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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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 Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Andrew Leland

Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

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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

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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: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

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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

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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

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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

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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 Production Supervision: Noelle Cornelio and John Richter

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