird.com/ Follow Little Meg: https://www.instagram.com/little_meg_siu_meg/?hl=en Learn more about the Chairman: https://www.thechairmangroup.com/ Check out 'The Original Kings of Comedy': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0236388/ Host: Dave Chang Guest: Chris Ying Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich, Dan McCoy, Michael Berger, Elizabeth Styles Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jangjorim, Balance, and a Dream Last Meal Rotation

Feb 2nd, 2026 11:00 AM

Dave cooks jangjorim, a Korean braised dish usually served as a side, but that Dave thinks could be an entree and a star.  He also discusses how to know when rice is properly washed, as well as the difference between mu radish and daikon (amongst other Korean and Japanese foods).  Dave finishes the episode by answering an Ask Dave about who he would want as company for his dream last meal and his answer is...surprising. Learn more about The Sergeantsville Inn: https://www.sergeantsvilleinn.com/  Learn more about Park’s BBQ: https://parksbbq.com/  Learn more about Noodle Bar: https://www.momofuku.com/pages/noodle-bar  Learn more about Baroo: https://www.baroolosangeles.com/  Learn more about Benu: https://www.benusf.com/  Learn more about Sun Nong Dan: https://sunnongdanusa.com/  Learn more about Ideas in food: https://ideasinfood.com/  Learn more about San Ho Won: https://www.sanhowon.com/  Learn more about Willie Mae’s: https://williemaesnola.com/ Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich, Dan McCoy, Michael Berger, Elizabeth Styles Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Potato Jeon, or Which Foods Hold Value to Us

Jan 29th, 2026 11:00 AM

Dave makes a delicious, two-ingredient dish that he hasn't had since he was a child: potato jeon. Along the way, he makes a second unusual potato dish that his grandmother loved, talks about both of his grandmothers, and reflects on the value we place on certain foods—and how much the value is shaped by our personal experiences. Dave closes with an Ask Dave about when servers don't write down your orders. Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich, Michael Delgado, Dan McCoy, Molly O'Keefe, Michael Berger Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dry-Aged vs. Wet-Aged Steak, "The Secret," and the American Chef Pantheon With Bill Simmons

Jan 26th, 2026 11:00 AM

Dave is joined by the Podfather himself, the founder and CEO of The Ringer, Bill Simmons. Dave makes steaks that challenge Bill's wet-aged vs. dry-aged opinions, and then they discuss his "secret to basketball," which applies to much more than just sports—and explains Bill's unique ability to find and foster talent, as well as predict future trends. They finish with a discussion of the top five American chefs in history and a MOIF about whether or not a movie director can be considered great if they've never filmed food. P.S.: The Dave Chang Show is now on Netflix! Check out The Bill Simmons Podcast: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-bill-simmons-podcast Check out The Rewatchables: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-rewatchables Check out The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/ Learn more about Antico Nuovo: https://www.anticonuovo-la.com/ Learn more about Craft: https://www.craftrestaurant.com/ Learn more about 'The French Laundry Cookbook': https://amzn.to/3NNz2NA Learn more about Café Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/ Check out 'Dinner Time Live': https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864 Learn more about Chi Spacca: https://www.chispacca.com/ Learn more about Super Peach: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/super-peach Learn more about Primanti Bros.: https://primantibros.com/ Learn more about Philippe's: https://philippes.com/ Get a copy of 'The Book of Basketball': https://amzn.to/3NDi70e Learn more about the Brainrot app: https://thebrainrotapp.com/ Learn more about Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/ Learn more about BCD Tofu House: https://www.bcdtofuhouse.com/ Read Bill's Streep column: https://www.espn.com/espnmag/story?id=3965213 Learn more about Commander's Palace: https://www.commanderspalace.com/ Get Bill's favorite Momofuku sweet and spicy sauce: https://shop.momofuku.com/products/sweet-spicy-bbq-sauce?srsltid=AfmBOoqjxshHlzC47CjTyKZnkCzgkgGTscF5XkScOpgry3SpwHxN4vuu Learn more about Yang Chow: https://yangchow.com/ Check out Recipe Club: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/recipe-club Check us out at Majordomo: https://www.majordomo.com/ Host: Dave Chang Guest: Bill Simmons Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Nikola Stanjevich, Dan McCoy, Michael Berger, Elizabeth Styles Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Fires, Lettuce Cup Memories, and New York vs. L.A. With Jacob Soboroff

Jan 22nd, 2026 11:00 AM

Dave is joined by Jacob Soboroff, MS Now senior correspondent and author of the book 'Firestorm.' Dave makes a lettuce cup dish that takes Jacob back to his past, and then they discuss the Los Angeles fires, which are the subject of Jacob's new book, as well as his personal experiences having grown up in the area. They finish with a MOIF comparing Los Angeles and New York in myriad ways. Get your copy of Firestorm by Jacob Soboroff: https://bookshop.org/p/books/firestorm-the-great-los-angeles-fires-and-america-s-new-age-of-disaster-jacob-soboroff/bd30f244fafba214  Check out Jacob Soboroff on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jacobsoboroff  Get your copy of Separated by Jacob Soboroff: https://bookshop.org/p/books/separated-inside-an-american-tragedy-jacob-soboroff/392f1a291b04f998?ean=9780062992208&next=t  Learn more about Why Tuesday?: https://whytuesday.org/  Learn more about the film 'Separated': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33029968/  Learn more about Good Neighbor Bar: https://www.goodneighborbar.com/  Learn more about Watch Duty: https://www.watchduty.org/  Learn more about JPL: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/  Learn more about Mr. Chow: https://www.mrchow.com/  Learn more about the short film 'Design for Disaster': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35435044/  Learn more about Joans on Third: https://joansonthird.com/  Learn more about Spago: https://wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/spago-beverly-hills/  Learn more about Anderson Cooper's podcast 'All There Is': https://open.spotify.com/show/4fm93OGs4upQbKv8hngvmH  Learn more about 2nd Avenue Deli: https://2ndavedeli.com/  Learn more about Nate 'n Al’s: https://www.natenals.com/  Learn more about Langer’s: https://www.langersdeli.com/  Learn more about Katz’s Deli: https://katzsdelicatessen.com/  Learn more about The Strand: https://www.strandbooks.com/  Learn more about Skylight Books: https://www.skylightbooks.com/  Host: Dave Chang Guest: Jacob Soboroff Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich, Michael Delgado, Dan McCoy, Michael Berger, Elizabeth Styles Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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