Dave makes Jamaican oxtails and "Chicken 66," an amalgamation of Chicken 65 and chilli chicken, for two smart guests: Lester Nare and physicist Krishna Choudhary, cohosts of one of his favorite podcasts, From First Principles.

They talk about how they began their journeys in science, formed a friendship, and found a podcast format that works for both them and the layperson listener.

They also discuss why science is important overall, Dave's unified theory of deliciousness, fresh spices versus ground, and, of course, MSG.

Check out From First Principles: https://www.ffppod.com/

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Host: Dave Chang

Guests: Lester Nare, Krishna Choudary

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Michael Berger, Abby Zidonis, Marcus Yasui, Michael Delgado, Elizabeth Styles

Editor: Jake Loskutoff

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Dave talks about his first experiences with TV and media as a chef and how that indirectly led to Lucky Peach.

Dave then MacGyver's off-the-cuff, making a dish of succotash and spätzle, and inadvertently finding a cultural link between them and Brunswick stew.

He finishes by answering an Ask Dave about his favorite chili pepper.

Learn more about Fallow UK: https://fallowrestaurant.com/ 

Watch our episode with Chef Jeremy Fox: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hiONAYCjxCjAhK20CtWdd?si=hsiDb0NvQ4q_p0nzeqU05A 

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Host: Dave Chang

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Michael Berger, Abby Zidonis, Marcus Yasui, Michael Delgado, Elizabeth Styles

Editor: Jake Loskutoff

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Dave has returned from a lovely trip to Paris and has plenty to say about it.

He talks about where he ate, such as the incredible Maison Sota, which he thinks deserves more praise, and the great Bruno Verjus, with Bruno's unique story. Dave also discusses where he didn't get to eat, but would love to support.

Dave also talks about how Paris is changing before he answers an Ask Dave about cooking from scratch in restaurants and at home.

Learn more about Maison Sota: https://en.maison-sota.com/

Learn more about Clown Bar: https://www.clownbar.fr/

Learn more about Astrance: https://www.astranceparis.fr/

Learn more about Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/

Check out the Chef's Table France on Alain Passard: https://www.netflix.com/title/80128096

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Learn more about Table by Bruno Verjus: https://table.paris/

Learn more about Le Servan: https://www.leservan.fr/

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Learn more about Smyth: https://www.smythandtheloyalist.com/

Learn more about Asador Etxebarri: https://www.asadoretxebarri.com/en/home

Check out our most recent episode with Chef Edward Lee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LFn14t5qcD7M6CNbWH7OA?si=Miqz9IpjT6qhk8ocxGZsPA

Learn more about SHIA: https://shiarestaurant.org/

Learn more about Benu: https://www.benusf.com/

Learn more about St. JOHN: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/

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Learn more about Combustion Inc.: https://combustion.inc/

Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/

Host: Dave Chang

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Jake Loskutoff

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Dave makes an Italian Sunday dinner of braciola and red sauce for "Cousin Sal" Iacono, sports gambling enthusiast and prankster. Dave also surprises Sal with two dishes that Dave didn't make, including his favorite sandwich in Los Angeles.

The duo discusses a buffet's worth of topics, from GLP-1s to sandwiches, sports betting to why Vegas is struggling, and hot dog–eating contests.

They finish with a game of Inappropriate Dinner Conversations, which gets a little NSFW and a lot character-revealing.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: "Cousin Sal" Iacono

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Dionte Mercado, Dan McCoy, Michael Delgado, Abby Zidonis

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Dave makes an incredibly unlikely dish for him to make: a casserole.

Dave has Oscar and Emmy-winning writer/director Cord Jefferson as his guest and makes chicken divan to try to bring him back to his childhood. The duo talk their recent trip to Las Vegas together, Cord's unusual route to where he is today, and their philosophies on failure and success.

They talk about maintaining a worldly curiosity, trying new things, and how learning what you don't like can be just as important as learning what you do, then finish with a MOIF about Vegas.

Follow Cord Jefferson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cordjefferson/ 

Watch American Fiction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23561236/ 

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Watch Ugly Delicious: https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368 

Watch Gattaca: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/ 

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Watch Station Eleven: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10574236/ 

Watch Cord's Oscar speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEZz2dSXS0c 

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Cord Jefferson

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Dionte Mercado, Nikola Stanjevich, Samya McCoy, Michael Delgado

Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian

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Dave made a special gumbo recipe for a guest ... but got a different guest than he bargained for, and one he knows very well.

He and his new guest talk off the cuff about the differences between jambalaya and gumbo, discuss how New Orleans has the most distinct food culture of any U.S. city, and debate which city best represents the food of the South, all while acknowledging a lack of expertise.

They finish with a quick atlas of where to eat in New Orleans.

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Learn more about Dong Phuong Bakery: https://www.dpbakery.com/

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Chris Ying

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Michael Berger, Dionte Mercado, Elizabeth Styles, Dan McCoy, Greg Scott Davis

Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian

Editor: Jake Loskutoff

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Dave turns a solo episode into a shabu-shabu meal with our pal Chris Ying.

They talk about the beauty of dishes like shabu-shabu, whether they like fish balls, and how Dave makes a delicious sauce for the dish.

The duo then talks about Dave's recent trip to San Francisco, Chef Corey Lee and his restaurants, and both the admiration and ire Corey causes in Dave... for being so dang good.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Chris Ying

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Donald LoBianco, Elizabeth Styles, Lighting Dionte Mercado 

Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian

Editor: Jake Loskutoff

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Dave has director and filmmaker David Ma in the studio, who is known for his amazing work with food on-screen.

Dave makes an unusual pairing of delicious dishes for David: a breakfast burrito and clay pot rice. See if he can nail them both ... or neither?

The duo discusses how David Ma made the leap from advertising to filmmaking, as well as how he innovated his personal style of shooting food. They also compare notes on perfect imperfection, Japan, and craft services on film sets.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: David Ma

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Michael Berger, Elizabeth Styles, Samya McCoy, Greg Scott Davis

Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian

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Dave makes a quick snack that you might see more and more often in the coming years: dried squid.

He talks about the rising amount of cephalopods in the ocean, discusses the specific umami and texture of squid, and ponders whether it might be coming to more and more grocery store shelves near you.

He also answers an Ask Dave about London eating and general dining strategy when on a short trip in a new place.

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Host: Dave Chang

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich, Michael Delgado, Dan McCoy, Molly O'Keefe, Michael Berger

Sound Engineer: Kevin Cureghian

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Dave is joined by friend of the show and host of Recipe Club Chris Ying and producer (young) David Meyer.

Dave serves a Chinese chicken salad and some leftover jangjorim. Then the trio dives into some real Inappropriate Dinner Conversations in a new game version that reveals a lot about the three contestants.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Chris Ying

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

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Dave cooks jangjorim, a Korean braised dish usually served as a side, but that Dave thinks could be an entree and a star. 

He also discusses how to know when rice is properly washed, as well as the difference between mu radish and daikon (amongst other Korean and Japanese foods). 

Dave finishes the episode by answering an Ask Dave about who he would want as company for his dream last meal and his answer is...surprising.

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Host: Dave Chang

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich, Dan McCoy, Michael Berger, Elizabeth Styles

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