The Dave Chang Show
Episodes
Majordomo Post-opening Diaries, Vol. 2: Back of House | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 35)
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Majordomo Post-opening Diaries, Vol. 1: Front of House | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 34)
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Food Trends of 2018 With Bill Simmons | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 33)
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 cou...
Jeremy Fox Tells His Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 32)
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Jeremy Fox reinvented cooking with vegetables at Ubuntu. But the recognition and accolades, in both earning and receiving, were not without their...
Embracing Cultural Identity With Jon M. Chu | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 31)
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
‘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...
Joshua Skenes: The Maverick of Cooking | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 30)
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Steven Yeun: Exploring and Embracing the Korean American Duality | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 29)
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Filming ’Burning’ allowed actor Steven Yeun to grapple with being in South Korea as a Korean American (9:07), the unique Korean sentiment of “Ha...
Challenging the Status Quo in Cooking and in Football With Kevin Clark | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 28)
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Ringer NFL writer Kevin Clark to compare the tension between progress and orthodoxy in the culinar...
Evan Kleiman: Telling the Story of Food | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 27)
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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), innovat...
Ike Barinholtz: Restoring a Frayed Nation, One Movie at a Time | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 26)
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by comedian-turned-filmmaker Ike Barinholtz to discuss the uniqueness of the Thanksgiving meal (7:37), ...
Making Sense of Modern Politics With John Heilemann | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 25)
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder David Chang sits down with political journalist John Heilemann to discuss Brett Kavanaugh’s controversial appointment to t...
Khabib-McGregor Reactions With Kevin Clark | The Dave Chang Show
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding Purpose in Cooking: Dan Giusti of Brigaid | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 24)
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 (4:3...
From Cooking Prodigy to Culinary Artist: Jessica Largey | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 23)
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Simone chef Jessica Largey to discuss her extraordinary ascent as a prodigious cook in elite kitch...
Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Part 2 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 22)
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Part 1 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 21)
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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), ...
Vivek Garipalli on the Power of Taking Risks | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 20)
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by cofounder and CEO of Clover Health Vivek Garipalli to discuss how he overcame those who underestimat...
Revolutionizing Japanese Cuisine in America With David Schlosser | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 19)
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
David Choe Tells His Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 18)
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
JJ Redick on L.A. vs NYC, Food-Sports Parallels, and Challenging Norms | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 17)
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 paral...
Nick Kroll, Part 2: Growing Beyond | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 16)
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang continues his conversation with comedian Nick Kroll. They discuss how personal experiences shaped the development...
Nick Kroll, Part 1: The Origin Story | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 15)
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 whil...
Good Girl Dinette Chef Diep Tran on Her Life and What Makes Vietnamese Food So Special | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 14)
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Evolution of the Las Vegas Food Scene, With Joe House, Shaun King, and Matt Rudofker | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 13)
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with ‘House of Carbs’ host Joe House, Momofuku Las Vegas executive chef Shaun King, and Momofuku gl...
Lena Waithe on Staying True to Herself and What Inspires Her | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 12)
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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), ...
Producer Micro-Pod: A Tease for This Week's Lena Waithe Interview | The Dave Chang Show
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 featuri...
Alan Yang Returns to Discuss His Hollywood Takeover | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 11)
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by screenwriter and producer Alan Yang in this second installment of their conversation about some of A...
‘Master of None’ Cocreator Alan Yang on Breaking Out of Harvard and Into Comedy | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 10)
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by screenwriter and producer Alan Yang to discuss how he transitioned from studying biology into comedy...
Majordomo Pre-opening Diaries, Vol. 5 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 9)
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this final installment of the pre-opening diaries, chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discu...
Dave Chang on Mental Health and Holding on to Hope | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 8)
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brief note on this episode from chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang: "This week on the podcast, I want to open up a little about my own experience...
Chloe Kim on the Olympics, Korean American Identity, and Supportive Parents | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 7)
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Olympic gold-medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim to discuss dealing with heightened pressures at the 20...
Growing Up With Asian Immigrant Parents | The Dave Chang Show
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this micropod, chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang previews his interview with Olympic gold-medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim by sharing his experien...
Helen Rosner on #MeToo in the Culinary World and Her Long Career on the Food Beat | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 6)
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with New Yorker food correspondent Helen Rosner to discuss how food journalism has evolved (15:31). The...
MSG, Korean Food, and Cultural Appropriation | The Dave Chang Show
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this not-so-micro pod, chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by his producers, Isaac Lee and Aggi Ashagre, to discuss the racist implicati...
Majordomo Pre-opening Diaries, Vol. 4 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 5)
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss launching the Majordomo restaurant in Los Angeles (...
Rian Johnson and Karina Longworth on Dealing With Criticism | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 4)
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ director Rian Johnson and ‘You Must Remember This’ host Karina ...
Rehashing ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ With Mallory Rubin | The Dave Chang Show
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In his first micropod, chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang is joined by The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin to recapitulate their debate over the controvers...
Majordomo Pre-opening Diaries, Vol. 3 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 3)
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss developing unique menu items through test dinners (...
Majordomo Pre-opening Diaries, Vol. 2 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 2)
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss choosing the location for Majordomo in Los Angeles ...
Majordomo Pre-opening Diaries, Vol. 1 | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 1)
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss the steps leading up to moving to Los Angeles (5:57...
Introducing ‘The Dave Chang Show’
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From 'The Ringer' and Majordomo Media: Join chef and founder of Momofuku Dave Chang as he shares his thoughts on the culinary world and much more. Lea...