The Dave Chang Show
Episodes
Chris Bianco and Chad Robertson: A Culinary Superteam | The Dave Chang Show
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often two masters of any craft join forces to collaborate, let alone open up an entire complex together. So when Pizzeria Bianco’s Chris Bi...
A Conversation With Grace Chang | The Dave Chang Show
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Dave and Grace first found out they would be parents, they realized nothing mattered more than the arrival of their first child and changed every...
Momofuku Seiobo: Finding Freedom in Food | The Dave Chang Show
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's difficult to describe Momofuku Seiobo without it sounding a little odd. The three-hatted restaurant is located inside a massive casino in Sydney,...
Mina Kimes on the Korean American Experience and the NFL | The Dave Chang Show
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave speaks to ESPN senior writer Mina Kimes about the unique experience of growing up Korean American, the paradox of being an NFL fan, and Asian rep...
Joe Beef: Staying True to Yourself and Being Damn Good at It | The Dave Chang Show
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Beef is an unassuming, casual restaurant in Montreal, Quebec. The humble Little Burgundy establishment resembles more of an laid-back tavern than ...
The Ethics of Meat Eating With Steven Rinella | The Dave Chang Show
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting and fishing are hot-button topics in the United States. Some embrace them as valuable parts of culture, and some view them as archaic or even ...
Creating Community in Counterculture With Eric Koston | The Dave Chang Show
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic street skateboarder Eric Koston turned pro at just 16 years old. Now at 43, he still skates professionally and is an active participant in skat...
Aaron Franklin: the Master Craftsman of Barbecue | The Dave Chang Show
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2009, when Aaron Franklin and his wife Stacy opened up a barbecue trailer on the side of a highway in Austin, Texas, they had no idea it would snow...
Defying Conventional Wisdom With Outdoor Voices CEO Ty Haney | The Dave Chang Show
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Hasan Minhaj on Comedy As a Conduit | The Dave Chang Show
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave sits down with ‘Patriot Act’ host Hasan Minhaj to discuss how he learned to embrace his cultural heritage, the similarities between food and ...
Momofuku Kawi Pre-Opening Diaries, Vol. 2 | The Dave Chang Show
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 tw...
Momofuku Kawi Pre-Opening Diaries, Vol. 1 | The Dave Chang Show
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Momofu...
Cooking As an Art, With Jerry Saltz | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 43)
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bot...
Breaking the Ceiling on Breakfast, With Jessica Koslow | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 42)
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Makes the Best Food the Best? With Lolis Elie | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 41)
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Why You Should Go to Spoon by H | The Dave Chang Show
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Challenging the Status Quo in Cooking and in Basketball, With Kevin O’Connor | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 40)
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA has gone through a significant revolution in the past decade, prioritizing efficiency over tradition. The result? A wildly popular league that...
What Hip-Hop Can Tell Us About Food, With Shad | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 39)
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
The Chef as a Leader, With Adam Grant | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 38)
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
René Redzepi: The Relentless Innovator | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 37)
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Looking Back and Moving Forward | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 36)
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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@majo...
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...