Dave and Chris introduce their guest today, Aisha Ibrahim, and discuss her importance in today's culinary world. They are then joined by Aisha to talk about her storied career with some of the most important modern culinary figures, her transition from the basketball court to the kitchen, and being crazy and competitive enough to work in food. They finish with two Ask Daves.

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Aisha Ibrahim

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Dave sits down with Anajak Thai owner/chef Justin Pichetrungsi and sommelier Ian Krupp to deep-dive into wine. In a conversation that flows as freely as its subject, the trio talk wine from a variety of angles: how to order it in a restaurant, the job of a sommelier, Majordomo-ing wine, and how to bring wine literacy back. Join for the education and fun, stay for the actual sabrage of a wine bottle—on a podcast.

Host: Dave Chang

Guests: Justin Pichetrungsi and Ian Krupp

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Dave and Chris start by musing on chopsticks and salad, as well as accidentally parroting someone's accent back at them. They then take on the hot topic of seed oils with expert Dr. Selina Wang. Dave and Chris finish with a MOIF on froyo, the ice cream cone, and mean children playing online chess.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Dr. Selina Wang

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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In this episode, Dave and Chris start off with some musings about artichokes and theorize about the potential untold Chinese influence on Italian cuisine. They then have an informative conversation with Warby Parker cofounder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal about the current U.S. tariffs. Dave and Chris finish with an MOIF concerning the tariffs' potential effects on food in America, Parmesan Reggiano, and more.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Neil Blumenthal

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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