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

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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

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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:

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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

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