The Dave Chang Show

Dave and Chris talk about what their dream restaurant would look like and how self-sufficiency with ingredients and schedule would play into it. They are then joined by owner and farmer at Verdant Hills Farm, Rich Butler, who discusses sustainability and the learning curve of becoming a farmer. Dave and Chris finish with a dining-themed MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Rich Butler Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-14

01:25:06

Dave and Chris discuss the value in learning to take the long way instead of the shortcut. They are then joined by one of the great modern explorers, among other endeavors, Erling Kagge, who talks with them about his mindset and how anyone can take risks and challenge themselves—even in the face of extreme danger. The episode ends with a surprise MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Erling Kagge Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-10

01:31:13

Dave and Chris muse about how there is seriously great food across the United States, and it's not just concentrated in the major cities. They are then joined by pastry chef Dominique Ansel, who discusses his philosophy around asking questions in pursuit of innovation and creativity. He, Dave, and Chris also compare and contrast Asian and French cuisines and examine Dominique's process of trying to properly fuse the two. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Dominique Ansel Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-07

01:10:19

Dave and Chris start with some musings on shortages and the effects they have on food. Next, they're joined by Dr. David Ortega to discuss the avian flu and how it will affect chicken and egg consumers economically. Then, Dave and Chris get into an inflation-related Ask Dave. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Dr. David Ortega Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-03

49:19

Dave and Chris talk fearmongering amongst the Eggpocalypse. They bring on animal epidemiologist and expert Dr. Maurice Pitesky to find out more about the avian flu, how it might spread to humans, and its worst-case scenarios. They close with an egg-themed MOIF that gets a little spicy. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Dr. Maurice Pitesky Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-31

01:22:47

Dave and Chris consider things that have been unfairly demonized, from ingredients to medicinal drugs like cannabis. They are then joined by Beau Kilmer, the codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, who discusses the possible future of psychedelics in the United States. They finish with an Ask Dave. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Beau Kilmer Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-27

01:12:05

Dave and Chris talk about three keys to success before they are joined by iconic American chef, Nancy Silverton. They discuss with Nancy how to follow your gut (literally and figuratively), make your own path, and work hard. After, Nancy joins for a fun MOIF where we hear some hot takes about desserts and Italian food from a master of both. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Nancy Silverton Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-24

01:09:58

Dave and Chris are joined by friends of the show, Kelly Meinhardt and Charlotte Duerden, to talk about friendship itself. This group of pals then participates in a cereal draft that is just grrrrrreat! They finish with a MOIF: Milk Opinion Is Fact. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Kelly Meinhardt and Charlotte Duerden Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-20

01:16:02

Dave is recuperating from surgery. Dave and Chris talk about platitudes that they didn't listen to when they were younger, and wish they had now that they are older. They then dive into Dave's kitchen must-haves and ideal equipment for home chefs at any skill level. They end with a MOIF and Ask Dave mailbag! Relisten to the past episode on the science of nonstick cookware with Professor Greg Blonder here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gJsAHAFP1MNZX5hZ7lA61?si=TVckKBPUQwOu3bud8uKeUA Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-17

01:11:45

Dave and Chris talk about the lies we tell ourselves when we're eating. They then embark on a heated, spirited debate about one of the most divisive topics of our time: ranch or Caesar dressing? They finish off with a quick MOIF and a new recipe from Dave. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino, Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-06

55:04

Dave and Chris have a special mystery guest on this episode to teach them the basics on card collecting, which has transformed from a childhood hobby into a booming industry. They opine on the commodification and diminishing returns of dining-out dish photos. There is also discussion about restaurant memorabilia collectors, from menus to stolen spoons. The duo finishes with a MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-03

01:15:36

Dave muses about beef Wellington. Next up is the return of a fan favorite: Pronunciation Bee, with friend of the show Noelle. Then, the trio takes on Girl Scout Cookies. Chaos and laughter ensue! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Noelle Cornelio Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Additional Production Support: T.Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-27

01:00:40

Dave and Chris start with musings on the 'SNL' 50th anniversary episode and the fascinating parallels between 50 years of comedy and 50 years of food. They then pick teams of the most influential and important chefs of each decade since 1970. Finally, they play a game of Over/Under and guess prices of items in 1975. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-24

01:08:01

Today, Dave and Chris are joined by shellfish expert Ari Kolender of Found Oyster. Ari walks them through the levels of expertise on oysters and helps everyone gain new knowledge on how to be an oyster majordomo. The conversation doesn't clam up after the informative chat, though, as Ari joins for a seafood-themed MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Ari Kolender Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-20

01:04:02

Dave and Chris are joined by tea experts Sam Wang and Lydia Lin from Steep LA. They spill the tea on tea, teaching Dave and Chris about the fundamentals and helping them in their Majordomo-ing journey. Some mind-blowing facts about tea and how to make it are shared, followed by a tea-based MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Sam Wang and Lydia Lin Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices