Dave Chang Goes to Italy
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With his trip to Italy in the rearview, Dave takes to the mic to break down the surprising highs and...
What It Takes to Make Great Pasta With Evan Funke
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Six months in, Evan Funke’s Mother Wolf is one of the hottest tables in Hollywood—but getting th...
Picky Eaters, the Baby-Product Universe, and Dave Chang Kids’ Meal Tips | Clean Plate Club
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your kid only wants plain rice—or worse, rice with American cheese? With the h...
Turning Creativity into Culture With John Jay
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After spending 20 years crafting campaigns for the likes of Nike, John Jay jumped into a new role as...
Why Travel Anywhere? | My Opinion Is Fact
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a trip to Italy on the horizon, Dave’s wondering what it is we’re looking for when we fly h...
Plunging Into Pizza With Wylie Dufresne
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wylie Dufresne blazed a relentlessly creative trail for a generation of adventurous restaurants—an...
Living an Earned Life With Marshall Goldsmith
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall Goldsmith works as an executive coach with some of the most successful people alive—and f...
SF and NY Eating, Coconut Coffee, and a Few of Dave’s Favorite Recipes | My Opinion Is Fact
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a vintage ‘Dave Chang Show’ solo intro and a bicoastal dining update, Dave ushers in Chris...
House Spice, How to Cook Crawfish, and Forging a New Cuisine With Kwame Onwuachi and Joshua David Stein
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Dave call up the pair behind the best-selling 'Notes from a Young Black Chef' to discuss t...
Multiverse Dave in Search of the Sasquatch | My Opinion Is Fact
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After last week’s Dave-induced derailment, it’s time at last for the gang to relay their Require...
Unreasonable and Radical Ideas With Lucas Mann
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris call up Acre Venture Partners co-founder Lucas Mann to talk about how a future-focuse...
Steakhouses, Dishwashers, and Keeping Up With the Late-Night Coffee Drinkers | My Opinion Is Fact
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The MOIF team reconvenes to review the Required Eating challenges handed down last week—and what w...
Biscuits, Brisket, and Big Pizza Energy With Bryan Ford
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Pizza Debate continues with Recipe Club veteran and New World Sourdough author Bryan Ford ...
Airport Food, Zabar's Tactics, and a New MOIF Challenge | My Opinion Is Fact
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Noelle are shaking up the show with a newly kinetic, activity-driven MOIF format—...
A Master Brewer Takes on Nonalcoholic Beer | Demystified
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Walker was earning accolades for his work as a brewer in Santa Fe when he heard about a differe...
Shoestring Fries, Sous Vide Thoughts, and Food Gifts for Your Boss | #AskDave After Dark
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gang returns for another late-night Q&A—but first, as a little warm-up, we recap Dave’s visi...
The Rise of West Coast BBQ (and Where Dave Wants It to Go Next) with Matt Horn
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eighteen months after opening the doors at West Oakland’s Horn BBQ, Matt Horn has lines down the b...
Secret Burger Intel, Banchan Abundance, and the Opposite of ASMR | My Opinion Is Fact
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On their latest fact-finding expedition, Dave, Chris, and Noelle criss-cross the Western U.S. to con...
Infinite Energy Is an Understatement, With Christina Tosi
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What was life like for a young New York chef chasing a dream in the early 2000s? Milk Bar founder an...
Birthday Banquets, High-Speed Early-Bird Dinners, and Europe the Dave Chang Way | My Opinion Is Fact
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a crab-or-prime-rib-driven 80th birthday party to plan, Dave, Chris, and Noelle set out to surv...
'The Wok', Recipes, and Letting Go of “The Best” With J. Kenji López-Alt
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The eminent author of 'The Food Lab' and the just-released 'The Wok' joins Dave and Chris to talk ab...
Ice Cream, Late-Night Dining, and the 2022 Chain-Restaurant Draft | My Opinion Is Fact
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After comparing notes on their latest LA exploits, Dave, Chris, and Noelle step into the My Opinion ...
Shame Wizards and Ambition Gremlins, With Nick Kroll
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Big Mouth' and 'Human Resources' creator (and Dave’s old friend!) Nick Kroll is back on the show ...
If It’s Nice Outside, It’s Nice Inside, Too | #AskDave After Dark
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Powered by half a glass of Hibiki, it’s time for Dave to go toe to toe with the latest listener qu...
The Secret, Extremely Spicy Recipe for Talk Show Success
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris call up Sean Evans, the hot-sauce-hardened host of 17 seasons of 'Hot Ones,' to find ...
Food Abstinence, Food Orgy | My Opinion Is Fact
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of a revelatory month on the Wheel of Constraint, and our hosts have convened to asse...
Dave Goes to Disneyland, and a Talk With the Director of 'Turning Red'
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a debrief on the ups and downs of Dave’s first tour of dad duty at the Happiest Place on Ear...
A Whirlwind Guide to New Orleans, and One Last Bite of the Wheel | My Opinion is Fact
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a rare four-mic episode, longtime friend of the show Anoop Pillarisetti lays out his Crescent Cit...
An Expert’s Perspective on Pots and Pans | Demystified
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris call up Stanley Cheng, CEO since 1972 of the cookware-revolutionizing Meyer Corporati...
A Trader Joe’s Check-in | My Opinion Is Fact
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Day 7 of Noelle’s Trader Joe’s–only diet, so at the tail end of that experiment within ...
Dave Chang Shoots the Moon | My Opinion Is Fact
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the Wheel of Constraint rolls into the City of Second Chances? Dave reports on a w...
Difficulty Isn’t a Bad Thing | My Opinion Is Fact
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Week 1 of their Wheel of Constraint ordeal wrapping up, Dave, Chris, and Noelle might just be c...
Aphrodisiacs, Oxtails, and Valentine’s Day Erasure | #AskDave After Dark
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the only day of the year that stands neck and neck with SantaCon in the cockles of Dave’s h...
Spinning on the Wheel of Constraint | My Opinion Is Fact
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Noelle check in midway through Day 1 of a monthlong sugar-banishment ordeal, and th...
The Cleaver in the Arena | My Opinion Is Fact
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Noelle assemble for a fortifying round of MOIF before grappling with their greatest...
Are Restaurants Ready for NFTs? | Demystified
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Galaxy Digital CEO, prison reform advocate, and blockchain evangelist Mike Novogratz returns to the ...
Eating Boneless Wings in the Metaverse | My Opinion Is Fact
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Noelle combine their MOIF powers once again, in an action-packed episode encompassi...
The Hidden Origins of Dave Chang | Demystified
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, Henry Louis Gates brought Dave onto PBS’s 'Finding Your Roots' for a deep dive in...
The Pizza Oven Paradox | My Opinion Is Fact
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does wanting to make pizza at home mean the universe is telling you to never, ever make pizza at hom...
Dinner Music, With Hrishikesh Hirway of 'Song Exploder'
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of the captivating podcast turned TV show 'Song Exploder' joins Dave and Chris to explor...
The Big Boy Asian Club Fireside Chat | My Opinion Is Fact
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris assemble for a late-night review of recent meals, the best sick-day foods, and a few ...
Bringing Oaxaca to L.A. | Best of the Best
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When L.A.’s Guelaguetza restaurant opened in the mid-’90s, mole and mezcal and all the other tre...
The Best College Town, Solved
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were supposed to record a MOIF, but Dave and Chris got in an argument about the topic. One wanted...
Existential Home Cooking Dilemmas | My Opinion Is Fact
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first MOIF of the year, and we’re off to a dark start. Dave laments his own cooking, an...
Christmas Dinner Draft After Dark
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Night has fallen once again, and Dave, Chris, and Noelle have assembled for another late-night recor...
Food, Farming, and the Climate Crisis | Demystified
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris sit down with 'Speed & Scale' authors and venture-capital veterans John Doerr and Rya...
The Dave Chang Show Gift Guide, Part II | My Opinion Is Fact
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Noelle return for the big reveal of their deeply researched, still-buyable triparti...
Hot Pot | Demystified
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
886 chef and 'The Next Thing You Eat' guest Eric Sze joins Dave and Chris for a scalding plunge into...
The 'Dave Chang Show' Gift Guide, Part I | My Opinion Is Fact
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the leftover stuffing all eaten at last, and Dave-dismaying Mariah Carey songs already in the a...
The Dave Chang Show’s 250th Episode, With Bill Simmons
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first guest ever, the Podfather himself, returns to recall the freewheeling days when this podca...
Store Brands, Yakitori, and Another No-Hitter in the Making | #AskDave After Dark
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The stars are out, and Dave and Chris have assembled for another late-night fever dream of a Q&A. Di...
Pie Opinion Is Fact: The Grand Finale
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The thrilling, shocking conclusion has arrived—Round 4 of the quest to discover the Autumnal Ameri...
A Long Shot Takes the Crown | My Opinion Is Fact
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At last, we answer America's burning question: Who won the Pronunciation Bee? And then: a glimpse in...
Pie Opinion Is Fact, Vol. 3
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
POIF Part 3 is here, and the gang is in very deep. After a brief check-in with KCRW's pie-contest ma...
Pork and Shrimp Are Best Friends | Best of the Best
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris welcome back chef Diep Tran to celebrate the treasured elixir that is Red Boat Fish S...
Isaac’s Farewell and Pie Opinion Is Fact, Vol. 2
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Noelle briefly say some nice things about Isaac on his last episode as the producer...
Pronunciation: Demystified
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been at a restaurant and afraid to order a dish because you don’t know how to say it...
Pie Opinion Is Fact, Vol. 1
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally November, also known as pie month here at Team MOIF. In celebration, we wax poetic ab...
Spam Supremacy, a Utopian Takeout Day, and Top 10 Salads | #AskDave After Dark
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another #AskDave After Dark, another chaotic conversation, another frenzy of answering your question...
The 2021 Candy Draft | My Opinion Is Fact
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each member of the MOIF crew put together seven-member rosters of candy. And things got … a little...
How To Cook Beyond Recipes
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by Priya Krishna to explain the thought process behind their new book “C...
The Wide World of Groceries, Part 2 | My Opinion Is Fact
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MOIF crew continue their excessively obsessive conversation surrounding the grocery store experi...
The Future of Food and Dinner Party Music, With Morgan Neville
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by filmmaker Morgan Neville to preview their upcoming Hulu series ‘The N...
The Wide World of Groceries, Part 1 | My Opinion Is Fact
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MOIF crew debate the what, where, and how of buying groceries. What even is a grocery store? Do ...
Coffee: Demystified
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris bring in coffee legend George Howell to hear about how he changed the coffee industry...
The Lunch Special | My Opinion Is Fact
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew reassemble to discuss everything that has to do with that meal you eat in the middle of you...
Dads, Vol. 12 With Pablo Torre
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris call up Pablo Torre, ESPN personality and father to an 18-month-old baby, to discuss ...
The Back-to-Restaurant Special | My Opinion Is Fact
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that many of us have safely returned to dining out, Noelle asks the rest of the crew: How do you...
Don’t Be Afraid of Fish
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave recounts the week he first met Australian fish chef Josh Niland (0:39) before Josh explains how...
Margaritas, Bologna, and Hiking | My Opinion Is Fact
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, Noelle, and Isaac congregate once again to debate the merits of recipes (or the lack th...
Kebabcast 2021 | Best of the Best
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by kebab aficionado Euno Lee to discuss the culinary world of kebabs in th...
Chicken-Fried Steak, Garlic Knots, and Green Tea | My Opinion Is Fact
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris, Isaac, and Noelle “the Snackmaster” Cornelio to share the behind-the-sc...
Pupusas, Meat Loaf, and a Milkshake Update: #AskDave After Dark, Outdoors, in the Dark
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! Connecting from his garage in the wee hours of the night, Dave reunites with Chris and...
‘Recipe Club’ Highlight: Boboli
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we are on hiatus, we’ll be releasing remastered episodes from our sister podcast ‘Recipe C...
‘Recipe Club’ Highlight: Polenta
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we are on hiatus, we’ll be releasing remastered episodes from our sister podcast ‘Recipe C...
‘Recipe Club’ Highlight: Gyoza
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we are on hiatus, we’ll be releasing remastered episodes from our sister podcast ‘Recipe C...
#AskDave After Dark
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Isaac convene at nighttime to answer questions submitted by you, the listeners. And...
“American Food Is Black Food”
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shares his thoughts on a few culinary topics (0:30) before he and Chris bring in ‘High on the...
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Three Years Later
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shares a few lessons learned from some recent food adventures (3:37) before he and Chris bring ...
Foodie Culture, Cabeza, and Boba | My Opinion Is Fact
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Isaac discuss the future of foodie culture in the post-pandemic Western world (0:26...
“Ethnic” Food and Diversifying Groceries, With Larry Liu
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris discuss the delineation of certain foods as “ethnic” and the scarcity of certain ...
Fancy Hamburgers, Poutine, and Horchata | My Opinion Is Fact
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave explains why the hamburger is actually the move at a high-end Western restaurant (0:29) before ...
An Ode to Korean Moms, With Michelle Zauner
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave explains how he makes a beloved Korean dish, the oxtail soup (0:41), before he and Chris link u...
Egg Rolls, Potlucks, and Airplane Food | #AskDave
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave answers questions sent in by you, the listeners! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Isa...
Rude Restaurant Service, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Maple Syrup | My Opinion Is Fact
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Isaac discuss the virtues of no-nonsense restaurant service (0:23) before sharing t...
Dads, Vol. 11: Why Have Kids?
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris share their recent adventures in parenthood (0:55) before speaking with philosopher T...
Bibs, Yellow Mustard, and Meat Substitutes | My Opinion Is Fact
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shares his takeaways from eating hot pot for the first time since the pandemic began (0:54) bef...
Reclaiming Native American Cuisine With Sean Sherman
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris talk to The Sioux Chef's Sean Sherman about the heritage of Indigenous American food ...
Hot Sauce, Children's Content, and Airport Food | My Opinion Is Fact
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Isaac talk about technological advances in dentistry (0:57) before they share their...
Alan Yang on Work Ethic, ‘Master of None,’ and Asians on Screen
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by filmmaker Alan Yang to discuss how to have a healthy relationship with ...
The Secrets of BBQ, With Rodney Scott and Lolis Elie
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by legendary pitmaster Rodney Scott and food historian Lolis Elie to discu...
Mixed Rice, Sesame Oil, and Avocado Toast | #AskDave
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave answers questions sent in by you, the listeners! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Is...
How to Be Fearless in Failures, With Ellen Bennett
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave briefly ruminates on how restaurant operators might view the industry differently in a post-pan...
The Caloric Experience Diet, Asian Pears, and Curly Fries | My Opinion Is Fact
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the truly shocking revelation that was the Chris Ying Caloric Experience, Dave, Chris, a...
Professor Greg Blonder Returns
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After appearing on one of our most popular episodes ever—“Debunking Microwave Myths”—Boston ...
NYC Pizza, Movie Theater Snacks, and Alternative Pasta | My Opinion Is Fact
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave waxes poetic about the unique pizza-eating experience that New York City offers (0:00) before h...
Are UFOs Real? With Gideon Lewis-Kraus
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by New Yorker staff writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus to discuss the recent renewa...
Love Craptually
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Isaac set out to record another installment of My Opinion Is Fact, but instead spir...
Correcting the Record on American Farming, With Natalie Baszile
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by ‘We Are Each Other’s Harvest’ author Natalie Baszile to discuss t...
Black Pepper, Shrimp Cocktail, and Brunch | My Opinion Is Fact
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Isaac once again link up to discuss a variety of culinary and non-culinary topics. ...