A very over-caffeinated Dave returns from the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, with stories to tell and some hot takes on food delivery. Afterward, Dave and Chris talk about a new cinematic project, then finish with an MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying 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
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Dave is in Augusta, Georgia, for the Masters Tournament and has eaten his way through the course. He gives a rundown of the food, reveals a lie he told on TV, and recaps the excessive amount he has eaten. Dave and Chris then discuss some unhappy Discord users and their pizza takes, but they try to patch things up with an Ask Dave. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more ...
Apr 17, 2025•56 min
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 Edit...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 28 min
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...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 34 min
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 Produce...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 pod...
Apr 03, 2025•52 min
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 choic...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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 ab...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 Ed...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 podcastch...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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: Da...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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
Mar 06, 2025•58 min
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...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 542
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
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 podcastchoi...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min
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 ch...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 p...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 538
Dave and Chris talk about the future of reservations. Then Dave reflects on a new favorite local spot and what authenticity means to great food. The duo discusses the levels of Majordomo-ing in depth and how to go from an initiate to a Majordomo to a master in a given subject. They walk through the levels and talk about how to become a Majordomo of dining. The episode closes with a Japanese-food-themed MOIF and an Ask Dave. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 537
Dave and Chris are joined by Chris's pal (and former boss) Andrew Leland, who talks them through how he went from being sedentary to a marathon runner. Andrew discusses why he started running, the program he used to get in shape, and what his running journey was like, including the differences as a runner with retinitis pigmentosa. After, Dave and Chris talk about the scientifically ideal running playlist and go through Dave's and the listeners' playlists to see how they compare. Hosts: Dave Cha...
Feb 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 536
Dave and Chris introduce the new concept of Majordomo-ing: the art of gaining expertise and learning something new without becoming an expert. They parse through what it takes to actually know your stuff, how so many people who claim they know actually don't, and brainstorm what hobby they may have to learn next, as decided by the Wheel of Death. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about you...
Feb 03, 2025•56 min•Ep. 535
Dave and Chris catch up with an old friend from Momofuku Ko, chef Sean Gray, and hear about his new endeavor: the Sergeantsville Inn in New Jersey. This historic restaurant is a true romantic ideal of a place where an entire town gathers to eat and enjoy time together, and Sean has ensured they eat well. Friend of the show Noelle joins again for a closing MOIF. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Sean Gray and Noelle Cornelio Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 534
Dave and Chris chat about kids at buffets (13:46), the card game UNO (19:37), Legoland (30:33), and a celebrity sighting that made Dave blush (34:16). The pair is also joined by friend of the show Noelle for a new segment about the unwritten rules of dining (43:41). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Noelle Cornelio Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 533
Chef Paul Carmichael joins Dave and Chris for a Pre-Opening Diaries focusing on his new restaurant, Kabawa. The trio discusses Paul's time at Momofuku Seiobo, his Caribbean roots and their influence on his cooking, plus what to expect at Kabawa and its complementary watering hole, Bar Kabawa. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Paul Carmichael Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 532
After a delay due to the wildfires, 'The Dave Chang Show' returns from holiday break. Dave talks about his trip to Japan, and Chris talks about his trip to Hawaii. They finish this special return episode by locking in their 2025 goals. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 531
Dave and Chris have had a busy, wild year: 'Dinner Time Live,' 'Thursday Night Football,' and everything in between. They grade their predictions from 2023 about 2024: How did Davestradamus do? Dave and Chris also share their highlights of the year, from the best dishes they ate to the best cities they visited. See you in 2025! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Additional Producti...
Dec 19, 2024•50 min•Ep. 530
On today’s episode, we have a massive Buy/Sell: Holiday Edition. It’s the holiday season, and there’s nothing we love to do more during our holiday meals than debate. Dave, Chris, Bianco, and producer Kelsey debate some of the hottest topics of the coldest season. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Chris Bianco Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Production: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Dec 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 529
Dave and Chris chat with Anoop Pillarisetti, owner of the New Orleans–inspired restaurant Strange Delight, about the pain and, in turn, triumphs that can come with opening and running a restaurant. Anoop takes Dave and Chris through the conceptualization and opening of Strange Delight, discusses the pressures and uncertainties of running a restaurant, and dives into the love it takes. Anoop also gives an atlas of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and a How to Menu at the restaurant. Hosts: Dave Chang and C...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 528
This episode has tales of woe from a Black Friday Amazon broadcast and tales of triumph at 'Dinner Time Live.' Stay tuned to hear about Kansas City barbecue, served up with a side of Latin American Christmas. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Additional Production Supervision: Noelle Cornelio and John Richter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr
Dave’s “sister” Christina Tosi stops by the Majordomo studio to talk about her new book, ‘Bake Club,’ and get nostalgic about their long friendship and their career journeys. In her book, Tosi combines the scientific side of the chef's brain with relatable cooking. The trio then underscore the importance of Christina’s slogan, which implores others to go beyond the recipe and empower every chef to trust their taste and instincts. In a Parents’ Corner, Dave, Christina, and Chris talk about how, e...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 526
Recording at the Aria's Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge in Las Vegas, Dave and Chris are joined by Eddie Huang on F1 weekend to talk Sin City experiences. They talk about their dining during the weekend, give room service recommendations, and run through a How to Menu: Din Tai Fung edition. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Eddie Huang Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Dec 02, 2024•52 min
